MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3424 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2023 Summer Last Admit Term: 2024 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 74-82 CIP Code: 46.0201	Primary College: Initiating College: Gateway Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: GW Field of Interest: Applied Technology Instructional Council: Occupational Administrators (53) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: 47-2031

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Trades: Carpentry program is designed to provide a well-rounded education to the journeyman carpenter/student that will enable the student to enter into supervision or management in the construction industry.

Required Courses

+ BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers (3) OR
+ CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems course(s) (3) 3

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Option 1
Credits: 48-49
CCL earned through dual-enrollment option with Southwest Carpenters Training Fund: Certificate of Completion in Construction Trades: Carpentry (5395) 48-49 credits

Option 2
Credits: 48
Core courses/credit awarded through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process. PLA award is for the courses listed below, equaling 48 credit hours. The award is not given as a CCL, but rather toward the AAS degree. (Students must be degree seeking for PLA award, and meet criteria set forth by GateWay Apprenticeships Office and MCCCD PLA policy guidelines.)

CRP101 Orientation - Carpenter Apprenticeship 3
CRP102 Safety/Health Certifications for Carpentry 3
CRP103 Tool and Equipment Applications 3
CRP104 Basic Wall Framing 3
CRP108 Moldings and Trim 3
CRP113 Basic Roof Framing 3
CRP121 Print Reading for Carpenters 3
CRP123 Wall Forming 3
CRP124 Foundations and Flatwork 3
CRP130 Basic Commercial Framing - Carpenter Apprenticeship 3
CRP131 Commercial Floor Framing 3
CRP202 Basic Stairs - Carpenter Apprenticeship 3
CRP232 Stair and Ramp Forming 3
CRP233 Basic Metal Framing - Carpenter Apprenticeship 3
CRP234 Transit Level/Laser 3
CRP242 Doors/Door Hardware - Carpenter Apprenticeship 3

Credits: 52-55

Restricted Electives
Students should choose 0-11 credits from the following list of courses to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Any 100/200 level prefixed courses may be selected, except courses used to satisfy the Required Courses area. BLT+++++ Any BLT Building Safety and Construction technology course(s) BPC+++++ Any BPC Business Personal Computers course(s) CAD+++++ Any CAD Computer Aided Drafting course(s) CNS+++++ Any CNS Construction course(s) CRP+++++ Any CRP Carpentry: Apprenticeship course(s) GBS+++++ Any GBS General Business course(s) IND+++++ Any IND Industry course(s) MGT+++++ Any MGT Management course(s) OSH+++++ Any OSH Occupational Safety and Health course(s) SPA+++++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) TDR+++++ Any TDR Trade related course(s) WLD+++++ Any WLD Welding Technology course(s)	Credits: 0-11

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-27

General Education Core	Credits: 12-17

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR + ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Oral Communication area except COM225 Public Speaking 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-5
+ MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR + MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR + MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) OR equivalent course or satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course 3-5

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. 3

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. 4

Learning Outcomes
1. Apply knowledge of business-personal computers to the business setting. (BPC/CIS+++++) 2. Interpret trade terms, industry and apprentice roles and responsibilities, trade skills and work processes used in the construction industry. (CRP101) 3. Identify apprenticeship hiring practices, employment/unemployment, benefits package, training requirements, proper workplace etiquette including anti-harassment policy, suitable attire, positive attitude and work ethic. (CRP101) 4. Explain the environmental and sustainability aspect of green building practices, codes, rating systems and government policies. (CRP101) 5. Demonstrate safe work practices, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection methods/hazards/equipment and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. (CRP101, CRP102, CRP122, CRP123, CRP241) 6. Identify State regulations for the safe operation of equipment, hand and power tools, tool/equipment components and functions including operating procedures and precautions, including OSHA regulations for safety and health. (CRP101, CRP102, CRP103, CRP123, CRP124, CRP231, CRP232, CRP233, CRP241, CRP242, CRP244) 7. Apply formulas and calculate estimates, linear dimensions, lengths, quantities, unit conversion, scales and measuring tapes, the Pythagorean Theorem. (CRP101, CRP103, CRP104, CRP121,CRP123, CRP124, CRP231, CRP232, CRP233, CRP242, CRP244) 8. Utilize proper site access/egress, maintenance of tools and materials and awareness of emergency evacuation procedures. (CRP101, CRP233) 9. Identify hazard placards, symbols, labels, documents, safety data sheets and interpret chemical labeling. (CRP102) 10. Identify proper first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/ automated external defibrillator (AED) techniques needed in health emergencies including levels of emergencies. (CRP102) 11. Identify lift truck types and components/hardware, maintenance, storage, applicable OSHA regulations, safety hazards and precautions for equipment, various forms, scaffolds, proper safety inspection and operation. (CRP102, CRP124, CRP241, CRP243) 12. Interpret drawings and identify terms, proper construction methods, tools and equipment to calculate horizontal/vertical layout and categorize print according to specific characteristics. (CRP103, CRP104, CRP121, CRP122, CRP123, CRP124, CRP231, CRP232, CRP233, CRP243, CRP244) 13. Apply appropriate tool/equipment manipulative techniques, framing components and material types to complete wall/roof construction including proper Atlas or Symons wall forms, fastener placement, bracing, and driving techniques. (CRP103, CRP104, CRP123, CRP233) 14. Assemble and disassemble scaffolds, boom/scissor/aerial lift components implementing applicable OSHA regulations pertaining to safe working load limits, erection, inspections and operation. (CRP103, CRP104, CRP123, CRP243) 15. Identify drawing methods used to create prints and label standard views used in orthographic projection including conventional lines, symbols and dimensioning methods, location of beginning and ending measuring points. (CRP121, CRP122) 16. Identify parts, tools, components and define the nomenclature, codes, and types of concrete box girder bridges and forms. (CRP122) 17. Identify the purpose and use of cofferdams, the difference of precast and pre-stressed bridge construction and construction sequence. (CRP122) 18. Demonstrate locating of layout footing, abutment and pier details and the purpose of release agents and importance of properly cured concrete. (CRP122) 19. Practice set up of building line at ninety degrees, optical equipment and level and use sight target to elevate and level formwork. (CRP124) 20. Identify terms and characteristics of form systems including types, function and application, proper layout procedures/techniques using building lines, take-off lists and elevation, installation techniques for edge form, inverted T foundation, ceiling joists, curb and gutter projects. (CRP124, CRP231) 21. Identify gable roof elements, hardware, terms, building codes, and safety considerations used on commercial construction including cut lists, angle layouts. (CRP231, CRP233) 22. Identify terms, definitions, types and characteristics of stairways, cabinets and form systems, including requirements for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. (CRP232, CRP244) 23. Demonstrate proper method to install and secure roof truss sections including measuring and cutting techniques. (CRP233) 24. Label transit and laser level components including optical principles, level types, characteristics, operating principles and methods. (CRP234) 25. Identify classes, types, and sizes of typical doors including hardware, lockset installation, cutting method for door hinges, applicable building and fire codes. (CRP242) 26. Identify types, sizes, terms, material, components, hardware for wall cabinets including proper installation, alignment and inspection. (CRP244) 27. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

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.