Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...
- Discuss licensing requirements, local building codes, and the need for inspections.
- Draw and follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients.
- Understand procedures for installing structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.
- Understand procedures for measuring, cutting, and shaping wood, plastic, and other materials.
- Understand procedures for constructing building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes.
- Describe methods for waterproofing and insulating old foundation walls.
- Discuss how to inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures.
- Understand some of the potential problems unique to older homes.
- Identify different grades and sizes of lumber, engineered lumber products, and commonly used fasteners.
- Understand safe practices for using ladders, ladder jacks, trestles, horses, and power tools.
- Describe the components of the main electrical panel and calculate the placement of outlets in a room.
- Understand the principal plumbing considerations in remodeling old houses and the operating principles of various heating systems.
- Discuss the main considerations that go into designing a functional kitchen, especially the work triangle.
- Identify the most common considerations for remodeling a bathroom, including the importance of proper venting and common types of lighting, fixtures, and floor coverings.