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 Department:    APRCA

 Course #:    52

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    49.0201

 EPC:    CARCAAPR

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Develops the apprentice carpenters� ability to select and use proper means and methods of installing Mass Timber. Topics include the fundamentals of solid wood construction, cross-laminated timber, material handling, protection and placement strategies, plan reading, and OSHA safety models. Three major conceptual schemes will be focused on: Investigating the advantages of mass timber construction, connection details and hardware, and installation techniques.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe Mass Timber construction.
2. Explain why all buildings should be made from timber.
3. Identify connection details and corresponding connection hardware shown on detail drawings for Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) components.
4. List the steps of installation in correct sequence, including methods for addressing issues with water, and maintaining alignment.
5. Construct Mass Timber mockup according to project plans using techniques for safe and efficient installation.
6. Select the proper tools to construct the Mass Timber mockup project.
7. Use print-reading skills to locate details and specifications of the project and list referenced standards.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Mass Timber construction.
2. Buildings made from timber.
3. Connection details and corresponding connection hardware shown on detail drawings for Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) components.
4. Steps of installation in correct sequence, including methods for addressing issues with water and maintaining alignment.
5. Mass Timber mockup project.
6. Tools to construct the Mass Timber mockup project.
7. Print-reading skills to locate details and specifications and list referenced standards.