CON 9111 – Carpentry: Foundations, Floors, Walls and Basic Roofs
What is this course all about?
General carpentry and homebuilding skills are introduced through both practical and theoretical methods. Students focus on the skills and knowledge necessary to lay out and construct a foundation and floor system including differential levelling, location of building hubs, batterboards and footing formwork, foundation walls, columns, beams, joists and subfloors. An investigation into the framing of wall and basic roof systems includes wood stud framing, lintels, openings, sheathing, bracing and common rafters. Projects are constructed according to plans, schedules and the Ontario and National Building Codes.
When is this course happening?
| Spring 2024 Section | |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Campus: | Perth |
| Start Date: | Week of May 6th |
| End Date: | Week of June 17th |
| Link Code: | TSK4T |
| Number of Weeks: | 7 |
| Hours per Week: | 12 |
| Delivery Type: | Congregated |
| Associated College Program: | Heritage Carpentry and Joinery |
| Associated Area of Interest: | Skilled Trades |
Who should take this course?
Students prepared to complete learning by:
| submitting multiple written assignments | |
| using research and essay writing strategies | |
| delivering presentations | |
| X | participating in group-based activities |
| X | completing hands-on learning |
| X | learning in a fast-paced environment |
| completing online work | |
| X | performing highly-specialized tasks |
| X | using industry software tools |
What can I do with this course?
| If you enjoyed your dual credit course and are interested in continuing your education at Algonquin College, you can apply for the full time Building Construction Technician Program. |
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