DIAL VIRTUAL SCHOOL
Introduction to Building Trades
Course Number: 17002
Instructor
Erik Person
Burke, SD 57523
School Phone: 605 775-2644
Cell Phone: 605 261-5462
Email: [email protected]
Course Description
Aim: Students enrolled in this class will gain insight into the career of building
trades by experiencing the practical skills needed to succeed in the construction
industry. This will be accomplished by student participation in discussion boards
and by demonstrating their knowledge through hands on activities with a qualified
professional in the building/construction industry.
Suggested Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisites recommended: None
Length: Two semesters
Reference Text Books: None – Online Resources
Topics covered:
Industry safety procedures
Math Skills
Hand, power, and pneumatic tools
Blueprint reading and survey techniques
Construction project
Plumbing applications
Electrical wiring applications
Concrete construction applications
Drafting design concepts
Career Exploration
Instructional Philosophy and Instructional Delivery Plan
Expectations for student performance: Students are expected to meet all of the course
goals and be able to demonstrate their understanding of the underlying concepts.
How the instruction will be delivered: The class will be presented through Blackboard.
Students will log into: http://courses.k12.sd.us The instructor will deliver curriculum
and will be available to provide additional assistance through Blackboard. A unit outline
will describe for students the requirements for each unit. Students will participate in
weekly online discussions, complete online and hands-on projects, watch instructional
videos, and complete online assessments. There is a parallel construction to each unit,
and once students have become familiar with that structure, navigation throughout the
course will be easier.
How students will work: Students will be assigned online activities and quizzes that
will require them to work independently. All assignments are listed on unit outlines, and
unit outlines are posted on Blackboard under each unit. Each unit will consist of weekly
discussion boards, written assignments and projects, terminology, and online quizzes and
assessments. For the year-long course, approximately half will be online and
approximately half (88 hours) will include working beside a qualified construction
professional with hands-on activities. For competencies attained through the internship
portion, see the “Lab Checklist” below.
How will students be evaluated: Activities and quizzes will be scored within the online
curriculum platform. On-Site shadowing time will be scored on an evaluation form
completed by the qualified construction professional. A final written assessment will be
completed. Total points for each assignment are listed on each respective unit outline.
Student grades will be calculated by the instructor and communicated to the schools as a
percentage grade. The schools will then apply student grades to their respective grading
scales.
Intro to Building Trades Standards
UNIT ONE – JOB SITE AND TOOL SAFETY
SD Content Standards Introduced
IBTRC1.1 Identify and demonstrate the proper industry safety standards.
IBT3.1 Demonstrate safe and proper use of hand tools.
IBT3.2 Demonstrate safe and proper use of power tools.
IBT2.1 Understand and demonstrate basic math skills.
UNIT TWO – SITE LAYOUT, FOUNDATIONS, AND FLOOR SYSTEMS
SD Content Standards Introduced
IBT 3.3 Demonstrate safe and proper use of pneumatic tools
IBT4.1 Demonstrate how to read blue prints
IBT4.2 Demonstrate basic survey techniques
IBT5.1 Illustrate constructing a structural project
IBT8.1 Identify safe use of concrete materials
IBT8.2 Calculate the component parts of concrete and cement
IBT8.3 Employ application of concrete in different situations
SD Content Standards Reviewed
IBT2.1 Understand and demonstrate basic math skills
IBT1.1 Identify and demonstrate the proper industry safety standards.
IBT3.1 Demonstrate safe and proper use of hand tools.
IBT 3.2 Demonstrate safe and proper use of power tools.
UNIT THREE – WALL FRAMING
SD Content Standards Introduced
IBT 3.3 Demonstrate safe and proper use of pneumatic tools
IBT4.1 Demonstrate how to read blue prints
IBT5.1 Illustrate constructing a structural project
SD Content Standards Reviewed
IBT2.1 Understand and demonstrate basic math skills
IBT1.1 Identify and demonstrate the proper industry safety standards.
IBT3.1 Demonstrate safe and proper use of hand tools.
IBT 3.2 Demonstrate safe and proper use of power tools.
UNIT FOUR – WINDOWS, DOORS, AND SIDING
SD Content Standards Introduced
IBT 3.3 Demonstrate safe and proper use of pneumatic tools
IBT4.1 Demonstrate how to read blue prints
IBT5.1 Illustrate constructing a structural project
SD Content Standards Reviewed
IBT2.1 Understand and demonstrate basic math skills
IBT1.1 Identify and demonstrate the proper industry safety standards.
