COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor Franklin Mars

AUGUST 6, 2024 – December 20, 2024

Morning Class Monday – Friday

CTAE HUB - 7:55am until 9:45am

Evening Class Monday – Friday

CTAE HUB - 11:45pm until 1:45pm

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 safety data sheets (SDS).
• 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.
• Play the rulergame.net metric and standard.
• 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
• Working Laptop

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
• Working laptop

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

Be on time!  

• Students must come to school and class on time.  
• Students are not allowed to go to the restroom until 10 minutes after class starts.  

Be prepared!  

• Bring a working laptop every day 
• When working, shoes are required (Does not have to be steel toe, can be composite toe). 

Work pants, Tee shirts, long sleeves, or short sleeve shirts are required or shirts. Students will receive (Major Grade) 100 points each week for adhering to the dress code. If a student fails to comply with the dress code, 10 points will be deducted per day. After the third offense, parents will be contacted 

• Richmond County School System dress code must be followed daily. Students will receive (Major Grade) 100 points each week for adhering to the dress code. If a student fails to comply with the dress code, 10 points will be deducted per day. After the third offense, parents will be contacted 
• All class work is embedded in CANVAS and look for assignments daily in CANVAS. 
• Everyone is required to know how read a ruler Metric and Standard (Imperial). 

Be respectful!  

• No one walks out of class without getting permission
• No standing in hallway 
• Always show respect towards yourself, others and property. 
• Do not talk while someone else is talking.   
• Sleeping and putting your head on the desk is strongly discouraged.  
• Students must learn to work and communicate with other students. 

Be safe!  

• Wear proper Personal, Protective, Equipment, (PPE) Students will receive (Major Grade) 100 points each week for adhering to Safety. If a student fails to comply with Safety, 10 points will be deducted per day. After the third offense, parents will be contacted 

• ‘Clean up behind yourself’ the goal of good housekeeping is eliminating accidents or incidents from happening  
• Electrical and HVACR training can be very dangerous, so students must always be on their best behavior. 

Cell Phones!  

• Cell phones, Earbuds, Portable Gaming Systems and Smart watches. Keep them in bookbag and off. 
• No charging personal devices in Marion E. Barnes Career Center 

Always, Safety First   

Buying your own tools is optional but encouraged

• Wire stripper 
• Lineman’s pliers
• Multi-screwdriver 
• Hammer 
• Gloves 
• Safety Glasses 
• Multi-meter  

Grading Policies 

MINOR GRADE 60% 

QUIZES 

LAB 

DAILY 

MAJOR GRADE 40% 

TEST 

EMPLOYABILITY  

PROJECT 

RESEARCH PAPER 

Total grade = 100% 

Lessons have FIVE (5) days to be completed 

(Makeup work must be done to recover grade)