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TITLE 19EDUCATION
PART 2TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
CHAPTER 130TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER BARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION
RULE §130.48Construction Technology I (Two Credits), Adopted 2015

    (F) describe wall framing techniques used in masonry construction;

    (G) explain the use of metal studs in wall framing;

    (H) cut and install ceiling joists on a wood frame building; and

    (I) estimate the materials required for frame walls and ceilings.

  (9) The student gains knowledge of various types of framed roofs and how to frame these roofs using both stick-build and truss-build systems. 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 a gable roof with vent openings;

    (H) erect a gable roof using trusses;

    (I) frame a roof opening; and

    (J) estimate the materials used for framing and sheathing a roof.

  (10) The student knows the ingredients of concrete, various types of concrete, and methods to mix concrete. The student is expected to:

    (A) identify the properties of cement;

    (B) describe the composition of concrete;

    (C) perform volume estimates for concrete;

    (D) identify types of concrete reinforcement materials and describe their uses;

    (E) identify various types of footings and explain their uses;

    (F) identify the parts of various types of concrete forms;

    (G) explain the safety procedures associated with the construction and use of concrete forms; and

    (H) erect, plumb, and brace a simple concrete form with reinforcement.

  (11) The student gains knowledge of 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) 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 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 door and window hardware, including security hinges, keepers, deadbolts, and peep holes.

  (12) The student is introduced to 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;

    (D) interpret construction drawings of stairs;

    (E) calculate the total rise, number and size of risers, and the number and size of treads required for a given stairway;

    (F) lay out and cut stringers, risers, and treads; and

    (G) build a small stair unit with a temporary handrail.


Source Note: The provisions of this §130.48 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 9123

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