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Introduction to Construction Technology

48 Hours

The core curriculum provides an introduction to construction and maintenance skills for all crafts including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. The course includes basic safety and rigging, introductions to construction math, hand tools, power tools, and blueprint reading.

BASIC SAFETY
Covers need-to-know information for trainees to work safely. Includes what personal protective equipment to wear, how to perform basic construction tasks safely, and what to do if an accident occurs.

INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MATH
From basic addition to multiplying fractions and more, this module prepares trainees to do the calculations they’ll be performing on the job site. Includes multiplication tables and unit conversion charts.

INTRODUCTION TO HAND TOOLS
Covers a basic toolbox worth of equipment with color pictures of the tools and illustrations of how to use them. Also covers maintenance instructions and safety tips.

INTRODUCTION TO POWER TOOLS
Provides pictures and how-to-use instructions for tools powered by electricity, batteries, and pressurized air, such as drills, saws, grinders, and sanders, and other common construction equipment. Also covers maintenance instructions and safety tips.

INTRODUCTION TO BLUEPRINTS
Introduces trainees to the different types of plans and how they represent a finished building. Shows the parts of blueprints in detail, including symbols, the title block, and gridlines.

BASIC RIGGING
Covers the slings, hardware, hoists, and hitches used in rigging operations. Also highlights critical safety issues and accepted rigging techniques and practices.