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2026-2027 Course Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Course Catalog
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CON 334 - Construction Techniques

Credits: 7
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 15
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
A practical hands-on introductory experience that covers the construction process, including rough and finish carpentry.
Competencies
  1. Demonstrate the ability to measure accurately for specific types of construction projects
    1. Employ the accurate use of a tape measure
    2. Use a combination square accurately
  2. Lay out a building to establish 90 degree corners and accurate dimensions
    1. Locate stakes to correct dimensions
    2. Prove, using any one of several methods to do so, that the building is square
  3. Demonstrate the skills necessary to cut and place framing components
    1. Determine lengths on common rafters
    2. Determine lengths of hip or valley rafters
    3. Determine lengths of jack rafters
  4. Determine the solution to a stair problem
    1. Lay out and cut a stair stringer
    2. Place a stair stringer
  5. Install windows and doors
    1. Identify the correct window or door for the opening
    2. Hang a window or door in an opening
  6. Install appropriate materials to trim and side exterior of structure
    1. Identify correct materials
    2. Install exterior trim
    3. Install siding
    4. Apply caulking
  7. Place and straight edge concrete
    1. Construct form for a slab on grade
    2. Install reinforcing wire
    3. Place concrete

Competencies Revised Date: AY 2027



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