CONSTRUCTION FRAMING
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Description
Construction Framing is a one-credit course designed to provide students with an understanding of the framing phase of a structure, including framing components. Topics include career opportunities, safety, lumber, materials estimation, floor systems, wall framing, ceiling framing, stair construction, roof framing, and roof materials in various structures. In addition, students are provided opportunities to develop skills in the areas of planning, safety, and construction of various agriculture structures. The FFA is an integral part of the curriculum; it enhances leadership skills, personal growth and career success.
Prerequisite:
None
Program:
Agriconstruction
Program Goals:
1. Compare various career opportunities associated with frame construction.
2. Demonstrate safety concepts required in the construction framing industry.
3. Compare applications of hardwood and softwood lumber used in framing structures.
4. Calculate a bill of materials for the framing of a wood structure.
5. Compare advantages of concrete flooring systems and wood flooring systems.
6. Design a floor framing system for a structure.
7. Design a wall framing system for a structure.
8. Compare various wall sheathing materials for structures.
9. Explain the importance of vapor barriers used in wall framing.
10. Design a ceiling framing system for a structure.
11. Identify types of stairs used in structures.
12. Demonstrate the procedure for laying out and cutting stringers for stair construction.
13. Demonstrate the procedure for installing handrails to stairs.
14. Identify types of roofs used on structures.
15. Compare conventional and truss roof systems for structures.
16. Compare various decking materials for roof systems.
17. Describe types of materials used for roof systems.
18. Demonstrate the installation of roofing materials.
Course Goals:
1. Identify career opportunities in the construction framing industry.
2. Discuss educational requirements for careers in the construction framing industry.
3. Discuss working conditions.
4. Compare benefits in the construction framing field for workers.
5. Fill out application for employment.
6. Write resume.
7. Explain the meaning of safety.
8. Identify high hazard areas.
9. Explain and demonstrate the use of appropriate personal protective equipment
10. Demonstrate and explain general hand-and-power-tool safety.
11. Recall general shop rules to be followed while in the shop.
12. Explain shop safety color-coding system.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of fire prevention and control methods.
14. Demonstrate knowledge of fall restraint systems.
15. Identify species of lumber used in framing.
16. Differentiate various characteristics of hardwood and softwood.
17. Identify types and uses of manufactured framing lumber.
18. Discuss how to modify construction techniques to facilitate the safe use of lumber with defects.
19. Match lumber product grades with typical framing uses.
20. Define a Bill of Materials.
21. Discuss the purpose of a Bill of Materials.
22. List all components of a Bill of Materials.
23. Use a scale drawing to develop a Bill of Materials.
24. Total lumber for:
· Floor system
· Wall framing
· Ceiling framing
· Stair construction
· Roof framing
· Roofing materials
25. Identify different types of framing systems.
26. Read and understand drawings and specifications to determine floor system requirements.
27. Identify floor and sill framing and support members.
28. Name the methods used to fasten sills to the foundation.
29. Given specific floor load and span data, select the proper joist size from a list of available joists.
30. List and recognize different types of bridging.
31. List and recognize different types of flooring materials.
32. Explain the purposes of sub flooring and underlayment.
33. Match selected fasteners used in floor framing to their correct uses.
34. Estimate the amount of material needed to frame a floor assembly.
35. Demonstrate the ability to:
· Lay out and construct a floor assembly
· Install bridging
· Install joist of cantilever floor
· Install a sub floor using butt-joint plywood/OSB panels
· Install a single floor system using tongue-and-groove plywood/OSB panels
36. Identify the components of a wall layout.
37. Describe the procedure for laying out a wood frame wall, including plates, corner posts, door and window openings, partition Ts, bracing, and firestops.