IBT3.1 Demonstrate safe and proper use of hand tools.
IBT 3.2 Demonstrate safe and proper use of power tools.
UNIT FIVE – ROOF SYSTEMS
SD Content Standards Introduced
IBT 3.3 Demonstrate safe and proper use of pneumatic tools
IBT4.1 Demonstrate how to read blue prints
IBT4.2 Demonstrate basic survey techniques
IBT5.1 Illustrate constructing a structural project
IBT8.1 Identify safe use of concrete materials
IBT8.2 Calculate the component parts of concrete and cement
IBT8.3 Employ application of concrete in different situations
SD Content Standards Reviewed
IBT2.1 Understand and demonstrate basic math skills
IBT1.1 Identify and demonstrate the proper industry safety standards.
IBT3.1 Demonstrate safe and proper use of hand tools.
IBT 3.2 Demonstrate safe and proper use of power tools.
UNIT SIX – INTERIOR INSTALLATIONS
SD Content Standards Introduced
IBT7.1 Select safety uses of electrical materials.
IBT7.2 Identify electrical materials.
IBT7.3 Illustrate uses of electrical materials.
IBT6.1 Define safety procedures for plumbing
IBT6.2 Distinguish pipe sizes, fittings, adapters, and coupling.
IBT6.3 Demonstrate the use of plumbing materials.
SD Content Standards Reviewed
IBTRC1.1 Identify and demonstrate the proper industry safety standards.
IBT3.1 Demonstrate safe and proper use of hand tools.
IBT3.2 Demonstrate safe and proper use of power tools.
IBT 3.3 Demonstrate safe and proper use of pneumatic tools
IBT4.1 Demonstrate how to read blue prints
IBT4.2 Demonstrate basic survey techniques
IBT5.1 Illustrate constructing a structural project
IBT2.1 Understand and demonstrate basic math skills.
Lab Checklist (Student Internship)
Students in Introduction to Building Trades will be required to complete 44 (possibly all
classroom activities will be done 1st semester and all 88 hours of lab 2nd semester) hours
per semester of lab work, as well as all “classroom” assignments and assessments. The
88 total hours for the course must include at least 50 of the hours from (10 per unit for
units 2-6) specific activities, and the remaining 38 hours from any industry related tasks
that would align with any combination of these units. While a total of ten hours is
required from each of five units, there is also a requirement of a minimum number of
hours for certain activities, with the balance being made up of any activity that falls under
that unit. Treat this sheet like a time card. Take it with you when you work, and have the
mentor initial and date the sheet by each activity, each time that you work.
UNIT 2 FOUNDATIONS AND FLOOR SYSTEMS – 10 hours total required
Assist in site prep, setting forms, or pouring concrete– Minimum 3 hours required
Assist in floor framing (layout , setting of floor joists, other floor framing) – Minimum 2
hours required
Any other work dealing with foundations or floor systems
UNIT 3 Wall framing – 10 hours total required
Building headers– Minimum 1 hours required
Assist in wall framing – Minimum 3 hours required
Assist in sheeting walls – Minimum 3 hours required
Any other work dealing with wall framing
UNIT 4 Windows, Doors, and Siding – 10 hours total required
Setting windows– Minimum 2 hours required
Assist in hanging exterior doors– Minimum 1 hour required
Install lap siding, siding panels, vinyl siding, or vertical steel – Minimum 3 hours
required
Trimming out around windows, doors, siding corners, etc.– Minimum 1 hour required
Any other work with windows, exterior doors, siding, or other exterior finish work
UNIT 5 Roof Systems – 10 hours total required
Assist in setting roof trusses– Minimum 1 hour required
Assist in sheeting a roof – Minimum 1 hour required
Assist in applying shingles, steel, or other roofing material – Minimum 4 hours
required
Installing ridge vent, soffit, or fascia – Minimum 1 hour required
Any other work dealing with roof systems
UNIT 6 Interior Installations – 10 hours total required
Insulating wall cavities, installing vapor barrier, installing nailing blocks, etc. –
Minimum 1 hour required
Assist in hanging drywall – Minimum 2 hours required
Assist in hanging interior doors– Minimum 1 hour required
Assist in installing trim, installing cabinets, flooring, etc.– Minimum 3 hours required
Any other work dealing with the interior of the house or finish work.