Introductory course for those pursuing Construction Technology certificates or degrees. Includes: general building trades safety, portable power tool safety, hand tool safety, construction math, blueprint reading, basic communication skills, basic employability, basic rigging. Two lecture; four lab.
Presents application of exterior coverings and trim for walls and roofs. Topics include: non-structural and structural insulating sheathing, plywood and composition sheathing, siding, exterior trim materials, roof sheathing, roofing materials, soffits and cornices, exterior doors, window types and installation of vapor barriers and non-masonry chimneys. Two lecture; two lab.
Examines drywall installation. Topics include: panel types and applications, drywall tools, installation methods, joint treatments, surface treatments, common drywall problems and estimating drywall. Two lecture; one lab.
Examines interior finish carpentry. Topics include: panel types, floor underlaying, floor coverings, wall coverings, ceiling coverings, interior doors, door casements, window trim, molding, cabinet installation, finish preparation and hardware. Prerequisite: BOC 100. Two lecture; one lab.
Overview of masonry skills with the emphasis on laying block and brick. Topics include: masonry safety, tools and equipment, principles of mortar bonding, mixing mortar types, designs of cinder block, reading masonry construction drawings, layout and line techniques, laying block walls, block corners, brick specialty tools, brick bond patterns, types of brick, brick corners and leads, brick walls and openings, brick walls on wood frame, fireplaces and estimating masonry. Two lecture; two lab.
Overview of construction of slabs, sidewalks, driveways and other concrete flatwork and elevated formwork. Topics include: health and safety, excavation, site-work, tools, properties and proportions, placement, finishing, design and construction of concrete forms, footing forms, job-built wall forms, commercial forms, step forms, slab forms on grade, bridge deck forms, concrete testing and curing. Two lecture; two lab.
Presents design and fabrication of wood and composition cabinets. Topics include: shop safety, cabinet style and design by function, materials for cabinets, work plans, bill of materials and cutting lists, identification/use/care of hand tools, portable power tools and woodworking machinery, face frame construction, casework construction, basic cabinet joints, gluing techniques, finish preparation, finishing, installation methods. Two lecture; two lab.
A corequisite course dealing with the fundamentals of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems through on-the-job-training as an intern with a local contractor. Emphasizes safety requirements, techniques, and use of basic tools employed in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Requires a minimum of 10 hours weekly for at least 15 weeks, and is designed to be completed with BOC 126 coursework. Student must arrange for scheduling time on the job with a designated contractor (150 hours).
For those pursuing an Arizona Contractor's License, with topics including: licensing process, business planning, insurance, bonds, mechanic's liens, business management, methods of operation, statutes and rules, recovery fund, government agencies, taxes, money management, contracts, current issues and exam preparation. Three lecture.
The design, fabrication and finishing of basic types of wood furniture. Topics include: shop safety, materials, hand tool/portable power tool/woodworking machinery use and care, project design and planning, furniture components, legs, rails, stiles and stretchers, chair design and construction, table dimensioning by function, bed design, drawer assemblies, basic furniture joinery, cutting and assembly, surface preparation, staining and final finishes. Two lecture; two lab.
Introduction to the pipe trades. Topics include: the history of the plumbing trade from ancient times to present day, safety, fitting terminology, tools, pipe joining, faucets and fixtures, water distribution, drainage, waste and venting. Two lecture; two lab.
More advanced plumbing course covering intermediate math as related to plumbing calculations, commercial blueprints, installing and testing drainage, waste, and vent piping, types of valves, installing and testing water supply systems, installing fixtures and faucets, water heaters; introduction to fuel gas systems, servicing fixtures. Prerequisite: BOC 136. Two lecture; two lab.
Third course in a four-course series covering more advanced plumbing math as well as special plumbing situations. Prerequisite: BOC 137. Two lecture; two lab.
Last course in a four-course series covering more more commercial, industrial applications and advanced plumbing theory. Also delves into more than just water and waste situations. Swimming pools and hydronic heating also discussed. Prerequisite: BOC 138. Two lecture; two lab.
Fundamentals of reading working drawings for the building trades. Topics include: drawing types, reading elevation drawings, reading floor plans, scaling and dimensioning, extracting structural information, deciphering detail drawings, reading blueprints for trade information and sketching. Three lecture.
Basic course in wiring theory, materials and wiring methods for all electrical wiring classes. Topics include electrical theory, circuit development, electrical tools and safety, basic blueprint reading, introduction to the National Electrical Code. Two lecture, two lab.
Continuing course in wiring theory. Topics include: forces characteristic of alternating current, Ohm's law and its application to AC current, motor theory, grounding, electrical lightning. Prerequisite: BOC 146. Two lecture, two lab.
Third in a four-course series electrical program. Topics include: over-current protection, motor maintenance, controls, hazardous locations. Meets National Center for Construction Education and Research certification standards. Prerequisite: BOC 147. Two lecture, two lab.
Last in a four-course series electrical program. Topics include: Basic electronic theory, load feed calculations, fire alarm systems, high voltage terminations, heat tracing and freeze protection, speciality transformers. Prerequisite: BOC 148. Two lecture, two lab.
Commercial wiring. Topics include: building plans and specifications, electric service design, grounding, branch circuits, wire sizing, conduit fill and sizing, voltage drop, appliance circuits, cooling systems, lighting and panel design. Two lecture; two lab.
Industrial wiring. Topics include: basic electrical data, power factor, three-phase power, transformers, circuit breakers, safety switches, grounding, 277 volt lighting, appliance circuits, motor circuits, motor design and control. Two lecture; two lab.
An introduction to HVAC. The course covers the basic principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning as well as career opportunities in HVAC, training and apprenticeship programs. Two lecture; two lab.