38. Describe the procedure for assembling and erecting an exterior wall.
39. Describe the common materials and methods used for installing sheathing on walls.
40. Layout, assemble, erect, and brace exterior walls for a frame structure.
41. Explain the use of metal studs in wall framing.
42. Estimate the materials required to frame walls.
43. Identify the components of a ceiling layout.
44. Describe the procedure for laying out ceiling joists on the doubled top plate of the wall assembly.
45. Describe the procedure for erecting the ceiling joists.
46. Layout and erect ceiling joists.
47. Describe the method for installing ceiling joists on masonry walls.
48. Cut and install ceiling joists.
49. Estimate the materials required for ceiling joists for a given structure.
50. Match stair design type with structure.
51. Match form and function.
52. Determine material selection criteria for stairs.
53. Calculate treads, risers, and run using framing square and using a calculator.
54. Layout a stair stringer.
55. Demonstrate handrail installation.
56. Understand the terms associated with roof framing.
57. Identify the roof framing members used in gable and hip roofs.
58. Identify the methods used to calculate the length of a rafter.
59. Identify the various types of trusses used in roof framing.
60. Use a rafter framing square, speed square, and calculator in laying roof framing.
61. Identify various types of sheathing used in roof construction.
62. Frame a gable roof opening for a dormer.
63. Frame a gable dormer.
64. Construct a frame roof, including hips, valleys, commons, jack rafter and sheathing.
65. Erect a gable roof using trusses.
66. Estimate the materials used in framing and sheathing a roof.
67. Select roofing materials for various roof systems.
68. Install various roofing materials.
Essential Questions:
1. What are some of the opportunities, benefits and requirements of a career in construction framing?
2. What are the legal and social reasons for learning how to prevent accidents and how to respond to emergency situations?
3. What criteria does the construction industry use in determining grades and types of lumber used for framing?
4. What is a Bill of Materials, its purpose and how does one calculate the amount of material for a wood frame structure?
5. How does a designer/engineer of a floor system determine what system components to use for a given structure?
6. How do you properly frame the walls of a structure?
7. What is the proper way to install a ceiling in a structure?
8. What are the determining factors in selection of stair type, materials and design for a stair system for a given structure?
9. What are the different types of roofs that can be used on a structure and how do they vary?
10. What roofing materials can be used to cover a building?
Philosophy
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop meaningful skills which will help in making wise career choices. The students are expected to meet all course goals and apply knowledge through real-life situations. This program has been designed to meet the needs of all students individually and covers all content standards of the Alabama Course of Study for Agriconstruction.
Course Outline:
Students enrolled in this course will study:
1. Career opportunities
2. Safety
3. Grades and types of lumber
4. Estimating materials
5. Floor systems
6. Wall framing
7. Ceiling framing
8. Stair construction
9. Roof framing
10. Roofing materials
Culminating Product(s):
1. Students develop a career portfolio.
2. Students will master shop safety by identifying mock safety hazards in the shop and by passing the safety portion of the lesson with a 100 on the shop safety test.
3. Students will master the selection and use of framing lumber components as evidenced by a hands-on shop activity.
4. Students will develop a Bill of Materials for different blueprints.
5. Students will gain an understanding of how to properly frame a structure.
6. Students will layout and assemble a typical stud wall with window and door openings.
7. Students will construct a scale model of a building.
8. Students will build a scale model of a building.
9. Students will build a scale model of a structure.
10. Students constructing structures.
Class Fee
The fee for this class is $10.00, which must be paid as soon as possible.
Assessment Procedures:
Student grades will be based on the following:
Daily grades
Tests
Lab/shop work
Homework
Projects (individual/group)
Task evaluation check sheets
Midterm/Final
Grading Scale:
100 points per assignment
Credential(s):
Credential, Postsecondary Degree, and University Degree
Discipline:
Students should follow all rules according to school board policy.
Students refusing to follow the rules will be subject to the following consequences:
1. Warning
2. Writing assignments/clean up shop/after school detention in class
3. Referred to office
Parent cooperation is needed to help maintain a safe learning environment.
Student Organization:
The Colbert County FFA is an active organization in which students enrolled in this course are encouraged to participate. The FFA competes at the local, district, state and national level; students should not miss this opportunity to join this organization. The dues for joining the FFA are $20.00. This is in addition to the $10.00 class fee.
Supplies:
Safety glasses
Tape measure
Notebook (3-ring binders are encouraged)
Pens and pencils
Welcome to the program, I look forward to working with you this semester. Please feel free to contact me at 446-6576 or set up an appointment through the office. My email address is: .
Educationally yours,
Jeff McKinney
Agriscience Instructor CCHS