Construction I    (Period 8)

Construction I                                                                                                Grades: 9-12

Length: Two Semesters                                                                                 Prerequisite: None

UC A thru G Requirement: No

Construction 1 is an introduction to the basic fundamentals of construction tools and skills.  With focus on safety, students learn how to use basic tools properly and develop many construction skills. The course complies with OSHA – 10 training requirements and explains the safety obligations of workers, supervisors, and managers to ensure a safe workplace.  Discuss the causes and results of accidents and the impact of accident costs.  Review the role of the company policies and OSHA regulations.  Introduces common job-site hazards and identifies proper protections.  Define safe work procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, and working with hazardous chemicals. Identify other potential construction hazards, including hazardous materials exposures, welding and cutting hazards, and confined spaces.  Students will be instructed in varied material identification and uses with an emphasis on basic tool use and identification.