Second in a four-course series. Delves into more detail about the aspects of the HVAC trade. Prerequisite: BOC 156. Two lecture; two lab.
Third in a four-course series. Delves into more detail about the aspects of the HVAC trade. Prerequisite: BOC 157. Two lecture; two lab.
Last in a four-course series. Delves into more detail about the aspects of the HVAC trade. Prerequisite: BOC 158. Two lecture; two lab.
Estimating elements of a job and bidding for residential construction. Topics include: professional estimating, building codes, plans and specifications, materials estimates for job phases, labor estimates, overhead computation, profit percentages and preparing the final bid. Prerequisite: BOC 140 or equivalent experience. Three lecture.
Materials, design and fabrication of wood framing systems construction featuring orientation to the trade, wood building materials, fasteners and adhesives, hand and power tools,floor systems, wall and ceiling framing, roof framing, windows and exterior doors. Two lecture; four lab.
Second in a four-series course on the materials, design and fabrication of wood framing systems construction. Topics include: reading plans and elevations, site layout one--distance measurement and leveling, introduction to concrete and reinforcing materials, foundations and flatwork, concrete forms, reinforcing concrete, handling and placing concrete, manufactured forms. Two lecture; four lab.
The maintenance, service, and minor repair of homes, commercial, industrial and public buildings. Topics include: window repair, door service, plumbing service, HVAC maintenance, drywall repair, finish wood repair, ceramic tile, painting, minor electrical service and floor care. One lecture; two lab.
An overview of the major building codes adopted and enforced by government entities in the United States. Offers detailed study of a particular code chosen by the student. Topics include: history of code development, mechanics of code adoption and addendums, overview of major codes - coverage, organization and extent of use; UBC, CABO, UPC, UMC, UFC, NEC; identification of AZ codes. Selection of single code for study, origin and authority, applicability, jurisdiction, organization, search techniques and interpretation. Three lecture.
Understanding and utilization of the Uniform Building Code. Topics include: development of the Uniform Building Code, review of designs, classifying buildings by occupancy classification, classifying buildings by type of construction, classifying buildings by location on property, classifying buildings by allowable floor area, classifying buildings by height and number of stories, occupancy requirements, type of construction requirements, exiting requirements, detailed code regulations and engineering regulations and requirements for materials of construction. Three lecture.
Understanding and utilization of the National Electrical Code. Topics include: introduction to the NEC, rough wiring, electric services, switches, panel boards and load center, over current protection, branch circuits and feeders, electrical equipment lighting and electric heat, electric motors and controllers, miscellaneous electrical systems, signaling circuits, transformers and capacitors. Two lecture.
Advanced wood and steel framing techniques covering materials, design and fabrication. Topics include: engineered framing systems and designed materials, fast framing and production framing techniques, methods to minimize floor and beam bounce, prefabricated panel wall and roof framing systems, bay window framing and cantilever systems, custom and advanced stair design and construction, roof stacking and fast roof production techniques, basics of pole framing systems, basics of timber framing systems, troubleshooting structural problems, structural remodeling, sill repair and house jacking methods and safe demolition methods. Prerequisite: BOC 105. Two lecture; two lab.
Advanced standard techniques of cabinetmaking. Topics include: shop safety for special setups, standard and customized cabinet dimensioning, detailed working drawings, specialized cabinet joinery, molding and trim applications, bending and laminating veneers and plastic laminates, design and fabrication of multi-component cabinet systems. Prerequisite: BOC 120. Two lecture; two lab.
Specialized techniques in cabinet production. Topics include: identification/use/care of specialized hand tools/portable power tools/machinery for mass production of cabinets, jigs and fixtures, designing and estimating materials for production cabinetry, production projects. Pre-requisite: BOC 220. Two lecture; two lab.
Supervision skills needed by foremen, superintendents and other supervisors in the building trades. Topics include: health and safety regulations, legal responsibilities, communications, human behavior, leadership, fundamentals of supervision, personnel motivation, self-evaluation, and personal skills improvement. Three lecture.
The design, fabrication/production, preparation and finishing of custom wood furniture. Topics include: shop safety and special applications, material identification/grading/ selection, custom fastener and hardware systems, production planning, precision repetition techniques, jigs and fixtures, cutting and fitting, surface preparation, stain/finish matching and control. Prerequisite: BOC 135. Two lecture; two lab.
Interpreting working drawings for specific trade information. Student may select area of specialization: carpentry, masonry, plumbing, wiring or read for all trades on advanced levels. Topics include: developing a plan of study, elements of trade defined, trade specifications, trade vocabulary, applicable building codes, drawing conventions and symbols, floor plans, elevations, sections, detail drawings. Prerequisite: BOC 140. Three lecture.
Estimating materials, labor and other costs for bids. Student may select area of specification: carpentry, masonry, plumbing, wiring or estimates for all trades on advanced levels. Topics include: estimating resource books, take-offs, material costs, direct labor costs, labor burden, equipment rate costs, other direct costs, direct overhead, indirect overhead, contingency, escalation, profit, bid formats, bid procedures, job costing. Pre-requisite: BOC 160. Three lecture.
Use of a basic computer estimating system and the exploration of more complex construction estimating and management systems. Topics include: basics of computer operating systems-DOS/Windows, introduction to ESTIMATE WRITER, cost book window/keyword search/screen splitting, copying descriptions and costs to an estimate, changes in estimated costs and texts, adding and deleting description and cost lines, adding overhead and profit, printing, saving and transferring estimates, transferring to word processors and spreadsheets, preliminary estimating project, customizing ESTIMATE WRITER, other commercial estimating software, combined estimating and job costing software, estimating/job costing/accounting software, whole management contractor software, and whole house estimating project. Three lecture.
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