CARP1102 Introduction to Residential Construction
This course is designed to introduce students to basic construction procedures and operations used to construct a residence. Emphasis will be placed on construction principles of measurement, layout and power tool operation and safety, along with OSHA 10 compliance.
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:
Read a tape measure and describe units of measurement
Calculate units of measurement
Demonstrate safety and operation procedures for stationary and portable power tools
Execute proper and safe operational procedures for stationary and portable power tools
Identify hand tools
Manipulate hand tools
Identify basic residential framing components
Execute basic wall framing layout procedures
Identify Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 (OSHA-10) regulations pertaining to the construction industry
Demonstrate safe work habits
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
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 Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details