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CFC 101 - Introduction to Construction
This course covers introduction to the different crafts in the building trades. The student is also introduced to the attitudes and life skills required to succeed in the construction industry. Topics include: introduction to the construction trades; workplace expectations, quality of work, professional ethical standards, proper communication practices, working in teams, learning for success and life skills. Provides an overview of the history of the plumbing and pipefitting trades.
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Introduction to the Construction Trades |
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Quality of Work Performed |
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Ethical Standards |
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Communication Practices |
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2 |
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Working in Teams |
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Learning for Success |
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Life Skills |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
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Introduction to the Construction Trades |
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Discuss the history of the construction industry in the United States. |
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Discuss the role of advancing technologies in the construction industry. |
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Explain the history and nature of the carpentry trade. |
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Explain the history and nature of the electrical trade. |
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Explain the history and nature of the cabinetmaking trade. |
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Explain the history and nature of the masonry trade. |
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Explain the history and nature of the plumbing trade. |
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Explain the history and nature of the building and facility maintenance trade. |
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Explain the history and nature of construction management. |
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QUALITY OF WORK PERFORMED
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Thoroughness Time Craftsmanship |
Discuss the importance of performing all tasks. |
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Compare rates on completed jobs. |
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Discuss the importance of taking pride in a job. |
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ETHICAL STANDARDS
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2 |
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Conduct |
Discuss ethics in the workplace. |
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COMMUNICATION PRACTICES
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2 |
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Appropriate language |
Demonstrate the proper way to convey a thought. |
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Written directions |
Show the correct way to demonstrate good intentions. |
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WORKING IN TEAMS
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Teamwork |
Differentiate, from a list, the good points for having a teamwork approach. |
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Demonstrate how to handle a situation when you are a team. |
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List ways you get along with other members of a team. |
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LEARNING FOR SUCCESS
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Skill Enhancement |
State ways you can continue to learn more of your trade. |
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Describe the ways you can learn while on the job. |
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Describe the benefits of enhancing your skill. |
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LIFE SKILLS
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Conduct |
Discuss the importance of honesty, loyalty, cooperation, and being present and on time for work. |
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Suggested Resources |
National Center for Construction Education and Research
(latest edition). NCCER: Core Curricula: Basic Communication Skills. Englewood
Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.prenhall.com/
Phelps,J.& Philbin, T. (Eds.). (latest edition) Complete Building Construction (2nd ed.) New York: Macmillian. http://www.macmillan.com/