Course Descriptions

ABDY 123 - Straightening Metal

1. Differentiate between different metals used in vehicles.
2. Form a plan for the repair of a panel.
3. Differentiate between hammers and dollies and how to use and maintain those tools. Demonstrate how to protect the vehicle as it is being repaired so no additional damage will be introduced.
4. Demonstrate how to stretch and shrink metal, both cold and using heat.
5. Move metal safely from one area to another.
6. Prepare a panel for plastic filler.
7. Mix, apply, sand and finish plastic filler.
8. Demonstrate familiarity with how PDR is used in the industry.

ABDY 128 - Autobody Structure and Mechanics

1. Describe the fundamentals of how various brake systems work, and demonstrate the procedures for manual and pressure bleeding.
2. Define the elements of proper wheel alignment; including caster, camber, toe, thrust line alignment, steering axis inclination, and turning radius.
3. Describe the design and operation of parallelogram, rack-and-pinion, and four wheel steering.
4. Explain the basics of front, rear, and computer suspension systems.

ABDY 129 - Communication for Autobody Repair

1. Articulate the complex relationship between owners/ managers, insurance companies and the technicians.
2. Consider job opportunities in a wide range of careers in the repair industry.
3. Explain the importance of effective communication in stressful shop environments.
4. Demonstrate culturally sensitive communication skills with a variety of owners, customers or co-workers.

ABDY 232 - Impact Analysis and Repair

ABDY 234 - Autobody Construction II

ABDY 235 - Door and Quarter Panel Replacement

ABDY 243 - Auto Detail

1. Demonstrate all aspects of detailing a vehicle.

ABDY 250 - Collision Related Mechanical Repair

ABDY 280 - Human Relations and Shop Safety for Autobody Repair

AUTC 101 - Safety/Environmental Issues

1. Demonstrate shop and environmental safety protocol.
2. Identify relevant tools.
3. Demonstrate proper handling and disposal of current automotive products.

AUTC 112 - Maintenance and Light Repair

1. Demonstrate the necessary skills to perform Maintenance and light repairs on vehicles per NATEF guidelines.
2. Identify and use related hand and power tools.
3. Analyze reference materials to retrieve service data, specifications and maintenance schedules.
4. Demonstrate basic vehicle maintenance, vehicle inspections and light repairs.
5. Employ basic shop skills.

AUTC 117 - Electrical Systems

1. Perform battery services.
2. Perform Starting system diagnostics and repairs.
3. Perform Charging system diagnostics and repairs.
4. Perform Lighting system diagnostics and repairs.
5. Perform Accessories system diagnostics and repairs.

AUTC 118 - Brakes

AUTC 124 - Heating and Air Conditioning

1. Perform refrigeration components diagnostics and repairs.
2. Perform A/C system diagnostics and repairs.
3. Perform heating and ventilation system diagnostics and repairs.
4. Perform engine cooling system diagnostics and repairs.
5. Perform refrigerant recovery and recycling.

AUTC 132 - Steering and Suspension

AUTC 171 - Written Communications

AUTC 180 - Human Relations/Customer Relations

1. Demonstrate conflict resolution techniques with customers and co-workers per NATEF guidelines.
2. Demonstrate respectful behavior to customers and service personnel per NATEF guidelines.
3. Explain automotive repair operations in clear terms to customers per NATEF guidelines.
4. Interview customers and determine repair concerns per NATEF guidelines..

AUTC 191 - Cooperative Education (Optional)

AUTC 204 - Automatic Transmissions/Transaxle Repair

1. Inspect and road test automatic transmission/transaxles.
2. Diagnose and repair automatic transmission/transaxles.
3. Inspect/diagnose and repair automatic transmission/transaxles components off vehicles.

AUTC 216 - Engine Performance and Emissions

1. Inspect engine operation.
2. Maintain vehicle maintenance requirements.
3. Inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle engine systems as needed.

AUTC 226 - Advanced Electronics

1. Perform NATEF Master Automobile Service Technology Electrical/Electronics Tasks at:
   • 95% of P1 Tasks at a “Requires Supervision” level or better
   • 80% of P2 Tasks at a “Requires Supervision” level or better
   • 50% of P3 Tasks at a “Requires Supervision” level or better
2. Pass the ASE Certification Test A-6.

AUTC 228 - Engine Repair and Shop Computations

1. Perform NATEF Master Automobile Service Technology Engine Repair Tasks at:
   • 95% of P1 Tasks at a “Requires Supervision” level or better
   • 80% of P2 Tasks at a “Requires Supervision” level or better
   • 50% of P3 Tasks at a “Requires Supervision” level or better
2. Pass the ASE Certification Test A-1.

