- Technology Center of DuPage
- Program Syllabus
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School Name: Technology Center of DuPage
Course: Construction Trades
Course Description
Construction Trades is a course in which students will learn skills and knowledge related to residential and commercial construction. Students will address a broad range of topics (see Course Units of Study) relevant to a challenging and constantly changing industry. The construction course content will prepare the student for entry level employment or continue their education in a post secondary program.
Job Outlook
With the growth of new construction and remodeling employment projections for carpenters is expected to grow 20 percent from 2010-2020.
Course Outcomes
Understand and demonstrate proper safety practices.
Understand and properly use the tools of the industry
Develop customer service skills
Develop time management skills
Acquire mechanical skills through critical thinking and problem solving
Instructional Methods
The program takes place in a comprehensive classroom and lab where the student will learn to construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures. The course consist of lectures, text book reading, power points, videos, test, quizzes, computer work, and daily lab assignments. Students will be instructed independently and in groups.
Curriculum Materials
Modern Carpentry 12th Edition Text Book
Modern Carpentry 12th Edition Workbook
Career Connections One Trade, Many Careers Text Book
Career Connections Project Book 1
Career Connections Project Book 2
Career Connections Project Book 3 Residential Construction
Career Connections Project Book 3 Commercial Construction
Lab Manual
Handouts
Power Points
Course Units of Study
Core Curriculum
Basic Safety
Introduction to Construction Math
Introduction to Hand Tools
Introduction to Power Tools
Introduction to Blueprints
Basic Rigging
Basic Communication Skills
Basic Employability Skills
Carpentry Level 1
Orientation to the Trade
Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives
Hand and Power Tools
Reading Plans and Elevations
Floor Systems
Wall and Ceiling Framing
Roof Framing
Introduction to Concrete and Reinforcing Materials
Windows and Exterior Doors
Basic Stair Layout
Carpentry Level 2
Reading Plans and Elevations
Site Layout One: Distance Measurement and Leveling
Handling and Placing Concrete
Framing with Metal Studs
Drywall One: Installation
Drywall Two: Finishing
Interior Finish One: Doors
Interior Finish Two: Suspended Ceilings
Interior Finish Three: Window, Door, Floor, and Ceiling Trim
Interior Finish Four: Cabinet Installation
Technology Center of DuPage Certificate
To earn the TCD Construction certificate a “C” or better must be earned on all assignments.
Dual Credit/Articulated Credit and Certifications
College of DuPage –Construction Methods 1141
Technology Center of DuPage Policies
Refer to the TCD handbookSyllabus Changes
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this course syllabus anytime throughout the year.