(a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 10-12. Recommended prerequisite: Principles
of Architecture or Principles of Construction. Students shall be awarded
two credits for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster
focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining
the built environment.
(3) In Building Maintenance Technology I, students
will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the field of building
maintenance as a building maintenance technician or supervisor or
secure a foundation for a postsecondary degree in construction management,
architecture, or engineering. Students will acquire knowledge and
skills in plumbing; electrical; and heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems. Additionally, students will learn methods
for repair and installation of drywall, roof, and insulation systems.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) express ideas and messages to others in a clear,
concise, and effective manner, including explaining or conveying written
information in a professional comprehensive manner;
(B) compile data using numbers in various formats to
solve job-appropriate problems;
(C) demonstrate how to choose the ethical course of
action and comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations;
(D) demonstrate punctuality, dependability, reliability,
and responsibility consistently in reporting for duty and performing
assigned tasks as directed; and
(E) evaluate systems and operations; identify causes,
problems, patterns, or issues; and explore workable solutions or remedies
to improve situations.
(2) The student demonstrates knowledge of basic worksite
safety regulations and safety guidelines such as in electrical work
and carpentry. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate safe working procedures during building
maintenance and repair;
(B) explain the purpose of the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) and how to promote safety on a worksite;
(C) identify worksite hazards and how to avoid or minimize
them on a worksite;
(D) explain safety obligations of workers, supervisors,
and managers to ensure a safe worksite;
(E) discuss the causes, effects, impacts, and costs
of accidents;
(F) define safe work procedures for working with hazardous
chemicals;
(G) define proper use of personal protective equipment;
and
(H) identify potential construction hazards, including
hazardous material exposures, welding, cutting hazards, and confined
spaces.
(3) The student interprets various types of working
drawings as they pertain to commercial construction and becomes familiar
with all aspects of commercial construction documents, including architectural,
engineering, and shop drawings. The student is expected to:
(A) describe the types of drawings usually included
in a set of plans and list the information found on each type;
(B) identify the different types of lines used on blueprint
drawings;
(C) identify selected electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
symbols commonly used on plans;
(D) identify selected architectural symbols commonly
used to present materials 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) describe the purpose of written specifications;
(H) identify and describe the parts of a specification;
and
(I) demonstrate how to perform a quantity takeoff for
materials.
(4) The student demonstrates how to use hand tools
that are commonly used in the worksite such as hammers, saws, levels,
pullers, and clamps. The student is expected to:
(A) explain and demonstrate the specific applications
and uses of hand tools; and
(B) identify the important safety and maintenance requirements
for hand tools.
(5) The student demonstrates how to use power tools
that are commonly used in the worksite such as drills, grinders, saws,
and sanders. The student is expect to:
(A) explain and demonstrate appropriately the specific
applications and uses of power tools; and
(B) identify the important safety and maintenance requirements
for power tools.
(6) The student demonstrates how to use the latest
technologies such as computer numeric control (CNC) machinery and
plasma machinery. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the important safety issues of the latest
technologies; and
(B) identify the important maintenance issues of the
latest technologies.
(7) The student selects and installs various types
of insulation in walls, floors, and attics and becomes familiar with
the uses and installation practices for vapor barriers and waterproofing
materials. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate how to properly remove, replace, and
install various types of insulation, including batt, rigid, and blown
materials; and
(B) demonstrate how to use and install various vapor
barriers and waterproofing materials.
(8) The student installs various exterior siding materials,
including wood, metal, vinyl, and cement board siding. The student
is expected to:
(A) demonstrate the proper methods to install exterior
finish materials, including wood, metal, vinyl, and cement board siding;
(B) identify various fasteners used to install siding,
including nails, screws, and adhesives;
(C) describe the types and applications of stucco and
masonry veneer finishes; and
(D) install three types of siding commonly used in
the local area.
(9) The student gains knowledge of the types and grades
of framing materials and the process for installation of metal framing
for interior walls, exterior nonbearing walls, and partitions. The
student is expected to:
(A) identify and use a system to install a frame wall
or partition;
(B) identify the fastening methods used for frame systems;
and
(C) identify methods used to secure steel frame systems
to supporting structures.
(10) The student knows various types of gypsum drywall
and their uses and the fastening devices and methods used to install
them. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the different types of drywall and their
uses;
(B) select the type and thickness of drywall required
for specific installations;
(C) explain the fastener schedules for different types
of drywall installations;
(D) perform single-layer and multi-layer drywall installations
using different types of fastening systems, including nails, drywall
screws, and adhesives;
(E) install gypsum drywall on steel studs; and
(F) estimate material quantities for a drywall installation.
(11) The student knows the materials, tools, and methods
used to finish and patch gypsum drywall. The student is expected to:
(A) describe the differences among the six levels of
finish established by industry standards and distinguish a finish
level by observation;
(B) identify the hand tools used in drywall finishing
and demonstrate the ability to use these tools;
(C) identify the automatic tools used in drywall finishing;
(D) identify the materials used in drywall finishing
and describe the purpose and use of each type of material, including
compounds, joint reinforcing tapes, trim materials, and textures and
coatings;
(E) finish drywall using hand tools;
(F) recognize various types of problems that occur
in drywall finishes;
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