CIT 104 - Core Construction Skills II

3.0 Credits
Foundation layout techniques using a laser level to shoot grades. Set up typical concrete forms for residential footings and foundation. Construction vocabulary, introduction to both green/ sustainable and typical materials, fasteners and supplies. Job site recycling. Prerequisite: Permit code and concurrent enrollment in CIT 103 required.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Construct typical residential concrete footing and foundation forms and mix concrete based on blueprints to industry standards. [ACT]
Calculate concrete quantities and prescribe basic mix choices, analyze choices to provide more environmentally or greener concrete jobs per green building standards. [REASON]
Identify materials and methods used in creating a structural concrete wall to construction industry standards. [ACT]
Articulate the importance and value of safe work practices. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe and distinguish both the name and use of the common construction materials found in residential construction including: lumber, engineered wood, fasteners and concrete forming tools and accessories. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe skills and knowledge needed to be a successful and effective apprentice on the job site. [EXPLORE]
Propose and discuss how to set up an effective job site recycling program including which materials can be recycled in the most cost effective manner. [EXPLORE]
Analyze how to make responsible decisions about the environmental including using appropriate materials, avoiding toxicity and valuing: sustainability, resource efficiency and human health. [REASON]