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Penn Foster’s Carpenter Apprentice program

Course PF Course Course Title Number Price Duration

Year 1:

Basic Industrial Math Block X31 $450.00 30 hours

Addition and Subtraction 186303 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Multiplication and Division 186304 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Fractions, Percents, Proportions, and Angles 186305 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Metric System 186306 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Formulas 186307 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Introduction to Algebra 186308 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Practical Measurements Block X32 $375.00 25 hours

Linear and Distance Measurement 186125 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Bulk Measurement 186126 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Temperature Measurement 186127 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Energy, Force, and Power 186128 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Fluid Measurement 186129 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Trades Safety: Getting Started 186104 $75.00 5 hours

Working Safely with Chemicals 186105 $75.00 5 hours

Fire Safety 186106 $75.00 5 hours

Working Safely with Electricity 186108 $75.00 5 hours

Material Handling Safety 186109 $75.00 5 hours

Jobs, Companies, and the Economy: Basic Concepts

for Employees 186191 $75.00 5 hours Quality Concepts: Tools and Applications 186036 $75.00 5 hours

Hand and Power Tools Block X34 $900.00 70 hours

Common Hand Tools, Part 1 186164 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Common Hand Tools, Part 2 186165 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 1 186188 ($75.00) (10 hours)

Electric Drilling and Grinding Tools 186166 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Power Cutting Tools 186167 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Pneumatic Hand Tools 186056 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Plumbing and Pipefitting Tools 286113 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Electricians' Tools 006026 ($75.00) (10 hours)

Tool Grinding and Sharpening 186057 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Woodworking Hand Tools 186169 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Woodworking Power Tools 186170 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Lifting Equipment 186168 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Year 2:

Preventive Maintenance 286085 $75.00 5 hours

Preventive Maintenance Techniques 286086 $75.00 5 hours

Lifting Equipment 186168 ($75.00) (5 hours)

Reading Prints and Schematics Block X45 $900.00 96 hours

Introduction to Print Reading 186325 ($75.00) (8 hours)

Print Reading Symbols and Abbreviations 186326 ($75.00) (8 hours)

Dimensioning and Tolerancing 186327 ($75.00) (8 hours)

Print Reading Applications 186328 ($75.00) (8 hours)

Building Drawings 186181 ($75.00) (8 hours)

Electrical Drawings and Circuits 186044 ($75.00) (8 hours)

Electronic Drawings 186045 ($75.00) (8 hours)

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drawings 186046 ($75.00) (8 hours)

Piping: Drawings, Materials, and Parts 186047 ($75.00) (8 hours)


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Welding Symbols 186048 ($75.00) (8 hours)

Sheet Metal Basics 186182 ($75.00) (8 hours)

Sketching 186050 ($75.00) (8 hours)

Reading Architects' Blueprints 1842A-C $225.00 30 hours

Nonmetallic Materials 186091 $75.00 3 hours

Plastics, Elastomers, and Composite Materials 186092 $75.00 3 hours

Wood Products 186093 $75.00 3 hours

Paints and Adhesives 186094 $75.00 3 hours

Properties of Materials 686005 $75.00 10 hours

Year 3:

Specification Writing 2175A $150.00 30 hours

Woodworking Hand Tools 186169 $75.00 10 hours

Woodworking Power Tools 186170 $75.00 10 hours

Carpentry 986M01 $1,150.00 90 hours

Applied Geometry 186085 $75.00 6 hours

Year 4:

Practical Trigonometry 186086 $75.00 6 hours

Principles of Mechanics, Part 1 286007 $75.00 10 hours

Principles of Mechanics, Part 2 286008 $75.00 10 hours

The Steel Square 1066A-B $150.00 20 hours

Operations Preliminary to Building 2190 $75.00 10 hours

Concrete Construction 4512A-B $150.00 20 hours

Plastering 2019 $75.00 10 hours

Millwork 2179 $75.00 10 hours

Sheet Metal Work 2176 $75.00 10 hours

Builders' Hardware 6421A-B $150.00 20 hours

Design of Steel Building Frames 5440A-C $225.00 30 hours

Estimated Total Curriculum Duration: 625 hours

Number of Exams: 84

Optional courses:

Masonry 986M02 $225.00 40 hours

Pipefitting Math 286M07 $325.00 20 hours

NFPA 13 – Installation of Sprinkler Systems 986M05 $575.00 100 hours

Introduction to Fire Protection Systems 987M07 $225.00 40 hours

Fire Alarm Systems 986M08 $400.00 25 hours

Introduction to Green Technology 986M09 $225.00 25 hours

Construction Materials and Methods 986M10 $275.00 20 hours

Statics/Strengths of Construction Materials 986M11 $225.00 20 hours

Building Systems 986M12 $225.00 25 hours

Codes and Specifications 986M13 $225.00 25 hours

Construction Estimates 986M14 $275.00 30 hours

Construction Planning and Control 986M15 $225.00 25 hours

Basic Surveying and Mapping 986M16 $325.00 45 hours

Insulate and Weatherize 986M17 $150.00 10 hours

Green Building Practices 986M18 $175.00 20 hours

Photovoltaic Systems 986M19 $225.00 20 hours

Reading Architectural Drawings 686E02 $325.00 30 hours

AutoCAD Applications for Construction 686E05 $375.00 35 hours

Plate Girders for Steel Buildings 5481 $75.00 10 hours

Erection of Steel Building Frames 5261 $75.00 10 hours

Steel Roof Trusses 5587A-C $225.00 10 hours

Structural Steel Drawing 5470A-C $225.00 75 hours

Reading Steel Structural Drawings 5471A-B $150.00 20 hours


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Block X31 Basic Industrial Math

Duration: 30 hours (includes 6 tests)

What Students Learn: This module of six study units offers the trainee arithmetic and

basic mathematics, metric measurement, and calculator

fundamentals. The Metric System is an introductory unit

which includes metric conversions. Problem exercises and

examples in this module are presented in on-the-job scenarios

with applications drawn from the industrial context.

Special Notes: This updated course replaces lessons contained within

Practical Math and Measurements, Block X01. Each study

unit contains a progress examination.

Components: Addition and Subtraction (186303)

Multiplication and Division (186304)

Fractions, Percents, Proportions, and Angles (186305)

Metric System (186306)

Formulas (186307)

Introduction to Algebra (186308)

186303 Addition and Subtraction

Objectives: • Define the terms: whole number, numeral, digit,

decimal, place value, addend, sum, minuend,

subtrahend, and difference.

• Explain the significance of the digit zero in a number.

• Differentiate between concrete and abstract numbers.

• Properly prepare numbers for addition and subtraction.

• Perform addition and subtraction on numbers.

• How to check your answers to both addition and

subtraction problems.

• How to use a calculator to add and subtract numbers.

186304 Multiplication and Division

Objectives: • Define the terms: factor, multiplicand, multiplier, partial

product, dividend, divisor, quotient, and remainder.

• Recognize the various signs used for multiplication and

division.

• Properly prepare numbers for multiplication and

division.

• Perform multiplication and division on whole numbers

and decimals.

• How to check your answers to both multiplication and

division problems.

• How to find the average of a group of numbers.

• How to use a calculator to multiply and divide numbers.

186305 Fractions, Percents, Proportions, and Angles

Objectives: • Define the terms: fraction, proper fraction, improper

fraction, lowest common denominator, percent, ratio,

and proportion.

• How to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and

decimals.

• How to change fractions to decimals and decimals to

fractions.

• Solve problems involving percent.

• How to use a protractor to measure angles.

• Lay out templates for checking angles.

• How to use a calculator to solve percent problems and

to convert fractions to decimals.

186306 Metric System

Objectives: • Name the base units most commonly used in the metric

system.

• Identify metric prefixes and their values.

• Apply conversion factors to increase or decrease metric

base units.

• Estimate lengths in metric units.

• Express temperature in degrees Celsius.

• Define the terms: mass, density, force, torque, and

pressure. Identify the metric units used to measure each

one.

• How to use a calculator to convert one metric unit to

another.

186307 Formulas

Objectives: • Explain the use of letters in formulas.

• Prepare and use formulas to solve problems.

• The use of formulas to calculate the perimeter of a

triangle and rectangle, distance, area of a triangle,

rectangle, and circle, volume of a pyramid, current in a

circuit, and volume of a sphere.


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• How to use a calculator to find square root and solve

formulas.

• Transform and solve an equation.

• Perform basic arithmetic operations with signed terms.

• Substitute given numerical values for letters in a

formula and find the unknown quantity.

186308 Introduction to Algebra

Objectives: • Define the terms: term, constant, coefficient, exponent,

monomial, trinomial, and polynomial.

• Identify and combine like terms in an expression.

• Multiply and divide terms containing exponents.

• Remove parentheses from an expression and simplify

the expression.

• Perform basic arithmetic operations with signed terms.

Block X32 Practical Measurements


What Students Learn: The five lessons in this block present the trainee with a broad

overview of measurements found in an industrial setting. In

addition to the basic measurements of length, temperature,

energy, force, and power, the trainee will learn how materials

are measured and handled in bulk quantities. Fluid

measurements include the measuring of fluid flow, fluid

pressure, and fluid level. All lessons include the metric

conversions in addition to the English units.

Special Notes: This updated course replaces the X0105 to X0109 lessons

found in Practical Math and Measurements, Block X01. Each

study unit contains a progress examination.

Components: Linear and Distance Measurement (186125)

Bulk Measurement (186126)

Temperature Measurement (186127)

Energy, Force, and Power (186128)

Fluid Measurement (186129)

186125 Linear and Distance Measurement

Objectives: • Recognize the difference between English and metric

units of length.

• Find the perimeter of rectangular, square, or triangular

areas or objects, such as rooms or machine bases, after

measuring the sides.

• Calculate the circumference of circular objects like

pipes of tanks after measuring the diameter.

• Measure lengths with the aid of rigid and flexible rules,

thickness gauges and screw pitch gauges.

• Read a typical vernier scale and micrometer to take

precise measurements.

186126 Bulk Measurement

Objectives: • Measure an angle by degrees.

• Find the areas of rectangles, triangles, and circles.

• Find the volumes of prisms, cylinders, and cones.

• Find the weight of material stored in a container.

• Determine the amount of material that can be stored or

handled.

• Discuss the types and uses of conveyors and weighing

systems.

186127 Temperature Measurement

Objectives: • Change temperature units from one system to another.

• Discuss the use of the various types of thermometers.

• Select the type of thermometer to be used at certain

temperatures.

186128 Energy, Force, and Power

Objectives: • Distinguish between the concepts of energy, force, and

power.

• Explain what the term "work" means, and how it is

measured.

• Know by sight the basic machines, lever, inclined plane,

wedge, wheel and axle, and screw.

• Solve simple problems that involve levers, mechanical

advantage, and machine efficiency.

• List the forms of energy that have important industrial

applications, and the instruments used for measuring

energy.

186129 Fluid Measurement

Objectives:


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• Understand the properties of fluids.

• Determine the density, specific gravity, and viscosity of

fluids.

• Express pressure in three different units.

• Measure the pressure of fluids using manometers and

Bourdon tubs pressure gages.

