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Construction Trades
Course #: SYP012
Duration: 10.8 hours
What Students Learn: In this course, you’ll develop the necessary skills to ensure your success in the program. Starting Your Program is designed to help you make a smooth transition to Penn Foster, including how to use all the tools and resources that are available to you, get help when you need it, understand the Code of Conduct, and improve your study skills and time management. The goal is to help you become a confident, independent learner.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Course #: CRP010
Duration: 13.8 hours
What Students Learn: This course introduces you to the various domains of the construction industry: carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, drywall work, general maintenance, and so on. You’ll learn about the differences between residential and commercial construction. The duties and tasks of the building trades professional are also explained in this course. You’ll learn about the methods of obtaining apprentice and master licenses as well as the steps of professional licensing. The needed certificates and licensing requirements for building trades also are listed and discussed. Finally, you’ll learn about the proper safety measures required in various areas of the construction industry. Securing a safe environment is crucial to ensuring individual workers’ safety.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Course #: CRP030
Duration: 35.0 hours
What Students Learn: This course will introduce you to the ability to read and interpret construction drawings. When you understand how to read construction plans, you’ll be able to visualize the completed project and plan what materials and techniques will be required to get the job done.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Course #: CRP040
Duration: 49.3 hours
What Students Learn: The first lesson in this course will introduce you to the common hand tools and power tools used by carpenters, the proper methods of caring for tools, and tool safety procedures. The second lesson will cover concrete mixing, pouring, and finishing as well as foundation building. Your final lesson is a practical exercise that will help you to apply the carpentry skills you’ve learned up to this point in your program. In this course, you’ll also be given more information about the optional building project that you can complete as part of your Carpenter program. Remember that the building project is an optional portion of the program that can greatly enhance your learning experience.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Course #: CRP050
Duration: 44.7 hours
What Students Learn: The first lesson will introduce you to floor framing, while the second lesson will cover wall and stair framing in detail. In the third lesson, you’ll learn about roof styles, framing, and finishing. Your final lesson is a practical exercise that will help you apply the carpentry skills you’ve learned up to this point in the program. You’ll also be given more information about the optional building project you can complete as part of your program. Remember, the building project is an optional portion of the program that can enhance your learning experience.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Course #: CRP060
Duration: 30.3 hours
What Students Learn: This course is broken down into three lessons. The first lesson introduces you to the installation of windows, exterior doors, and insulation. The second lesson covers the installation of siding and the construction of porches, decks, and fences. The final lesson is a practical exercise that will help you to apply the carpentry skills that you’ve learned up to this point in the program. You’ll also be given more information about the optional building project that you can complete as part of the carpenter program. Remember that the building project is an optional portion of the program, but it can greatly enhance your learning experience.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Course #: CRP070
Duration: 51.4 hours
What Students Learn: This course is broken down into four lessons. In your first lesson, you’ll look at the techniques that are used to hang and finish drywall. You’ll learn about the different tools and materials used, how to hang drywall on ceilings, the fasteners to use, how to tape and finish, and so on. In the second lesson, you’ll learn about interior doors, door jambs and casings, window trim, base trim, molding, and stair finishing. The third lesson will teach you about finish floors and ceilings. You’ll learn how to install suspended ceilings and interlocking tile ceilings as well as how to lay out these systems. Your final lesson is a practical exercise that will provide you with the opportunity to put your newly learned skills to use.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
