COFC  1080 Syllabus

Subject Code

COFC

Course Number

1080

Course Title

Construction Trades Core

Prerequisites

Provisional admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered TBD

Credit Hours

(3-2-4)

Course Description

This course introduces students to the basic fundamentals of the construction trades. Topics include basic safety, construction math, hand and power tools, construction drawings, rigging, materials handling, jobsite communication, and work ethics.

A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics.

Course Outcomes

Basic Safety

  • Explain the idea of a safety culture and its importance in the construction crafts.
  • Identify causes of accidents and the impact of accident costs.
  • Explain the role of OSHA in job-site safety.
  • Explain OSHA's General Duty Clause and 1926 CFR Subpart C.
  • Recognize hazard recognition and risk assessment techniques.
  • Explain fall protection, ladder, stair, and scaffold procedures and requirements.
  • Identify struck-by hazards and demonstrate safe working procedures and requirements.
  • Define safe work procedures to use around electrical hazards.
  • Demonstrate the use and care of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Explain the importance of hazard communications (HazCom) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
  • Identify other construction hazards on your job site, including hazardous material exposures, environmental elements, welding and cutting hazards, confined spaces, and fires.

Construction Math

  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, with and without a calculator.
  • Use a standard ruler, a metric ruler, and a measuring tape to measure.
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator.
  • Convert decimals to percentages to decimals.
  • Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
  • Explain what the metric system is and how it is important in the co.
  • Recognize and use metric units of length, weight, volume, and temperature.
  • Recognize some of the basic shapes used in the construction industry and apply basic geometry to measure them.

Hand and Power Tool

  • Recognize and identify various hand and power tools and their proper uses in the construction trades.
  • Perform a visual inspection of hand tools to determine if they are safe to use.
  • Safely use hand and power tools.
  • Explain how to properly maintain hand and power tools.

Construction Drawings

  • Recognize and identify basic construction drawing terms, components, and symbols.
  • Relate information on construction drawings to actual locations on the print.
  • Recognize different classifications of construction drawings.
  • Interpret and use drawing dimensions.

Communication and Employability Skills

  • Interpret information and instructions presented in both verbal and written form.
  • Communicate effectively in on the job situations using verbal and written skills.
  • Communicate effectively on the job using electronic communication devices.
  • Explain the role of an employee in the construction industry.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems using those skills.
  • Knowledge of computer systems and explain common uses for computers in the construction industry.
  • Define effective relationship skills.
  • Recognize workplace issues such as sexual harassment, stress, and substance abuse.

Materials Handling

  • Define a load.
  • Establish a pre-task plan prior to moving a load.
  • Use proper materials-handling techniques.
  • Choose appropriate materials-handling equipment for the task.
  • Recognize hazards and follow safety procedures required for materials handling.