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Apr 23, 2024
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CIT 109 - Finishes
7.0 Credits
Finish construction trades: insulaton, drywall, painting, finish carpentry (doors, trim, cabinets), tiling, roofing, deck construction, and siding. Jobsite recycling, reusing materials, salvage, advanced energy efficient air sealing, and insulation techniques. Prerequisite: CIT 103 , 104 , 105 and 106 or OSHA 10-hour safety card and instructor’s permission.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate air-sealing houses at the insulation stage. [ACT]
- Install typical batt insulation to higher than industry standard, or to a Built Green standard, based on the ICC. [REASON]
- Implement additional drywall installation techniques to meet an ADA or airtight drywall approach for increased home performance. [EXPLORE]
- Evaluate appropriate finishes for interior use in a TSFRS (typical single-family residential structure). [REASON]
- Explore preventative measures for on-the-job injury, illness and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) per federal, state and industry standards. [COMMUNICATE]
- Analyze the skills and aptitudes necessary to become a successful residential finish carpenter. [EXPLORE]
- Analyze safe worker practices in all lab work. [COMMUNICATE]
- Evaluate how material choices for both interior and exterior finishes affect a home’s green performance (safety, comfort, durability and energy efficiency). [REASON]
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