• Measure the flow rate of fluids using different types of

flowmeters.

186001 Trades Safety: Getting Started

Duration: 5 hours (includes 1 test)

What Students Learn: Preview

A thorough knowledge of safe practices is an important part of

working in any industrial setting. Every industrial worker

should be familiar with accident prevention techniques, fire

safety mehods, and the use of personal protective equipment.

Injuries in the workplace cost many millions of dollars in

medical costs, lost wages, and production losses each year.

Many injuries can be prevented by understanding how

accidents and injuries can occur. This study unit is designed

to help trainees understand why safety is so important, and to

present students with information about safety that goes

beyond common sense.

Objectives

When a student completes this study unit, he and she will be

able to:

• Name the agencies that make and enforce safety

regulations and explain an employee’s responsibilities

under those regulations.

• List the physical hazards associated with chemicals and

describe how to avoid those hazards.

• Name several electrical shock hazards and the

techniques used to prevent shocks.

• List the steps in a lock-out / tag-out procedure.

• Explain the importance of machine guarding and name

several types of machine guards.

• Name the four classes of fire and how to extinguish

each of them.

• Describe the proper technique used to lift a heavy load.

• Explain how to avoid hand injuries when using hand

and power tools.

• List some of the hazards involved in welding and hot

cutting operations and how to prevent them.

• Explain how job analysis and the science of ergonomics

are used to improve the workplace.

• Explain the importance of personal protective

equipment and name several types of PPE.

Contents

Introduction; Safety Regulations; Key safety Issues;

Protecting Yourself and Your Co-workers.

186002 Working Safely with Chemicals



This study unit deals with the safe use of chemicals in the

workplace. The two primary causes of chemical accidents are

the misuse of chemicals and the improper disposal of chemical

wastes. Understanding the hazards that chemicals can create

is the first step in protecting people from harm.

The main goal of this study unit is to provide students with

sound, practical knowledge about chemical use and disposal,

both in the workplace and at home. You will learn how to

recognize common chemical hazards and how to deal with

them. Trainees will learn how to perform a job analysis to

look for potential chemical dangers in your daily taks. Finally,

people will learn how to take precautions to avoid chemical

accidents and make all jobs as safe as possible.

Objectives


able to:

• Recognize the six different ways in which a chemical

can cause physical injury.

• Name the routes or paths of entry by which chemicals

can enter the body.

• Describe the types of injuries caused by chemicals.

• Identify potential chemical dangers in your workplace.

• Describe how to identify, store and label hazardous

chemicals.

• List several methods used to prevent chemical

accidents.

• Explain why proper training is important to chemical

handling.

• Describe the types of personal protective equipment

used and worn when handling chemicals.

• Explain the role of governmental agencies in enforcing

chemical regulations.

Contents

Introduction: Living with Chemicals; Chemical Injuries;

Accident Prevention; Handling Hazardous Wastes.

186003 Fire Safety




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Fires are the most destructive and expensive of all accidents.

However, fires can be effectvely prevented through the

combined use of technology and common sense. By

understanding how fires get started and how to extinguish

them, students will have much of the knowledge needed to

protect people from fire. This study unit will introduce

trainees to the information you need to practice fire safety and

prevention in the workplace.

Objectives


able to:

• Describe the types of property losses and injuries

associated with fires.

• Explain how fires are ignited.

• Identify the four classes of fire.

• Describe the primary fire hazards found in the

workplace.

• Explain the various ways in which fires can be

prevented.

• Describe the operation of several different fixed fire

protection systems.

• Identify the proper type of portable fire extinguisher to

use on a fire.

• Describe the operation of several different types of fire

extinguishers.

• Explain how to defend yourself and others in a fire

situation.

• Describe how to safely evacuate a burning building.

Contents

Introduction to Fire; Fire Hazards in the Workplace;

Preventing Fires; Fixed Fire Protection Equipment;

Portable Fire Extinguishers; Fire Protection Techniques.

186006 Material Handling Safety



This study unit introduces the safe techniques and work

practices commonly used when handling manufacturing and

industrial materials. Trainees will learn the procedures

necessary to avoid physical injury to yourself and those

working with you, for both manual handling methods and

mechanical handling methods. You will also learn procedures

that minimize damage to the materials being moved and to

facility property. Knowing the proper procedures will also

give you the insight to decide when mechanical handling is

necessary, or preferred, over traditional physical handling.

Objectives


able to:

• Recognize the hazards associated with handling

materials.

• Know the types of injuries that can be caused by these

hazards.

• Understand how to effectively use safe material

handling practices.

• Know how to avoid physical injury when handling

loads.

• Know and follow the rules for safe operation of

powered industrial material handling equipment.

• Understand and respect the limits and restrictions placed

on powered material handling mechanisms.

Contents

Introduction to Material Handling; Housekeeping and

Storage; Material Handling Equipment; Hoists and

Cranes.

186005 Electrical Safety for the Trades



This study unit will introduce students to many workplace

situations that require you to work safely with electricity. You

will learn how and why electricity can be dangerous. Trainees

will also learn about various methods used for protection.

Safety begins with the careful installation of electrical

components by means of approved wiring methods. You

should use safety procedures and practices that insulate you

from electricity's power anytime you work with, or near,

electrical equipment and components.

Objectives


able to:

• Explain how electricity can harm you and your

property.

• Discuss the importance of properly using quality

electrical components.

• Follow the basic methods of protection when wiring

electrical installations.

• Tell why it is important to ground electrical equipment

and systems.

• Select the type of electrical equipment to use in a

hazardous location.

• List the safety practices required in an electrical work

area.

• Talk about the importance of a clear working space

around electrical equipment.

• Educate your own level of safety training to be sure it

matches the electrical work you are performing.

Contents

Introduction to Electrical Safety; Using Proper Materials

and Components; Equipment Grounding; Hazardous

Locations; Safe Working Clearances; Safety Practices.


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186034 Jobs, Companies, and the Economy: Basic Concepts for Employees


What Students Learn: • Recognition of how the economy affects the actions of

companies, employees, consumers, and investors.

• The concept of capitalism and the principles of supply

and demand.

• How government policies affect the amounts of saving,

spending, and investing by companies and individuals.

• Understand economic measuring tools such as the

inflation rate, the unemployment rate and Gross

Domestic Product (GDP).

• How labor is divided into three employment sectors and

how wages are set, including the influence of labor

unions and the benefits of a multi-functional workforce.

• Recognition of how both the employee and the company

must compete in an increasingly international

marketplace.

Special Notes: This updated course replaces How Our Economic System Works, study unit 6606, and Economics Today, study unit

186034.

186036 Quality Concepts: Tools and Applications


What Students Learn: • Describe how job roles change as a company evolves in

its quality consciousness.

• Explain several ways in which you can support TQM.

• Identify approaches, practices and skills associated with

positive organizational change.

• Differentiate between the "change process" at the

company level and the manufacturing processes that

require improvement.

• Describe major causes of process variation and give

examples of how they may affect you in your job.

• Explain why and how the reduction of variability is a

key factor in process improvement.

• Describe why and how quality and process

improvement depend on data-driven decision making.

• Identify seven quality tools and explain their uses.

Block X34 Hand and Power Tools


Course Prerequisites: Electrical Wiring Practices (086E02)

Basic Industrial Math (Block X31)

Practical Measurements (Block X32)

Trades Safety: Getting Started (186001)

What Students Learn: In all industrial trades, a trainee will often have to several and

various tools to get the task done properly. This block

introduces commonly used hand and power tools. Safety is

stressed while the maintenance worker is learning what tools

to use, what tasks the tool can effectively accomplish, and

how to use the tools correctly.

Special Notes: This course replaces Hand and Power Tools, Block X24.

Each study unit contains a progress exam.

Components: Common Hand Tools, Part 1 (18164)

Common Hand Tools, Part 2 (186165)

Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 1 (186188)

Electric Drilling and Grinding Tools (186166)

Power Cutting Tools (186167) Pneumatic Hand Tools (186056)

Plumbing and Pipefitting Tools (286113)

Electricians' Tools (006026)

Tool Grinding and Sharpening (186057)

Woodworking Hand Tools (186169)

Woodworking Power Tools(186170)

Lifting Equipment (186168)

186164 Common Hand Tools, Part 1

Objectives: Preview

In the first part of a students introduction to hand tools, you'll

learn about various types of tools as well as how to use them

safely. You'll also learn how workpieces are held in place, the

manner in which workpieces are marked prior to actually

starting a given job, and how to make the most of a

workbench's many useful features.

Next, students will be introduced to a group of hand tools

which most technicians use on a daily basis -- wrenches,

pliers, screwdrivers, and hammers. Again, you'll learn the

correct ways to safely use and take care of these tools.

Equally important, students will learn how not to use these

tools and the results of their improper use.


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Objectives


able to:

• Identify common hand tools and their function.

• Explain how to safely use common hand tools.

• Maintain most types of hand tools.

• Describe the benefits of several special features

available for some hand tools.

Contents

Working with Hand Tools; Wrenches; Pliers;

Screwdrivers; Striking Tools; Tool Storage and

Benchwork.

186165 Common Hand Tools, Part 2

Objectives: Preview

In this study unit, we'll continue the discussion of hand tools

commonly used by technicians. While a broad range of

technicians use many of the tools discussed here, such as

chisels and punches, many others are more specialized and are

commonly used by maintenance and machine trades

technicians.

Students will learn how to choose the correct chisel or punch

for the job, how to care for it, and use it safely.

Next, you'll learn about the variety of different cutting tools

such as snips, knives, and hacksaws. Another important group

of tools is shaping tools, such as files. Students will learn the

different types of files, and again, how to care for them, and

use them safely.

Also discussed in this unit are various specialized maintenance

tools. These are tools used for specific types of maintenance

jobs such as pulling or prying objects from machines, safely

inspecting machines, and retrieving objects in areas that aren't

easily accessible to the technician.

Objectives


able to:

• Identify and use various chisels and punches safely.

• Use and care for cutting tools.

• Understand the need for specialized maintenance tools.

• Correctly use threading and other precision tools.

Contents

Struck Tools; Cutting Tools; Sheet Metal Tools; Shaping

Hand Tools; Hand Tools for Threading and other

Precision Work; Specialized Maintenance Hand Tools.

186188

Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 1

Objectives: Purpose and Language of Measurement; Scale Instruments

and Accessories; Vernier Caliper; Micrometers, Gages, and

Protractors.

186166 Electric Drilling and Grinding Tools

Objectives: Preview

The electric drill is one of the most widely used power tools.

It has many uses and is simple to operate. Electric drills can

be found in a variety of shapes and sizes, from a light

household duty to the heavy-duty industrial grade hand drill

and drill press. One variation of the electric drill is the

hammer drill or rotary hammer. The hammer drill is a tool

used for making holes in concrete and masonry.

Grinders are commonly used for shaping and finishing metal

and other materials. Hand grinders are available in sizes

ranging from those designed to do the intricate work of the die

grinder to that of the 7-inch heavy-duty disc grinder. Bench

grinders are standard equipment in most shops, ranging from a 6-inch bench model to the heavy-duty 12-inch pedestal

grinder.

