CNTK 1975 - Materials Handling & Construction Equipment

This a 3 credit hour,one-semester course, that meets 3 times a week providing students with a survey of common materials and methods used in building construction. Materials covered include wood, glue, laminated timber, steel, non-ferrous metals, concrete, plastic and insulations. Emphasis is placed on physical properties, use in construction, and construction techniques for completing the project. NCCER Carpentry Level book and http://contrenconnect.com/ are used to web-enhance this class.
Date:
2014
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Northern Wyoming Community College
Project Name:
Pathways to Success in a Technical Career: Leveraging TAACCCT Projects to Improve Programs
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
materials, Materials handling, construction equipment

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Powder River Heating & Air Conditioning, KWN Construction
Industry Sector:
Construction -- Construction of Buildings -- Residential Building Construction (2361)
Occupation:
Construction and Extraction Occupations -- Carpenters (47-2031)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
15 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality Note:
Faculty sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which lists the requirements of the course development process and the course review process. This MOU includes a quality matters review by our Distance Learning Department, a subject matter expert review,
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Quality Matters
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Carpentry Apprenticeship Certificate

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text
  • Structural Markup - eReader application
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
  • Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
  • Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
  • Language - Markup
  • Synchronized Text Track
  • Audio/Video Delivered Via Media Player
  • Non Flickering Content
  • Interactive - Keyboard

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.