Courses in Construction Technology

CTC* 102
Introduction to Residential Housing ------ 4 Credits

Students will be introduced to the basic tools, materials, and methods used in residential construction. Topics will include understanding and applying safe work practices to the tools and methods used in construction, fastening methods, entry level floor framing and sheathing, entry level wall framing and sheathing, and entry level roof framing and sheathing. Students who take this will be required to purchase a basic set of tools and complete sixteen (16) hours of jobsite training. A list of required tools will be provided.
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CTC* 104
Residential Construction Safety ------ 1 Credits

This course will be offered by an OSHA authorized instructor. The learner will be eligible for a ten (10) hour OSHA construction safety certificate upon completion of this course. Topics will include the areas of highest hazard within the construction workplace, methods of accident prevention, and the rights and responsibilities of all personnel involved in hazardous occupations.
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CTC* 200
Residential Site, Foundation, and Floor Systems ------ 3 Credits

This course is designed to give students an understanding of the methods and processes used to assess and produce residential site topography, utilities installation, on-site waste water treatment, and basic structural foundation construction. Various types of main girder arrangements and integral floor systems will be also be explored. Lectures will combine with hands-on lab exercises. Basic hand tools will be required.
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CTC* 201
Residential Building Exterior ------ 3 Credits

This course is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the methods and processes used to construct the exterior envelope of a common North American residential structure. Topics will include western platform structural framing techniques, various roof and cornice systems, and fenestration (windows and doors). Students will also develop skills in quantity take-off materials lists and job cost estimating. Assembly of these systems will be practiced assembly in a lab environment. Basic hand tools will be required.
   Prerequisite: CAD* 117, CTC* 102, CTC* 104, and CTC* 200

CTC* 202
Residential Building Finishes ------ 3 Credits

This course is designed to give students an understanding of the methods and processes used to complete residential construction buildings. Topics will include various siding materials, non-structural systems, energy conservation, noise reduction, drywall, and interior trim. Students will demonstrate the ability to describe the components and their interdependencies, and will practice assembly in a lab environment. Basic hand tools will be required.
   Prerequisite: CAD* 117, CTC* 102, CTC* 104, CTC* 200, and CTC* 201

CTC* 216
Advanced Residential Building Finishes ------ 2 Credits

This course is designed to provide students with a work experience in the construction field that will synthesize the student’s previous construction educational activities. Students will be required to work at an Externship situation for 20 hours a week over a five-week period. Classroom instruction will take place before and after the Externship to ensure specific curricular goals have been met; and construction of advanced elements such as staircases, kitchen and bath finishes, and built-up moulding details will be demonstrated. Basic hand tools will be required.
   Prerequisite: CAD* 117, CTC* 102, CTC* 104, CTC* 200, CTC* 201, and CTC* 202