Objectives


able to:

• Safely set up and operate a portable electric drill,

electric drill press, and electric hammer.

• Choose the proper drill bit for many drilling

applications.

• Set up and use a variety of hand and bench grinders.

• Safely use the proper grinder for various jobs.

• Follow the necessary steps for proper tool maintenance.

• Purchase the proper drilling tool for your application.

Contents

Electric Drills; Drill Presses; Drill Bits; Hammer Drills

and Rotary Hammers; Electric Grinders; Abrasives.

186167 Power Cutting Tools

Objectives: Preview


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Power cutting tools fall into two categories: portable and

stationary. Portable and stationary cutting tools perform many

similar operations, but portable tools, carried easily by hand,

are used most often at the job site. Stationary tools are used in

workshops and on plant tools. Stationary saws range in size

from small shop jigsaws to huge band saws used in paper mills

to saw large trees into lumber. This unit introduces students to

the most common portable power saws used in construction

and repair work, namely circular, saber, jig-, and reciprocating

saws, and the stationary cutting tools found in most

maintenance and fabrication shops.

Objectives


able to:

• Identify the most common portable and stationary

power saws.

• Identify the various parts of a saw and explain how

they work.

• Discuss the types of cuts made by each type of saw.

• Choose the most appropriate saw and blade for the type

of work being done.

• Recognize a portable circular saw, name its parts, and

(with practice) operate it safely.

• Select and (with practice) use the proper saw; saber

saw, portable band saw, reciprocating saw, cut-out saw,

cut-off saw, for a given application.

• Operate (with practice) the stationary circular, radial,

band and scroll saws safely.

• Observe the various safety precautions when using

power saws and stationary power tools.

Contents

Power Saw Safety; Portable Power Saws; Stationary

Circular Power Saws; Other Stationary Power Saws.

186056 Pneumatic Hand Tools

Objectives: Preview

Pneumatic tools are used in many areas of maintenance,

construction, and production work. These tools harness the

power of compressed air and convert this power to useful

work. Compressed air can be a very powerful energy source.

However, due to this power, you must be extremely careful

when using these tools.

Pneumatic tools are normally made much heavier than

standard-duty hand and power tools. You will notice this fact

as soon as you lift an impact wrench or framing nailer. The

cases of the tools are made intentionally heavy to contain the

stresses of the impact hammers or piston and to absorb the

normal day-to-day abuse that the tool takes. You have

probably seen someone remove a tire's lug nuts with a

pneumatic impact wrench. The operator picks up the wrench

and blasts off four or five bolts. Next, the wrench is dropped

the six inches or so to the floor while the operator's hands

move to quickly grab the wheel and rim. Come back to this

same shop a year later, and you will probably see the same

wrench being used after thousands of tires have come and

gone. The tool's case may be nicked and grooved, but if

properly cleaned and lubricated, the tool could last for many

thousand more tires.

This text discusses the selection, use and safe practices of

using different types of pneumatic tools.

Objectives


able to:

• Describe the various pneumatic tools used for plant

maintenance.

• Identify and describe the safe use of impact, cutting,

and grinding tools.

• Explain how pneumatic hammers, nailers, and staplers

are selected and used in a safe manner.

• Describe the use of pneumatic assembly tools such as

grinders, sanders, screwdrivers, and drills and how other

types of production tools are selected and used.

• Identify the proper procedures for pneumatic tool and

system care.

• Identify safe tool use procedures and how vibration and

excess noise can cause bodily injury.

Contents

Pneumatic Tools for Maintenance; Pneumatic Tools for

Construction; Pneumatic Tools for Production and

Assemble; Pneumatic Tool Care; Using Pneumatic

Tools Safely.

286113 Plumbing and Pipefitting Tools

Objectives: • Identify the various tools available for various tasks by

appearance.

• Demonstrate your knowledge of job safety and tool

safety.

• Identify the tools required to join and assemble pipes of

different material composition.

• Determine when and how to use pipe-joint assembly

tools.

• Identify the tools required to perform layout, cutting,

and boring tasks.

• Identify the tools needed for testing and maintaining

piping systems.


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• Determine when and how to use finishing, testing, and

maintenance tools for piping systems.

006026 Electricians' Tools

Objectives: Electricians' Equipment: Basic Hand Tools; Wire-Working

Tools; Conduit-Working Tools; Power Tools; Knowledge as a

Tool with Basic Introduction to the Metric System; Units of

Electricity; Static Electricity; Electric Current, Measuring

Instruments, and the Symbols and Terminology Used by

Electricians.

186057 Tool Grinding and Sharpening

Objectives: Preview

Trades people must keep their hand tools in good working

condition. They must follow a regular maintenance schedule

for servicing them. Tools with cutting edges must have the

edges sharpened. Other tools must be trued and shaped for

their special uses. Screwdrivers, chisels, punches, snips, and

twist drills are shaped or sharpened on a grinding machine.

Objectives


able to:

• Use a grinding machine, following all safety

procedures.

• Hone or whet tools with an oilstone.

• Explain the procedures for grinding metal stock.

• Compare the methods used in grinding screwdrivers,

snips, chisels, plane irons, and twist drills.

Contents

Tool Sharpening Equipment; Grinding and Sharpening

Procedures.

186169 Woodworking Hand Tools

Objectives: Preview

A person who does not really know the workings of industry

might think that hand tools are not used that much any more.

That is not so; in a maintenance job, trades people will use

hand tools to do many different tasks. Hand tools are

necessary for superior craftsmanship, and ideal for many

maintenance operations. With hand tools, you supply the

power and guide the tool.

This study unit focuses on the basic hand tools used when

working with wood. Which woodworking hand tool you use

will depend on the work you are doing. Often the same job

can be done equally well with different tools.

Objectives


able to:

• Distinguish between the types of hand saws and use

them correctly.

• Bore and drill holes in wood.

• Explain the differences between planes and use planes

effectively.

• Use abrasive tools correctly.

Contents

Layout Tools, Saws, and Hammers; Wood Boring and

Removal Tools.

186170 Woodworking Power Tools

Objectives: Preview

The correct use of routers, power planers, and sanders will be

important to trades people in your maintenance job. You will

cut contours and irregular shapes on both edges and surfaces

with the portable router; or you will plane doors, lumber, and

assembled work accurately with the portable power planer.

Trades people will also finish wood, metal, and plastic, and

prepare surfaces for painting with power sanders.

Objectives


able to:

• Operate (with practice) the portable router.

• Outline the procedures for using a portable power

planer.

• Recognize by sight the common stationary power

sanders and compare their operation.

• Choose the right portable sander for a given job, and

operate (with practice) the portable belt sander.

Contents

Routers; The Portable Power Planner; Power Sanders and

Sanding Operations.

186168 Lifting Equipment

Objectives: Preview


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Maintenance work involves hoisting or lifting and moving

machines, and other heavy loads. A new machine may have to

be moved in, and installed on its foundation; a broken machine

may have to be hoisted and taken to the maintenance area for

repair. For such work, trades people will need hoisting

equipment, plus certain accessories, such as rope and chain

slings. Therefore, it is important for trainees to be familiar

with the common types of hoisting equipment and slings.

In maintenance work, you will often have to remove parts,

such as gears and bearings, from an assembly. Pullers are

very useful tools for such purposes. The commonly used

pullers are of the jaw and push types.

Objectives


able to:

• Identify the many forms of jacks and hoists.

• Safely operate jacks and hoists.

• Understand the construction details of fiber ropes, wire

ropes, and chains.

• Properly use and maintain fiber-rope, wire-rope, and

chain slings.

• Properly use jaw and push pullers.

Contents

Jacks; Hoists; Fiber Ropes; Wire Ropes; Hoisting Chains;

Pullers.

286085 Preventive Maintenance


Course Prerequisites: Basic Industrial Math (Block X21)




The purpose of a preventive maintenance program is to locate

possible machine or equipment faults before the machine fails.

Objectives


able to:

• Describe the function of inspection and scheduled

maintenance as the basis of preventive maintenance.

• Explain why preventive maintenance is performed and

how it's scheduled.

• Identify those within industry who should be part of

preventive maintenance planning and execution.

• Discuss the causes, effects, and goals of a successful

preventive maintenance program.

• Explain how a computerized preventive maintenance

program can be developed and implemented.

Contents

Introduction To Preventive Maintenance; Why Perform

Preventive Maintenance?; Scheduling Preventive

Maintenance; PM Program Personnel; PM Program

Goals; Computerized PM Programs.

286086 Preventive Maintenance Techniques






How to implement a preventive maintenance (PM) program is

just as important as the why and when of such a program. It

doesn't pay to create a well thought out and scheduled PM

program only to have the lubrication, inspection, or repair

tasks performed improperly. The objective of this unit is to

show you how to perform these tasks safely and properly.

This will include showing you typical PM tasks as they are

performed on common industrial equipment.

Objectives


able to:

• Explain how to inspect and properly maintain a belt,

chain, and gearbox power transmission system.

• Discuss why proper alignment is necessary when

operating a power transmission system.

• List the steps needed to properly maintain an AC or DC

motor.

• Explain how to perform a start-up or bump test of a

motor.

• Describe how to perform PM tasks on pneumatic

systems.

• Describe how to maintain both floor and elevated

conveyor systems.

• Identify the types of elevators and vertical lifts in your

plant and the proper PM procedures for this equipment.

• Explain how to maintain liquid and vacuum pump

systems.

• Describe how to perform a basic alignment of in-line

shafts.

• List the proper PM procedures for electronic controllers

and robot systems.

Contents


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PM Of Power Transmission Systems; PM Of Electric

Motors And Controllers; PM Of Pneumatic Systems;

PM Of Conveyors; PM Of Vertical Lifts; PM Of

Vacuum And Fluid Pumps; PM Of Electronic

Controllers; PM Of Robots.

Block X45 Reading Prints and Schematics



What Students Learn: This block introduces the trainee to the various types of prints,

drawings, and schematics used in an industrial environment.

The trainee will learn how to read and interpret the different

types of standard symbols and abbreviations found on these

drawings. This block will benefit trainees entering any

industrial trade. Each study unit contains a progress

examination.

Special Notes: This updated course replaces Reading prints and Schematics,

Block X25. Each study unit contains a progress examination.

