21 courses with the subject CNTK, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CNTK 1525Materials Handling and Construction Equipment3
The new art and science of moving and storing all types of materials and products of the construction industry including machines, equipment, and systems. Fall
A survey of architectural construction administration including planning and scheduling as practiced in the building industry. Codes, specifications, and contractual documents as they apply to building projects. Fall
Safety (3CR) (3L) Understanding safety and planning preventative measures is crucial to the modern construction firm. You will receive in-depth information concerning specific areas of safety management. This program emphasizes the importance of managing safety and productivity with equal emphasis.
This course is designed to provide students with training in heavy equipment operation, focusing on the operation of skid-steer loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and mini excavators. As well as safety on the job site. Emphasis will be placed on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for safe and efficient operation of these heavy equipment machines. Students will gain an understanding of equipment maintenance, safety procedures, and real-world application of heavy equipment in construction and various industrial settings.
to Construction (4CR) (2L, 4LB) Basic concepts of residential and light commercial construction. This will include hands-on training in the safe operation and use of both hand and power tools, concrete testing and grading, and careers in the construction industry.
Reading (2CR) (2L) Interpreting building plans and specifications. Types of drawings, scales, symbols, types of construction, electrical, mechanical, and various other details.
Techniques (2CR) (2L) A survey course to introduce the student to the world of construction, including residential, commercial, and industrial projects with a chronological study of the development of architectural form.
A course for those wanting to learn or further their woodworking skills. An emphasis will be placed on safety, problem solving, material selection, and practical approaches to woodworking. In the lab, students will receive an introduction to the safe and correct use of both hand and stationary power tools and equipment to build a project of the student’s choice.
This course provides an enhanced knowledge of techniques and materials used in the design and construction of wood furnishings. Emphasis on problem solving, multi-joining technology and custom finishing.
(2L, 4LB) This course is designed to build upon previously learned skills in carpentry, roofing, concrete, and work site safety, through hands- on construction techniques in a lab setting. Typically, the material covered will relate to residential construction, but commercial and industrial applications will be covered.
Furniture Projects (4CR) (2L, 4LB) This class will focus on material selection, esthetic design, advanced joinery techniques, selection of hardware and consideration of grain and color to compliment the design. Coopering, bent lamination, veneering will be covered. Emphasis is placed on a high degree of craftsmanship, design and professionalism as demonstrated by the student through an independent furniture project of their choice and approved by the instructor. 194
Estimating (3CR) (3L) A study of the core functions of estimating and job preplanning. Plans and specifications are used for quantity survey. Economic factors of time, cost, production control, overhead, and profit are considered.
and Construction Planning (3CR) (3L) A survey of architectural construction administration including planning and scheduling as practiced in the building industry. Codes, specifications, and contractual documents as they apply to building projects.
Construction staking includes the use of Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and a robotic total station to find important points such as the center line of a road or utility, the edge of a curb and gutter, or the corner of a building as well as setting grades for all elements. This is the process of mapping and staking for improvements to a site.