Construction Technology I

Unit 1: Safety OSHA 10

Unit 2: Employability

Unit 3: Concrete

Unit 5: Roofing

Unit 6: Electrical Wiring,

Unit 7: Building Materials/Drywall

Unit 8: Building Materials, drywall(cont) Framing Stairs

-Unit 1:Safety  (6 weeks)

-Students understand that safe  working habits are imperative in the classroom and in the field. Review safety procedures, safety culture, 

-OSHA 10 course (Career Safe)

-Unit 2: Employability (1 week)

- Students demonstrate professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry.

-PPE, OSHA, SDS, HazCom, Identify / avoid hazards / risks

Unit 3: Concrete (2 weeks)

-Concrete ingredients

-Concrete types

-Types of aggregate

-PSI and cylinder tests

-Slump

-Additives (accelerators, retarders)

-Workability

-Rebar

-Types of forms

-Types of footings

-Label forms

-Calculate cubic yards

-Mixing techniques

Unit 3: cont. concrete  (3 weeks) 

Unit 4: Framing Systems (6 weeks)

Floor Framing: (3 weeks)

-Joist

-Band board 

-Rim Joist

-Joist hanger

-Cross bracing

-Solid Bracing

-TJI Joists

- Truss Joists

-Glue lam beams

-Engineered lumber

Wall Framing:(3 weeks)

-Identify wall members

-16”, 24” OC framing

-Estimating material

-Layout procedure

-Wall bracing

-Sheathing

-Metal studs

-Cut and install ceiling joists

FALL CCA

Construction Technology Midterm Exam w_TEKS annotated

Unit 5: Roofing (4 weeks)

Roof Framing:(2 weeks)

-Demonstrate an understanding of the terms associated with roof framing

-mansard, gambrel, gable, hip, single slope (shed roof) 

-Identify the methods used to calculate the length of a rafter

-Identify the various types of trusses     used in roof framing

-Use a framing square, speed square and calculator in laying out a roof. 

Roofing Process and Materials: (2 weeks)

Identify different types of roof coverings:

-Types of asphalt/composite shingles (3 tab, dimensional)

-Metal, wood, composition, and natural slate roofs

Identify materials in roofing: 

-Starter Shingles

-Drip Edge

-Ridge Cap

-Felt (15#, 30#, synthetic    underlayment)

-Roofing Nails

-Different types of Roof ventilation

-Rain diverters 

-Roofing cement

Roof Measuring:

-To measure a roof in squares, calculate the total are in square feet (for each section) and divide by 100

Unit 6: Electrical Wiring (5 weeks)

-Students gain knowledge about residential wiring and  codes used in  the construction industry.

-Students know the basic concepts of  currents.  Electrical safety and tools used for common wiring.

-romex wire, lamp kits, insulated and industrial electrician tools, wood planks

Unit 7: Drywall (4 weeks)

The student knows various types of gypsum drywall and their uses and the fastening devices and methods used to install them

-What is gypsum

-How is drywall made

-Different Types of drywall

-Cutting methods

-Drywall installation methods

-Flat joint vs butt joint

-Types of mud

-Types of knives

-Taping and finishing

-Drywall repair

-Texture types

-Texture a wall

Building Materials (3 weeks)

-House Wrap

-Window Types

-Single hung, Double hung

-Window parts label

-Window installation

-Sill pan

-Proper sealing of an ext. window

-Types of doors int & ext. 

-Door swings and labeling

-Door installation

-Install lockset and deadbolt

Stairs (2 weeks)

-Identify stair types

-label stair parts

-interpret constr. drawings of stairs

-Calculate rise and run

-Layout stringers

-Cut stringers

-Build a small stair

Required Project:

-Safety Poster

-OSHA 10

-Concrete Bench or stepping stones

-General Safety Exam

-Hand and Power Tool Safety Exams

-Miter Saw Safety Exam

-Table Saw -Safety Exam

District CTE Safety Exams

Required Project:

-Start Subfloor and Wall Model Project

Subfloor and Wall Module

Required Project:

-Continue adding to the subfloor and wall model project by adding rafters, roof deck, shingles. 

-Electrify the wall with different options. Example:

-pigtail to receptacle

-receptacle to toggle switch

-toggle switch to light fixture

-light fixture to 3 way toggle switch

Required Project:

-Install drywall on the wall

-Drywall finishing and repair

-Build small stairs

Cycle 1: 

-Professionalism

-Ethics

127.15(1)(A)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(K)

127.15(1)(L)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 2: 

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(I)

Cycle 3:

-Self Management Skill

-Conflict Resolution

-Leadership

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(D)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(J)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 4:

Communication Skills

127.15(1)(C)