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Building Trades Technology

This program is designed to prepare individuals who desire entry-level positions in the areas of building construction and grounds (facility) maintenance. Students are exposed to four program areas ~ carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and masonry ~ and learn fundamental skills through theory and related hands-on instruction in each area which apply to facility maintenance jobs and residential/commercial construction. This 1080 course requires calculators, work shoes, and safety glasses.

INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRO-MECHANICAL - 80hr/3cr
The study in the fundamentals of the electromechanical field. Topics to be covered will include electrical and machine safety, proper use and care of hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment grounding procedures, start up and shut down of equipment, and lock-out/tag-out procedure.

INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY - 95hr/3cr
Areas of study will be the atomic structure, electron theories, static charges, magnetism, conductors, insulators, capacitors, inductors, and alternating and direct currents. The concepts and use of Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s Laws will be used to mathematically solve series and parallel circuits.

BASIC ELECTRICAL WIRING - 95hr/3cr
The study of basic electrical wiring, electrical layouts, installation and testing of various electrical components and service entrance panels used in residential and commercial applications in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

CARPENTRY FUNDAMENTALS - 90hr/3cr
This course is an introduction to tools, materials, terminology, and procedures concerning residential construction. Students will learn hand and power tool applications and how to estimate building materials through the design, layout, and construction of a scale framed structure.

CARPENTRY LEVEL II - 180hr/6cr
This course is a concentration of finished carpentry related projects including sheetrock, stair layout, window and door installation, and molding. Students are also exposed to the construction process from design and material calculations necessary for job estimates and proposals.

MASONRY FUNDAMENTALS - 90hr/3cr
This course is an introduction to the tools, materials, terminology, and procedures associated with the masonry trade. Learn to layout and build corner leads, piers, and walls using concrete block and brick.

MASONRY LEVEL II - 180hr/6cr
Understanding and building with different sized masonry units utilized in advanced building projects such as foundation walls, reinforced masonry walls, and veneered walls. Proper mortar mixes and fastening systems for masonry walls is also covered.

PLUMBING FUNDAMENTALS - 90hr/3cr
This course is the introduction to the history of plumbing tools, materials, terminology, and procedures common to the industry. Students will learn basic plumbing operations such as valve installation, pipe cutting, soldering, and residential fixture repair.

PLUMBING LEVEL II - 180hr/6cr
This course teaches the student to install and maintain pipe systems used in water, waste disposal, drainage, gas, heating, and ventilating. There is emphasis on both theory and hands-on experience in a variety of situations encountered on the job.

INSTRUCTORS:

Phillip D. Cimino
Voc. II, Master Equivalency, Temple University ~ Electromechanical

Timothy P. McGinley
Supervisor & Director Certification, Penn State University
Cooperative Education Certification, Penn State University
M.S., Penn State University

Hugh A. Dougherty
Voc. II, Temple University ~ Masonry

Albert J. Wank
Voc. II, Temple University ~ Plumbing & Heating