AUTC 233 - Manual Drive Train and Axles

1. Inspect and road test manual drive train and axles.
2. Diagnose and repair manual drive train and axles.
3. Inspect/diagnose four wheel/all wheel drive.

AVIA 101 - Aviation Ground School - Private Pilot

AVIA 102 - Aviation Ground School - Instrument Rating

BIR 101 - Introduction to Band Instrument Repair/Human Relations

1.  Exhibit a commitment to diversity and enhanced employability through the practice of multicultural appreciation and teamwork skills.
2. Demonstrate the basic skills and attributes required of a band instrument repair technician.
3. Articulate the basic terminology used in the band instrument repair industry.
4. Utilize facilities and services available to students of Renton Technical College.
5. Produce a working copy of a professional résumé.
6. Establish and maintain good working relationships and proper behavior in a diverse workplace environment,
7. Demonstrate the tools needed to maintain a good working relationship with a manager or employer.
8. Illustrate the complexties and sensitivities of good customer relation skills as related, but not limited to: frustrated customers, music educators, first time band parents, and the presentation of estimates.

BIR 103 - Band Instrument Safety, Cleaning & Sanitization

1. Demonstrate the proper use of tools and equipment in the BIRT Labs.
2. Employ safe and responsible use and choice of chemicals used in the industry, with regard to the environment and student. 
3. Recognize the proper policies and procedures to follow in the event of emergencies of various types.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the personal safety equipment required in the cleaning of band instruments in the BIRT cleaning facility.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the cleaning equipment used in the BIRT cleaning facility with emphasis on personal safety and the safety of other individuals in the cleaning facility.
6. Demostrate the use of the chemicals used in the band instrument repair industry with emphasis on safe usage, safe storage, and safe, responsible disposal.
7. Assemble and disassemble band instruments including, but not limited to : flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, and trombone, safely, efficiently, and responsibly. 
8. Employ safe usage and set up of Ultrasonic cleaning equipment its chemicals and its applications.
9. Perform the “Texas Flush” technique of cleaning brasswind musical instruments.
10. Perform safe, responsible, Ultrasonic cleaning of band instruments.
11. Perform safe, responsible, Traditional chemical cleaning of cleaning band instruments.
12. Discriminate the proper cleaning technique to suit the particular instrument and situation at hand, emphasis to be placed on maintaining the integrity of the finish of the instrument.

BIR 104 - Soldering and Brazing Techniques

BIR 115 - Dent Removal Techniques

1. Demonstrate awareness at all times of the potential for injury to themselves or others when using dent removal equipment, and should utilize the equipment in such a way as to minimize that risk.
2. Demonstrate the ability to remove dents from brasswind instruments without inflicting additional damage.
3. Properly use and maintain of all dent removal equipment.
4. Select the proper dent removal equipment to suit the task at hand.
5. Demonstrate capability in the removal of dents from bells, bodies, slides, and other various parts of brasswind instruments.   

BIR 122 - The Percussion Instruments

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic function of percussion instruments. 
2. Demonstrate practical knowledge of component nomenclature of common percussion   instruments
3. Demonstrate practical knowledge of basic maintenance and tuning of percussion instruments.

BIR 123 - Woodwind Padding Techniques

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of woodwind pads, different styles of woodwind pads, and their proper usage and applications.
2. Evaluate the condition of tone holes on woodwind instruments and surface and/or repair them in the most efficient and responsible manner.
3. Demonstrate fitting, straightening, and aligning of woodwind keys. Also, choose the proper tools and techniques for varying issues and mechanisms.
4. Select the proper pad style, size, and thickness for various types, makes, and qualities of woodwind instruments.
5. Select and use proper pad adhesive for various applications.
6. Install correctly sized woodwind pad/pads into a properly prepared key using the proper amount of adhesive or shim in such a manner as to provide the basis to level a pad which also presents a clean appearance.
7. Produce a pad which is level to the tone hole of a woodwind instrument. A level pad shall make simultaneous contact around the entire surface of the tone hole circumference. Produce a level pad with keys and tone holes in various conditions, consistently.
8. Locate pad leaks accurately and consistently using various techniques available to check pads for leaks.

BIR 124 - Clarinet Family Repair Techniques

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the history and development of the clarinet, including the important manufacturers of the clarinet both past and present.
2. Disassemble and assemble a Bb clarinet in an expedient fashion. 
3. Identify component parts of the Bb clarinet.
4. Demonstrate full understanding of the procedures of complete regulation of the Bb clarinet including the removal of unacceptable lost motion.
5. Accurately evaluate a Bb clarinet to determine the repair necessary to make the clarinet fully functional.
6. Demonstrate the ability to return a Bb clarinet to playing condition.
7. Perform a mechanical overhaul on a Bb clarinet.
8. Recognize the other members of the clarinet family including, but not limited to; Eb soprano clarinet, Eb alto clarinet, and Bb bass clarinet.

