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Construction Technology Certificate

• identify standard symbology found on architectural drawings.
• locate specific details from a drawing set, including plan, elevation, section, site, and detail drawings.
• produce architectural drawings displaying all necessary views, notes, material lists, and schedules.
• explain the difference between various common manufacturing materials and demonstrate a knowledge of the process available to transform these materials into finished products.
• work from handbooks, catalogs, and other informational sources to obtain data necessary for selecting building products.
• demonstrate the proper use of standard hand and power tools.
• explain the safety precautions as they pertain to hand and power tools.
• identify the major components required for building construction as they pertain to foundations, framing, electrical, and interior/exterior finishing.
• recognize differences in materials and workmanship when comparing products and services from different vendors.
• use creative thinking and good judgment when considering all factors involved in the evolution and completion of a construction project.
• demonstrate the proper setup and usage of typical surveying instruments used to prepare a site for future construction.
• utilize the necessary mathematics to formulate components, such as points, angles, areas, and elevations, to be used for survey drawings.
• demonstrate proper procedures for laying out and installing electrical systems and equipment for national electrical code specifications.
• organize and write technical reports based on data and specifications necessary for typical construction projects.
• consider all aspects of human engineering, including ADA requirements, in the design and building of construction projects.
• explain the differences between common concrete and masonry products used in the construction industry.
• demonstrate the procedures necessary for preparation and installation of concrete and masonry products used on construction projects.
• demonstrate the use of a computer-aided drafting workstation in creating architectural drawings.
• explain the importance of developing an accurate construction estimate before beginning construction projects.
• formulate an estimate with consideration of all necessary costs associated with a typical construction project.
• explain the various types of interior and exterior products available and the advantages each one would offer.
• demonstrate the proper care and technique required for finishing a construction project.
• interpret OSHA regulations and apply them to all construction areas, equipment, and employees.
• demonstrate a background in the Liberal Arts and Social Science areas so that their education is not too narrowly technical and lacking in aesthetics and consideration of social issues.
• communicate with others in a professional manner by means of verbal, written, and electronic media.
• develop a style of workmanship and collaboration necessary for a team environment.
• understand local and national building codes and apply that knowledge to all construction projects.
• demonstrate the procedures for a typical construction project, taking it from initial concept to finished project.