Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

NVOC 0016
Framing
This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are
interested in the framing field within
the carpentry industry. Modules cover
the following topics: wall framing,
plates, wall layouts, structural
connectors, bracing, aligning, floor
layouts, floor systems, stair building
and layouts, winders, curved stairs,
building exteriors, balconies, bay
windows, columns, pop-outs, trims,
siding, roof systems, hips, gable
roofing, dormers, rafter construction,
metal framing, fasteners, metal trusses,
and panelized roof systems.
0 Unit
20 Lecture hours
20 Lab hours
NVOC 0017
Lath/Drywall
This course is designed to teach the
techniques and skills needed for
freeform lathing. Skillls such as proper
layout, use of grids, proper tools,
methods to bend rebar and pencil rod,
welding, cutting, halding and tying of
lath. Hand tools are mandatory.
0 Unit
18 Lecture hours
NVOC 0019
Tilt-Up
Students will be instructed in layout
techniques for a typical tilt-up panel
and the importance of 3-4-5 methods
of squaring a panel. They also will
learn how to identify certain openings
and the location of finish floor lines
and roof lines through blueprints.
0 Unit
18 Lecture hours
NVOC 0020
Scaffolding
This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who
are interested in the scaffolding
field within the carpentry industry.
Modules cover the following topics:
safety procedures, regulations,
industry rules, scaffold planning,
worksite applications, welded frame/
mobile tower scaffolds, welded frame/
tower scaffold applications, tube
and clamp assemblies and worksite
applications, scaffolding systems,
shoring, re-shoring, rigging, rigging
safety, and estimating.
0 Unit
20 Lecture hours
20 Lab hours
NVOC 0021
Cabinet/Millwork
This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are
interested in the cabinetmaking field
within the carpentry industry. Course
topics include: applications of wood
products, hand and power tool usage,
material usage, layout/millwork, jigs/
fixtures, architectural details, shop
drawings, estimating, CAD/CAM and
construction of a cabinet, along with
current glues and abrasives.
0 Unit
140 Lecture hours
420 Lab hours
NVOC 0023
Health & Safety
This course provides basic First Aid/
CPR Training in the performance
of emergencies for conscious and
unconscious victims, recognizing
signs of a heart attack and the proper
techniques for administering CPR.
These skills are presented for use on
adults, children and infants. First
Aid training deals with controlling
bleeding, burns, sprains, strains,
poisoning, broken bones and caring
for victims of sudden illness. These
classes meet or exceed California or
Federal OSHA training requirements.
American Red Cross I.D. cards will be
issued upon successful completion of
the course.
0 Unit
18 Lecture hours
NVOC 0024
Accoustical
This course is designed to expand
on the usage of acoustical materials
and products used in the accoustical
industry. Upon the completion of this
class the learner will have a working
knowledge of glue up, concealed
ceilings/walls and the usage of
compaso for ceilings and soffits. Hand
tools are necessary.
0 Unit
18 Lecture hours
NVOC 0025
Blueprints
This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are
interested in the blueprint reading
field within the carpentry industry.
Course topics will include: basics
of reading, understanding and
visualizing the blueprint, terms,
symbols and definitions from several
trades will be incorporated into prints
showing residential/commercial
buildings, slopes, grades, and
computer designs. Layout tools will be
necessary.
0 Unit
20 Lecture hours
20 Lab hours
NVOC 0026
Computers
This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are
interested in the computer application
field within the carpentry industry.
Course topics will include: basic
principles of computers, general
computer usage, processing,
spreadsheets, databases, and the
world wide web. Lab sessions include
individual computer use.
0 Unit
20 Lecture hours
20 Lab hours
NVOC 0027
Welding
This course provides an introduction
to basic welding. Students will
learn about the various welding
machines as well as electrodes and
their specific application. They also
will be instructed in the proper and
safe use of oxygen an acetylene torch.
Demonstration and testing will be
required.
0 Unit
18 Lecture hours
NVOC 0029
Effective Supervision Certificate
Program
This course is designed for individuals
promoted into supervisory positions.
The class will assist employers who
have promoted line employees with
little or no formal supervision training,
as well as those anticipating a career
that includes supervising other
individuals. Topics will focus on six
areas comprised of basic supervisory
skills and concepts. Students are
provided with an overview of what is
expected of an effective supervisor and
what skills are required to successfully
perform in that capacity. Real-life
business situations are discussed and
evaluated. Students take knowledge
gained back to their respective work
venues and conversely bring examples
to the class for discussion.
0 Unit
18 Lecture hours
NVOC 008
Fundamentals of Law Enforcement/
Individual Study
This course is designed to provide
law enforcement students or those
involved in a related public service
subject to expand on their knowledge
in the major points of law enforcement.
Topics include history and general
development of law enforcement,
ethical and moral standards, California
law, and other related issues. Students
will receive individualized instruction
tailored to their plan of study.
0 Unit
1 to 500 Lab hours
NVOC 014
College Community Orchestra
This is an ongoing program designed
for preparation for employment as
musicians. Participants may perform
with a symphony orchestra such as Rio
Hondo Community College.
0 Unit
1 to 8 Lecture hours
NVOC 015
Practical Experience in Fire
Suppression
This course is designed to provide
fire technology students or those
involved in a related fire science
subject to expand on their knowledge
in the major points of fire service.
Topics include the traditions of the
fire service, general development
of a firefighter, ethical and moral
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