CAR 201 - Carpentry 3 Credits: 6 4 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CAR 102
Description This course prepares students with the professional skills and competencies they will need to work as commercial carpenters. This course includes laboratory sessions and provides an opportunity for hands-on training. Topics include trusses, intersecting roofs, exterior finishes, insulation and cabinet installation. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe intersecting roof designs and roof trusses.
- Identify roofing materials and methods.
- List exterior finish materials and procedures.
- Explain insulation practices.
- Operate a rough terrain fork lift.
- Install cabinets according to best practices.
- Apply firestop design techniques.
- Identify Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) concepts.
Listed Topics
- Roof designs and trusses
- Roofing materials and methods
- Exterior finishes
- Insulation
- Forklift operation
- Cabinet insulation
- Firestop design
- LEED concepts
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/06/2014 Last Reviewed: 10/25/2018
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