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Apr 24, 2024
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CTAP 120 - Constructions Trades Math
3.0 Credits
This course will provide students with a solid foundation in mathematical principles needed for a variety of vocational trades. Trades included, but not limited to laborers, ironworkers, carpenters, cement masons, electricians, finish trades, and pipe trades. Students will practice the application of the principles in the shop through a variety of apprenticeship preparation activities and tasks.
Prerequisite GED, high school diploma, or above.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Exhibit knowledge of adding and subtracting construction fractions.
- Exhibit knowledge of percentages.
- Exhibit knowledge of decimals.
- Exhibit knowledge of measuring techniques.
- Exhibit knowledge of volume calculations.
- Exhibit knowledge of lineal and board footage.
- Exhibit knowledge of rise, run, and diagonal.
- Exhibit knowledge of material and cost calculations.
- Exhibit the ability to measure accurately (24 accurate measurements in two minutes).
- Demonstrate comprehension of construction math, measuring, and calculation of materials and cost by passing a comprehensive test with a score of 70% or better.
- Use measuring devices correctly to obtain accurate measurements.
This course is only offered at the Monroe Correctional Facility campus. Yes
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