COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor Franklin Mars

AUGUST 8, 2022 – December 20, 2022

Morning Class Monday – Friday

CTAE HUB - 7:55am until 9:55am

Evening Class Monday – Friday

CTAE HUB - 12:55pm until 2:15pm

Course Objectives

 Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety Course Number 46.54500

Basic Employability Skills AC-IFOS-1

At the end of this module, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Explain the construction industry, the role of the companies that make up the industry, and the role of individual professionals in the industry.
• Demonstrate job search
• Demonstrate completing job application
• Demonstrate an effective Resume’
• Demonstrate an effective Job interview
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems using those skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of computer systems, and explain common uses for computers in the construction industry.
• Demonstrate effective relationship skills with teammates and supervisors, the ability to work on a team, and appropriate leadership skills.
• Be aware of workplace issues such as sexual harassment, stress, and substance abuse.

Understand and practice construction safety AC-IFOS 2

At the end of this module, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of OSHA and its regulations.

• Explain the role that safety plays in the construction crafts.
• Describe the meaning of job-site safety.
• Describe the characteristics of a competent person and a qualified person.
• Explain the appropriate safety precautions to take around common job-site hazards.
• Demonstrate the use and care of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Properly don and remove personal protective equipment (safety goggles, hard hat, and personal fall protection).
• Follow the safety procedures required for lifting heavy objects.
• Demonstrate safe behavior on and around ladders and scaffolds.
• Explain the importance of Hazard Communications (HazCom) and material safety sheets (MSDSs).
• Demonstrate fire prevention and firefighting techniques.
• Define safe work procedures to use around electrical hazards.

Required Materials

• Pencil and paper
• Laptop
• Appropriate personal protective equipment

 Introduction to Construction Math AC-IFOS-3

At the end of this module, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, with and without a calculator.
• Use a standard ruler and a metric ruler to measure.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator.
• Convert decimals to percentages and percentages to decimals.
• Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
• Explain what the metric system is and how it is important in the construction trade.
• Recognize and use metric units of length, weight, volume, and temperature.

Recognize some of the basic shapes used in the construction industry and apply basic geometry to measure them.

Required Materials

• Sharpened pencils and paper
• laptop
• Standard ruler (with 1/16”- inch markings)
• Metric ruler (with centimeters {cm} and millimeters {mm})
• Machinist’s rule
• Calculator

Introduction to Hand Tools AC-IFOS-4

• Recognize and identify some of the basic hand tools used in the construction trade.
• Use hand tools safely.
• Describe the basic procedures for taking care of hand tools.

• Identify power tools commonly used in the construction trades.
• Use power tools safely.
• Explain how to maintain power tools properly.

Required Materials

• Appropriate personal protective equipment
• Sharpened pencils and paper

Introduction to Blueprints AC-IFOS-5

• Recognize and identify basic blueprint terms, components, and symbols.
• Relate information on blueprints to actual locations on the print.
• Recognize different classifications of drawings.
• Interpret and use drawing dimensions.

Required Materials

• Appropriate personal protective equipment
• Sharpened pencils and paper

Basic Rigging AC-IFOS-6

At the end if this module, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Identify and describe the use of slings and common rigging hardware.
• Describe basic inspection techniques and rejection criteria used for slings and hardware.
• Describe basic hitch configurations and their proper connections.
• Describe basic load – handling safety practices.
• Demonstrate proper use of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) hand signals.

Required Materials

• Appropriate personal protective equipment
• Sharpened pencils and paper

Introduction to Materials Handling AC-IFOS-7

At the end of the module, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Define a load.
• Establish a pre-task plan prior to moving a load.
• Use proper materials-handling equipment for the task.
• Recognize hazards and follow safety procedures required for materials handling.

Basic Communication Skills AC-IFOS-8

At the end of this module, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Demonstrate the ability to interpret information and instructions presented in both written and verbal form.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in on – the – job situations using written and verbal skills.

AC-IFOS-9

At the end of this module, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Develop an understanding of construction careers and describe the principal fields of specializations (i.e. Carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, welding, precision machining) and identify associated career opportunities.
• Identify education requirements for construction occupations and locations where programs of study are available. 
• Match construction job titles with qualifications and responsibilities.
• Participate in activities related to career interests

AC-IFOS-10

At the end of this module, the students will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Examine how SkillsUSA is a co-curricular part of career and technical education through leadership development, school and community service projects, and competitive events. 
• Explain the purpose, mission, objectives, motto, colors, official dress and other distinguishing characteristics of SkillsUSA.
• Explain how participation in SkillsUSA can promote lifelong responsibility for community service, professional growth and development.
• Explore the impact and opportunities that SkillsUSA can develop to bring business and industry together with education in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
• Explore the local, state, and national opportunities available to students through participation in SkillsUSA, including but not limited to conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other SkillsUSA activities.

Policies and Procedures

• Student will read chapters out loud from training manuals.
• Student will complete all classroom and homework assignments.
• Student will wear all PPE during work in shop and hands on assignments.
• Students will perform hands on training.

Grading Policies

MINOR GRADE 60%

QUIZES

LAB

DAILY

MAJOR GRADE 40%

TEST

PROJECT

RESEARCH PAPER

Total grade = 100%

Contact Information

• Franklin Mars
• Phone (706) 737-7360 EX. 2996
• Marsfr@BOE.Richmond.k12.ga.us