VCT 152 Fundamentals of Plumbing (3)
Prerequisite:
MS 104
This
is the beginning course in plumbing. The main systems and components are
surveyed, and the basic skills and tools are introduced.
VCT 153
Introduction to Carpentry (3)
This introductory
course is designed to familiarize students with the use, care, safe operations
and maintenance of hand and power tools; to develop their skills in the use,
care, and safe handling of supplies and materials; and to provide them with
occupational information about carpentry.
VCT 154
Introduction to Masonry (3)
Prerequisite:
VSP 153a
This
course provides students with knowledge and experience in the preparation of
the various types of mortar and concrete and the handling and placement of
masonry units. Instructions will also include the care and safe use of masonry
hand tools and power equipment.
Prerequisite:
VCT 152
This
course develops and advances the student’s knowledge and understanding of the
techniques, methods, and applications in cold and hot water supplies, and
drainage systems.
VCT 163 Concrete Form
Construction (3)
Prerequisite:
VCT 153
This
course is designed to teach the student construction terms, materials and
methods in concrete form construction for residential and commercial buildings.
The course also introduces the use, care and maintenance of leveling and
sighting instruments.
VCT 164 Concrete and Brick Masonry (3)
Prerequisite:
VCT 154
This
course familiarizes the student with uses, kinds, shapes, and sizes of concrete
blocks; and use, kinds, characteristics, types of bonding materials, and laying of bricks.
VCT 172 Plumbing
Installation and Design (3)
Prerequisite: VCT 152
This course provides the student with the
application of methods and theory in installation and design of residential and
commercial plumbing systems of cold water supply, hot water supply and drainage
systems.
VCT 173 Rough Framing
and Exterior Finishing (3)
Prerequisite:
VCT 153
This
course provides the student with the application of methods and theory in
installation and design of residential and commercial plumbing systems of cold
water supply, hot water supply and drainage systems.
VCT 174 Columns, Beams, Walls and Partitions Construction (3)
Prerequisite:
VCT 153
This
course concentrates on basic structure construction. It is designed to provide carpentry students
with the skills and knowledge necessary to frame floors, walls, wall panels,
roofs and ceilings as well as the application of exterior finishing materials.
VCT 182 Uniform Plumbing
Code (3)
Prerequisite:
VCT 152
The
course provides the student with knowledge and understanding of the laws and
ordinances governing the installation of residential and commercial plumbing
systems.
VCT 183 Finishing and Trim Work (3)
Prerequisite:
VCT 153
This
course is designed to teach the student about various methods and materials
necessary to finish the interior of a residential or commercial building. The
course covers the installation of wall and ceiling panels, installation of
window and doors, construction of cabinets and closets, application of trim and
moldings and installation of finishing hardware.
VCT 193 Cabinet Making and Millwork
Prerequisite:
VCT 153
This course is designed to provide carpentry students with the
knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate and install either custom or
factory built cabinets and millwork.
VCT 210 Steel Framed Buildings
Prerequisite:
VSP 153a
This
course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of steel
framed buildings and construction methods for application in
VCT
211 Basic Stair
Construction
Prerequisite:
VSP 153, VSP153a
This course is designed to give the students the necessary skills to
be able to set out, construct and install a straight flighted
external/internal timber/steel stair. This course provides the underpinning
knowledge of materials used in the construction and joinery industries and
contributes towards the acquisition of the needed competencies in advanced
stair construction.
VCT
215 Building
Technology
(3)
Prerequisite:
VCE 195
A study of construction organization, building codes, foundations,
construction materials, methods and techniques of cast-in-place reinforced
concrete, pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete, steel and masonry construction,
wood and plastics, thermal, moisture, and termite protection and building
equipment.