CONSTRUCTION TECH

COURSE OUTLINE  2019-20

Mr. Gleason

 

COURSE DISCRIPTION

In this course students will design and build construction projects found within the community. They will be exposed to a wide range of construction jobs, building job sites, tools and equipment, safety practices and commons procedures that are to be followed in the field of construction. They will also learn about site preparation, estimating, building codes, permits, and procedures in the building process. To study the technology involved in the construction of residential and industrial structures.  Study will include designing, planning, and constructing structures using various materials and methods.

 

OBJECTIVES:

 

Students will learn the safety practices that are to be used and followed when working in on a job site.

           

Student will learn how to safely end effectively use equipment.

 

Students will learn the concepts about construction and the processes used to construct small building projects.

 

Student will learn the design process, drawing, material estimating, and construction aspects of the selected projects.

 

Students will learn measuring and surveying techniques and size aspects in coloration to purpose of the building projects.

 

GRADES:

           

Grades will be comprised of the following

1)      Drawings

2)      Material list

3)      Cost estimation for the projects

4)      Daily construction work

ABSECNSES:

 

            Student will write 15 sentence reports on the piece of equipment or procedure of their choice. Include proper use, uses, and safety. 10 pts

 

RULES

 

1)      All rules in the Milnor Handbook will be followed

2)      Horseplay will not be tolerated

3)      Respect others and their property