Construction Laborer: CA (SLTC)(CTE)

Certificate of Achievement | 6 credits

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
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/satts/cost-financial-aid.aspx.
Please visit the program website for up-to-date cost information.

Program Entry Requirements
Students must demonstrate basic education skills as assessed by the Test of Adult Basic Education (CASAS):

Reading 8.0
Mathematics 8.0

Program Requirements

Required Courses (6 credits)

Time to Completion

Estimated time to completion 8 weeks.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

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. [1,7]
Material quantities will be calculated using standard industry methods. [1,3]
Common carpentry tools will be identified and used employing industry standard safety practices. [1,2,3,7]
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. [1,2,3,7]
Identify, list, and use appropriate materials and methods to construct a basic floor system. [1,2,3,4,7]
Identify, list, and use appropriate materials and methods to construct a basic wall system. [1,2,3,4,7]
Identify, list, and use appropriate materials and methods to construct a basic roof system. [1,2,3,4,7]