Construction Carpentry Techniques

CCT-1066: Safety, Tools and Materials (hybrid)

The student will be presented with information for the care and safe use of hand, portable and stationary power tools including saws, jointers, planners, routers, biscuit joiners and drills. Students will study the production and physical characteristics of materials used in construction including solid wood and manufactured construction products, fasteners and adhesives. Students will utilize the information given and apply it to practical wood working projects with a keen emphasis on technique, while demonstrating tasks safely.

CCT-1012: Construction Plans, Specifications and Codes

The student will develop the knowledge regarding identification and interpretation of the different types and aspects of architectural drawings and related equipment. The student will develop the ability to read and interpret drawings and sketches from oral and written information. The student will also develop the knowledge and skill in drawing and sketching plans from oral and written information.

CCT-1124: Introduction to Surveying

This course will introduce the learners to the techniques and procedures of surveying and layout for construction projects. Surveying and layout practices and calculations will be studied in class and demonstrated in field exercises. Setting up basic surveying and layout tools and performing various building layouts will be major components of this course. Learners should be prepared to complete outdoor field exercises during this course.

JSS-1001: Job Search and Success

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of how to conduct a job search and how to succeed in the work place. This includes self-reflection, effectively designing a cover letter and resume, online job searches utilizing social media, behavioural based interviewing as well as marketing oneself effectively in a job interview. Job safety, successful work strategies and harassment and discrimination plan of action is also discussed.

MTH-1303: Estimating and Calculating I

This course will develop the student's understanding of trade calculations and the ability to apply them to carpentry related problems. A student in this course reviews basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; converts metric and imperial measurement; solves triangles using ratios and trigonometry; and defines and applies the properties of various geometric shapes.

RCT-1135: Foundation Systems (hybrid)

Students will develop an understanding of the numerous components and associated installation practices that combine to produce typical residential and light commercial structures. Several residential forming systems, as well as ICF will be studied in detail. Practical activities and assignments will support the delivery of this subject matter.

BUS-1003: Introduction to Business (GED)

This course introduces the student to the modern world of business. It examines the significance and composition of Canadian business, discusses current factors and trends in the business environment, explores how businesses are organized and managed, and provides a brief discussion on the topics of entrepreneurship and business etiquette.

CCT-2042: Energy Efficiencies and Sustainable Construction

This course will offer students an introduction to energy efficient building techniques, state of the art energy conserving systems and sustainable building approaches. Specific subject to be covered will include the basics of Heat Transfer, Building Envelope, Insulation Techniques, and New Technologies in electrical and heat generation.

CCT-2133: Introduction to Interior Finishing

This course introduces students to the principles, regulations, standards, systems, materials, and details of standard residential floor, wall and ceiling surface treatments, and the finishes applied to them. The focus of this course will concentrate on the areas of Drywall/Drywall Finishing Compound and Tape, Interior Doors, Stairs, Trim, and Mouldings. Students will also concentrate their efforts in quantifying and estimating materials and studying installation practices for interior finishes.

CCT-2143: Introduction to Exterior Finishing

This course introduces students to the principles, regulations, standards, systems, materials, and details of standard residential exterior finishes. This course will focus on the building envelope, exterior windows, doors, vinyl/wood siding and roofing. An emphasis will be placed on choosing materials, interpreting the building code, installation techniques and quantifying materials. Students will demonstrate these methods in the lab portion of the class.

COM-1113: Workplace Communications

This course focuses on skills required in any organization or position: writing business documents, responding to realistic scenarios, and speaking in an organized and vibrant manner. Students will practice professional communications skills by producing, revising, and editing short business documents and engaging in verbal interactions and presentations.

RCT-1102: Construction Safety

This course will focus on the fundamental concepts of the Occupational Health and Safety Act with specific reference to federal and provincial legislation. Leaners will identify and recognize workplace responsibilities, health issues, hazard concerns, controls, and WHMIS. Learners will construct scaffold systems and demonstrate ladder safety. Hoisting and rigging will also be studied extensively.

CCT-2126: Introduction to Framing

This course will introduce the learner to residential framing methods and materials. It will concentrate on modern platform framing techniques, laying out of on-centre spacings, construction of floors, walls, rafters and trusses. Gable and Hip roof construction will be studied in detail. Green construction techniques related to framing will also be discussed in depth.