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Narratives |
VAE 103 Blueprint Sketching & Interpretation |
VAE 103 meets PSLO2 at I and D levels because of the (CSLO1), introduces the use of common drafting tools to produce coherent construction drawings while (CSLO2), students actually use scale measurements to draw their drawing projects.
VAE 103 meets PSLO3 at the D level because of the (CSLOs1 & 2), students are drawing their drawing projects using the necessary skills and drafting tools.
VAE 103 meets PSLO4 at I, D, and M levels because of the (CSLOs2-6), students were introduced to set of plans-architectural symbols, electrical and plumbing symbols and basic blueprint terms and components. They learn how to read blueprints of structures already built. Students can be able to point out information ask from the drawings like size of structure, kind of materials to be used, number of doors, windows, rooms, etc…
VAE 103 meets PSLO5 at M level because of the (CSLO1), the students must be able to use the common drafting tools to draw a project of their own.
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VCT 154 Introduction to Masonry |
VCT 154 meets PSLO1 at I & D levels because of the (CSLO1), students are introduced, recognized, and be able to observe occupational safety and health requirements. Students apply safety throughout the course period like dress properly, and always use the right personal protective equipment.
VCT 154 meets PSLO2 at I & D levels because of the (CSLO3), students were introduce to masonry tools and also they must be able to competently use the tools after completing the course. They first learn how to use the tool then they use the tools during practical periods.
VCT 154 meets PSLO3 at I & D levels because of the (CSLO5), where students build small projects during the semester like laid the first layer of blocks using the needed tools. At the end of the course, each student builds a simple wall of blocks (CHB).
VCT 154 meets PSLO5 at D level because of the (CSLO5), students actually build walls meaning they can lay blocks to a height of a standard house wall.
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VCT 153 Introduction to Carpentry |
VCT 153 meets PSLO1 at I & D levels because of the (CSLO2), students were introduce unsafe situations in the workshop. After being introduced during the first two weeks of instruction, they will perform safety at all times during theory and practical sessions. They will wear proper clothing, no horse-play, and follow instructions at all times during practical sessions.
VCT 153 meets PSLO2 at I & D levels because of the (CSLOs3,4,5), students introduced to how to estimate lumber needed for a given project by using scientific calculator. They should be able to know the use of few tools in the shop. They will continue to practice using the tools the already knew and the new ones during their practical periods.
VCT 153 meets PSLO3 at I, D, and M levels because of the (CSLOs3,4,5), students will find out the number of materials to be used to complete a picnic bench. Then they will build the bench using hand and power tools needed to build it.
VCT 153 meets PSLO4 at I &D levels because of the (CSLO7), students will be able to show their abilities on how to build a project like a bench from a working drawing or plan.
VCT 153 meets PSLO5 at I, D, and M levels because of the (CSLOs1,3,4,5,6,7), students will be introduced to different grades of lumbers and their usages. They will build a table from a blueprint or sketch with proper land and power tools. While building the table students will apply all safety precautions and regulations. They will also be the ones to estimate the number of materials to be used.
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VCT 163 Concrete Form Construction |
VCT 163 meets PSLO2 at I and D levels because of the (CSLOs2-7), it will be the first time students will learn what a footing of a structure is. The will fix simple forms or partial forms of piers and columns, solid wall, window and door openings, steps/stairs, and flat concrete roofs by using all needed hand and power tools.
VCT 163 meets PSLO3 at I, D, and M levels because of the (CSLOs1-7), students will lay out the building lines for a small size build from a construction drawing. They will identify what kind of footing, piers and columns, walls, roof, and stairs to be used on the structure.
VCT 163 meets PSLO4 at D and M levels since the (CSLOs1,2,3,6,7), students will be working from the blueprint to find out all the necessary information needed to complete a project. They will mainly practicing on how to read a set of blueprints properly and accurately.
VCT 163 meets PSLO5 at D level because of the (CSLOs4&5), students will be familiar in the steps needed to make a solid wall form how to fix window and door openings forms. They will be able to pick out what kind of hand and power tools needed for each assign task.
