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ARC121 and 122 Carpenter II
4 Credits Each
This course explores sketching and visualization,
field engineering principles and supervision.
In addition, reinforcing concrete, patented
forms/heavy formwork, wall systems, tilt
up, structural steel, shoring and formwork are
discussed.
ARC 131 and 132 Carpenter III
4 Credits Each
This course presents floor, wall and roof systems,
as well as stair construction, interior finish,
exterior finish and roofing application.
ARC 141 and 142 Carpenter IV
4 Credits Each
This course presents advanced supervision,
and laser instruments, and introduces the
Uniform Building Code. In addition, this
course covers water-and damp-proofing, finish
stairs, supplement to ceiling systems,
metal studs and drywall, interior finish, wall
and floor specialties, and cabinetry.
ARD - APPRENTICE-
RELATED DRYWALL
ARD 111 and 112 Drywall
Applicator (Year One)
4 Credits Each
This course introduces the trade, tools and
materials of the trade, drywall systems, and
blueprints. Topics include safety, human relations,
trade math, material handling and storage,
framing materials and fasteners, basic
non-load-bearing wall framing, ceiling framing,
furring, hanging materials and fasteners,
and wallboard hanging on wood.
ARD 121 and 122 Drywall
Applicator (Year Two)
4 Credits Each
This course presents thermal insulation and
sound control, trim installation, safety,
advanced trade math and layout. The course
also includes load-bearing framing, installing
hollow metal, demountable partitions, special
framing conditions and pre-finished gypsum
board, wallboard hanging on metal walls and
ceilings, laminated applications, angles and
curves, laser instruments, interior finish (ceiling
systems), supplement to ceiling systems,
and finishing procedures.
ARE - APPRENTICE-
RELATED
ELECTRICITY
ARE 111 and 112 Electrical I
4 Credits Each
This course presents general safety, tools of
the electrical trade, contractor-owned tools,
and trade history it introduces electrical theory,
conduit outlet boxes and the National
Electrical Code. This course also explores the
sources of electricity, trade math, laws of electricity,
series circuits, parallel circuits and
series parallel circuits. Other topics include
organization of the National Electrical Code,
magnetism laws, wire devices, service boxes,
connectors, conduit bending, conductors and
insulators, insulation, and pulling large and
small wires.
ARE 121 and 122 Electrical II
4 Credits Each
This course covers blueprint symbols, blueprint
reading, schedules and specifications,
instruments and meters, characteristics of
induction, and AC capacitance. Other topics
include series circuits (AC), parallel circuits
(AC), overcurrent protection, fuses, circuit
breakers, ducting, installing cable tray, wireways
and surface metal raceways, main service
equipment subpanels, grounding conductors,
metallic sheathed cable, and special
wires and cords. In addition, this course introduces
alternating current, Ohm’s Law for
Alternating Current, the theory of grounding
and the general requirements of wiring.
ARE 131 and 132 Electrical III
4 Credits Each
This course presents hazardous locations,
electrical safety, reading diagrams, lighting
fundamentals, fluorescent lighting, high intensity
discharge lighting, fundamentals of DC
motors, DC motors and generators, fixed generators
and portable generators. This course
also explores residential calculations, fixed
electric space heating, fundamentals of AC
motors, control of motor starting, single phase
motors and polyphase motors. Also covered
are the general requirements for commercial
wiring and bussways, as well as motor circuit,
code, types of motors, wire sizing, overload
protection, motor connections and overcurrent
protection.
ARE 141 and 142 Electrical IV
4 Credits Each
This course explores tool and material takeoffs,
electrical safety, reading diagrams, journeyperson
responsibilities, low voltage lighting
control, emergency lighting, special systems,
transformer connections, solid-state fundamentals
and advanced meter applications.
This course also covers high voltage fundamentals,
special occupancies and equipment,
resistive heating cables and special terminations.
ARL - APPRENTICE-
RELATED LABORER
ARL 104 Basic Measuring and
Layout
0.5 Credit
This course teaches students to read and use a
tape measure and apply fractions. Students
are introduced to an automatic level and its
functions and study the most common layout
mistakes. Students are also introduced to the
uses and care of the “chain.”
ARL 105 Crane Setup, Rigging
and Signaling
0.5 Credit
This course studies how to recognize when a
crane is properly set up as well as proper rig
ging. Basic rigging techniques, hand signals,
rigging, inspection and site preparation are
covered. In addition, students will receive a
handbook on rigging with a wallet card of
hand signals.
ARL 107 Scaffold Setup and Safety
Certification
0.5 Credit
This course covers basic equipment terminology.
How to erect and dismantle single-tier
and multi-tier scaffold and the proper use of
hoisting equipment during erection is studied.
Fall protection is also discussed and demonstrated.
ARL 112 Basic Blueprint Reading
0.5 Credit
This course introduces the organization of
project plans and specifications. Discussions
are held regarding the basics of site organization
and building orientation, including access
to the project site. Floor plans and details are
covered.
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