- Prerequisite Course(s): NOne
- 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: Unified Builders Code (UBC), Hazardous Material Management Technology (HMT)
- 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: This course is a beginning level construction class designed to teach students the basic information and techniques that apply to the building trades industry. Safe equipment use and processes will be covered.
- Content Headings/Topics
- Construction materials
- Construction safety
- Tools and machines
- Framing, floors, walls and roofs
- Exterior
- Windows and doors
- Weather proofing
| Performance Standards (Learner Outcomes) | Specific Occupational Skills Standards | Alaska Reading, Writing, Math, Science Performance Standards | Alaska Content Standards | Alaska Employability Standards | Alaska Cultural Standards | All Aspects of Industry | Assessments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Demonstrate safe shop and on site practices for self and others. | HMT 20.17 | R4.6, R4.9, SB.6 | HL A | A6 | C3 | Health / Safety Work Habits | Lab Assignment |
| 2. Demonstrate proper selection of appropriate construction materials. | UBC 97 | 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 | Technical Skills Health / Safety | Lab Assignment | |||
| 3. Demonstrate proper use and care of hand and power tools. | AAAS-294.12C.4 | MA2.4.1 – MA2.4.4 R.4.4, R4.6 SB.2, 6 | A6 | Technical Skills Health / Safety Labor Technology | Lab Assignment | ||
| 4. Demonstrate various layout and framing techniques. | UBC 97 | MA1.4.1 – MA1.4.7 MA2.4.1 – MA2.4.4 MA3.4.1, MA4.4.2 MA5.4.6, MA5.4.7 R4.4, R4.5 a, R4.5 b R4.6, R4.9, R4.11 SA.4 SB.2, 3, SC.6 | Math E | Technical Skills Health / Safety | Lab Assignment | ||
| 5. Demonstrate correct manner of closing in exterior walls. | UBC 97 | C3 | Technical Skills Health / Safety | Lab Assignment | |||
| 6. Demonstrate proper selection and installation of doors and windows. | UBC 97 | Math E | Technical Skills Health / Safety | Lab Assignment | |||
| 7. Demonstrate correct selection and applications of weather proofing materials. | UBC 97 | Technical Skills Health / Safety | Lab Assignment |