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Construction Laborer: CA (CTE)


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Certificate of Achievement | 185 clock hours

Apprenticeship and Construction Related Technology Division
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
CT 274
General Information 801-957-4073
Program Information 801-957-4066
Program Website
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Program Description
Beginning carpentry training in printreading, safe tool handling and use, and basic framing techniques in floors, walls, ceiling joists, and roofs.

Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of program, students will have the necessary knowledge to compete for positions on framing crews in residential and commercial construction.

Transfer/Articulation Information
This program is designed to instill a desire to work in the construction industry and further educational pursuits towards an Associate of Science degree (A.S.) Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) or a Certificate of Completion.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Books: $110

Estimated Time to Completion
Time to completion is 185 clock hours.  Students would typically complete 20 hours per week and complete the program in approximately 3 months. 

Program Entry Requirements
TABE Score:  Reading 8.0; Mathematics 8.0

Program Student Learning Outcomes Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
 

1 - Acquire substantive knowledge
2 - Communicate effectively
3 - Develop quantitative literacies
4 - Think critically & creatively
5 - Become a community engaged learner
6 - Work in professional & constructive manner
7 - Develop computer & information literacy
8 - Develop lifelong wellness

Apply skills, responsibilities, and characteristics of a skilled tradesman throughout program.

1, 2

Identify various types of building materials and their uses.

1, 2

Proper handling and storing of materials will be practiced.

1, 2, 6

Material quantities will be calculated using standard industry methods.

1, 3

Common carpentry tools will be identified and used employing industry standard safety practices.

1, 2, 3, 6

Common construction drawings will be studied and interpreted, including foundation, plan, elevation, section, and detail views including abbreviations, symbols, and dimensions.

1, 2, 3, 4

Identify and demonstrate methods of squaring a building.

1, 2, 3, 6

Identify, list, and use appropriate materials and methods to construct a basic floor system.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6

Identify, list, and use appropriate materials and methods to construct a basic wall system.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6

Identify, list, and use appropriate materials and methods to construct a basic roof system.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6

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