Residential Construction Academy Class Schedule
Unit I: Principals of Construction
- Organization of the Industry
- Working in the Industry
Unit II: Job Site Safety
- Employee Responsibilities
- Employer Responsibilities
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Housekeeping and Access at Site
- Stairways and Ladders
- Scaffolds and Other Work Platforms
- Fall Protection
- Excavations and Trenching
- Tools and Equipment
- Vehicles and Mobile Equipment
- Electrical
- Fire Prevention
Unit III: Introduction to Construction Math
- Whole Numbers
- Working with Measurements
- What are Fractions?
- Decimals
- Conversion Processes
- Introduction to Construction Geometry
Unit IV: Project Planning
- Estimating Materials
- The Bid Process
- Financing the Project
- Permitting
Unit V: Tools and Materials
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Wood and Wood Products
- Fasteners
Unit VI: Rough Carpentry
- Blueprints, Codes, and Building Layout
- Concrete Form Construction
- Floor Framing
- Wall and Ceiling Framing
- Scaffolds, Ladders, and Sawhorses
- Roof Framing
Unit VII: House Wiring
- Basic Electrical Principles
- Simple Circuitry
- Circuit Mapping
- Wiring Know-how
- Installation
- Maintenance and Repair
Unit VIII: Plumbing
- Plumbing Systems
- Working with Pipe
- Valves and faucets
- Fixtures and Appliances
- Installation
- Repairs and Maintenance
Unit IX: Exterior Finish
- Windows and Doors
- Roofing
- Siding and Decks
Unit X: Insulation and Wall Finish
- Interior Finish
- Stair Framing and Finish
- Cabinets and Countertops