BIR 125 - Saxophone Family Repair Techniques

BIR 126 - Flute Family Repair Techniques

1. Exhibit a working knowledge of the history and development of the flute, incluiding the important manufacturers of the flute both past and present.
2. Disassemble and assemble a flute in an expedient fashion.
3. Identify and name the component parts of the flute.
4. Demonstrate full understanding of the procedures of complete regulation of the flute including the removal of all lost motion.
5. Accurately evaluate a flute to determine the repair necessary to make the flute fully functional. 
6. Perform common body work on a flute to include, but not limited to; straightening bent body, fitting foot and head tenons, and removal of dents.
7. Demonstrate the ability to return a flute to playing condition.
8. Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform a mechanical overhaul on a flute.

BIR 130 - Advanced Woodwind Repair Techniques

BIR 134 - Woodwind Performance and Testing Techniques

1. Work efficiently and independently to acquire and hone the skills needed to perform the play test exercises on flute, clarinet, and saxophone. 
2. Demonstrate competency on flute, clarinet, and saxophone by performing the play test exercises for the instructor.

BIR 135 - Piston Valve Instrument Repair Techniques

1. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the history and development of the piston valve.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the component nomenclature of the piston valve.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the use and maintenance of piston valve repair tools.
4. Repair a damaged valve casing.
5. Repair a damaged valve piston.
6. Perform common repairs on piston valve instruments including, but not limited to; trumpet, cornet,    euphonium, and tuba.

BIR 136 - Advanced Brass Repair Techniques

BIR 137 - Rotary Valve Instrument Repair Techniques

1. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the history and development of the rotary valve.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the component nomenclature of the rotary valve. 
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the use and maintenance of rotary valve repair tools. 
4. Perform maintenance on a rotary valve including the restringing of the lever.
5. Fit a rotary valve to its bearing surfaces in order to eliminate both side and end play.
6. Perform common repairs on rotary valve instruments including, but not limited to; horn, trombone, and tuba.

BIR 138 - Trombone Repair Techniques

BIR 144 - Brasswind Performance and Testing Techniques

1. Work efficiently and independently to acquire and hone the skills needed to perform the play test exercises on flute, trumpet and trombone. 
2. Demonstrate competency on trumpet and trombone by performing the play test exercises for the instructor.

BIR 150 - Capstone Project in Band Instrument Repair

BIR 173 - Written and Oral Communications for Band Instrument Repair

BIR 188 - Employment Skills for Band Instrument Repair

BIR 191 - String Instrument Repair for the Band Instrument Technician

1. Identify all of the parts of the violin family instruments using the correct nomenclature.
2. Select and use the correct tool for string repair, and exhibit safe usage of the tools.
3. Demonstrate a set up on an existing violin sound post.
4. Construct and properly install a new violin sound post.
5. Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to properly fit a violin bridge.
6. Install tuning pegs.
7. Properly and safely remove a violin fingerboard and re-install it.

BIR 192 - Machining Topics for Band Instrument Repair Technology

BLRS 108 - Boiler Operator Licensing Class 1 & 2

BLRS 110 - Boiler Operator Licensing Class 3 & 4

BLRS 111 - Boiler Operator’s Lab

BLRS 210 - Boiler Operator Refresher Course

BIOL 105 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

General education distribution area: Natural Science, with lab.

Course Outcomes

1. Demonstrate appropriate analytical/thinking skills.
2. Demonstrate the ability to integrate concepts as demonstrated by the ability to identify similarities between different systems of the body.
3. Explain the relationship between structure and function at each level of organization of the body commencing with the cell and culminating with the total organism.
4. Identify, locate and classify various anatomical structures at the cellular, histological, organ and systemic levels of organization.
5. Describe and explain selected physiological processes at the cellular, histological, organ and systemic levels of organization.
6. Use and understand correct and appropriate anatomical and directional terminology and descriptions as well as scientific terminology in general.
7. Follow written and verbal directions.

These will be demonstrated by small group work, homework, student participation, worksheet assignments, laboratory assignments, quizzes and exams.

BIOL& 100 - Survey of Biology

General education distribution area: Natural Science, with lab.

