CAR0107 DIY - Home Maintenance
Here’s a course to get you started on all of those DIY (do-it-yourself) home maintenanceand improvement projects while saving money. Learn how to change a faucet, repair orreplace a toilet or even solder copper pipe. Take the mystery out of repairing simpleelectrical switches or outlets. Find out how to deal with damaged sheetrock, installvinyl or ceramic tile, complete basic carpentry framing. DIY-Home maintenance is ahand’s on course that will teach you the proper safe use of hand and power tools. Thiscourse willpay for itself! Eye Safety Required

CAR0108 Basic House Inspection for Home Buyers
Buying a house? Learn the fundamentals of a basic home inspection from an expert inbuilding inspection. Know what to look for when house hunting. Topics includeassessing exterior and interior condition including attics & basements. Learn what tolook for in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry areas. Understand the type of electrical,plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems in your potential new home. This classis specifically designed for the potential home buyer.

BLP0101 Reading Blueprints & Plans
Are you working in the construction trades? Here’s a “must have” course! Be able toread, understand, and locate required information from a set of standard residential or lightcommercial plans. Topics include terminology, scaling, floor and foundation plans, elevation,wall sections, site plans, structural framing and mechanical plans.

CES0101 Construction Estimating Fundamentals
In business to make money? Then you need to accurately estimate labor, material andoverhead costs, determine profit margins and evaluate market conditions, all of whichcan affect the contract price. This course includes an explanation of how to determinematerial quantities, increase estimating efficiency, prepare written estimates for clients, andaccurately track estimated and actual job costs for residential and light commercial construction.

CAR0101 Carpentry 1
Develop basic carpentry skills using hand tools. Create class projects that requireselection of lumber and other materials. Design and build basic projects in class.EyeSafety Required

CAR0102 Carpentry 2 – Framing
Swing a hammer and learn the principles of construction framing for new houses orhome alterations. Acquire the skills to build stud walls, create window and dooropenings, cut roof joists and rafters, apply sheathing and make stair stringers. Studentstaking this course must have basic carpentry skills. Eye Safety Required

CAR0106 Carpentry 3 – Wood Trim
Interior and exterior wood trim are the finishing touches in any home. Learn to measure, cutand install various types of trim and molding for walls, doors and windows. Eye SafetyRequired

CAR0103 The Art of Tile Setting
Beautiful and durable, tile floors, walls, countertops and accents add warmth and colorto your home. Learn to use tile cutting and setting tools, project layout, types of tile andunderlayment materials, tile and grout types and proper application.

CAR0104 Sheetrocking
Installed and finished sheetrock is the most important step in creating a beautifullydecorated interior. Find out how to select the correct type for various installations andcalculate the amount needed. Learn to cut electrical and plumbing openings, installcorner bead, tape joints and make repairs. Eye Safety Required

CAR0105 Deck Construction
Here’s an excellent course for the do-it yourselfer who wants to learn the methods and materials used to build residential wooden decks. Learn about foundations, framing,fasteners, railings, staircases, the type & quality of lumber to use and the right tools for the job. Eye Safety Required

HEQ0102 Backhoe/Bulldozer Operation & Maintenance
Move mountains! Operate a backhoe and front-end loader as they are commonly usedin the landscaping industry. Practice trenching, backfilling and grading on our Kubota backhoe/loader and John Deere tilt blade crawler dozer. Students will perform routine field maintenance on equipment. Limit of 6 students. Eye Safety Required

WLD0101 Arc Welding 1
On the job or as a hobby, welding is as exciting as it is practical. Learn and practice tack, flatand vertical position welding in a small class environment. Gain an understanding of theproper welding rods to use and practice oxyacetylene cutting for weld preparation and fit-up.

WLD0103 Arc Welding 2
Refine and practice techniques learned in ARC Welding 1. New topics include pipewelding, overhead and vertical welding, and oxyacetylene cutting. Pre: ARC Welding 1.

WLD0102 Mig & Tig Welding
Expand your welding skills with the basics of metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inertgas(TIG) welding. You will gain skills through practice at making smooth butt, tee and cornerwelds and how to set up the welding machine for various applications. PRE: Arc Welding 1.