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 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    39

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2018

 Course Description  

Introduction to the basic skills and development of safe and efficient work habits and positive character traits for the workplace. Safety on the worksite and Fall Protection is emphasized. There is training with basic hand & power tool usage, basic knot tying and the usage of the Construction Master Pro calculator. Expectations, challenges, and opportunities encountered by today�s carpenter are discussed.

 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 Preparatory Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of a carpenter apprentice.
2. Understand and identify the correct safety practices & procedures for working at heights.
3. Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety protocols when using hand & power tools in the shop or on the jobsite.
4. Demonstrate the ability to tie basic knots used on the jobsite.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use the Construction Master Pro calculator to solve basic construction math equations.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Roles and responsibilities of a carpenter apprentice. Safety practices & procedures for working at heights.
2. Safety protocols when using hand & power tools in the shop or on the jobsite. Basic knots used on the jobsite.
3. Construction Master Pro calculator.