Components: Introduction to Print Reading (186325)

Print Reading Symbols and Abbreviations (186326) Dimensioning and Tolerancing (186327)

Print Reading Applications (186328)

Building Drawings (186181)

Electrical Drawings and Circuits (186044)

Electronic Drawings (186045)

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drawings (186046)

Piping: Drawings, Materials, and Parts (186047)

Welding Symbols (186048)

Sheet Metal Basics (186182)

Sketching (186050)

186325 Introduction to Print Reading What Students Learn: • Describe the basic format for conveying technical information in a drawing • Interpret the various drawing views used in technical drawings • Extract information from notes and title blocks • Recognize and interpret the different line types used in drawings • Understand the concept of drawing scale and how it affects information shown in the drawing • Identify various types of building, electrical, and mechanical drawings

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186326 Print Reading Symbols and Abbreviations Course Prerequisite: Introduction to Print Reading (186325)

What Students Learn: • Recognize, understand, and interpret the most common abbreviations used on a wide range of drawing types used in construction and maintenance trades • Understand and interpret the various symbols and notations used on drawings for electrical, architectural, mechanical, welding, fluid power, and other types of applications • Explain how symbols are used to show standard materials, parts, and assemblies. __________________________________________________________________________

186327 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Course Prerequisite: Introduction to Print Reading (186325) Print Reading Symbols and Abbreviations (186326)

What Students Learn: • Recognize the international standards and conventions that apply to drawings • Explain how different numbering systems were developed and how they are applied to prints • Read and interpret various systems of dimensions and tolerances on drawings • Recognize and interpret common symbols and nomenclature used in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) systems _________________________________________________________________________

186328 Print Reading Applications Course Prerequisite: Introduction to Print Reading (186325) Print Reading Symbols and Abbreviations (186326) Dimensioning and Tolerancing (186327)

What Students Learn: • Work with standard drawing formats to obtain information such as part titles, part numbers, dimensional standards, revisions, and materials • Explain how various components shown on prints are connected or related to each other • Obtain information from a drawing about quantities, materials, assembly processes, or dimensions • Visualize the three-dimensional parts and assemblies represented by two-dimensional drawings • Effectively interpret electrical, architectural, mechanical, fluid power, and other types of prints.


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186181 Building Drawings Course Prerequisite: Introduction to Print Reading (186325) Print Reading Symbols and Abbreviations (186326) Dimensioning and Tolerancing (186327)

What Students Learn: • Work with standard drawing formats to obtain information such as part titles, part numbers, dimensional standards, revisions, and materials • Explain how various components shown on prints are connected or related to each other • Obtain information from a drawing about quantities, materials, assembly processes, or dimensions • Visualize the three-dimensional parts and assemblies represented by two-dimensional drawings • Effectively interpret electrical, architectural, mechanical, fluid power, and other types of prints.

186044 Electrical Drawings and Circuits

Objectives: • Identify electrical construction drawings, schematics,

and wiring diagrams.

• Interpret various electrical symbols.

• Read standard abbreviations used in electrical diagrams.

• Tell if a diagram is a block diagram, a schematic

diagram, or a wiring diagram.

• Compare closed circuits, open circuits, grounded

circuits, and short circuits.

186045 Electronic Drawings

Objectives: • Identify and interpret the various electronics symbols

used on drawings.

• Identify and interpret the various types of drawings used

in the electronics field.

186046 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drawings

Objectives: • Graphic symbols for lines, flows, and reservoirs.

• Pump and valve symbols.

• Fluid circuit and air circuit components.

• Graphical, circuit, cutaway, pictorial, and combined

diagrams.

186047 Piping: Drawings, Materials, and Parts

Objectives: • Define the term "piping drawings."

• Recognize plans, elevations, and sectional views.

• Identify a view by its placement on a drawing.

• List what working drawings include.

• Evaluate whether or not a freehand sketch serves its

intended purpose.

• Interpret the standard symbols and abbreviations and

"read" the color coding on piping in industrial and

power plants.

• Interpret dimensions marked on piping drawings.

186048 Welding Symbols

Objectives: • Identify by name the welding processes commonly used

in plant maintenance work.

• Name the best welding processes for a given welding

job.

• Identify by sight, the basic joint and groove designs

used in welding.

• Identify by sight the basic types of welds and describe

their uses.

• Interpret the weld symbols most often found in the

drawings used in plant maintenance work.

186182 Sheet Metal Basics

Objectives: • Identify sheet metal of known material and thickness by

page and weight.

• Figure allowances for bends, circumferences, seams,

locks, and edges.

• Know when and where to cut relief radi.

• Catalog and identify by sight the various seams, locks,

and edges.

• Name and describe the major tools and machines used

in sheet metal working.

• Explain how large fittings can be constructed.

• List the characteristics of PVC and PVF sheet and

laminates.


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186050 Sketching

Objectives: • Use the right techniques for sketching straight and

curved lines, and circles and arcs.

• Draw, with practice, multiview sketches of simple

objects that accurately show all the details of the

objects.

• Draw dimension sketches of simple machine parts with

enough detail that parts can be made.

• Draw, with practice, realistic sketches of objects that

have simple rectangular and circular shapes.

1842A-C Reading Architects' Blueprints


What Students Learn: This text explains the use of drawings in representing

buildings and the relation between drawings, blueprints, and

specifications.

PART 1 (1842A). Blueprints; Drawings and Specifications;

Scale Detail; Use of the Scale; Indications of Materials; Parts

of Buildings; Steel Framing Plans; Drawings for Reinforced

Concrete; Frame Buildings; Doors and Windows.

PART 2 (1842B). Interior Woodwork; Stairs; Plumbing;

Heating; Drawing for a Residence.

PART 3 (1842C). Plans, Elevations, and Details; Drawings of

an Apartment Building.

Special Notes: Includes 5 blueprints.

186091 Nonmetallic Materials

Duration: 3 hours



What Students Learn:

• Tell how temperature and pressure can change the

volume of a gas.

• Handle acids and alkalies safely.

• Discuss the uses of industrial chemicals and

gases.

• Select solders and lubricants.

• Recognize carbon in its various forms.

186092 Plastics, Elastomers, and Composite Materials

Duration: 3 hours




• Understand the differences between thermoset

and thermoplastic polymers.

• Differentiate between plastic components.

• Identify elastomers and their special properties.

• Classify composite structures and recognize their

strengths and limitations.

• Understand how to cut, shape, and join plastics

and composites.

• Maximize the lifespan of polymer and composite

structures with proper maintenance

practices.

186093 Wood Products

Duration: 3 hours




• Explain how wood and lumber are classified or

graded.

• Select a wood, by comparing ease of working or

forming.

• Describe the methods used in making


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composition board and plywood.

• Select the best type of wood fastener for a

specific use.

186094 Paints and Adhesives

Duration: 3 hours




• •Understand the role that each type of ingredient

plays in determining the properties of a

specific paint and powder coating.

• Properly prepare surfaces for painting to

maximize the life and level of protection.

• Identify and use paintbrushes, rollers, spray, and

powder-coating equipment.

• Explain the differences between adhesive types

and select the best adhesive for a specific

task.

• Identify the hazards associated with the

application of coatings and adhesives.

685005 Properties of Materials


Course Prerequisites: Formulas (186012)


What Students Learn: Effects of Forces on Materials; Stress and Deformation;

Elastic Failure; Cohesive Properties of Solids; Heat and Cold

Treatment; Modulus of Elasticity; Temperature Stresses;

Structural Members; Tension Members; Shear; Connection of

Steel Members; Members Subjected to Compound Stress;

Beams; Columns; Shafts; Rope Drives; Properties of Metals,

Nonferrous Metal, and Alloys.

Special Notes: This updated course replaces course 5887.

2175A Specification Writing


What Students Learn: Specifications and Other Contract Documents; Knowledge

Required for Writing Specifications; Specification Language;

Outline Specifications; Preliminary Writing Procedures;

Specifying Materials.

Special Notes: Includes drawings.

186169 Woodworking Hand Tools

Objectives: Preview

A person who does not really know the workings of industry

might think that hand tools are not used that much any more.

That is not so; in a maintenance job, trades people will use

hand tools to do many different tasks. Hand tools are

necessary for superior craftsmanship, and ideal for many

maintenance operations. With hand tools, you supply the

power and guide the tool.

This study unit focuses on the basic hand tools used when

working with wood. Which woodworking hand tool you use

will depend on the work you are doing. Often the same job can be done equally well with different tools.

Objectives


able to:

• Distinguish between the types of hand saws and use

them correctly.

• Bore and drill holes in wood.

• Explain the differences between planes and use planes

effectively.

• Use abrasive tools correctly.

Contents

Layout Tools, Saws, and Hammers; Wood Boring and

Removal Tools.

186170 Woodworking Power Tools

Objectives: Preview


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The correct use of routers, power planers, and sanders will be

important to trades people in your maintenance job. You will

cut contours and irregular shapes on both edges and surfaces

with the portable router; or you will plane doors, lumber, and

assembled work accurately with the portable power planer.

Trades people will also finish wood, metal, and plastic, and

prepare surfaces for painting with power sanders.

Objectives


able to:

• Operate (with practice) the portable router.

• Outline the procedures for using a portable power

planer.

• Recognize by sight the common stationary power

sanders and compare their operation.

• Choose the right portable sander for a given job, and

operate (with practice) the portable belt sander.

Contents

Routers; The Portable Power Planner; Power Sanders and

Sanding Operations.

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986M01

Carpentry




What Students Learn: Part 1 (986M01A) General Carpentry, Part 1:

Lesson 1: Understanding Construction Drawings

Interpret Pictorial and Orthographic Drawings; Interpret

Schedules and Specifications on Building Drawings; Use an

Architect’s Scale; Understand Common Abbreviations and

Symbols on Building Drawings; Elevations, Plot and

Foundation Plans; Sections and Detail Drawings of Framing,

Footings, and Other Features.

Lesson 2: Building Codes and Building Layout

Reason for Zoning and Building Codes; Lay Out Level Points

for a Structure Using a Water Level; Using a Transit; Laser

Levels; Locating and Laying Out Foundations.

Lesson 3: Lumber, Building Materials, and Fasteners

Uses for Hardwoods and Softwoods; Moisture Content and

Lumber Defects; Sizing and Grading Lumber; Engineered

Wood Panels and Structural Members; Fasters and Adhesives.

Lesson 4: Carpentry Practical Exercise

Practical Problems and Examination Related to Interpreting a

Set of Working Drawings.

Part 2 (986M01B). General Carpentry, Part 2:

Lesson 5: Hand and Power Tools

Layout and Measurement Tools; Hand and Power Drills;

Cutting, Dismantling, and Fastening Tools; Power Tool

Safety; Routers and Sanders; Pneumatic Tools; Table and

Radial-Arm Saws; Miter Saws.

Lesson 6: Foundations and Concrete Work

Components of Concrete; How Concrete Cures; Building

Forms for Footings, Slabs, Sidewalks, and Driveways;

Concrete Wall Forms; Properly Pouring Concrete in Wall and

Other Forms.


Practical Problems and Examination Related to Woodworking

Tools and Concrete Work.

Part 3 (986M01C). Framing and Roofing:

Lesson 8: Floor Framing

Wall and Floor Framing Techniques and Styles; Girders and

Beams; Framing a Floor Opening; Installing Bridging;

Subfloors.

Lesson 9: Wall and Stair Framing

Sizing Interior and Exterior Wall Framing Members; Framing

Interior and Exterior Walls; Sheathing Exterior Walls; Light

Steel Framing Systems; Scaffolds, Jacks, and Brackets; Stair

Layout and Construction.

Lesson 10: Roof Styles, Framing, and Finishing

Roof Designs; Roof Framing Members; Laying Out a Gable,

Hip, Shed, and Intersecting Roof; Roof Sheathing; Cornices;

Estimating and Applying Roof-Finishing Materials.


Practical Problems and Examination Related to Framing and

Roofing.