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VCT 173 Rough Framing and Exterior |
VCT 173 meets PSLO2 at D & M levels because of the (CSLOs6&7), students will already be familiar with the use of most hand and power tools from previous courses. They will learn few tools needed to do rough construction. They will be mastering the use of hammers, hand saws, tape measures, squares, chisels, and etc…
VCT 173 meets PSLO3 at D level because of the (CSLO7), students will have experience in build floor, walls, ceilings, and roof of a simple house after completing this course.
VCT 173 meets PSLO4 at I & D levels because of the (CSLOs1-5&7), students will build floor, walls, ceilings, and roof frames from a construction drawing. Students will build partial of these frame systems mentioned above, not complete systems. But if there is a chance to build a small house, they can build it with the supervision of the instructor.
VCT 173 meets PSLO5 at D & M levels because of the (CSLOs1-5&7), students have the hands-on experience in building partial floor systems, wall systems, ceiling systems, and roof systems. They can assemble the floor joists, wall studs with blockings, ceiling joists, and trusses or rafters, and purlins.
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VCT 183 Finishing and Trim Work |
VCT 183 meets PSLO2 at I level because of the (CSLO4), students will be introduced to some new specialized hand and power tools for finishing work. They will learn how the finished electric sander works, how to apply drywall papers and tapes, and etc..
VCT 183 meets PSLO3 at D level because of the (CSLO4), students will be practicing how to proper finish a frame wall, ceiling, corner molds, and painting using the right spec. from the blueprint.
VCT 183 meets PSLO4 at I, D, & M levels because of the (CSLOs1-3&5,6), students will be introduced to different types of interior finishing materials like paints, varnish, stain, sidings, windows, and doors. They will practice from a set of construction drawing how to determine what kind of interior doors to be used, what color of paint and how many coats to be used, what trim or mold type or designs to be used, and what kind of door knobs, louvers, and etc to be used.
VCT 183 meets PSLO5 at M level because of the (CSLO4), students will have enough experience to do finishing work (painting, putting up molds/trims, and etc..) by the end of this course. They can go out and do these kinds jobs.
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VCE 195 Construction Procedures |
VCE 195 meets PSLO2 at I & D levels because of the (CSLOs1&2), students will be introduced to the process of emplacing the foundation (we are going to use L shaped, rectangular shaped, stepped, and so on foundation). Students will learn the differences between concrete and masonry foundations. Also the advantages and disadvantages of concrete foundation and masonry foundation.
VCE 195 meets PSLO3 at I & D levels because of the (CSLOs3,4,5), students will be introduced to the types of wood materials and defects, ways of handling and storing, and steel construction materials, and the steps in reinforced concrete construction. They will be the ones to handle materials that will be purchase from vendors. They will stack or pile lumbers and plywood in a proper form or way.
VCE 195 meets PSLO4 at I & D levels because of the (CSLOs2-7), students will be introduced to pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete constructions. They will be working from blueprints to identify what kind or size of steel used on I-beams, trusses, and posts. They will also find out how many and what size of rebars to be used, what type of plywood to be used for the wall siding and ceiling.
VCE 195 meets PSLO5 at D & M levels because of the (CSLOs1-7), students learn how to build a foundation using masonry or concrete type depending on what is in the blueprint. They learn the wood defects, like twist, bow, crack, and shade or stain that cannot be used for finishing work. They also learn what kind and size of rebar suitable for a sidewalk, a roof, or a tennis court. These are all done by using the construction drawings.
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VSP 153a Industrial Safety |
VSP 153a meets PSLO1 at I, D, and M levels because of the (CSLOs1-5), students are introduced to the importance of jobsites safety, safety precautions, and jobsites hazards. They are familiar with the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) from other courses. The students are actually practicing how to dress properly, move around properly, use hand and power tools properly on the jobsite. They learn that everything we do, it doesn’t matter where we are, safety is always the first to do, watch for, think of, and there will be no regret.
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