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School District of Oconee County

Introduction to Building Construction

Course Number: 600100CW

Introduction to Construction is an entry level course designed to give students an introduction to residential construction. Students will learn the basic parts of a typical stick-framed house through a hands-on, project-based approach. Students will develop good work habits and pride in their work as well as in their shop projects. Some of the assignments will allow students to work cooperatively in groups with their peers. Past projects have included model house, dog house, shed, bird house, bird feeder and mailbox. 

 

There are no prerequisites required for this course.
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00101-15: BASIC SAFETY (Construction sire Safety Orientation)

  1. Identify the responsibilities and personal characteristics of a professional craftsperson.
  2. Describe the safe work requirements for elevated work.
  3. Identify and explain how to avoid struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.
  4. Explain the appropriate safety precautions around common job-site hazards.
  5. Demonstrate the use and care of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  6. Identify and describe other specific job-site safety hazards.
  7. Follow safe procedures for lifting heavy objects.
  8. Describe safe behavior on and around ladders and scaffolds.
  9. Explain the importance of the Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) requirement and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  10. Describe fire prevention and fire fighting techniques.
  11. Define safe work procedures around electrical hazards.
  12. Complete 10-hour OSHA course/assessment and receive card. (SDE

 

00102-15: BASIC MATH

  1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, with and without a calculator.
  2. Use a standard ruler and a metric ruler to measure.
  3. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
  4. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator.
  5. Convert decimals to percent and percent to decimals.
  6. Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
  7. Explain what the metric system is and how it is important in the construction trade.
  8. Recognize and use metric units of length, weight, volume, and temperature.
  9. Recognize some of the basic shapes used in the construction industry and apply basic geometry to measure them.

 

00103-15: INTRODUCTION TO HAND TOOLS

  1. Recognize and identify various types of basic hand tools used in the construction trade.
  2. Identify and describe how to use various types of measurement and layout tools.
  3. Identify and explain how to use various types of cutting and shaping tools.
  4. Use these tools safely.
  5. Describe the basic procedures for taking care of these tools.
  6. Complete Performance Tasks

 

00104-15: INTRODUCTION TO POWER TOOLS

  1. Identify and explain how to use various types of power drills and impact wrenches used in the construction trade.
  2. Identify and explain how t use various types of power saws.
  3. Identify and explain how to use various grinders and grinder attachments.
  4. Identify and explain how to use miscellaneous power tools.
  5. Use power tools safely.
  6. Explain how to maintain power tools properly.
  7. Complete Performance Tasks

 

00105-15: INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

  1. Identify and describe various types of construction drawings, including their fundamental components and features.
  2. Recognize and identify basic blueprint terms, components, and symbols.
  3. Relate information on blueprints to actual locations on the print.
  4. Recognize different classifications of drawings.
  5. Interpret and use drawing dimensions.
  6. Complete Performance Tasks

 

00107-15: BASIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS (SDE Requirement)

  1. Describe the communication, listening and speaking processes and their relationship to job performance.
  2. Describe good reading and writing skills and their relationship to job performance
  3. Demonstrate telephone and e-communication skills necessary in the workplace.
  4. Complete Performance Tasks

 

00108-15: BASIC EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (SDE Requirement)

  1. Describe the opportunities in the construction business and how to enter the construction workforce.
  2. Explain the importance of critical thinking and how to solve problems in the workplace.
  3. Explain the importance of social skills and identify ways good social skills are applied in the construction trade.
  4. Describe computer systems and their industry applications.
  5. Explain interpersonal relationship skills, self-presentation, and key workplace issues such as sexual harassment, stress, and substance abuse.
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Required Instructional Materials and Resources: (List required materials including SDOC provided textbooks, including any fees that apply, etc.)

  • Pencils
  • Tape Measure
  • Safety Glasses

Course Summary:

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