Building Trades Course Information

BTR   102   Safety Orientation (OSHA 10)
Prerequisite(s): None. This course covers the tolls and materials required for Building Trades.  Students will be introduced to wood and lumber, engineered lumber products, fasteners, hand tools, portable power tools and, stationary power tools. Students will be instructed of the nature, characteristics, and application of the materials used in the construction industry.  The course also identifies the importance of accurately reading blueprints and integrates current building codes and zoning ordinances in building construction.  Students are instructed in building layout and use of a variety of measuring, leveling, and layout tools.

BTR 104 OSHA 30 Construction Industry Certification

The OSHA 30 training program is intended training for supervisors and employees alike. The program helps the trainees to be more knowledgeable about workplace hazards, their rights and contribution to the workforce ensuring a secure work site. Prerequisite(s): None

BTR   106   Introductory Craft Skills
This course will build foundational skills in the construction industry. Students will complete nine modules including modules in the NCCER Core/entry-level subject matter of the industry as well as an introduction to construction drawings. Prerequisite(s): None

BTR   116   Carpentry Basics
Prerequisite(s): None. This course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of the basic steps involved in all construction projects. While each carpentry task is somewhat different, most involve the same basic steps: working from blueprints, laying out the structure, assembling the structure, and checking the work afterward. 

BTR   121   Floors, Walls & Ceiling Framing
Prerequisite(s): None. This course will cover framing basics as well as the procedures for laying out and constructing a wood floor using common lumber as well as engineered building materials. The course will also describe the procedures for laying out and framing walls and ceilings including roughing-in door and window openings, construction corners and partition T’s, bracing walls and ceilings, and applying sheathing. 

BTR   131   Roof Framing
Prerequisite(s): None. This course describes the various kinds of roofs and contains instructions for laying out rafters for gable roofs, hip roofs, and valley intersections. Coverage includes both stick-built and truss-built roofs. 

BTR 134 Workplace Skills 

This course is designed to provide the student with techniques and procedures for employment. It is designed with two modules, with written and performance testing of each. Close attention is given to resume building and interview skills. Prerequisite(s): None

BTR   136   Windows, Doors & Stairs
Prerequisite(s): None. This course describes the various types of windows, skylights, and exterior doors, and provides instructions for installing them. This course also includes instructions for installing weather-stripping and locksets. Additionally, the course will introduce students to the various types of stairs and the common building code requirements related to stairs. The module focuses on the techniques for measuring and calculating the rise, run, and stairwell openings, layout out stringers, and fabricating basic stairways. 

BTR   141   Cabinet Installation / Kitchen Design
Prerequisite(s): BTR 102, 106, 116, 121, 131, and 136 with a grade of C or higher. This course covers the application of carpentry to construct cabinets used in residential carpentry. Topics covered include kitchen location, design, arrangement of cabinets, lighting, standard cabinet sizes, cabinet materials, drawer guides, the work triangle, and building of cabinet units.  

BTR   155   Drywall, Insulation & Finishing

This course presents instruction, application, and practice in drywall, installation, and finishing for residential and commercial construction. Prerequisite(s): BTR 102, 106, 116, 121, and 131 with a grade of C or higher.

BTR 175 NCCER Carpentry Level 2

This course is designed to provide the student with an advanced knowledge of construction techniques and procedures. It is designed with 11 modules, with written and performance testing of each. Closer attention is given to the envelopment of a structure and the installation of interior products. Prerequisite(s): BTR 102, 106, 116, 121, and 131 with a grade of C or higher