Course Number: VCT183

Course Title: Finishing and Trim Work

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 

General Objective

This course is designed to teach the student the tools, 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 windows and doors, construction of cabinets and closets, application of trim and moldings, and installation of finishing hardware.

In addition, student evaluation will include digital photos showing details of student production (listed in the specific objectives).  Also each student will have a faculty generated portfolio which will include images of individual and class projects as well as a rubric for each finished product using the following criteria:

 1. Accuracy in measurement
 2. Attention to detail
 3. Proper use of tools
 4. Selection of appropriate materials
 5. Attention to safety concerns

Specific Objectives

Students will be able to:

1. identify the different types of interior finishing materials
2. lay out and construct hollow wood interior walls from a blueprint or sketch
3. estimate materials required to finish and interior
4. install suspended ceiling
5. layout and install a wood floor
6. layout, construct and install a wood stairway
7. layout and construct a simple closet or hanging cabinet