Part 4 (986M01D). Exterior Work:

Lesson 12: Windows, Doors, and Insulation

Window Components, Selection, and Installation; Exterior

Door Components and Installation; Insulation Rating,

Selection, and Installation; Vapor Barriers; Ventilation in

Insulated Structures.

Lesson 13: Siding, Porches, and Decks

Siding for Residential Construction; Estimate and Install

Wood and Vinyl Siding; Installing Decks, Porches, Fences,

and Rail Systems.


Practical Problems and Examination Related to Exterior Finish

Work.

Part 5 (986M01E). Interior Finish Work:

Lesson 15: Drywall Techniques


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Types and Sizes of Drywall Panels; Applications for Various

Types; Estimating Material Requirements; Fasteners and

Compound; Cutting and Installing Drywall; Taping and

Finishing Joints; Sanding.

Lesson 16: Interior Finish

Interior Doors and Frames; Hanging Doors and Installing

Locksets; Interior Trim Installation Including Molding,

Casings, and Baseboards; Stair Finishing; Building Codes

Related to Finished Staircases.

Lesson 17: Finish Floors and Ceilings

Suspended Ceiling Options; Material Estimate and Layout for

Suspended Ceilings; Hardwood Flooring Selection and

Installation; Strip, Plank, and Parquet Flooring Installation;

Estimating Floor Materials; Installing Underlayment.


Practical Problems and Examination Related to Drywall and

Interior Finishing Materials and Techniques.

Special Notes:

• This course consists of three textbooks and five

supplemental study guides. If targeted training needs dictate

that only a portion of this course be studied, study guides

(Parts 2 through 5) can be purchased with or without the

textbook. The Part 1 study guide can only be purchased with a

textbook. Call Customer Support or your Training Consultant

for pricing and stock numbers if you wish to order study

guides with or without textbooks.

• This updated course replaces Carpentry (5602A-F).

186085 Applied Geometry

Duration: 6 hours



What Students Learn: • Recognize characteristics of angles and closed plane

figures.

• Distinguish between common geometric solids.

• Apply the Pythagorean theorem.

• Calculate perimeters and areas of a polygon, circle, and

ellipse.

• Apply the formula for area and volume of geometric

solids.

186086 Practical Trigonometry

Duration:

6 hours



What Students Learn: • Define trigonometric functions.

• Use trigonometric tables and apply interpolation.

• Solve right triangles.

• Apply the laws of sines and cosines in solving oblique

triangles.

286007 Principles of Mechanics, Part 1




Practical Geometry and Trigonometry (5567)

What Students Learn: Matter and Energy; Scope of Mechanics; Forms of Matter;

Forms of Energy; Physical Properties of Bodies; Motion of

Bodies; Velocity; Acceleration and Retardation; Weight and

Mass; Work and Energy; Coordinate Systems; Precision in

Computations; Newton's Laws of Motion; Uniform Motion;

Variable Motion.

Special Notes: • This updated course replaces course 6426A.

• The entire course consists of study units 286007-

286008.

286008 Principles of Mechanics, Part 2




Practical Geometry and Trigonometry (5567)

What Students Learn: Friction; Nature of Friction; Sliding Friction; Rolling Friction;

Machine Elements; Levers; Inclined Plane; Wedges and Screw

Threads; Wheel and Axle; Tackle; Pulleys; Gearing; Belts and

Chains; Simple Harmonic Motion Centrifugal Force.

Special Notes: • This updated course replaces course 6426B.


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• The entire course consists of study units 286007-

286008.

1066A-B The Steel Square


What Students Learn: PART 1 (1066A). Description of the Square; Theory and

Application; Polygons, Circles, and Ellipses; The Gable Roof;

The Hip Roof.

PART 2 (1066B). The Equal-Pitch Intersecting Roof; The

Unequal-Pitch Intersecting Roof; Framing Tables;

Miscellaneous Applications.

2190 Operations Preliminary to Building


What Students Learn: The Earth's Materials; Examination of Soils; Soil Examination

by Seismic Analysis; Soil Density and Compaction; Treatment

of Soils; Bearing Capacity of Foundation Beds; Tests for

Bearing Capacity; Surveying and Clearing the Site; Staking

Out Excavations Without a Transit; Use of the Level and

Transit; Staking Out Excavations with a Transit.

4512A-B Concrete Construction


What Students Learn: PART 1 (4512A). Materials; Proportions of Ingredients;

Forms of Concrete; Mixing and Conveying Concrete; Placing

and Finishing Concrete; Curing.

PART 2 (4512B). Concreting in Hot and Cold Weather;

Concrete Floors; Finishes for Formed Concrete; Special

Concretes; Tilt-Up Construction; Prestressed Concrete;

Testing Concrete; Concrete Problems.

2019 Plastering


What Students Learn: Composition, Use, and Characteristics of Plaster; Plaster

Bases; Furring and Lathing; Preparations for Plastering;

Application; Plaster Problems; Stucco.

2179 Millwork


What Students Learn: Scope and Materials; Glued Construction; Doors; Windows;

Cabinetwork; High-Pressure Laminates.

2176 Sheet Metal Work


Course Prerequisites: Basic Machining Skills (Block X08)

What Students Learn: Sheet Metal Fundamentals; Sheet Metal Types and

Applications; Construction Techniques; Soldering and

Painting; Publications.

6421A-B Builders' Hardware


What Students Learn: PART 1 (6421A). Rough Hardware; Hinges; Locks; Other

Door Hardware.

PART 2 (6421B). Window and Transom Hardware; Cabinet

Hardware; Miscellaneous Hardware; Selecting and Specifying

Hardware.

5440A-C Design of Steel Building Frames


Course Prerequisites: Plane Trigonometry (2309A-B)

Logarithms (5254)



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PART 1 (5440A). Materials Used in Building Frames; Classes

of Steel Used for Rolled Shapes; Conventional Symbols for

Connecting Devices; Investigation and Design of Tension

Members; Eccentric Loads on Connections; Investigation and

Design of Riveted or Bolted Connections; Investigation and

Design of Welded Connections.

PART 2 (5440B). Properties of Standard Rolled Shapes;

Kinds of Possible Failures of Steel Beams; Allowable Stresses

in Beams; Actual Stresses and Deflections in Beams;

Investigation and Design of Beams; Design of Framed

Connections; Design of Stiffened or Unstiffened Seated

Connections; Design of Riveted or Bolted Semirigid

Connections; Design of Welded Semirigid Connections.

PART 3 (5440C). Design of Composite Construction with

Steel Beams and Concrete Slabs; Factors Affecting the

Strength of Columns; Design of Axially Loaded or

Eccentrically Loaded Columns; Use of AISC Tables for

Column Design; Design of Riveted or Bolted Column Splices;

Design of Welded Column Splices; Shop-Welded and Field-

Bolted Column Splices.

OPTIONAL COURSES:

986M02

Masonry


Course Prerequisites:




Lesson 1 – Safety Practices, Equipment, and Basic

Tool SkillsSelect and use proper clothing and

PPE; Safe lifting; Safely use masonry tools and

power equipment; Read and interpret mason’s scale;

Cut and lay brick; Use lasers.Lesson 2 –

Development & Manufacture of Brick & Concrete

Block Processes and kilns used to make bricks;

Aggregate options in concrete block; Identify shape,

size and types of common concrete block and

brick.Lesson 3 – Mortar, Bricklaying, and

BondingCalculate mortar ingredients for specific

mixes; Install corner poles and set trig blocks; Lay

bricks to a line with proper spacing; Make inside

and outside corners; Water and lime content in

mortar; Preventing efflorescence; Brick positions

and their applications.Lesson 4 – Brick and Block

Practices, Part 1Make head joints and bed joints

for concrete block; Cut concrete block with a brick

set and hammer; Describe protection of block walls

from weather; Install wire reinforcement in bed

joints; Apply rules for bonding brick and block;

Estimate brick, masonry cement, and sand for small

and average-sized jobs.Lesson 5 – Brick and

Block Practices, Part 2Describe the different

methods of bonding walls with brick headers and

metal wall ties; Recognize different techniques in

building a cavity wall; Understand how lintels are

installed in masonry; Construct a pier or pilaster;

Discuss various factors that cause cracks in a

masonry wall; Demonstrate how expansion joints

are installed; Set an anchor bolt to receive a wood

plate or steel beam; List the principal types of glass

block and demonstrate installation.Lesson 6 –

Scaffolding and Cleaning MasonryErect a section

of tubular sectional scaffold; Discuss the advantages

of adjustable and mast platform; Explain how and

when to use suspended scaffolding; Demonstrate

how a steel sectional scaffold is built; List methods

and materials used to clean and maintain concrete

block; Select the proper treatment for removing

specific stains.Lesson 7 – Chimneys, Fireplaces,

and ArchesDescribe the various components of a

chimney; List the steps involved in the installation

of a woodburning stove; Differentiate between

Franklin and Rumford fireplace designs; Determine

which flue size should be used for a fireplace;

Recognize the different types of multiple- opening

fireplaces; Describe the major types of masonry

arches used today; Construct a wooden arch form

for semicircular arch; Name and install the two

types of jack arches.Lesson 8 – Concrete Work,

Construction DrawingsSize and plan for the

installation of a footing; Describe the process for

pouring and curing a footing; Understand how

concrete is made and how the curing process works;

Explain how to build forms for simple footings and

flatwork; Prepare a sight for footing and flatwork;

Describe how to finish concrete flatwork; Interpret

drawings that relate to masonry work.

Special Note:


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• This course consists of three textbooks and five

supplemental study guides. If targeted training

needs dictate that only a portion of this course be

studied, study guides (Parts 2 through 5) can be

purchased with or without the textbook. The Part 1

study guide can only be purchased with a textbook.

Call Customer Support or your Training Consultant

for pricing and stock numbers if you wish to order

study guides with or without textbooks.

• This course consists of a textbook and

supplemental study guide.

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286M07

Pipefitting Math






Lesson 1 – Pipe-Length Calculations, Part 1Make

accurate linear and angular measurements;

Formulas for solving plumbing problems; Solve for

pipe length, weight, clearances, and fitting

allowances; Work with offsets, diagonal, rise, and

run dimensions; Calculate lengths when 45-degree

fittings are used.Lesson 2 – Pipe-Length

Calculations, Part 2Combine angular fittings to

produce the desired result; Make pipe- bending

calculations; Determine offset, rise, and run given

the length of a diagonal; Layout waste-and-vent

loops; Work with jumper offset patterns, parallel

offsets, and flanged fittings; Make accurate miter

cuts. Lesson 3 – Plumbing Math for Heating

ApplicationsLayout sheet metal pans; Find

volume; Calculate pipe-carrying capacities; Unit-

flow method of sizing pipes; Determining required

radiator size; Estimating heat loss..

