Week

Competency

1

Orientation to the Construction Trade

2.1 Describe the Carpentry Trade

2.2 Discuss Employee Responsibilities
2.3 Human Relations
2.4 ID Safety Obligations

Introduction to Construction Math

7.02 Standard Measuring System

Basic Safety

1.01 Describe how to avoid accidents

1.02  House keeping and Safety

1.03  Importance of following safety rules

1.19  Explain the function of Material Safety Data Sheets 

2

Basic Safety

1.01 Describe how to avoid accidents

1.02  House keeping and Safety

1.03  Importance of following safety rules

1.19  Explain the function of Material Safety Data Sheets

1.18  Understanding OSHA

Introduction to Hand Tools

3.01  Recognize basic Hand tools

3.02  Safely Use basic Hand Tools

3

Basic Safety

1.20 Explain the process by which fires start

1.21  Practice fire prevention in dealing with various flammable materials

1.22  Explain the classes of fires, and the type(s) of extinguishers to use for each

1.04  Reporting on site accidents

1.18  Understanding OSHA

Introduction to Hand Tools

3.01  Recognize basic Hand tools

3.02  Safely Use basic Hand Tools

4

Introduction to Hand Tools

3.01  Recognize basic Hand tools

3.02  Safely Use basic Hand Tools

Basic Safety

1.09 Explain Proximity Work

1.15 Inspect and care for PPE

1.06 Explain the substance abuse policy and how it relates to their safety

5

Introduction to Hand Tools

3.01  Recognize basic Hand tools

3.02  Safely Use basic Hand Tools

6

Basic Math

2.01  Add, subtract, multiply, divide whole numbers, fractions, an decimals with and without a calculator

Introduction to Blueprints

5.01  Identify and recognize terms and symbols

5.02  Relate information on prints to real parts and locations

7

Introduction to Power Tools

4.01 Recognize basic Power Tools

4.02  Safely use basic Power Tools

Basic Safety

1.12  Explain and practice safe Lockout/tagout procedures

1.23 Explain why injuries result when electrical contact occurs

1.24 Practice safe work procedures around electrical hazards

1.25 Take action when electrical shock occurs

1.14 Understanding the use of Personal Protective Equipment

8

Introduction to Power Tools

4.01 Recognize basic Power Tools

4.02  Safely use basic Power Tools

Basic Math

2.03 Convert decimals to percents and percents to decimal

2.05  Explain Metric system importance

2.06  Recognize and use Metric units of length

9

Introduction to Power Tools

4.01 Recognize basic Power Tools

4.02  Safely use basic Power Tools

Wood Building Materials

4.01  Identify Lumber uses, defects, terms, and grading

4.02 Explain function of plywood, OSB, and engineered and treated wood

4.03 Describe fasteners used in the construction trade

10

Introduction to Power Tools

4.01 Recognize basic Power Tools

4.02  Safely use basic Power Tools

Wood Building Materials

4.01  Identify Lumber uses, defects, terms, and grading

4.02 Explain function of plywood, OSB, and engineered and treated wood

4.03 Describe fasteners used in the construction trade

11

Introduction to Power Tools

4.01 Recognize basic Power Tools

4.02  Safely use basic Power Tools
 

Wood Building Materials

4.01  Identify Lumber uses, defects, terms, and grading

4.02 Explain function of plywood, OSB, and engineered and treated wood

4.03 Describe fasteners used in the construction trade

12

Introduction to Power Tools

4.01 Recognize basic Power Tools

4.02  Safely use basic Power Tools
 

Wood Building Materials

4.01  Identify Lumber uses, defects, terms, and grading

4.02 Explain function of plywood, OSB, and engineered and treated wood

4.03 Describe fasteners used in the construction trade

13

Introduction to Power Tools

4.01 Recognize basic Power Tools

4.02  Safely use basic Power Tools
 

Wood Building Materials

4.01  Identify Lumber uses, defects, terms, and grading

4.02 Explain function of plywood, OSB, and engineered and treated wood

4.03 Describe fasteners used in the construction trade

Basic Safety

1.07  Use proper safety practices when working around welding operations

1.08  Use proper safety practices when working in or near trenches and excavations

1.10 Follow safe practices when working around pressurized or high-temperature systems

1.13  Know the different types of barriers and barricades, and where they should be used

1.17  Inspect and safely work with various types of ladders and scaffolds

14

Floor Systems
9.01 Identify floor system terms and components
9.02 Discuss methods for use of floor framing components
9.03 Build a floor system

15

Floor Systems
9.01 Identify floor system terms and components
9.02 Discuss methods for use of floor framing components
9.03 Build a floor system
Leadership Development

1.01 Demonstrate basic business meeting skills

1.02 Establish personal and organizational goals

16

Finish all projects practicing the Safety, Math, Tools learned throughout the semester

17

Review for exam

18

Review for exam

Note:  Projects using all hand and power tools will be used throughout the semester once the introduction is completed.  They are not necessarily listed for each week.