Applied competency-based course designed to prepare students entering the construction, automotive, or custodial trades. Practical applications to trades math will prepare students for trades tests, success in content classes, and work in the field.
Introduction to basic electrical terms and principles. Includes the design, construction and testing of basic alternating currents (AC) and direct currents (DC) in series, parallel and combination circuits.
Fundamentals of electricity and magnetism as they apply to the training of refrigeration technicians. Hands on work with transformers, solenoids, relays, motor starters, and single and three phase hermetic motors and motor control circuits.
Basic principles and operation of industrial refrigeration systems; refrigeration cycle, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws and regulations for safe refrigerant handling.
Introductory course in the techniques and applications of hanging, taping and applying smooth and textured finishes.
Designed to prepare students for entry-level work or to upgrade their existing skills in woodworking. Course has a hands-on focus that covers safety procedures, furniture design, hand and machine tools, materials identification and applications, fabrication processes, and project planning.
Introductory course in the basics of custom cabinetmaking and installation from simple "standalone" cabinets to complete wall-to-wall bookcases and kitchens, as well as stand-alone furniture-grade casework. Approaches and techniques of designing, constructing and installing custom casework including: Face-frame, European, and Die-wall construction; drawer making, associated material and hardware use.
A course in the methods, materials, and installation techniques necessary to install doors, paneling, countertops, cabinets, crown moulding, baseboard, chair rail, picture rails and similar trim. This course offers hands-on practice in the fine craftsmanship required for finish work.
An advanced course in the methods, materials and seismic requirements necessary to build a wood framed building. This course offers hands-on practice in the framing of more complicated floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, stairways and decks.
An introductory course in the methods and materials necessary to build a wood framed building. This course offers hands-on practice in the framing of simple floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, and stairways.