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Construction, Residential Building
31-410-7
Technical Diploma (TD)
Full Time
39 Credits
Learn About Financial Aid Available
Location*:
Oshkosh
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Learn to build or remodel a home from start to finish in this technical diploma program. Gain skills in exterior and interior finishing and frame construction with valuable hands-on experience constructing or remodeling a complete home. You’ll learn how to read blueprints and become familiar with residential building codes. You’ll also gain experience with the tools, machinery and equipment used in this industry. Expert instructors help you develop the work ethic, teamwork, flexibility and communication skills employers are looking for.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Occupational Specific
(36 Credits)
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Construction Safety with OSHA 10
10-449-173
1Credit
18
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10449173
- Credits: 1.00
Introduces students to common construction hazards. Topics include OSHA’s Focus Four Hazards of falls from heights, electrocutions, struck-by hazards, and caught-between hazards, safe ladder usage, fire protection and prevention, scaffolding safety, personal protective equipment, health hazards in construction, and excavation hazards.
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Layout and Sawing Operations
31-409-317
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 31409317
- Credits: 2.00
Explore basic layout and measurement practices using both English and metric units. Exposure to woodworking machines designed for sawing with strong emphasis given to machining to specification. Develop safe and efficient machining habits associated with sawing wood.
Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Woodworking Technology (31-409-3) OR Residential Building Construction (31-410-7)
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Introduction to AutoCAD-Construction
31-410-315
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 31410315
- Credits: 2.00
Introduces the student to basic AutoCAD commands and techniques. Instruction during the first half of the course focuses on basic drawing and editing commands. During the second half of the course, students will use AutoCAD software to prepare, dimension, annotate and plot various residential construction drawings and details.
Student is in progress in Residential Building Construction (31-410-7) Program of Study
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Exterior Finish Principles (RBC)
31-410-330
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 31410330
- Credits: 2.00
Introduces the tools, materials and methods to complete the exterior covering and finish of a house. Topics include roof coverings, mechanical flashing, fascia and soffit systems, windows and door installation, siding and exterior detailing. Students must demonstrate proficiency with related tools and satisfactorily complete lab exercises before engaging in project activity.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Interior Closure Principles (RBC)
31-410-331
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 31410331
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on the principles of temperature control, moisture control and interior wall finish. Topics of study include insulation materials, ventilation methods, building wraps, vapor barriers, sheetrock installation, drywall finish and drywall repair. Students learn about current building science for avoiding common building problems such as condensation, mold and ice dams.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
WOOD 31410330 - Exterior Finish Prin. (RBC)
WOOD 31410356 - Interior Closure Project (RBC)
Student is in progress in Residential Building Construction (31-410-7) Program of Study OR Instructor Consent
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Interior Finish Principles, Basic (RBC)
31-410-333
3Credit
108
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 31410333
- Credits: 3.00
An overview of the residential millwork industry. Students gain knowledge of millwork manufacturing, product distribution and profile recognition in classroom assignments. Lab activities include demonstration and extensive practice installation of jambs, doors and casing. Emphasis is on developing superior carpentry skills in a lab setting prior to completion of the student project.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Interior Finish Principles, Intermediate (RBC)
31-410-334
3Credit
108
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 31410334
- Credits: 3.00
Continues the study of interior trim materials undertaken in Interior Finish Principles, Basic. In the classroom, students learn about stair parts, interpret cabinet drawings, evaluate countertop materials and study the basics of hardwood flooring installation. In the lab, students receive a demonstration of hardwood flooring installation and develop skill installing base and crown molding.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
WOOD 31410333 - Int Finish Princ Basic (RBC)
WOOD 31410360 - Int Finish Project-Interm(RBC)
Student is in progress in Residential Building Construction (31-410-7) Program of Study OR Instructor Consent
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Blueprint Reading & Estimating-Construction
31-410-335
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 31410335
- Credits: 2.00
Combines a study of residential blueprint reading and residential construction estimating. Students learn to estimate the labor and material necessary to construct a house by examining all plans, elevations and details that are commonly found in residential drawings. Students will practice both manual and computer-based estimating techniques as they work with spreadsheets and published data for estimating residential construction costs.
