Building Trades

  • Prerequisite Course(s): Woodworking or Construction 1 & 2
  • High School Credit = 1/2 credit per semester (Postsecondary credit = 0)
  • This course will be offered: every year
  • Pathway (Optional): Construction
  • Career Cluster Area: Architecture and Construction
  • Source of Occupational Skills Standards: American Chemical Society (CLT), Uniform Building Code (UBC)
  • Eligibility for Nationally Recognized Skill Certificate(s)/State License? No
  • Tech Prep: No
  • Is this course brokered through another institution or agency? No
  • Course Description: (a brief narrative description – perhaps from the registration materials):
  • Content Headings/Topics
    1. Building safety
    2. Building materials
    3. Electrical
    4. Plumbing
    5. Heating systems
    6. Framing techniques
    7. Finishing techniques
    8. Flooring techniques
    9. Cabinet Installation
Performance Standards (Learner Outcomes)Specific Occupational Skills StandardsAlaska Reading, Writing, Math, Science Performance StandardsAlaska Content StandardsAlaska Employability StandardsAlaska Cultural StandardsAll Aspects of IndustryAssessments
1. Review of standards for Construction 1 and Construction 2.Classroom Discussion
2. Demonstrate the ability per National Electrical Code specs to install service entrance and secondary circuits.CLT
27:28		MA1.4.1, MA2.4.1, MA2.4.3, MC1.4.3
R4.4 R4.5,6, R4.9
SA.14c, SA.15 SB.5		A6Planning Management Community Technical Skills Health & SafetyLab Assignments
3. Demonstrate the basic principles for plumbing a house to meet local code.UPC 97MA1.4.1, MA2.4.1, MA2.4.3, MC1.4.3
R4.4 R4.5,6, R4.9
SA.14c, SA.15 SB.5		A6Planning Management Community Technical Skills Health & SafetyLab Assignments
4. Demonstrate proper sizing / selection / installation of heating system.UMC 97Math EAll Aspects of IndustryLab Assignments
5. Demonstrate advanced framing techniques.UBC 97Math EA2 D5All Aspects of IndustryLab Assignments
6. Understand interior finishing procedure.MA1.4.1 – MA1.4.7
MA2.4.1 – MA2.4.4
MA3.4.1, MA4.4.2
R4.4, R4.5, R4.11
SA.2, S A.4, SC.6, S.A.1, 2		All Aspects of IndustryLab Assignments
7. Demonstrate advanced floor technique.Lab Assignments
8. Understand basic ventilation concepts.UBC 97Lab Assignments
9. Demonstrate proper selection / application of interior and exterior finishes.Technical Skills Health & SafetyLab Assignments
10. Demonstrate ability to install cabinets and finish trim work.Math ELab Assignments

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