Central Arizona College

BCT 130 Carpentry Fundamentals for Construction

Credit Hours: 6
Effective Term: Fall 2008
SUN#: None
AGEC:

Credit Breakdown: 6 Lecture
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F
Cross-Listed:

Description: The basics of carpentry, including safety, tools, code, and hands-on skills.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: MAT 082 or equivalent score on math placement test

Recommendations: None

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. Explain and apply safety rules and procedures relating to the construction site. 2. Measure and mark materials for cutting. 3. Use hand and power tools to shape and cut materials. 4. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate tools and fasteners to assemble materials. 5. Use builder's leveling tools to measure and lay out angles. 6. Identify types and grades of lumber and types of lumber defects. 7. Apply principles related to thermal and acoustic properties of construction materials. 8. Identify uses, advantages, and disadvantages of metal materials. 9. Outline material moisture problems and methods of managing those problems. 10. Compare site conditions to code requirements.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
For Learning Outcomes 1 through 9, complete the skills/tasks on currently approved BCT 130 Carpentry check sheet at proficiency level. 10. Given five construction scenarios and local codes, list two ways that the code is relevant in four out of five of the situations under consideration.