2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 03, 2024  
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CIT 109 - Finishes



7.0 Credits
Finish construction trades: insulation, drywall, painting, finish carpentry (doors, trim, cabinets), tiling, roofing, deck construction, and siding. Job site recycling, reusing materials, salvage, advanced energy efficient air sealing, and insulation techniques. Prerequisite: CIT 103, 104, 105 and 106 or OSHA 10-hour safety card and instructor permission.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate air-sealing houses at the insulation stage. [ACT]
  2. Install typical batt insulation to higher than industry standard, or to a Built Green standard, based on the ICC. [REASON]
  3. Implement additional drywall installation techniques to meet an ADA or airtight drywall approach for increased home performance. [EXPLORE]
  4. Evaluate appropriate finishes for interior use in a TSFRS (typical single-family residential structure). [REASON]
  5. Explore preventative measures for on-the-job injury, illness and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) per federal, state and industry standards. [COMMUNICATE]
  6. Analyze the skills and aptitudes necessary to become a successful residential finish carpenter. [EXPLORE]
  7. Analyze safe worker practices in all lab work. [COMMUNICATE]
  8. Evaluate how material choices for both interior and exterior finishes affect a home’s green performance (safety, comfort, durability and energy efficiency). [REASON]



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