CARP1111 Floor and Wall Framing
This course covers floor and wall framing. It is designed to introduce students to framing materials used to build floors and walls and a working knowledge of layout and framing practices. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR Qualifying score on ESL reading assessment test
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate safe use of tools
Translate blueprints
Practice proper tool maintenance
Identify floor framing techniques
Construct floor framing system
Complete stairway openings
Determine wall openings
Apply floor sheathing
Classify exterior wall framing methods
Layout exterior plates
Practice exterior wall framing
Determine wall framing methods
Construct interior walls
Align walls
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details