Special Note:



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986M05

NFPA 13 – Installation of Sprinkler Systems

Duration: 100 hours (includes 10 exams)


Basic Industrial Math (Block X21)Practical

Measurements (Block X22)Introduction to the

Sprinkler Fitter Trade (986132)Introduction to

the Fire Protection Systems (986M07)

What Students Learn:Part 1 (986907) NFPA

13 – Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Part 1

Lesson 1: (986702) Introduction to Automatic

Sprinkler Systems Minimum requirements for the

design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler

systems; Units of measurement and schematic

symbols associated with fire sprinkler systems;

NFPA codebooks deal with fire suppression;

Occupancy hazards and stored commodities

classification as the basis for designing and

installing sprinkler systemsLesson 2: (986703)

System Hardware and General Requirements

Features and restrictions of materials and

components that are approved for use in a sprinkler

system; Interpretation of sprinkler-head

identification markings and color coding in

determining the type of head, discharge rate, and

temperature characteristics; Suitable aboveground

piping for a project and interpretation of the

codebook’s specifications of piping materials;

Welding, soldering, and other approved installation

and joining procedures; System valves, fire

department connections, and alarm

devicesLesson 3: (986704) Installation

Requirements, Part 1Location and positioning

guidelines for sprinkler-system components; how

building construction style effects sprinkler

operation; Using NFPA 13 to determine required

coverage areas within a structure; Sprinkler types


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for specific applications; Position, location, spacing,

and type of sprinkler heads; Sprinkler obstructions

Lesson 4: (986705) Installation Requirements, Part

2Design requirements for systems incorporating

CMSA and ESFR sprinklers; Requirements for in-

rack sprinklers;- Explain how pilot line detectors

operate; Installation of piping, control devices, and

their appurtenances; Supplemental alarm devices

associated with various types of sprinkler systems;

Testing and maintaining sprinkler systems and

interpret standards for the design and installation of

fire-department connectionsLesson 5: (986706)

Supporting Piping and Underground PipingPipe

hangers and associated hardware; Structural issues

related to the installation of fire protection piping

systems; Protection from earthquake damage and

performing seismic bracing calculations; Designing,

building, and testing underground piping

systemsPart 2 (986908) NFPA 13 – Installation

of Sprinkler Systems, Part 2 Lesson 6: (986707)

Basic System Design and Protecting Storage

Facilities Making water supply requirements that

meet expected sprinkler-system discharge volume,

hose stream allowance and water supply duration;

Apply the density/area design approach to

determine sprinkler system water demand; Special

design criteria for the protection all classes and

groups of storage occupancies including stored

plastic and rubber commoditiesLesson 7:

(986708) Specialized Sprinkler System

Applications, Part 1 Protection of Class I through

Class IV commodities stored on racks; Interpret flue

space requirements for storage applications; Using

NFPA 13 to determine depth and height

requirements for rack storage configurations;

Methods for rubber tire stowage and protection of

roll paper storageLesson 8: (986709) Specialized

Sprinkler System Applications, Part 2 Sprinkler

system design techniques for protecting specific

storage arrays, retail stores, baled cotton storage;

Design criteria for sprinkler protection of carton

records and commodities consisting of paper files,

magazines, books, and similar documents;

flammable and combustible liquids, aerosol

products, and compressed gases; Design standards

for incinerators, waste and linen handling systems,

ovens and furnaces, hyperbaric chambers, motion

picture and television production facilities, and

water cooling towers, and other specific

applicationsLesson 9: (986710) Sprinkler System

Calculations AHJ requirements for compliance with

all NFPA 13 conditions; Preliminary and working

Plans, conveying information to the system

installers to ensure correct installation; NFPA 13

procedures to perform hydraulic calculations; Pipe

schedule approach workings and

limitationsLesson 10: (986711) System

Acceptance RequirementsMinimum water supply

requirements for sprinkler systems and critical

maintenance issues; sources of water available and

how to connect them to a sprinkler system; sprinkler

system ancillary devices such as pumps and water

tanks; System testing procedures and the

requirements of total system acceptance; Sprinklers

installed in marine applications.

Special Note:

This course consists of the NFPA 13 code book and

two supplemental study guides.

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986M08

Fire Alarm Systems–NFPA 72

Duration: 25 hours





The information contained in this codebook will

provide you with a solid foundation in all

authorized and acceptable forms of fire alarm

systems, equipment, installations, and governing

authorities. This course is based on Fire Alarm and

Signaling Code, NFPA 72 published by the

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• Identify and classify the initiation devices,

notification appliances, and control-panel

functions that make up all fire-alarm

systems.

• NFPA 72 codebook definition of terms related to

the fire-alarm industry.

• Correct placement and installation methods for

initiation devices and notification

appliances.

• Codebook references related to control panel

functions including those that effect

equipment that’s part of the fire alarm-

system or not.

• Explanation of forms similar to the Record of

Completion included in the codebook.

• Protected-premises and residential fire-alarm

systems.

Special Note: • This course consists of the

NFPA 72 code book and a supplemental study

guide.

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986M09

Introduction to Construction Technology



Lesson 1—Heavy Construction, Part 1

Explain how the various parties involved in modern

construction projects interact; Name the

components of soil and describe their

characteristics; Calculate soil volumes and

recognize how those volumes change during the

construction process; Identify the different

machines used in earthmoving and which

equipment is chosen for a particular task; Calculate

the earthmoving capacity of various machines and

explain how soil conditions affect their

productivity; Explain the reasons for soil

compaction and identify the methods and equipment

employed to achieve it.

Lesson 2— Heavy Construction, Part 2• Explain

how drilling, blasting, and ripping techniques are

employed

during the excavation process; Select the best rock-

excavation technique for a given application;

Describe how concrete and asphalt are made and

identify characteristics of specific types based on

industry-established designations; Understand the

paving process and the function served by the

various equipment employed; Plan for and size

water-pumping systems to accommodate the

specific needs of an application; Size the

compressed-air system to meet the needs of a

specific project.

Lesson 3—Foundations and Wooden Structures•

Understand the characteristics of different types of

foundation

systems; Describe how spread footings, piles, and

piers are installed; Explain how to maintain stable

excavation sites and protect workers in and around

them; Develop plans for removing water from

excavation sites; Interpret industry-established

designations to identify the properties of wood

products; Describe conventional and timber frame

construction methods; Recognize the impact of

fasteners, alterations, and other connecting

techniques on the performance of wood frame

structures.

Lesson 4—Construction Methods in Concrete,

Masonry, and Steel• Describe the concrete

construction process and define related terms

such as consolidation, screeding, and dewatering;

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of precast

and cast-in-place concrete construction techniques;

Calculate the minimum coverage of concrete over

reinforcement; Identify reinforcing-bar ratings by

interpreting the stamped labels; Identify the

principal pattern bonds used in masonry walls;

Describe the masonry construction process, and

define related terms such as header, stretcher,


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course, and wythe; Calculate the number of

common bricks required to construct a wall;

Explain the techniques used to test the quality of

welds; Understand terms related to load

classifications, including live, dead, lateral, and

design; Evaluate labeling to determine the grade

and strength of bolts and nuts.

Lesson 5—Construction Management• Identify

different scheduling methods common to the

construction

industry and describe the strengths and weaknesses

of each; Describe the process managers employ to

correctly size a construction workforce; Chart both

early-start and late-start activity networks for a

sample project; Analyze equipment costs; Explain

how equipment is depreciated using the double-

declining depreciation method; Work with simple

construction contract documents; Provide examples

of unsafe work practices that may result in OSHA

fines; Recognize how the worksite environment

affects health and productivity; Describe the role

that computers play in improving productivity.

Special Note:

• This course consists of a textbook, a supplemental

study guide, and a study unit.

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986M10

Construction Materials and Methods



Lesson 1—Introduction to Construction Materials

and Methods • Describe the characteristics of a

building material in terms of ductility, malleability,

brittleness, and toughness; Explain the

difference between elasticity and plasticity; Name

the individuals or groups with an interest and role in

a construction project; Chart the flow of production

of mined aggregate from quarry to distribution;

Calculate the quantity (by weight) of an aggregate

needed to fill a given volume; Compare the

properties of compressed aggregates with

uncompressed aggregates; Explain the process of

aggregate gradation.

Lesson 2—Working with Asphalt, Iron, and

Steel• Describe the methods of joining steel

framing members; Compare the physical properties

of iron and steel; Differentiate between hot, warm,

and cold asphalt pavement mixes; Explain the

process of iron production and the roles played by

limestone and coke; Name common uses of cast

iron in construction; Identify the main equipment

used in hot-mix asphalt paving; Describe the

benefits of asphalt paving compared to other forms.

Lesson 3—Portland Cement and Concrete•

Explain the difference between tensile and

compressive strength;

Define the role of aggregates in concrete design;

Name and explain the purpose of each raw material

required to produce Portland cement; Explain the

process of hydration; Calculate the number of cubic

yards of concrete required to fill a form; Predict the

degrading effects of common chemical contact with

concrete; Explain how to investigate the causes for

concrete failure and whether they’re installation or

manufacturing related; Explain the process for

determining the consistency of concrete mixes.

Lesson 4—Working with Wood and Masonry

• Describe and differentiate the manufacturing

processes of bricks and concrete masonry units;

Explain the differences between common and

modular brick; Name the components of mortar;

Explain how efflorescence occurs and how it affects

masonry; Calculate the number of blocks or bricks

required to build a wall with given dimensions;

Define the terms bond, wythe, and course as they

apply to masonry construction.

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986M11

Statics/Strengths of Construction Materials






Lesson 1—Introduction to Statics• Draw free

body diagrams indicating the magnitude and

direction of

forces; Determine the resultant force of concurrent

force systems; Identify types of structural

connections and the types of loads they carry;

Analyze beam reactions.

Lesson 2—Stress and Strain• Evaluate how loads

act on links; Identify different types of trusses

based on the structural function they serve; Analyze

the loads on trusses; Characterize types of stress

including tension, compression, shear, and bending;

Describe the relationship between stress, strain, and

modulus of elasticity.

Lesson 3—Properties of Loads and Cross

Sections• Represent loads, including shear and

moments, on a load diagram;

Define the terms centroid and moment of inertia and

explain why they’re useful; Locate the centroid of

various two-dimensional objects; Calculate the

moment of inertia for various cross sectional

shapes.

Lesson 4—Beams, Columns, and Load Systems•

Evaluate beam loading and cross sections to

determine shear and

bending stress; Determine beam deflection based on

loading and cross-sectional area; Describe and

calculate the lateral deflection in a beam; Analyze

loads and resulting stresses in columns; Analyze

loads and resulting stresses in structural systems.

Special Note:



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986M12

Building Systems

Duration: 25 hours


Lesson 1—HVAC Systems, Part 1• Understand

how a building is supplied with the energy;

Required for

mechanical and electrical systems; Describe how

the mechanical and electrical (M/E) systems affect

the design of buildings; Understand the importance

of basic commissioning and the tools for evaluating

options by economics and quality; Explain design

principles for cooling and heating production and

the importance of air handling; Calculate heating

and cooling loads; Describe commonly used

systems for zone control.

Lesson 2— HVAC Systems, Part 2

• Understand refrigeration cycles and how interior

spaces are cooled; Identify the basic principles used

for chilled-water plant design; Explain the various

types of heating systems and related energy sources;

Recognize the importance of operating and safety

controls associated with all heating equipment;

Understand how air-handling systems deliver

heating or cooling to desired spaces; Describe the

general guidelines for duct system design.

