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Apr 27, 2024
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CIT 105 - Structural Trades
Maximum of 4.0 possible Credits
Basics of residential framing, justified framing (energy efficient), layout techniques and materials. Layout stairs and rafters. Use power tools to frame floors, walls, window and door openings. Advanced exterior door and window installation techniques. Hands on. Prerequisite: CIT 103 and 104 or OSHA 10-hour safety card and instructor’s permission.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze and describe the correct sequence of the framing process for a typical residential project. [ACT]
- Discuss and demonstrate how to read rules, measure lengths and perform calculations in U.S. standard units per construction trades practice. [REASON]
- Investigate how to use justified framing or advance framing techniques to increase energy efficiency and explain why these methods make the building more efficient. [ACT]
- Describe and discuss safety issues related to residential framing projects. [COMMUNICATE]
- Build and demonstrate framing techniques including plumbing walls, assembling wall sections, plate layout, using a skill saw, pneumatic nailer, hand nailing, cutting a rafter and stair jack. [ACT]
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