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Construction Technology I
Course Syllabus
Travis Dunlap
Office: 121
Office Hours: 8:00am – 8:30am and 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Classroom: 119
Class Hours: 8:40am – 11:30am, 1st Block and 12:40pm – 3:15pm, 2nd Block
Email Address: tdunlap@madison-schools.com
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Class Description:
Construction Technology I is an instructional program that prepares an individual for employment or continued education in the occupations of Carpentry, Electrical Wiring, Masonry, or Plumbing. Construction Technology I is a basic course teaching fundamentals of safety, tools, math, and basic carpentry, electrical, masonry, and plumbing skills.
Certification by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER):
This curriculum has been aligned to modules in the Contren Learning Series as endorsed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Students who study this curriculum using the Contren Learning Series materials under the supervision of an instructor who has been certified by the NCCER are eligible to be tested on each module. Students who successfully pass these tests may be certified to the NCCER by the instructor and will receive documentation from NCCER.
Objectives:
1. To introduce and master shop/construction safety precaution and awareness.
2. To reinforce basic math skills by incorporation of practical application.
3. To identify hand and power tools and describe their uses.
4. To introduce the students to reading and interpreting construction blueprints.
5. To identify construction materials and describe their uses.
6. To introduce the students to basic skills and knowledge in fields of Rigging, Carpentry, Electrical Wiring, Masonry, and Plumbing .
Course Outline:
Module 1: Basic Safety
Module 2: Introduction to ConstructionMath
Module 3: Introduction to Hand Tools
Module 4: Introduction to Power Tools
Module 5: Introduction to Construction Drawings
Module 6: Introduction to Basic Rigging
Module 7: Basic Communication Skills
Module 8: Basic Employability Skills
Module 9: Introduction to Material Handling
Module 10: Introduction to Carpentry
Module 11: Introduction to Electrical Basics
Module 12: Introduction to Masonry Basics
Required Supplies: Laptop, Pencil, Notebook, Closed Toe Shoes, Work Attire.
Shop Fee: $25.00 due by September 31 (PLEASE PAY WITH SCHOOL BUCKS ONLINE. NO CHECKS ACCEPTED). This will cover the cost of project materials, safety glasses, gloves, and equipment upkeep.
Student Organization Dues: SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps each student to excel to their highest capacity. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations. SkillsUSA was formerly known as VICA (the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America). Each student is encouraged to join to promote leadership and teamwork. Elected officers of our school chapter will have the opportunity to attend the Fall Leadership Conference. Interested students that show outstanding performance in any of the occupational and leadership skill areas for competition will have the opportunity to compete in the district competition which leads to state, then national competitions.
Skills USA Annual Dues, $15.00 per student. (PLEASE PAY ONLINE WITH SCHOOL BUCKS. NO CHECKS ACCEPTED.)
Grading Scale:
Class Work / Participation: 40%
Performance Tests / Chapter and Module Tests: 60%
Safety: The safety of your student is of our utmost concern. Each student will undergo a strenuous basic safety program of study and must pass the NCCER Safety Exam with a score of 100% before entrance into the shop/ lab is allowed. No student at anytime will be allowed entrance into the shop/lab without the presence and supervision of the Construction instructor. Safety glasses are required and must be worn at all times in the shop/lab and must not be removed for any reason. Hard hats will be worn as applicable. Certain clothing and jewelry are not allowed in the shop/lab as they may cause a safety issue, likewise certain clothing is required, (ie.), closed toe shoes, long pants and work aprons. Equipment operation will only be done under direct supervision of the instructor.
Student Expectations:
1. Be on time.
2. Be attentive.
3. Be respectful to others and follow rules and directions.
4. Use time, tools, and materials appropriately.
5. Practice professionalism.
6. Learn.
Tentative Schedule:
Sept : Students report, shop/lab fees due, Skills USA dues to be paid
Sept : Skills USA Fall Leadership Conference Registration Due. State pretesting for NCCER certification.
Oct : Skills USA Fall Leadership Conference for officers at Jones County Junior College
Nov : Thanksgiving Break
Dec : Christmas Break
March : Skills USA State Conference Registration Due
March : Skills USA State Conference at Trade Mart in Jackson, MS
April : Skills USA National Conference Registration Due
May : Community Service Projects due. State testing window for NCCER certification.
June : School dismissed for Summer Break. Skills USA National Conference
Construction Site Field Trips: Due to Covid-19, all field trips are cancelled.
Students would normally go on at least one community service trip each year such as MaadCAP which is Madison's version of Habitat for Humanity, or attend two different construction events being held at M.S.U. and U.S.M., but due to Covid-19 restrictions these events have been cancelled or moved to virtual only.
Madison County School District and Madison Career and Technical Center do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicapped condition.
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