Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Introduction to Cross Laminated Timber

 Title Abbreviation:   INTRODUCTION TO CLT

 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    54

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1

 CIP:    n/a

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Introduction to developing the journeyman carpenters' ability to select and use the proper means and methods for assembling solid wood structures specifically those using cross-laminated timber (CLT), fundamentals of solid wood, logistics plan development, rigging principles, handling and placement strategies, technical print reading applications, and site safety models. Three major conceptual schemes comprise the focus of this course, i.e. planning for assembly, implementing the installation plan, and managing site variables.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

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

  1. List the steps for CLT floor and wall installation.
  2. Group hardware and fasteners and assign groups to CLT connections.
  3. Demonstrate the assembly process for a CLT connection.
  4. Formulate strategies for addressing site variables affecting installation.
  5. Specify standards of care for protecting CLT before, during, and after installation.
  6. Correctly assemble CLT hardware components within a specified time.
  7. Describe proper unloading, handling, and assembly techniques.
  8. Actively participate in class discussion, performance reviews, and other activities.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. Steps for CLT floor and wall installation.
  2. Hardware and fasteners and assign groups to CLT connections.
  3. Assembly process for a CLT connection.
  4. Strategies for addressing site variables affecting installation.
  5. Standards of care for protecting CLT before, during, and after installation.
  6. CLT hardware components.
  7. Proper unloading, handling, and assembly techniques.