Central Arizona College

BCT 180 Communication for the Trades

Credit Hours: 3
Effective Term: Fall 2019
SUN#: None
AGEC: None

Credit Breakdown: 2 Lectures 3 Labs
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A, B, C, D, F
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Description: Develop a working vocabulary of Spanish or English, which includes words to facilitate communication with coworkers about construction trade issues. Also included is discussion of cultural issues that are crucial for effectively bridging communication gaps in the building industry.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: Per Advisory Board

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Comprehension Level) Explain the need for effective communication on the job site. 2. (Application Level) Demonstrate an understanding of basic terminology within the construction trades in both English and Spanish. (CSLO 1) 3. (Application Level) Demonstrate hand signals used in the construction trades. (CSLO 3) 4. (Synthesis Level) Develop and model an understanding of effective communication in the construction trades. (CSLO 4)
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
None