Course Outcomes

1. Understand, apply and summarize the steps of the scientific method.
2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of cellular processes necessary for life.
3. Explain the process of gene expression, and give an example of how genotypes lead to phenotypes.
4. Articulate arguments about current issues related to biology, and support those arguments with evidence.
5. Identify and evaluate sources of scientific information using accepted criteria.
6. Give scientific evidence for the theory of evolution and its role as the central theme of biology.

BIOL& 160 - General Biology

General education distribution area: Natural Science, with lab.

Course Outcomes

1. Use (follow, understand and apply) the scientific method
   • by performing experiments to test formulated hypotheses and understanding the basic components of the design of those experiments.
   • by solving problems with the correct use of appropriate scientific notation and equipment.
   • by quantifying (observing, describing and measuring) various empirical phenomena.
   • by logically reaching valid conclusions based on these data through critical analysis and interpretation.
2. Describe each step of the scientific method. Practice the method by making observations and developing experiments.
3. List the four kinds of organic molecules and explain the general structure and function of each.
4. Explain the major parts of a cell and what their functions are.
5. Explain how materials move into and out of cells, across membranes.
6. Explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics and apply them to examples in the body.
7. Describe the structure of an enzyme, the importance of enzymes and explain how an enzymes functions.
8. Describe what cellular respiration is and why it is important.
9. Describe each of the three steps of cellular respiration in detail including the reactants, products and pathways.
10. Describe what photosynthesis is and why it is important.
11. Describe each step of photosynthesis. What are the reactants, products and pathways?
12. Compare and contrast cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
13. Describe how cell division occurs. Explain why it is important.
14. Describe the way that gametes are made, meiosis.
15. Analyze mono and di-hybrid genetic crosses, sex-linked crosses, and crosses where complete dominance, incomplete dominance and co-dominance are involved.
16. Describe how DNA copies itself (DNA replication).
17. Describe how a protein is made (transcription and translation).

BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I

General education distribution area: Natural Science, with lab.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL& 160 , General Biology, with a 2.0 or higher.

Course Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an ability to identify the components of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and describe their location in anatomical.
2. Recognize and describe the relationship between the anatomical structure of an organ and how it correlates to its
3. Observe and describe differences in tissue types to predict their role in the normal structure and functioning of an
4. Explain the principle of homeostasis and the use of feedback loops to control physiological systems, and how an inability to maintain homeostasis can lead to
5. Demonstrate an ability to identify the components of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems and describe their location in anatomical terms.
6. Apply concepts and knowledge of terminology structure and function related to each organ system.
7. Perform basic physiological measurements and analyze the results to determine if they are within a “healthy” range or indicate an abnormality.
8. Effectively use anatomical and physiological vocabulary to communicate, written (with correct spelling) and orally, educate patients and work with colleagues in a professional environment. 

BIOL& 242 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

General education distribution area: Natural Science, with lab.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL& 241 , Anatomy & Physiology I, with a 2.0 or higher.

Course Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an ability an ability to identify the components of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems and describe their location in anatomical terms.
2. Apply concepts and knowledge of terminology structure and function related to each organ system.
3. Perform basic physiological measurements and analyze the results to determine if they are within a “healthy” range or indicate an abnormality.
4. Explain how the body systems function to maintain homeostasis and how imbalances of these systems lead to disease.
5. Effectively use anatomical and physiological vocabulary to communicate, written (with correct spelling) and orally, educate patients and work with colleagues in a professional setting.
6. Follow written and verbal directions.

These course outcomes/competencies will be demonstrated by small group work, homework, student participation, worksheet assignments, laboratory assignments, quizzes, and exams.

BIOL& 260 - Microbiology

General education distribution area: Natural Science, with lab.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL& 160 , General Biology, with a 2.0 or higher.

Course Outcomes

1. Use major characteristics and classification strategies to identify prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, and differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function.
2. Describe a variety of microorganisms, including prokaryotes and eukaryotes, including the key processes they perform.
3. Describe the various physical, chemical growth factors, and nutritional requirements for the microbial growth.
4. Compare the life cycles and structures of different types of viruses and describe how viruses differ from eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
5. Describe the major metabolic pathways and process associated with microorganisms.
6. Describe the genetic information flow of microorganism processes; compare and contrast the processes that transmit genetic information between microbes.
7. Describe the organization of the immune system and distinguish between types of immune responses.
8. Know the tools of microbiology, safely prepare specimens of microorganisms, and use microscopes to visualize and identify their characteristics.
9. Demonstrate the background knowledge and practical skills to safely handle microbial cultures, make a pure culture, and use different culture media to isolate and enrich specific microbes.

