Grayson County Technology Center
Site Layout and Foundations Lab (Car 141) Syllabus— Winter 2015
Instructor: Jeffery Kiper
Course Description: Students will learn how the site layout of a structure and it’s foundation. Learn how to use an eye level and transit make and use concrete forms, and OSHA regulations for construction workers.
Text: (1) Glencoe Carpentry and Building Construction, Sixth Edition
(2) NCCER Core Curriculum
Contact information: Jeff Kiper @ Technology Center 259-3195 Email:
Supply list: paper and pencil
. Students will be responsible for their own SAFETY GLASSES this year. They must meet OSHA standards
Objectives of class:
1. identify types of construction
2. apply for employment opportunities in the construction industry
3. demonstrate the construction process
4. identify common construction materials and their usage
5. demonstrate the safe use of common hand tools used in carpentry trade
6. demonstrate the safe use of power tools and equipment used in the carpentry
trade
7. interpret OSHA safety standards and job-site working conditions
8. identify application methods of the construction systems
Grading Scale: Grades will be assigned by points for
90-100 A example project = 100 pts student got 75
80-89 B quiz = 25 pts student got 25
70-79 C total of 100/125 pts for an 80 or B
60-69 D
0-59 F
Week 1-2
Orientation: All paper work must be turned in. Class introduction. Safety, on the job dealing with concrete.
AA / 001 / Demonstrate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of the following with and without the use of a calculator (Whole numbers, Decimals, Fractions)AA / 002 / Measuring with: English ruler; Metric ruler; Architects Scale; Engineers Scale; Tape Measure
Week 3-4
OD / 008 / Identify the safe and proper use of the tools of the tradeAB / 001 / Read process information and follow instructions
AB / 002 / Use correct terminology
AB / 003 / Use correct spelling
AB / 004 / Write with accuracy, conciseness, and clarity
Week 5-6
AB / 001 / Read process information and follow instructionsAB / 002 / Use correct terminology
AB / 003 / Use correct spelling
AD / 002 / Demonstrate the ability to learn new process steps
AD / 003 / Implement new process steps given oral instructions
AD / 004 / Read process instructions and implement appropriate steps
EA / 001 / Assume responsibility for decisions and actions
EA / 002 / Demonstrate a willingness to learn
EA / 003 / Demonstrate the ability to work as a crew member
EA / 004 / Identify the importance of performing quality work
Week 7-10
AE / 001 / Identify interpersonal characteristics of people working togetherAE / 002 / Identify and demonstrate effective leadership techniques
AE / 003 / Demonstrate productive relationships within the work crew
AE / 004 / Identify the components of an effective oral presentation
EC / 014 / Be truthful in all communications with co-workers and supervisors
EC / 015 / Accept constructive criticism
OD / 004 / Identify different types of chemical, biological and physical hazards
OD / 005 / Identify the characteristics of a safe work site
Week 11-12
OD / 010 / Identify laws and regulations that relate to the construction industryOD / 011 / Identify the various organizations representing the construction industry and their role
EB / 001 / Identify the components that lead to customer satisfaction
EB / 002 / Demonstrate positive self-image
EB / 003 / Identify some ways that the level of customer satisfaction may affect company success
EB / 004 / Explain the importance of a business reputation
EB / 005 / Identify that ways that customer satisfaction influences a business reputation
EB / 006 / Identify possible actions that may be used to correct customer dissatisfaction
EB / 007 / Identify immediate and real costs of an accident to a company
EB / 008 / Identify methods of preventing accidents in the workplace
Last week go over final and take final.