Programs

• Interpret drawings and specifications
• Read construction drawings and specifications
• Describe schedules
• Use shop drawings and reflected ceiling plans

• Review and perform calculations based on basic math concepts and skills
• Review and perform calculations for perimeter, centreline perimeter, areas and volumes
• Review and perform calculations for ratio and proportion, mechanical advantage and percentage
• Review and perform calculations for spacings
• Perform calculations pertinent to and in preparation for third period math modules
• Perform calculations for beam/column reactions

• Review and perform calculations based on basic math concepts and skills
• Review and perform calculations for perimeter, centreline perimeter, areas and volumes

• Review and perform calculations for ratio and proportion, mechanical advantage and percentage
• Review and perform calculations for spacings
• Review and perform calculations pertinent to and in preparation for third-year math modules

• Use and maintain carpentry trade hand tools for finish work (chisels, planes, clamps)
• Use carpentry portable power tools for finish woodwork
• Identify router bits
• Identify and describe the operation, maintenance, and use of portable routers, sanders, mitre saws, power planes, and biscuit joiners
• Identify the parts of a band saw, drill press, jointer, thickness planer, and sanding machine and state the function of each
• Describe operations performed with a band saw, drill press, jointer, thickness planer, and sanding machine
• Identify blades used on a band saw
• Identify types of drills, boring tools and accessories used with a drill press
• Describe safety rules for operating a band saw, drill press, jointer, and thickness planer
• Describe basic maintenance of a band saw, drill press, jointer, thickness planer, and sanding machine
• Identify the parts of a disc sander and a belt sander and state the function of each

• Describe types of transits
• Identify parts of a transit and state the function of each part
• Calculate angles and distances between points
• Describe how to use a transit to measure angles and layout points

• Describe the components of an intersecting roof
• Describe the calculation of measurements and the layout of roof members
• Describe ceiling frame and roof framing material calculations
• Describe roof sheathing and strapping calculations
• Identify finishing parts of a staircase
• Describe construction methods and floor framing for 'L' stairs
• Describe the calculation of measurements for wide or long 'L', narrow 'U', double 'L', and wide 'U' stairs
• Describe the calculation of measurements for stairs from mid-level to lower level and for straight stairs with landing

• Describe methods of constructing and installing frames and constructing drops, valances, and special windows
• Describe energy-efficient floor, wall, and roof framing
• Identify materials exterior finishing material
• Describe types of exterior wall coverings and exterior trim and accessories
• Identify exterior finishing fasteners
• Identify types of windows and their uses
• Describe components of windows
• Describe energy-efficient windows
• Identify types of exterior and interior doors and special doors
• Identify non-gypsum interior wall finish material
• Identify interior wall finishes
• Describe grades of hardwood finish lumber
• Identify casing and moldings
• Describe safe procedures for handling and storing finish materials
• Identify cabinet components and materials
• Identify plastic laminates and adhesives
• Describe types of panel products
• Identify cabinet hardware and indicate its use
• Identify miscellaneous fasteners and hardware and uses for each
• Identify fixtures and accessories
• Describe storing hardware and fixtures at the job-site
• Identify gypsum board finish material
• Identify types of drywall panel
• Identify drywall accessories
• Identify types of tape and filling compounds
• Identify air/moisture control products and insulation materials
• Identify flashing material
• Describe the installation of doors
• Identify types of door jambs and describe methods of installing them
• Describe methods of installing doors
• Describe the methods of sealing around doors
• Describe installation procedures for special doors
• Describe the installation of windows and method of sealing around windows
• Apply exterior finishes
• Describe rain screen procedures
• Describe the application of wood shingles and shakes
• Describe the application of wood, vinyl, metal, and fibre cement siding
• Describe the application of stucco and brick veneer
• Describe the application of soffits and trim
• Describe the installation of gutters and rainwater leaders
• Describe the construction methods used for screens, fences, railings, and decks
• Describe construction and installation of cabinets
• Describe the installation of pre-finished cabinets
• Describe counter tops
• Describe the cutting of openings for sub-trades
• Describe the installation of cabinet hardware, application of plastic laminates and specialty items
• Calculate spacing and quantity of materials for cabinets
• Describe the installation of non-gypsum wall finishes
• Describe the layout of paneling
• Describe the scribing, cutting, and fitting of panels
• Describe the installation of wainscoting and wall moldings
• Describe the calculations of wall covering materials

 Apply Building Sciences

• Explain heat and sound transfer principals
• Describe methods of heat and sound transmission
• Explain air and moisture movement in buildings
• Explain methods of controlling heat and sound transmission
• Describe methods of controlling heat flow
• Describe the installation of insulation materials
• Describe methods of controlling sound transmission
• Describe methods of controlling air/moisture flow and explain methods of controlling air and moisture flow
• Describe the installation of air/moisture control products

• Appropriate Clothing (minimum 4-6" sleeve, no shorts)
• Leather tool belt
• 25' Imperial and Metric tape measure
• Combination square
• Olfa utility knife with locking blade
• Nail puller
• 22 oz. straight claw framing hammer
• Chalk line
• Steel-toed boots with ankle support (CSA approved)
• Good quality safety glasses (CSA approved)
• Work gloves

Textbooks: Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.