(A) describe how changes in construction technology
affect business and industry; and
(B) describe how the evolution of construction technology
has been influenced by past events.
(16) The student solves problems, thinks critically,
and makes decisions related to construction technology. The student
is expected to:
(A) develop or improve a building or structure by following
a problem-solving strategy; and
(B) apply critical-thinking strategies to analyze and
evaluate proposed technological solutions.
(17) The student identifies the factors that influence
the cost of goods and services in construction projects. The student
is expected to:
(A) develop a budget for a construction project; and
(B) determine the most effective strategies to minimize
costs.
(18) The student knows the concepts and skills that
form the technical knowledge of building carpentry. The student is
expected to:
(A) identify the uses of carpentry hardware and fasteners;
and
(B) demonstrate knowledge of fire ratings of construction
materials.
(19) The student knows the function and application
of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in construction
carpentry. The student is expected to:
(A) use hand tools, power tools, and equipment commonly
employed in carpentry in a safe manner;
(B) handle and dispose of environmentally hazardous
materials used in carpentry in the proper manner;
(C) use the different types of scaffolding employed
in building carpentry in a safe manner; and
(D) demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technologies
that may affect construction carpentry.
(20) The student applies the concepts and skills of
the construction industry to simulated or actual work situations.
The student is expected to:
(A) square, measure, and cut materials to specified
dimensions;
(B) handle different types of loads;
(C) use framing techniques for walls, floors, ceilings,
rafters, structural timbers, stairs, trusses, and fireproof metal-studs;
(D) demonstrate the proper principles of drywall application;
and
(E) install doors, windows, interior and exterior wall
covering, and trim.
(21) The student knows the proper and safe use of hand
and power tools. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the hand tools commonly used by carpenters
and describe their uses;
(B) use hand tools safely;
(C) state the general safety rules for operating all
power tools, regardless of type;
(D) identify the portable power tools commonly used
by carpenters and describe their uses; and
(E) use portable power tools safely.
(22) The student learns how to interpret architectural
and engineering working drawings and specifications. The student will
become familiar with the symbols and nomenclature specific to the
construction industry. The student is expected to:
(A) describe the types of drawings usually included
in a set of plans;
(B) identify the different types of lines used on construction
drawings;
(C) identify selected architectural symbols commonly
used to represent materials on plans;
(D) identify selected electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
symbols commonly used on plans;
(E) identify selected abbreviations commonly used on
plans;
(F) read and interpret plans, elevations, schedules,
sections, and details contained in basic construction drawings;
(G) state the purpose of written specifications; and
(H) demonstrate or describe how to perform a quantity
takeoff for materials.
(23) The student gains knowledge about the basics of
wood framing, including layout and construction of wood-framed floor
systems using common and engineered lumber. The student is expected
to:
(A) identify the different types of framing systems;
(B) interpret drawings with specifications to determine
floor system requirements;
(C) identify framing and support members as it refers
to flooring;
(D) name the methods used to fasten sills to the foundation;
(E) given specific floor load and span data, select
the proper girder and beam size from a list of available girders and
beams;
(F) list and recognize different types of bridging;
(G) list and recognize different types of flooring
materials;
(H) explain the purposes of subflooring and underlayment;
(I) select the appropriate fasteners to be used in
various floor-framing systems;
(J) estimate the amount of material needed to frame
a floor assembly; and
(K) demonstrate the ability to lay out and construct
a floor assembly, including installing bridging; installing joists
for a cantilever-floor; installing a subfloor using butt-joint plywood
or oriented strand board panels; and installing a single floor system
using tongue-and-groove plywood or oriented strand board panels.
(24) The student understands how to lay out and frame
walls and ceilings, rough-in door and window openings, construct corners
and partition tee-bracing walls and ceilings, and apply sheathing.
The student is expected to:
(A) identify the components of a wall and ceiling layout;
(B) describe the procedure for laying out a wood frame
wall, including plates, corner posts, door and window openings, partition
Ts, bracing, and fire stops;
(C) describe the correct procedure for assembling and
erecting an exterior wall;
(D) identify the common materials and methods for installing
sheathing on walls;
(E) describe or demonstrate how to lay out, assemble,
erect, and brace exterior walls for a frame building;
(F) describe wall-framing techniques used in masonry
construction;
(G) explain the use of metal studs in wall framing;
(H) explain how to cut and install ceiling joists on
a wood frame building; and
(I) estimate the materials required for frame walls
and ceilings.
(25) The student investigates various types of framed
roofs. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate an understanding of the terms associated
with roof framing;
(B) identify the roof-framing members used in gable
and hip roofs;
(C) identify the methods used to calculate the length
of a rafter;
(D) identify the various types of trusses used in roof
framing;
(E) use a framing square, speed square, and calculator
in laying out a roof;
(F) identify various types of sheathing used in roof
construction;
(G) frame or describe how to frame a gable roof with
vent openings;
(H) erect, or describe how to erect, a gable roof using
trusses;
(I) frame, or describe how to frame, a roof opening;
and
(J) estimate the materials used for framing and sheathing
a roof.
(26) The student describes various types of windows,
skylights, and exterior doors. The student is expected to:
(A) identify various types of fixed, sliding, and swinging
windows;
(B) identify the parts of a window installation;
(C) state the requirements for proper window installation;
(D) explain how to install a pre-hung window;
(E) identify the common types of exterior doors and
explain how they are constructed;
(F) identify the parts of a door installation;
(G) identify types of thresholds used with exterior
doors;
(H) install, or explain the procedure to install, a
pre-hung exterior door;
(I) identify the various types of locksets used on
exterior doors and explain how the locksets are installed;
(J) install a lockset; and
(K) identify and explain the use and installation of
various other door and window hardware, including security hinges,
keepers, deadbolts, and peep holes.
(27) The student describes various types of stairs
and the common building code requirements related to stairs. The student
is expected to:
(A) identify the various types of stairs;
(B) identify the various parts of stairs;
(C) identify the materials used in the construction
of stairs;
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