1) Students will learn proper care and maintenance of builder s level and transit, tapes, rods and other equipment used by surveyor.

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1 Construction Practices I (5 credits 7.5 contacts) Office: Construction Technology Building Office Hours: Monday through Friday a.m. Class dates and hours- 1 st 5 weeks 120 hours total 11 am 4pm Monday- Thursday, Fri 11-1 Phone at shop: (906) Cell Phone (906) Course Description BLD 101 is an introduction to the masonry and carpentry trades emphasizing proper construction techniques for building foundations and appropriate jobsite safety. The course includes proper use, care, and maintenance of hand and power tools in shop and field conditions. It is also an introduction to surveying and layout for residential foundation construction. The course will also focus on safe working practices in shop and field conditions. Instruction will include theory as well as shop and field work for forming and pouring of basement footings, sidewalks, foundation walls, slabs and construction of block foundations, masonry walls, chimneys and piers. The student will learn to read a site plan, operate a builders level and transit, take and reduce field notes, determine elevations, and stake lot/foundation/building elevations, lines, and corners. Class work includes theory, material use, MSDS, estimation, and alternative green building practices. Course Objectives 1) Students will learn proper care and maintenance of builder s level and transit, tapes, rods and other equipment used by surveyor. 2) Students will learn and apply techniques for leveling and field note recording. 3) Students will learn how to read survey maps, site maps, and topographical maps. 4) Students will learn and participate in staking a building on a lot by using a builder s level, transit, and batter boards. 5) Students will learn how establish grades, calculate footing elevations and how to calculate cuts and fills. 6) Students will learn how to apply basic geometry and trigonometry for surveying applications. 7) Students will learn rough carpentry techniques to prepare and form basement footings. Use of renewable and recycled green materials will be discussed and practiced.

2 8) Students will learn and apply techniques for pouring concrete footings. 9) Students will learn how to use masonry hand and power tools, mix mortar, and set up scaffolding. 10) Students will learn and participate in preparing for and constructing masonry block walls and corners using mortar, block, and various masonry tools and techniques. 11) Students will learn how to place drain tile, waterproof foundation walls, and correctly backfill foundation walls. Methods for insulating the walls to achieve the highest R-value will be applied to create the highest thermal efficiency possible. 12) Students will learn how to place sill plate, rim foundation wall, layout and place floor joists, and place sub-floor decking. This will include use of green building materials such as Oriented Strand Board, TJI, and engineered wood. 13) Students will learn and use correct jobsite and shop safety practices including personal protection device use, electrical safety, fall protection, trench safety and various safety techniques for hand and power tools. 14) Students participate and complete a 10 hour Miosha training program. Course Outcomes/deliverables Class participants will successfully complete the onsite foundation construction for a 3 bedroom Michigan residential structure. Students will be knowledgeable of codes, safety, techniques and materials used during this process. Students will practice and exhibit good understanding of onsite safety techniques for below grade work. Students will practice techniques for construction footings, foundation walls, and slabs. All students will be tested on technique, methods, and knowledge by weekly quizzes, class assignments, attendance and final examination.

3 Course Texts: Modern Masonry by Clois Kicklighter, Goodheart, & Wilcox Co. Inc. Modern Carpentry by Willis Wagner, Goodheart, & Wilcox Co. Inc. Available in GCC bookstore on the 2nd floor of the Technology Building Building Layout by WP Jackson Available in GCC bookstore on the 2nd floor of the Technology Building Course references- Michigan Residential Code 2009 edition Grading Criteria: 1. Attendance 25% There will be 50 points available for perfect attendance. For every absence, one point will be deducted from this total. Excessive absence will be reported to the Dean of Students and may result in possible failure of the class 2. Quizzes 25% There will 5-10 point quizzes per week resulting in 5 quizzes for the class. (Format: combination of true false, multiple choice, and identification. Some quizzes will test application of field techniques.) 3. Field work 25% Fieldwork will be graded on student s willingness and ability to participate in various work projects. Proper methods, techniques, and following safety rules will be part of the field grade. 4. Final exam 25% Final Exam will be a 50 -point test covering course material for the 5 week session. (Format: true and false, multiple choice, and math computations). Equipment Needed (to be purchased by his/her discretion) Steel Toe Boots Work Gloves 16 ounce Hammer Carpenter s belt Utility Knife Pencil 30 Foot Tape Chalk Box Cat s Paw Wonder Bar Torpedo Level Speed or combo square Hard Hat and Liner Rubber Over boots Safety Glasses Instructor will supply additional tool lists if student desires

4 Class Materials Needed (to be purchased by his/her discretion) Notebook Combination Lock ADA Statement: If you have a need for a disability-related accommodations or services, please contact the Special Needs Coordinator the Dean of Students Office (906) , Ext Reasonable accommodations and services will be provided to students if requests are made in a timely manner, with appropriate documentation, in accordance with federal, state, and Gogebic. Community College Guidelines. Modern Masonry Textbook Reading and Problem Assignments Week 1 Chapters 1, 2 All review questions Week 2 Chapter 4, 11 Questions 1-10 Week 3 Chapter 3, 6 All review questions Week 4 Chapter 8 all even review questions Week 5 Chapter 14, 16 All Questions Review and final exam! Timed course outline for Michigan Residential Builder s and Contractor s Prelicensure Course and Continuing Education Course

5 5 days per week for 5 weeks Monday thru Thursday 11-4 and Friday 11-1 BLD101 Construction Practices I 7.5 Contacts Textbook: Modern Carpentry Wagner & Smith 5,962.5 minutes Contact Topic Hours Minutes Week 1 Unit 1 Building Materials Unit 2 Estimating Material Requirements Unit 2 General Safety Rules Week 2 Unit 5 Leveling Instruments ,192.5 Week 3 Unit 7 Footings and Foundations Plans / Specs / Codes Week 4 Unit 7 Footings and Foundations Project Management and Scheduling Week 5 Unit 7 Footings and Foundations , ,962.5