BSSD Course Descriptions_3_19_12 - the Bering Strait School District

Architecture and Construction
17001 Construction Careers Exploration 17007 Woodworking
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Grade Level: 912 Grade Level: 912
Credit: 0.50 Construction Career Exploration
courses expose students to the opportunities
available in construction-related trades, such as
carpentry, masonry, air
conditioning/refrigeration, plumbing, and so on.
Students learn about the processes involved in
construction projects and may engage in a
variety of small projects. These courses
emphasize responsibilities, qualifications, work
environment, rewards, and career paths within
construction-related fields.
Credit: 0.50 Woodworking courses introduce students
to the various kinds of woods used in industry and offer
experience in using selected woodworking tools.
Students design and construct one or more projects
and may prepare a bill of materials. Correct and safe
use of tools and equipment is emphasized. As students
advance, they focus on learning the terminology
necessary to use power tools successfully, developing
skills to safely use these tools in the workshop and
becoming familiar with various kinds of wood-finishing
materials. Advanced students typically design a project,
prepare bills of materials, construct, and finish
proposed projects.
17003 Carpentry 17009 Building Maintenance
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
Grade Level: 912 Grade Level: 912
Credit: 0.50 Carpentry courses provide information
related to the building of wooden structures, enabling
students to gain an understanding of wood grades and
construction methods and to learn skills such as laying
sills and joists; erecting sills and rafters; applying
sheathing, siding, and shingles; setting door jambs; and
hanging doors. Carpentry courses may teach skills for
rough construction, finish work, or both. Students learn to
read blueprints, draft, use tools and machines properly
and safely, erect buildings from construction lumber,
perform finish work inside of buildings, and do limited
cabinet work. Carpentry courses may also include career
exploration, good work habits, and employability skills.
17005 Particular Topics in Carpentry
Prerequisite:
Grade Level: 912
Credit: 0.50 These courses cover specific
aspects of building construction or carpentry. All
coursework focuses upon a particular skill or set
of skills related to one subtopic, such as floor
framing, wall and partition framing, interior
finishing, or exterior finishing.
Credit: 0.50 Building Maintenance courses train
students to maintain commercial, industrial, and
residential buildings and homes. Instruction is
provided in the basic maintenance and repair of
air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, and
other mechanical systems. Topics covered may
include identifying and using hand and power
tools safely; installing and repairing floor
coverings, walls, and ceilings; installing and
repairing doors, windows, screens, and cabinets;
applying finishes to prepared surfaces; and
repairing roofs, masonry, plumbing, and electrical
systems.
Bering Strait School District 2012-2013
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