CARP1521

This course will enable the student to learn about materials and methods for footings, foundations, framing floors, walls, and rafters for residential and light commercial construction. The course will cover terms, techniques and layouts used. Estimating and materials used will also be emphasized.Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify types of footings.
• Identify types of foundations and the relationship to applicable building codes.
• Examine waterproofing techniques.
• Recognize residential layout and framing techniques.
• Layout and frame floor systems.
• Construct exterior and interior walls including layout and framing.
• Estimating of materials.
• Distinguish building codes and how applied.