Lesson 3—Plumbing and Fire Protection

Systems• Explain how piping systems convey

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different materials used for fluid piping systems,

their accessories, and pipe-sizing criteria; Describe

the operating principles of water supply and

treatment systems, domestic water distribution

systems, and related load calculations; Interpret the

design of plumbing facilities for buildings and

describe typical fixtures and components;

Identify the classifications of fire and construction

hazards and how they affect planning a fire

protection system; Understand the design of a fire

alarm system, recognize different detection and

signaling devices, and describe various suppression

and sprinkler systems.

Lesson 4—Electrical, Communication, and Security

Systems• Describe the fundamental properties of

electricity and use associated

formulas; Explain the operating principles of

various types of building power distribution

systems; Understand the importance of properly

grounding electrical systems; Distinguish between

various emergency power systems; Describe the

characteristics of telecommunication and other low-

voltage systems, their basic components, and wiring

requirements; List the five basic steps in electrical

system design.

Lesson 5—Lighting Systems• Explain the

physics of light and the basic characteristics of

color;

Identify various electrical light sources and the

factors to consider when selecting lighting

equipment; Work with the forms, charts, and related

calculations that describe the quantity and quality of

illumination; Apply the zonal cavity method and

understand its applications and limitations; Describe

the benefits of using lighting- related computer-

aided design and calculation software.

Lesson 6—Advanced Building Systems•

Interpret a lighting design, judging how it relates to

visual comfort,

architectural needs, color, and interaction with

interior design; Read lighting design documentation

such as construction drawings and specifications;

List the factors to consider in designing lighting for

exterior applications; Identify problem areas in

buildings where acoustical concerns may require

special consideration; Understand how the many

mechanical and electrical systems and equipment in

commercial buildings are integrated through proper

planning and space allocation.

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986M13

Codes and Specifications



Lesson 1—The International Building Code, Part

1• List some basic facts about the origins and

evolution of building codes; Describe the basic

structure of the International Building Code (IBC),

its intent, and the basics of code interpretation; List

the 10 occupancy groups and explain the

importance of these groups to the structure and

interpretation of the IBC; Summarize the

application of additional code provisions required

for buildings that have special uses.


2• Use the IBC to determine the allowable

heights and areas for a given

occupancy classification; Apply exceptions and

modifications to heights and areas as allowed by

use, occupancy, and special provisions; List and

define the five categories of building construction

classifications as defined by the IBC; Classify the

subcategories of the construction classifications

used for fire resistance of building materials and the

application of fire protection systems; Describe the

difference between passive and active fire

protection systems; Describe the structural

components and fire-resistance ratings required in

fire-resistive construction; Characterize the


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importance of the classifications applied to interior

finishes in regard to flame spread and smoke

generation.


3• Recognize the differences between various

NFPA sprinkler systems

and use the IBC to determine the proper system for

a given application; Identify the common

classifications of fire extinguishers and describe

their application requirements for buildings with

and without sprinkler systems; Identify the common

types of fire alarms and fire-detection systems, and

use the IBC to determine the proper device based on

building classification; Explain the concept of

means of egress as it applies to building codes and

the related concepts of components such as flow,

alternative paths, protection, and the elements of

exit; Use the IBC to determine egress and exit-

access requirements; Recognize the importance of

consulting federal, state, and local criteria when

reviewing design requirements for accessibility;

Use the IBC in conjunction with ADA Accessibility

Guidelines (ADAAG) and reference standard ICC

117.1 to assure compliance for accessibility;

Recognize the requirements to modify existing

buildings for accessibility during maintenance and

remodeling; Use the IBC to properly address

interior environmental considerations such as

ventilation, lighting, sound, minimum interior

space, and access to unoccupied space.


4• Explain the use of companion codes such as

the International Energy

Conservation Code (IECC) and how companion

codes interact with the IBC; List and understand the

various energy compliance calculations of the

IECC; Use the IBC to design and construct

compliant exterior walls having proper structural

integrity and weather/moisture control; Use the IBC

to design and construct compliant roofs and rooftop

structure; List and define terms related to essential

structural design elements to better understand their

application to the IBC; List and describe the four

occupancy categories; Use the IBC to design and

construct compliant structures that compensate for

various combinations of loads.

Lesson 5—The International Building Code, Part 5

•

Identify the requirements for special inspections,

construction elements, and levels of inspection

required; Use the IBC to design and construct

compliant foundation systems; Describe the need

for soil investigation and the construction elements

required to compensate for varying soil stability and

bearing capacity; Explain how structural design

requirements for common building materials are

defined in the IBC; List the building systems that

are dependent on codes other than the IBC and

describe the related IBC requirements for these

systems; Define the various terms applicable to the

design requirements for work performed on existing

structures.

Special Note:



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986M14

Construction Estimating



Lesson 1—Introduction to Construction Estimating

Using Excel® • Explain how estimating affects the

bottom line of a successful

business; List the tools used during the estimating

process; Describe the four main stages of the

estimating process; Describe the

Building Trades

components included in a bid package, and list the

steps required to complete one; Explain how to

perform basic calculations using the Excel®

software, including managing and testing

worksheets; Describe the importance of estimating

waste; Prepare a basic quantity takeoff; Explain


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how to develop a basic work package; List the basic

methods used to determine the quantities for

counted items.

Lesson 2—The Quantity Takeoff, Construction

Materials, and Systems • Calculate the area of a

roof plane, given the roof plan dimensions and

slope; Estimate the number of 4’ × 8’ sheathing

sheets required for a wall with a gable area;

Calculate the number of 12’ × 12’ sheets of soffit

material, given an overhang dimension; Explain

how product size availability affects waste factors;

Determine the number of hangers, fittings, and

valves required for a given run of piping; Define the

terms bank quantity and loose quantity as they

apply to soil states; Explain the importance of a soil

report; Describe a formula to calculate the weight

amount of asphalt needed for a given square foot

area; Explain how pipe beddings affect backfill

volumes.

Lesson 3—Putting Costs to the Estimate• Define

profit and overhead and explain why it’s an

estimating cost

variable; Explain the purpose of a performance

bond; List five payroll-related labor costs that add

to a base wage; Design a materials quote request for

a supplier; Design a quote request for a

subcontractor; Explain the observed affect of

overtime labor on productivity; Create a pricing

extension from gathered materials and labor

costing.

Lesson 4—Finalizing the Bid and Advanced

Estimating With Excel® • Design a bid checklist;

Draft a basic proposal for submitting an

estimate; Explain the relationships and

documentation involved in subcontracting; Create a

duration schedule based on estimating data; List the

basic provisions in the code of ethics for estimators;

Create an Excel® form based on an existing paper

form; Write a macro in Excel® to automate a data

entry task; Define the Excel® functions that produce

data validation; Plan and sketch a spreadsheet

design from scratch.

Lesson 5—Construction Estimating with Excel®

Project

Special Note:

• This course consists of a textbook and a

supplemental study guide. • This course requires

submittal of a project for grading in addition to

taking four exams.

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986M15

Construction Planning and Control



Lesson 1—Introduction to Scheduling and

Precedence Diagrams• Describe bar charts and

list their advantages and disadvantages for

construction scheduling; Define the critical path

method (CPM) in terms of construction scheduling

and understand its importance as a schedule

modeling technique; Draw and understand the basic

elements of a network diagram; Sketch basic

precedence diagrams and understand the importance

of activity relationships to precedence diagrams;

Manually calculate the basic elements of activity

within a network model; Estimate activity durations

and related quantity takeoff; Explain how to adjust

an estimate to accommodate for various scheduling

issues that occur over the duration of a project.

Lesson 2— Project Resources, Monitoring, and

Control• Evaluate the degree of risk associated

with various provisions of a

project’s contractual obligations; Apply concepts of

resource allocation and leveling to the construction

of project networks and schedules; Define cash flow

and understand its meaning in terms of successful

project scheduling; Understand the types of costs

associated with construction management and how

the scheduling process is affected by cost

management;Employ multiple techniques to

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control project schedules.Lesson 3—Scheduling

Tools, Processes, and Consequences• List the

advantages and disadvantages of various types of

project-

scheduling software; Evaluate the features of

scheduling software to determine its applicability to

multiple types of contracting businesses and

projects; Explain how the earned-value concept is

useful in making an unbiased assessment of project

status; Understand and apply the available measures

to determine earned value; Analyze the association

between project costs, schedule, and quality; Apply

various principles to maintain schedule integrity

while minimizing adverse effects on productivity;

Understand the value of CPM schedules in dispute

resolution and litigation.

Lesson 4—Types of Schedules• Create short-

interval schedules to match a construction project;

Manage detailed project activities using short-

interval schedules; Define linear scheduling and list

the advantages and disadvantages for various types

of construction projects; Discuss the applicability of

PERT as an evaluation tool for most common

construction projects; Understand the process for

creating arrow diagrams and evaluate their

usefulness compared to other planning and

scheduling techniques.

Special Note:



• This course requires submittal of a project for

grading in addition to taking three exams.

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986M16

Basic Surveying and Mapping

Duration: 45 hours (includes 4 tests, 1 Project)


Basic Industrial Math (Block X21)Practical

Measurements (Block X22)Geometry and

Trigonometry (186085 and 086)What

Students Learn:Lesson 1 – Introduction to

Surveying and MeasurementBasic history of

surveying; Types of surveys and review of basic

surveying equipment; Principles of accuracy and

precision; Types and source of measurement error

and compensation; Basic elements of surveying

field notes; Review of manual measurement tools

and the process of taping; Practice in basic

trigonometry; Processes for corrections to distance

measurements.Lesson 2 – Leveling, Angles, and

Calculating Land AreaPrinciples, equipment, and

practices of leveling; Practices of differential

leveling and basics of level-rod usage; Corrections

and adjustments of level circuits; Practices and

principles of precision leveling; Azimuths, bearings,

and adjustments to compass surveys; Traverse

calculations; Total stations – equipment and

operations; Errors and corrections in angular

measurement; Calculating land area using a

traverse; Balancing errors; Applications of

rectangular coordinates; Trapezoidal rule,

Simpson’s one- third rule, and coordinate rule for

irregular areas; Software applications for surveying;

Basics of topographic maps and surveys.Lesson 3

– GPS, GIS, and Construction SurveyingBasic

theory and application of GPS systems; Errors and

corrections using GPS systems; HARN, CORS,

OPUS, and GPS receivers; GPS field applications;

GPS surveying planning and practice;

Understanding and applying GIS data and systems;

Software, hardware and data for GIS; GIS data

analysis; Work practices for construction surveying;

Construction surveying equipment and process;

Surveying for volume earthwork operations;

Borrow pits and cross sections.

Lesson 4 – Land Surveying Curves and Professional

Practices Requirements and applications of land

surveys; Land survey specialists; Resurveys; The

metes and bounds system; The Public Land Survey

System; Surveying for highways and railroads –

horizontal and vertical curve surveying; Roadway

crowns and superelevations; Licensure and

registration for surveyors; Surveying professional

practices and code of ethics.Lesson 5 – Surveying

Applications ProjectPractical applications of

surveying techniques including map development,


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filed note development, software utilization, and

exercises designed to develop careful evaluation

and correction of surveying data.

