MCCCD Program Description

Construction: Carpentry

Course: CON110

First Term: 2024 Fall

Lec + Lab 9.0 Credit(s) 12.0 Period(s) 12.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Examines the layout and construction procedures for floor systems, including: interpretation of construction drawings and specifications, selection of appropriate types of floor and wall system components; and application of floor and wall system materials. Provides an overview of ceiling and roof construction methods, the different types of roofs used in residential construction and materials, and the use of trusses and conventional roof framing. Includes estimation of materials.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), trade, and local safety standards in daily work. (I) 2. Demonstrate industry-standard professionalism that includes safety, dress, attendance communication, and customer service. (I) 3. Document work performed according to industry standards. (I) 4. Interpret specifications and drawings to determine floor, wall, and roof system requirements. (II-VII) 5. Estimate the amount of material to frame a floor, wall, ceiling, and roof assembly from a set of plans. (II-VI) 6. Select the required construction method and materials for floors, walls, ceiling, and roof systems. (II-VI) 7. Layout material to complete the construction of the frame, a floor, wall, ceiling, or roof assembly according to specifications. (II-VI) 8. Employ the various fasteners, anchors, and building materials used in construction. (II-VII)
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. Building materials A. Calculate B. Fasteners, anchors, and adhesives C. Handle and store building materials III. Floor systems A. Interpret B. Estimate C. Layout D. Construct IV. Wall systems A. Interpret B. Estimate C. Layout D. Construct V. Ceiling systems A. Interpret B. Estimate C. Layout D. Construct VI. Roof systems A. Interpret B. Estimate C. Layout D. Construction VII. Alternative construction systems

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 28, 2023

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.