Building Construction Tech (BCT)
BCT 100 Building Trades I 8 Credits (8)
Equipment and general safety. Human relations, building construction surveying, footings, foundation form work, framing, sheathing, insulation. Basic electrical wiring and plumbing. Classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and problem solving. (2+12P)
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic skills and knowledge needed for a career in the construction trades, including knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques used in construction.
- Apply safety procedures and regulations on a construction site, including the proper use of safety equipment and personal protective gear.
- Use and maintain hand and power tools and equipment properly and safely, including saws, drills, and other tools commonly used in construction.
- Identify and select appropriate building materials based on their characteristics and properties, including wood, metal, concrete, and masonry.
- Communicate effectively with peers, instructors, and industry professionals, including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
- Work independently and as part of a team to complete construction projects on time and to a high standard of quality.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior in the workplace, including punctuality, dependability, and respect for colleagues and customers.
- Apply basic mathematical and scientific concepts to solve problems encountered in the construction trades, including measurement, calculation, and estimation.
- Use digital tools and resources effectively and appropriately, including computer-aided design (CAD) software, construction management software, and online research tools. 1
- Identify potential career paths and opportunities in the construction trades, including apprenticeships, certifications, and post-secondary education options.
BCT 104 Woodworking Skills I 3 Credits (3)
Use and care of hand tools and elementary power tools, safety procedures, and supervised project construction. (1+4P)
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic skills and knowledge needed for a career in the construction trades, including knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques used in construction.
- Apply safety procedures and regulations in a construction site, including the proper use of safety equipment and personal protective gear.
- Use and maintain hand and power tools and equipment properly and safely, including saws, drills, and other tools commonly used in construction.
- Identify and select appropriate building materials based on their characteristics and properties, including wood, metal, concrete, and masonry.
- Communicate effectively with peers, instructors, and industry professionals, including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
- Work independently and as part of a team to complete construction projects on time and to a high standard of quality.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior in the workplace, including punctuality, dependability, and respect for colleagues and customers.
- Apply basic mathematical and scientific concepts to solve problems encountered in the construction trades, including measurement, calculation, and estimation.
- Use digital tools and resources effectively and appropriately, including computer-aided design (CAD) software, construction management software, and online research tools. 1
- Identify potential career paths and opportunities in the construction trades, including apprenticeships, certifications, and post-secondary education options.
BCT 105 Woodworking Skills II 3 Credits (3)
Advanced woodworking skills to include use of advanced power tools, power tool safety, and supervised construction. (1+4P)
Learning Outcomes
- Effective communication through reading blueprints, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Critical/creative thinking skills
- Define appropriate technological literacy and skills for professional project planning: Describe the major responsibilities of the carpenter relative to site layout; Perform estimates for specific build projects; Perform layout of walls.
BCT 110 Blueprint Reading for Building Trades 4 Credits (4)
Same a DRFT 151. (2+4P)
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate . . . knowledge of blueprints in field related means of residence.
- Explain . . .scales and measurements related to scale blueprint drawings.
- Define . . . blueprint abbreviations as applicable to drawings.
BCT 118 Math for Building Trades 3 Credits (3)
Geometry, algebra, arithmetic, and basic trigonometry pertaining to mathematical applications in the building trades field.
Prerequisite(s): CCDM 103 N
Crosslist: OEET 118, DRFT 118
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate calculation of measurements as related to field drawings, materials and procedures.
- Explain overage percentages and equations of materials and procedures.
- Define mathematical equations as related to on-site projects.
BCT 200 Building Trades II 8 Credits (8)
Continuation of BCT 100: roofing; exterior and interior finish; masonry; door, window, and cabinet installation. (2+12P)
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proper skill set for each phase of construction.
- Explain safety requirements and need for accountability with tools and equipment.
- Define common construction terms as related to residence construction.
BCT 221 CO-OP I 3 Credits (3)
Learning Outcomes
- Complete a learning agreement with the college in a situation where the training site and the college cooperate in advancing your education.
- Establish learning objectives in areas that pertain to your major course of study and in areas that correspond to your particular career interest.
- Be evaluated by your supervisor and by your faculty instructor-coordinator.
BCT 255 Special Topics 6 Credits (6)
Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Repeatable: up to 12 credits.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe sequence of site layout
- Comprehend plot plans
- Understanding and use of survey equipment
BCT 290 Special Problems in Building Technology 1-4 Credits
Individual studies in areas directly related to building technologies.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate, application of construction techniques in the field
- Explain , safe and adequate use of power tools and safety on the job
- Define, drawings as pertinent to particular scopes of hands on work.