CON102 — Foundation Construction Trades
Introduction to construction trades with an overview of standard practices in the construction profession, including safety, construction drawings, tools, and material handling. Includes workspace maintenance according to professional standards and basic calculation skills in the construction environment, including primary operations. Examines the United States standard and metric units of measurement, orthographic figures, and area and volume calculations for two and three-dimensional objects. Provides students with the information and skills to read and understand construction drawing. Includes basic rigging and material handling procedures. Prerequisites: None.