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986M17

Insulate and Weatherize



Lesson 1—Controlling Energy Consumption in

Buildings, Part 1• Understand heat transfer;

Define the thermal boundary; Set priorities

for air sealing; Explain how to weatherstrip doors

and patches; Study ventilation systems; Describe

the process for insulating walls, floors, and attics;

Know when and how to replace windows.

Lesson 2—Controlling Energy Consumption in

Buildings, Part 2 • Describe the operating principles

of heat pumps and electric

resistance systems; Explain cooling basics;

Maintain and upgrade air conditioners; Evaluate

hot-water conservation; Judge the value of tankless

hot-water systems for a specific application; Plan

home renovation as a way to save energy; Build up

walls and roofs for better insulation; Select

appliances and light fixtures to cut energy use.

Special Note:



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986M18

Green Building Practices

Duration: 20 hours (includes 4 tests) Course Prerequisite:

Industrial Plumbing and Pipefitting (Block D20)


Lesson 1—Introduction to Green Building

Practices• Describe what’s meant by the term

“green construction”; List benefits

and drawbacks of choosing green construction;

Understand the type of resources consumed during

and after the construction of a residence; Recognize

where and how energy is consumed and wasted in a

building.

Lesson 2—Structural Topics• Describe

techniques that reduce the amount of concrete used

in

residential foundations; Describe carpentry methods

that use less framing lumber; Identify alternative

materials used to frame a home; Understand the

connections between a building’s framing phase and

its insulation phase; Identify components of

windows and window construction types that

indicate how much heat they’ll lose.

Lesson 3—Green Building Systems

Identify the benefits of each plumbing material type

available; Decide where to locate and how to join

HVAC ductwork; Select heating and cooling

appliances that make the best use of locally

available fuels; Describe how and when solar

energy can help heat interior spaces and the home

water supply; Identify ways to reduce dependence

on electrical power generated by burning fossil

fuels.

Lesson 4—Advanced Green Building Topics•

Describe the level of detail to follow when

installing insulation;

Explain the differences between various foam


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insulation types; Identify instances where man-

made materials are greener than wood; Explain why

the materials from which furniture and finishes are

made affect indoor air quality weeks or months after

installation; Describe landscaping practices that

improve a building’s green characteristic.

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986M19

Photovoltaic Systems


Course Prerequisite:

Industrial Plumbing and Pipefitting (Block D20)


Lesson 1—Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems•

List advantages and disadvantages of various types

of PV systems;

Explain how solar radiation data is used to size and

estimate the performance of a PV system; Describe

the process of evaluating, planning, and installing

PV systems; Use formulas and data to assess

potential locations and determine the suitability of

PV array locations; Identify the purpose and

functions of the major components of PV systems.

Lesson 2—Photovoltaic System Components•

Use formulas to calculate various values of current,

voltage, and

power from given PV device current-voltage curve

characteristics; Identify parts of the current-voltage

characteristic curve and their values; Describe

battery charging and discharging characteristics;

Explain how to connect batteries into banks;

Describe the function and features of charge

controllers; Identify the basic types of inverters

used in PV systems; Identify features and functions

of maximum power point trackers (MPPT).

Lesson 3—Installing Photovoltaic Systems, Part

1• Calculate the PV system energy and power

requirements from a load

analysis; Given parameters, calculate the size and

configuration of a battery bank and an array;

Develop a plan for integrating arrays on buildings;

Identify the types of attachment methods available;

Identify electrical codes, regulations, and practices

applicable to PV systems; Calculate the voltage and

current limit on various circuits of a PV system;

Identify the applicable codes and standards for

utility interconnections and differentiate between

load-side and supply-side interconnections and

requirements.

Lesson 4—Installing Photovoltaic Systems, Part

2• Identify the common requirements for PV

system permit

applications; Describe the labeling requirements for

PV systems and components; List the steps

involved with commissioning a new PV system;

Outline the periodic maintenance requirements for

PV systems; Understand the definitions of life-cycle

cost analysis factors; Discuss the types of financial

incentives available to those who install PV

systems.

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686E02

Reading Architectural Drawings



Formulas (186012)Practical Measurements

(Block X22)


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Lesson 1—Understanding Construction

Drawings• List the components found in a set of

construction drawings; Perform

basic arithmetic operations using fractions; Identify

common drawing components such as line types,

drawing symbols, and various fill patterns and

define their meanings ; Interpret drawings to

visualize orthographic objects and structures;

Accurately read and interpret dimensions on a print.

Lesson 2—Interpreting Construction Drawings, Part

1• Explain what information is found in

construction project specifications

and how this information is organized; Describe a

variety of materials used in the construction process

and how each is typically employed; Read plot

plans, identifying common features and reading

contour lines; Interpret foundation plans while

identifying the footing support system and

evaluating the placement of reinforcing

components; Read and interpret residential and

commercial framing drawings; Identify drawing

symbols that represent common construction

materials; Identify drawing symbols related to

concrete and steel building components.

Lesson 3— Interpreting Construction Drawings,

Part 2

• Recognize and interpret symbols and

abbreviations specific to building mechanical

systems; Follow the representation of mechanical

systems traveling from location to location;

Interpret specifics about electrical and plumbing

fixtures as noted in a schedule; Define the

relationship and importance of code enforcement

pertaining to mechanical systems; Identify the types

and sizes of common current conductors; Explain

the difference between a pipe and a conduit.

Lesson 4—Working with Construction

Drawings• Interpret residential and commercial

construction drawings to

determine detailed properties of the building’s

foundation, structure, and finish; Evaluate electrical

drawings to determine specific components

required; Interpret mechanical drawings to

determine specific requirements of HVAC and

plumbing components.

Special Notes:

• This new course replaces Reading Architect’s

Blueprints (1842A-C).

• This course requires submittal of a project for




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686E05

AutoCAD® Applications for Construction


Course Prerequisites: Formulas

(186012)Practical Measurements (Block X22)

What Students Learn: Lesson 1—

AutoCAD® Quick Review for Construction

Drawing

• Explain the need for sketching and manual

drawing practices in a digital-content

environment; Perform basic hand-sketching

techniques for floor plans and elevations using one-

point and two-point perspective; Explore the basic

features of the AutoCAD® user interface; Use

AutoCAD® to create the basic elements of a

drawing and modify those elements using the

software’s commands and features; Identify the

basic components of structural drawings and use

AutoCAD® to create those components. Lesson

2—Floor Plans, Sections, Interior/Exterior

Elevations• Generate a floor plan for your

residential project using AutoCAD®; Identify

AutoCAD® commands and methods used in floor

plan drawing; Generate exterior elevations for your

residential drawing; Identify AutoCAD® commands

and methods used to draw elevations; Create a wall


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section for your residential project; Generate

interior elevations for your residential drawing.

Lesson 3—Site Plans, Schedules, and

Lineweights• Use AutoCAD® to draw a site plan

based on site conditions from a survey; Draw a

building footprint, driveway, and walkways on a

site plan; Modify your site plan to add contour lines

showing finished grade and drainage; Use the

AutoCAD® Table feature to create schedules;

Explain lineweights and how to apply them to a

drawing; Describe the settings and techniques

required to prepare a drawing for plotting both as

individual sheets and using AutoCAD® Sheet Set

Manager. Lesson 4—Residential Drawing

Submission Lesson 5—Final Project Submission

Special Notes:

This course consists of a textbook and a


This course requires submittal of two projects for


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5481

Plate Girders for Steel Buildings

Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test) Course Prerequisite:

Mechanics of Materials (5282A-C)


Parts of Plate Girders; Materials for Plates and

Welds; Investigation of Cross Section: Forces and

Stresses; Procedures in Investigation; Design of

Welded Plate Girder; Design of Web Plate; Design

of Flanges; Web Stiffeners; Connecting Welds;

Summary of Design; Box Girders and Hybrid

Girders.

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5261

Erection of Steel Building Frames


Design of Steel Building Frames (5440A-C)


Steel Erector; Estimating; Erection Plans; Shipment

of Steel; Unloading and Handling Steel; Ropes,

Slings and Blocks; Gin Poles and Pole Derricks;

Stiff Leg and Guy Derricks; Power Cranes; Erection

of Four Story Office Building; Selection of Hoisting

Equipment; Erection of Steel with Crawler Crane;

Plumbing Steel; Bolting; Riveting; Welding;

Painting; Errors; Steel Joists; Large Erection Jobs;

High Strength Bolts.

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5587A-C

Steel Roof Trusses



Design of Steel Building Frames (5440A-C)

Geometrical Drawing (5544A-B)


Part 1 (5587A). General Features of Roof Trusses;

Forms of Roof Trusses; Loads on Roof Trusses;

Reactions at Truss Supports; Axial Forces on Truss

Members; Frame Diagrams; Force

Diagrams.Part 2 (5587B). Construction of Main

Members of Trusses; Panel Points; Connections of

Bracing; Connections of Members; Design of Main

Members; Loads; Stresses; Design of

Connections.Part 3 (5587C). Design of Roof

Coverings; Design of Purlins; Design of Truss;

Design of Typical Fink Truss; Design of Typical


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Flat Truss.

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5470A-C

Structural Steel Drawings

Duration: 75 hours (includes 3 tests) Course Prerequisite:

Elements of Projection Drawing (5649)


Part 1 (5470A). Parts of Steel Building Frames;

Types of Structural- Steel Drawings; Drafting-

Room Organization; Scales and Their Use;

Lettering and Dimension Figures; Kinds of Lines;

Representation of Rolled-Steel Shapes, Rivets,

Bolts, and Welds; Drawing Plate 681, Shapes and

Connections.

Part 2 (5470B). Types of Beam Connections;

Shapes used for Beams; Details of Bolted or

Riveted Connections; Details of Welded Connec-

tions; Conventional Practices for Detailing Rolled

Beams and Welded Girders; Drawing Plate 682,

Details of Beams and Girder.

Part 3 (5470C). Types of Steel Columns; Column

Schedules; Column Splices; Lifting Hitches;

Connections of Beams to Columns; Details of

Columns; Types of Roof Trusses; Bolted, Riveted,

and Welded Connections at Panel Points; Drawing

Plate 683, Details of Roof Truss.

Special Note:

• Includes 3 plates and requires drafting kit.

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5471A-B

Reading Structural Steel

Drawings

Duration: 20 hours (includes 2 tests) Course

Prerequisite:



Part 1 (5471A). Parts of Steel Building Frames;

Erection Plans; Detail Drawings; Bills of Material;

Conventional Symbols for Rivets, Bolts, and

Welds; Connections with High-Strength Bolts;

Framed Connections; Seated Connections;

Semirigid Connections; Special Beam Connections;

Column Connections; Column Schedules; Opposite

Members or Opposite Parts.

Part 2 (5471B). Anchor-Bolt Plans for Columns;

Base Plates and Leveling Plates; Types of Supports

for Beams; Framing Plans for Multistory Buildings;

Typical Sections on Framing Plans; Detail

Drawings for Beams; Detail Drawings for Columns;

Detail Drawings for Plate Girders.

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