CTAP 170 - Construction Basics

5.0 Credits
This course provides exposure to construction basics via skill-building activities and trades-related agility courses. The course also includes footings and foundations (slab and grade, post and beam, and foot and stem wall.) This course also covers roofing; sliding exposure; and framing, including floor, wall, and roofing. Students gain experience learning about interior and exterior finishes.
Prerequisite GED, high school diploma, or above.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be ableto:

Learn construction basics.
Build solid frames including floor, wall, and roof frames.
Comprehend footings and foundations.
Develop skills needed to successfully complete agility courses.
Develop skills needed to install doors and windows.
Understand thebasics of trim, painting, and interior finish.

Course Typically Offered

This course is only offered at the Monroe Correctional Facility campus.
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