BUS 110 - Social Media Marketing

1. Integrate social media marketing techniques into a marketing plan.
2. Develop a strategic plan to take a business online.
3. Develop an online marketing plan.

BUS 125 - Concept to Commercialization

1. Formulate new business creation.
2. Identify steps in taking business ideas to market.
3. Apply market research to new business ideas.

BUS 130 - Small Business Marketing

1. Define marketing, advertising, and the marketing mix.
2. Examine how the marketing mix is used in small businesses.
3. Analyze markets for individual businesses and summarize the information for stakeholders.
4. Develop and present marketing strategies for individual businesses.

BUS 135 - Financing a Small Business

1. Define why businesses need money.
2. Identify funding options.
3. Explain the financial structures and tools for businesses.
4. Develop financial strategies for business success.

BUS 180 - Principles of Management

1. Apply management principles in a business setting.
2. Demonstrate effective business planning strategies.
3. Identify staffing strategies.
4. Identify the difference between leadership and management.

BUS 230 - Principles of Operations Management

1. Evaluate business operations.
2. Identify opportunities to improve operations.
3. Identify changes and ways to implement operations.
4. Analyze ways to measure outcomes.

BUS 240 - Principles of Selling and Negotiation

1. Employ the selling and negotiation roles in business settings.
2. Demonstrate effective planning and communication skills necessary for successful selling and negotiations.
3. Explore selling and negotiation methodologies and experiment using them.
4. Differentiate the roles played in marketing, customer relations, sales, and negotiation.
5. Demonstrate the partnerships required between marketing and sales departments for successful selling and negotiation performance.

BUS 270 - Human Resources Management

1. Define and demonstrate an understanding of fundamental business concepts.
2. Use ethics and laws in business decision making.
3. Anticipate and resolve human resource concerns.
4. Interpret the effects of economic conditions: local, national, global.
5. Apply marketing principles in organizational decision making.
6. Establish and demonstrate good customer service.

BUS 280 - Office Procedures

1. Describe and explain diversity consciousness.
2. Describe and explain the importance of diversity.
3. Describe the importance of social networking.
4. Describe and explain the connection between diversity, leadership and culture.
5. Identify barriers to diversity and inclusion.

BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business

1. Define business concepts that apply to management, organization, human relations, marketing, financing and ethics.
2. Differentiate between businesses operations in local, national, and global markets.
3. Demonstrate understanding of business principles and philosophies and how they apply in real world case study.
4. Formulate ideas, facts and concepts that will help construct a viable business plan.

BUS& 201 - Business Law

1. Apply legal rules, principles and critical thinking processes to analyze a variety case studies.
2. Communicate legal conclusions in writing using clear and succinct language with proper spelling and grammar.
3. Conduct basic legal research.
4. Reason clearly and succinctly when faced with a variety of legal questions.

CARP 111 - Basics of Carpentry

1. Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of a carpenter apprentice.
2. Successfully complete the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) CPR, AED and First Aid for the Community and the Workplace certification.
3. Successfully complete OSHA 10 training program.
4. Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety protocols when using hand & power tools in the shop or on the jobsite.
5. Demonstrate the ability to tie basic knots used on the jobsite.
6. Demonstrate the ability to use the Construction Master Pro calculator to solve basic construction math equations.

CARP 112 - Scaffold Erector Apprentice Qualification

1. Identify and describe the practices & procedures for the safe use of scaffolds and materials.
2. List the criteria for supported and suspended scaffolds, and describe the differences between frame, tube & clamp, and system scaffolds.
3. State the role and responsibilities of the scaffold competent person.
4. Identify and describe the allowable loads for various types of scaffolds, and demonstrate the ability to calculate contributory leg loads.
5. Describe and demonstrate the requirements for safe access and egress to scaffolds.
6. Identify the scaffold-grade rating system and the requirements for scaffold planks & platform construction.
7. Demonstrate the ability to properly and accurately use the methods and techniques shown for planning, assembling, and dismantling the various types of scaffolds covered in this course.

CARP 113 - Exterior Finish

1. Fiber Cement or wood products sidings.
2. Soffits, fascias, and exterior trim.
3. Exterior doors and windows.

CARP 114 - Welding & Cutting

1. Correctly assemble and adjust equipment for a given weld process.
2. Properly perform the duties of a welder in a safe and healthful manner.
3. Properly identify & describe various welding processes.
4. Select the proper process and electrode for a given task.
5. Safely assemble, use and disassemble oxy-acetylene cutting equipment.
6. Properly se a plasma-arc cutting torch.
7. Know proper handling and storage of welding equipment and consumables.

