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Residential Construction Academy Curriculum

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY

Weeks 1 - 2

Getting StartedĀ 

Carpentry Basics
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hazard Communications
Hot Work
Trades Math

Safety

Hand and Power Tool Safety
Ladder and Fall Safety
Back Safety and Injury Prevention
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Heat Stress Recognition and Prevention

Weeks 3 - 4

Framing

Framing: Exterior Walls, windows and Doors
Framing: Floors
Framing: A Trussed Rafter Roof

HVAC for Construction

What is HVAC?
Basic HVAC Tools
HVAC Safety Basics
HVAC Systems
HVAC System Parts
HVAC Ducting and Airflow

Weeks 5 - 6

Electrical for Construction

Electrical Safety
Fundamental Electrical Concepts
Electrical Tools
Lockout/Tagout
How to Use a Multimeter
Wire Types and Sizes

Plumbing for Construction

How Does Plumbing Work?
Basic Plumbing Tools
Plumbing Safety
Plumbing Fixtures Overview
Plumbing Fixtures Installation
Plastic Joining MethodsĀ 

Weeks 7 - 8

Interior Finishing

Interior Finishing: Drywall
Interior Finishing Floors: VCT Tile and Sheet Vinyl
Interior Finish and Trim
Painting Basics

Exterior Finishing

Exterior Finishing Roofs: Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finishing Walls: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Finishing: Decks
Landscaping Basics

3rd Party Certifications

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry (English)
Six Sigma White Belt Certification

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Residential Construction Academy Outcome

A veteran is employable as a Building Construction Technology (BCT) Worker who would be a valuable helper in the field.