MCCCD Program Description

Carpentry: Steel Framing

Course: CON213

First Term: 2020 Summer

Lec + Lab 1.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: The layout and construction procedures for steel framing, including: interpretation of construction drawings and specifications; selection of appropriate types of steel framing components; and application of materials. Includes estimation of the amount of materials needed for a steel assembly.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), trade, and local safety standards in daily work. (I, II, IV-VI) 2. Determine steel building requirements using specifications and drawings. (I, II) 3. Construct a steel assembly according to specifications. (I, II, IV-VI) 4. Demonstrate efficient and quality work. (I-VI) 5. Effectively communicate with stakeholders. (I-VI) 6. Effectively work within a team structure. (I-VI) 7. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics. (I-VI) 8. Estimate the amount of material used on a steel assembly from a set of plans. (II, III) 9. Select the appropriate construction method and steel materials for steel framing. (II, IV, V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety II. Interpreting specifications and drawings for steel building III. Estimating material for steel assembly IV. Construction methods for steel framing V. Steel materials and components VI. Constructing a steel assembly A. Roof assembly B. Wall assembly C. Platform assembly D. Floor assembly

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.