Student is in progress in Residential Building Construction (31-410-7) Program of Study
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Frame Construction Principles (RBC)
31-410-352
3Credit
108
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 31410352
- Credits: 3.00
Examines the theory and practice of residential framing techniques. Topics include light-frame construction of floors, walls and roofs. Proper use of dimensional lumber, engineered lumber and panel sheathing is stressed. The Uniform Dwelling Code and manufacturers' literature is used to size load-carrying members and comply with applicable codes. In the lab, students practice laying out floors, stairs and walls. Students learn to use a framing square to calculate and lay out common types of rafters in completion of a roof mock-up.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Exterior Finish Project (RBC)
31-410-354
3Credit
108
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 31410354
- Credits: 3.00
Challenges students to complete the exterior of a house or other projects on a construction site. Students will install roofing, aluminum soffit systems, windows and manufacturing siding. Emphasis is on flashing details which maintain the integrity of a building's drainage plane and fastening details which provide for differential movement of modern manufactured materials.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Interior Closure Project (RBC)
31-410-356
3Credit
108
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 31410356
- Credits: 3.00
Offers the opportunity to complete the insulation, vapor barrier and drywall of the on-site student project. Students use principles learned in lab and classroom activities to select, cut, fasten, install and finish interior materials according to accepted trade standards.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
WOOD 31410331 - Interior Closure Prin. (RBC)
WOOD 31410354 - Exterior Finish Project (RBC)
Student is in progress in Residential Building Construction (31-410-7) Program of Study OR Instructor Consent
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Interior Finish Project, Basic (RBC)
31-410-358
3Credit
108
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 31410358
- Credits: 3.00
Develops interior finish competence as students work independently to complete individual tasks at the site. Students receive hands-on experience installing underlayment, window extension jambs, door jambs, interior doors and casing in the student project.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Interior Finish Project, Intermediate (RBC)
31-410-360
3Credit
108
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 31410360
- Credits: 3.00
Further develops finish carpentry skills and production efficiency through installation of moulding, cabinets and countertop material in completion of the student construction project. Students are shown how to recognize, evaluate and resolve common millwork installation problems arising at the construction project.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
WOOD 31410334 - Int Finish Princ, Inter (RBC)
WOOD 31410358 - Int Finish Project Basic (RBC)
Student is in progress in Residential Building Construction (31-410-7) Program of Study OR Instructor Consent
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Frame Construction Project (RBC)
31-410-362
3Credit
108
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 31410362
- Credits: 3.00
Provides students with on-site framing experience. Working in groups of 3-4 students, members plan, lay out and frame assigned sections of the floor, wall and roof systems of a house. Safe work practices, thorough planning and attention to detail are stressed in all phases of frame construction.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Residential Building Codes and Regulations (RBC)
31-410-363
1Credit
36
18
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 18
- Course Number: 31410363
- Credits: 1.00
Explores codes, regulations and specifications governing construction of residential buildings. Students learn to locate and interpret technical information available in the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, county zoning regulations, local covenants and product literature. Following classroom review and discussion, students will be evaluated on their ability to comply with rules and regulations during actual building construction.
Student is in progress in Residential Building Construction (31-410-7) Program of Study
Occupational Supportive
(3 Credits)
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First Aid/CPR
31-531-301
1Credit
36
18
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 18
- Course Number: 31531301
- Credits: 1.00
Presents and evaluates basic first aid skills necessary to care for the ill/injured until medical help arrives. Covers use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and CPR for all ages. Students receive an AHA Heartsaver CPR card and an FVTC First Aid certificate upon course completion.
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Workplace Reality
31-890-307
2Credit
72
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 31890307
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on developing skills in interpersonal communication, teamwork and meeting practical workplace requirements. Topics include quality control, team building, statistical process control, report writing, interview and report writing skills, diversity, problem solving, conflict resolution and OSHA requirements.