Bates Technical College
Carpentry Program
Chris Buselmeier Instructor
Contact Information
253-680-7475
CARPT 111 Foundations Footings
CARPT 112 Foundation Walls
I. Course Description:
Students in this course will receive training in Concrete Building
Foundations. This course is designed to develop the critical
fundamental carpentry skills needed in today’s construction industry
The curriculum is competency based, with skills and projects
reflecting industry standards. The students are graded based on
their ability to master these skills. Revisions to this course for 2010 include the topic of sustainable building practices, which include resource conservation, energy conservation, and moisture control.
II. Prerequisites:
Optical Instruments
Analyzing Prints and Plans
III. Next Course in Sequence:
Framing
IV. Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Become familiar with terms used to describe different
types of concrete.
2. Know the different types of slab on grade construction.
3. Know methods of locating property lines.
4. Know how to layout a right angles, using the 3-4-5 method
5. Identify what datum points, hubs, and monuments are.
6. Know how deep footings are required to be in Pierce County.
8. Know what a stepped footing is.
9. Identify the different sizes of rebar.
10. Become familiar with different types of wall forms.
11. Know how to estimate volumes of concrete.
12. Discuss how a well-planned foundation can make substantial
contributions to heating and cooling costs.
13. Discuss the environmental and material benefits of using fly
ash verses Portland cement in concrete.
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V.Required Text and materials:
Texts:
Carpentry-Fourth Edition by Lenord Koel
Workbook for Carpentry-Fourth Edition by Lenord Koel
Green from the Ground Up by David Johnston & Scott Gibson
Required (PPE)
Safety glasses
Hard hat
Hearing Protection
Workboots
Rain Gear
Tools and Equipment:
Nail Apron
16 oz. claw hammer
12” combination square
12’ steel tape measure
Utility knife
Nail set
VI. Course Organization:
Date Topic Readings Assignment
9-12 Concrete Chapter 30 30 Test9-14
9-19 ConcreteChapter 3131 Test9-21
10-5 ConcreteChapter 3232 Test10-7
10-12 ConcreteChapter 3333 Test10-14
11-03 ConcreteChapter 3434 Test11-03
11-09 ConcreteChapter 3535 Test11-11
12-04 ConcreteChapter 36 36 Test12-04
12-22 ConcreteChapter 3737 Test12-24
12-27 ConcreteChapter3838 Test12-29
Papers
None
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Presentations
none
Other Assignments:
Lab; Given a site, plans and specifications, a standard tool kit, laser level, electrical cords, saws drills, form material and hardware the student will construct footings, and wall forms. Forms must be plumb, straight and structurally able to hold concrete.
VII. Evaluation Techniques
Students will have 10 Quizzes from Carpentry Workbook
Format
Quizzes will be 10 multiple choices and fill in the blank questions.
Dates and Locations
Quizzes will be held in the classroom after completion of each section of study.
VIII. Standards for Performance
Student Responsibilities
Students must attend everyday with no more than a total of 5
unexcused absences. Any missed hours must be made up outside
class time.
Complete all assignments
Carpentry Workbook
10-10 Question Quizzes
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Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned nor tolerated within Bates Technical College System.
Academic dishonesty is behavior in which a deliberately fraudulent misrepresentation is employed in and attempt to gain underserved intellectual credit, either for oneself or for another, Academic misconduct is behavior that results in intellectual advantage obtained by violating specific standards, but without deliberate intent or use of fraudulent means.
Grading
- Carpentry Workbook tests will be worth 100 points
- Lab will be worth 500 points.
- Students must achieve 75% cumulative grade in order to pass
- Test will be graded every week and recorded in file
IX. Make-Up and Assignments Policy:
Make up assignments will be done within one week of missed class.
X. ADA POLICY
If any member of the class feels that he\she has a disability and needs
special accommodations of any nature whatsoever, the instructor will
work with you and the Special Needs and Disability Office to provide
reasonable accommodations to ensure that you have a fair opportunity to
perform in this class. Please advise the instructor of such disability
and the desired accommodations at some point before, during, or
immediately after the first scheduled class period.
XI. Syllabus Modification Statement
Faculty has the right to change or modify the course syllabus
materials during the academic year. Any changes will be provided
to students in writing
Revised month\date\year
February 7, 2009