CARP 121 - Equipment Orientation

1. Identify and document the causes and possible preventions to accidents and fatalities particular to lift trucks and mobile, elevated work platforms and falls.
2. Describe the differences of the various lift trucks and mobile, elevated work platforms based on application and design.
3. Demonstrate the ability to:
   • Safely and properly operate an industrial lift truck and rough terrain forklift.
   • Safely and properly use and inspect fall protection gear.
   • Safely and properly operate a scissor lift.
   • Safely and properly operate an aerial boom lift.

CARP 122 - Metal Stud Framing Basics

1. Correctly identify the material, tools, and fasteners used for the installation of metal framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings.
2. Understand and describe proper techniques and methods for delivery, handling & storage of materials.
3. Demonstrate the ability to properly layout, measure, cut, and install metal framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings.
4. Demonstrate proper layout & measuring techniques to cut & install a radius wall.
5. Demonstrate the correct industry-approved methods used for the application of drywall for radius walls, angled cuts, and multiple penetrations.

CARP 123 - Doors & Hardware

1. Understand prints relevant to door & hardware installation.
2. Identify door hand configurations, and door & hardware schedules.
3. Understand various finishes applied to door hardware.
4. Demonstrate proper door storage & handling techniques.
5. Install a wood door frame w/trim.
6. Install & anchor a masonry door frame and a knockdown door frame.
7. Identify various hinge types and uses.
8. Install hinges, and hang & adjust a door.
9. Identify types & uses of locksets and install same.
10. Identify & install door closers, door holders, and door stops.
11. Identify & install fire exit hardware and panic hardware.

CARP 124 - Introduction to Lifting & Hoisting

1. Identify and list the standard safe rigging regulations and practices.
2. Identify and list standard designs, working loads, and safe practices for wire rope.
3. Identify, describe, and/or demonstrate the proper inspection, selection and application for various slings materials and designs.
4. Identify and inspect the variety of rigging hardware.
5. Understand the importance of determining the correct weight & center of gravity of an object to be lifted.
6. Identify and describe standard crane types, limitations, and applications.
7. Demonstrate the ability to safely operate a boom truck, lifting and setting a load from voice and hand signals.

CARP 125 - Spray Applied Thermal Barrier

CARP 126 - Building Envelope Air and Moisture Barrier

CARP 131 - Concrete I

1. Describe the properties and uses of concrete in construction.
2. Perform necessary mathematical calculations related to concrete foundations.
3. Describe how a wall footing form is constructed and complete a related team lab exercise.
4. Describe various column forms and construct a project using various types of column forms.
5. Describe how a single-waler or double-waler wall form is constructed and complete a related lab exercise.

CARP 132 - Printreading & Layout

1. Identify and understand the nomenclature and components of working drawings used for carpentry in construction.
2. Identify and describe the “language of blueprints”, including:
   • Basic symbols and abbreviations lines used for drawings
   • Lines used for dimensioning orthographic and isometric drawings
3. Demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret plot plans, foundation plans, floor plans, elevation drawings, detail drawings, section drawings and schedules for residential and commercial structures.
4. Demonstrate the ability to properly set-up and operate elementary survey and layout equipment.
5. Perform related math computations for residential and commercial plans.

CARP 133 - Interior Trim & Cabinets

1. Properly use the following tools and equipment in a safe and productive manner:
   • Table saw
   • Miter saw
   • Router
   • Sanding machines
   • Portable planer
   • Plate joiner
   • Pocket screws
   • Other hand-held tools
2. Identify the components of a basic cabinet.
3. Assemble and install upper and lower cabinet units and counter-tops to industry-based standards.
4. Install interior standing and running trim.
5. Cut, fit, and install plastic laminates.
6. Cut, fit and install wall panels to industry standard.
7. Become familiar with the techniques involved in wall panel installation.

CARP 134 - Anatomy of a Bridge

1. Explain pre-stressing and post-tensioning concrete.
2. Identify the major types of concrete bridges and their major design features and components.
3. List and describe the major types of concrete bridges and their major design features and components.
4. Identify safe practices for working both on land and over water.

CARP 141 - Wood Framing

1. Demonstrate the ability to properly and safely layout & frame residential:
   • Walls
   • Beams
   • Floor & ceiling joists
   • Floor & wall sheathing
   • Basic L-shaped stairs
2. Apply a basic working knowledge of mathematics to residential framing tasks, including stair math that can be taught and practiced without the use of calculators.

CARP 142 - Concrete II

1. Identify and describe the safety protocols and practices while working with tilt-up walls and concrete stairs.
2. List the common tools, materials, and equipment required for the installation of tilt-up walls and concrete stairs.
3. Demonstrate the ability to accurately layout and install basic tilt-up walls and concrete stairs.

