ATBC 1200 - Applied Building - Foundations and Framing

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: 

1. Articulate the importance of workplace safety.
2. Describe general safety rules.
3. Use appropriate personal protective gear (PPE) when performing a task.
4. Identify risk potential on a work site.
5. Understand OSHA’s role in relation to the employer and employee responsibility on the jobsite.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to correctly use basic tools common to construction trade. 

Objectives: 

1. Select the proper tools for a given application.
2. Have basic knowledge of how to properly use the tool for a task.
3. Understand cleanup and maintenance procedures for tools used.
4. Demonstrate proper storage and handling of tools used.

Outcome 3: Students will be able to demonstrate proper building practices common to construction trade.

Objectives:

1. Understand the correct sequence of the project for the jobsite.
2. Select proper materials for the project.
3. Identify correct debris containment and disposal practices.
4. Identify proper installation procedures for materials and products.

Outcome 4: Students will be able to apply the local code and determine the jurisdiction having authority over the site.

Objectives:

1. Identify the need for the state and local code requirements.
2. Determine the local code and jurisdiction that has authority over the site.
3. Understand the relationship between the state and local code requirements.
4. Locate the correct code chapter pertaining to a task.
5. Apply the code ruling pertaining to the project.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

• Ladder safety

2: Building Codes and Planning

3: Basic site layout and Transit lab

• Shoot grade
• Understand a level and plumb
• Lazers
• Water level

4: Hand tools, Power tools Pneumatic tools and Maintenance

• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Pneumatic tools

• Air compressor
• Maintenance
• Finish and framing

5: Tool lab

6: Concrete as a building material

• Flatwork

• Health concerns
• Clean up

7: Footings and foundation walls

• concrete
• types of footings
• blockwork
• mortar

8: Wood as a building material

• Wood basics
• Protecting wood
• Engineered wood
  • Plywood
  • Composite panels
  • APA and grade stamps
• Structural systems
  • Building envelopes

9: Floor framing

• Incorporate code
• Floor framing basics
• Sub floors
• Joist and girters
• Sil plates and framing openings

10: Floor framing lab

11: Wall framing

• Wall layout
• Assembly and erecting
• Special framing details
  • Blocking and plumbing fixtures

12: Wall framing lab

13: Basic roof framing

• Roof assemblies and sheathing
• Special framing details
  • Rakes and cornices

14: Stair framing

• Stairway material
• Bracketing
• Calculating rise and run

15: Stair and Rafter lab

16: Open lab and demolition