CARP 143 - Advanced Printreading/Leveling Layout

1. Re-address the tools necessary to accurately convert standard and metric measurements, degrees, minutes and seconds, and architect and engineer’s measurement.
2. Identify and describe the parts and functions of:
   • Builder’s Level
   • Transit
   • Automatic Level
   • Laser Level
   • Theodolite
   • Total Station
3. Demonstrate the ability to accurately keep field notes on benchmarks, elevations, height of instrument, backsight, and foresight.
4. Identify and describe the correct procedures for setup, use, and maintenance for the instruments listed above (#2).
5. Identify and describe the advantages of using the Total Station over traditional layout instruments.
6. Demonstrate the ability to accurately layout angles and coordinates from given dimensions.

CARP 144 - Introduction to Foreman/Supervisor Training

1. Describe and identify motives, and the power behind them.
2. Understand that poor communication results in bad performance.
3. Know the basic process and elements involved in communication.
4. Identify potential problems in the planning stage.
5. Understand the key differences between craftsmen and supervisor.
6. Know the importance of listening.
7. Understand and develop skills to overcome barriers to communication.
8. Understand cost control and the relationship between estimates and budget.

CARP 207 - Building Envelope

1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of building envelope installer.
2. Explain how the laws of thermodynamics apply to the buildings’ thermal barrier.
3. Demonstrate the safe use of tools and equipment specific to the work.
4. Describe how thermal, air, and moisture barriers are inter-related in context of building comfort and energy efficiency, and ways of mitigating the risk of leaks.
5. Demonstrate techniques of installing building envelope materials and components.

CARP 369 - Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

1. Demonstrate an understanding of current OSHA standards (1926.453) that apply to aerial lifts (boom lifts).
2. Demonstrate an understanding of current OSHA standards (1926.451) that apply to aerial lift platforms (scissor lifts).
3. Correctly identify the hazards associated with operating aerial equipment.
4. Operate basic maneuvers on the aerial equipment safely.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the load limitations in all positions of the aerial equipment.

CARP 643 - Anatomy of a Bridge

1. Explain pre-stressing and post-stressing concrete.
2. Identify the major types of concrete bridges and their major design features and components.
3. Calculate volume needed for concrete.
4. Identify safe practices for working both on land and over water.
5. Safely build and dismantle false work needed to pour concrete affectively.

INSU 111 - Basics of Carpentry

1. Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of a carpenter apprentice.
2. Understand and identify the correct safety practices & procedures for working at heights.
3. Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety protocols when using hand & power tools in the shop or on the jobsite.
4. Demonstrate the ability to tie basic knots used on the jobsite.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use the Construction Master Pro calculator to solve basic construction math equations.

INSU 112 - Printreading & Layout

1. Identify and understand the nomenclature and components of working drawings used for carpentry in construction.
2. Identify and describe the “language of blueprints”, including:
   • Basic symbols and abbreviations lines used for drawings.
   • Lines used for dimensioning orthographic and isometric drawings.
3. Demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret plot plans, foundation plans, floor plans, elevation drawings, detail drawings, section drawings and schedules for residential and commercial structures.
4. Demonstrate the ability to properly set-up and operate elementary survey and layout equipment.
5. Perform related math computations for residential and commercial plans.

INSU 121 - Equipment Orientation

1. Identify and document the causes and possible preventions to accidents and fatalities particular to lift trucks and mobile, elevated work platforms.
2. Describe the differences of the various lift trucks and mobile, elevated work platforms based on application and design.
3. Demonstrate the ability to:
   • Safely and properly operate a industrial lift truck (forklift).
   • Safely and properly operate a rough terrain forklift.
   • Safely and properly operate a scissor lift.
   • Safely and properly operate an aerial boom lift.

INSU 122 - Scaffold Erector Apprentice Qualification

1. Identify and describe the practices & procedures for the safe use of scaffolds and materials.
2. List the criteria for supported and suspended scaffolds, and describe the differences between frame, tube & clamp, and system scaffolds.
3. State the role and responsibilities of the scaffold competent person.
4. Identify and describe the allowable loads for various types of scaffolds, and demonstrate the ability to calculate contributory leg loads.
5. Describe and demonstrate the requirements for safe access and egress to scaffolds.
6. Identify the scaffold-grade rating system and the requirements for scaffold planks & platform construction.
7. Demonstrate the ability to properly and accurately use the methods and techniques shown for planning, assembling, and dismantling the various types of scaffolds covered in this course.

INSU 131 - Drywall Basics - TI, Top-out & Fireproofing

1. Identify and describe the various metal framing components and specify their uses and applications.
2. Identify the types of fasteners used for the installation of metal framing & drywall.
3. List various advantages and applications of light-gauge metal framing.
4. Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for metal framing & drywall installation.
5. Demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret working drawings, and to utilize these drawings to layout & prepare for the construction of basic wall types.
6. Demonstrate the ability to properly measure, cut, and assemble metal framing components with gypsum wallboard (drywall) for basic wall types.

INSU 132 - Advanced Printreading/Leveling Layout

1. Re-address the tools necessary to accurately convert standard and metric measurements, degrees, minutes and seconds, and architect and engineer’s measurement.
2. Identify and describe the parts and functions of:
   • Water Level
   • Builder’s Level
   • Transit
   • Automatic Level
   • Laser Level
   • Theodolite
   • Total Station
3. Demonstrate the ability to accurately keep field notes on benchmarks, elevations, height of instrument, backsight, and foresight.
4. Identify and describe the correct procedures for setup, use, and maintenance for the instruments listed above (#2).
5. Identify and describe the advantages of using the Total Station over traditional layout instruments.
6. Demonstrate the ability to accurately layout angles and coordinates from given dimensions.

INSU 141 - Metal Stud Framing Basics

1. Identify and describe the various types, handling methods, and storage requirements necessary for common drywall products used in today’s industry.
2. Identify and describe the safety hazards and precautions when measuring, cutting, and installing metal framing and drywall.
3. Demonstrate the understanding & ability to correctly interpret drawings, and to plan a framing & drywall project.
4. Demonstrate the ability to properly measure & cut metal framing components and gypsum wallboard for:
   • A shaft wall
   • Soffits
   • Beams
   • Columns
   • Arches
   • Pilasters

INSU 142 - Introduction to Foreman/Supervisor Training

1. Describe and identify motives, and the power behind them.
2. Understand that poor communication results in bad performance.
3. Know the basic process and elements involved in communication.
4. Identify potential problems in the planning stage.
5. Understand the key differences between craftsmen and supervisor.
6. Know the importance of listening.
7. Understand and develop skills to overcome barriers to communication.
8. Understand cost control and the relationship between estimates and budget.

LADS 100 - Interior Systems Pre-Apprenticeship

1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the interior systems apprentice.
2. Learn safe and ergonomically correct processes for material handling.
3. Layout of interior systems walls and other building components, doors, windows.
4. Identify common materials for the interior systems industry.
5. Learn how to safely erect and work on scaffolding systems and ladders.
6. Erect metal stud walls and ceilings.
7. Learn terminology for interior systems processes.
8. Apply drywall and other products to project.
9. Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety protocols for use of hand and power tools used in the interior systems industry.
10. Learn the math skills needed to perform interior systems tasks.
11. Become proficient in using the Construction Master Pro calculator.
12. Complete a course on sexual harassment and positive jobsite culture.
13. Learn construction employability skills for survival in the industry.
14. Complete a module on financial literacy for the trades.

LADS 111 - Interior Systems Orientation

1. Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of an interior systems apprentice.
2. Understand and identify the correct safety practices & procedures for working in the shop or on a construction site.
3. Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety protocols when using hand & power tools in the shop or on the jobsite.
4. Successfully complete the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) CPR, AED and First Aid for the Community and the Workplace certification.
5. Successfully complete UBC Scaffold User training program intended for only those that perform work on scaffolds and do not erect scaffolds, nor are considered “competent inspectors”.
6. Successfully complete the Powder Actuated Tool Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. (PATMI) training, certification, and safety awareness.
7. Successfully complete OSHA 10 training program.

LADS 112 - Suspended GWB Ceiling with CRC-DWC

1. Correctly identify and describe the various components and functions for suspended drywall ceilings framed with cold-rolled and drywall channel.
2. Identify and demonstrate proper leveling, tying and connecting methods for cold-rolled and drywall channel suspended ceilings.
3. Correctly frame the ceiling for the installation of flush mount light fixtures, HVAC and other fixtures.
4. Demonstrate the proper use of PPE, tools and equipment associated with the fabrication and installation of suspended drywall ceilings framed with cold-rolled and drywall channel.

LADS 113 - Soffit Framing

1. Explain what an interior soffit is, and where to find the information needed to build one.
2. Identify the difference between a braced soffit and an unbraced soffit.
3. Use the information found on a print to build an unbraced soffit.
4. Construct various forms of braced soffits using information from a print.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the important characteristics of a good template.
6. Demonstrate how to build curved and serpentine soffits.
7. Demonstrate the ability to safely and properly construct various types of soffits.