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BUSN 2510 - Emerging Trends in Technology

1.  Identify current technology trends. 
2. Develop procedure for online and on ground collaboration  
3. Research current business computing options and evaluate usefulness in varying business sectors.  
4. Increase students’ understanding and uses for available mobile applications. 
5. Evaluate various methods of data security and storage. 
6. Explore current technologies that are used in business settings. 

BUSN 2905 - Mid-Management Specialty Work Experience

BUSN 2990 - Topics in Business

ENTR 1300 - ACCT & FIN MGMT for Entrepreneurs

1. Demonstrate how economic events are identified and communicated to users of financial information.  
2. Explain the different bases of accounting and of business taxation.  
3. Apply the basic principles of internal control.  
4. Distinguish between assets, liabilities, and equity.  
5.  Recognize intellectual property and its value.  
6. Describe the basic principles of financial and managerial accounting.  
7. Recognize the impact on profitability of different cost behaviors.  
8. Recognize the difference between cash and profitability and the basics of good cash management. 
9. Prepare basic business budgets.  

ENTR 1310 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship

1. Discuss different aspects of entrepreneurship and their related processes.
2. Recognize entrepreneurial opportunities.
3. Articulate the process of developing products and services based on customer needs.
4. Articulate legal and ethical issues associated with entrepreneurship.
5. Develop elementary marketing and management plans for a new business venture.  
6. Recognize different aspects of the economic, social, and political climate of entrepreneurship.
7. Recognize and explain the basic business implications of franchising and licensing of products or services.
8. Prepare basic business budgets.  

ENTR 2310 - Entrepreneurial Planning

1. Describe the essential entrepreneurial characteristics and behaviors important to new business success.
2. Design a new business concept.
3. Determine the human resource needs of a new business venture.
4. Recognize the employment and taxation issues faced by new businesses.
5. Develop a new product or service.
6. Develop an operational plan for a new business.
7. Develop projections and pro forma financials.

ENTR 2320 - Entrepreneurship Capstone

1. Describe the essential entrepreneurial characteristics and behaviors important to new business success.
2. Design a new business concept.
3. Evaluate a business concept against model business characteristics.
4. Develop an executive summary.
5. Develop a marketing plan for a new business.
6. Develop a management plan for a new business.
7. Develop a financial plan for a new business.
8. Develop a complete business plan for a new business idea.
9. Present a business plan to an appropriate audience.

BET 0001 - Worker Characteristics

 

Course Description:
The goal of this course is to improve the essential worker characteristics of students to prepare them for entrance into the workforce.  The course is based around the ten traits that have been identified as being needed to foster positive work habits.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

1. Attendance
   1. Attends class as schedules.
   2. Arrives/leaved on time (no tardies).
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character
   1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthliness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
3. Teamwork
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communications
   1.  Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
   4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   5. Follows request of instructor.
9. Cooperation
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
   4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   5. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourage others to avoid harassment.

BET 0002 - Worker Characteristics

1. Attendance
   1. Attends class as schedules.
   2. Arrives/leaved on time (no tardiness).
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character
   1. Displays loyalty, honesty trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
3. Teamwork
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
4. Appearance
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organizational Skills
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communications
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities
   4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   5. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

BET 0003 - Worker Characteristic

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

1.  Attendance

1. Attends class as schedules.
2. Arrives/leaved on time (no tardies).
3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.

1.  Character

1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthliness.
2. Displays dependability and reliability.
3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.

1.  Teamwork

1. Respects the rights of others.
2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
4. Displays a customer service attitude.
5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.

1.  Appearance

1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
3. Presents oneself professionally each day.

1. Attitude

1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
2. Displays self-confidence.
3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.

1. Productivity

1. Follows safety practices.
2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
3. Follows directions and procedures.
4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.

1. Organization Skills

1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.

1. Communications

1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
5. Follows request of instructor.

1. Cooperation

1.  Displays leadership skills.
2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
5. Follows requests of instructor.

1.  Respect

1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
3. Encourage others to avoid harassment.

BET 1010 - Safety

1. Explain the role that safety plays in the construction crafts.
2. Describe the meaning of job-site safety.
3. Describe the characteristics of a competent person and a qualified person.
4. Explain the appropriate safety precautions to take around the common job-site hazards.
5. Demonstrate the use and car of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
6. Properly done and remove personal protective equipment (safety goggles, hardhat, and personal fall protection).
7. Follow the safety procedures required for lifting heavy objects.
8. Describe safe behavior on and around ladders and scafford.
9. Explain the importance of hazard communications (HazCom) and material safety data sheets MSMAs).
10. Describe fire prevention and firefighting techniques.
11. Describe safe work procedures to use around electrical hazards.

BET 1020 - Construction Math & Measurement

1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, with and without a calculator.
2. Use a standard ruler and a metric ruler to measure.
3. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
4. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator.
5. Convert decimals to percentages and percentages to decimals.
6. Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
7. Explain what the metric system is and how it is important in the construction trade.
8. Recognize and use metric units of length, weight, volume, and temperature.
9. Recognize some of the basic shapes used in the construction industry and apply basic geometry to measure them.

BET 1030 - Career Skills

1. Identify and discuss personal and professional factors associated with job success.
2. Conduct a self-analysis of personal and professional traits that will lead to a career success.
3. Complete a communication self-evaluation.
4. Research available jobs in the field and the requirements for them.
5. Completion of sample applications.
6. Completion of resume.
7. Preparation for mock interview.

BET 1040 - Plans Codes and Layout

1. Introduction to Blue Print Plans
2. Different codes that are needed in residential and commercial.
3. Layout plans for homes and commercial.

BET 1050 - NCCER Core Curriculum

1. Intro to Hand Tools
   1. Recognize and identify some of the basic hand tools used in the construction trade.
   2. Use hand tools safely.
   3. Describe the basic procedures for taking care of hand tools.
   4. Intro to Power Tools
2. Identify power tools commonly used in the construction trades.
   1. Use power tools safely.
   2. Describe the basic procedures for taking care of power tools.
3. Intro to Blue Prints
   1. Recognize and identify basic blueprint terms, components, and symbols.
   2. Relate information on blueprints to actual location on the print.
   3. Recognize different classifications of drawings.
   4. Interpret and use drawing dimensions.

BET 2010 - OSHA 10

1. Training for OSHA certification.

BET 2020 - NCCER Plumbing Level 1

Clock Hours:  10

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The goal of this course is to introduce students to the plumbing profession.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the history of the plumbing profession.
• Identify the responsibilities of a person working in the plumbing industry.
• State the personal characteristics of a professional.
• Identify the stages of progress within the plumbing profession and its positive impact on society.
• Identify how green technology in incorporated into plumbing.

Course Rubric/Title:  BET 2020 NCCER Plumbing Level 1

NCCER Course Topic:  Plumbing Math

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The student will learn some of the basic math used in plumbing and how to calculate pipe length.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Explain what the metric system is and how it is important in the plumbing trade.
• Square various numbers and take square roots of numbers, with and without a calculator.
• Identify the parts of a fitting and use common pipe-measuring techniques.
• Use fitting dimension table to determine fitting allowances and thread makeup.
• Calculate end-to-end measurements using filling allowances and thread makeup.
• Identify the functions of a construction calculator.
• Measure pipe using the following:
  • End-to-end
  • End-to-center
  • Center-to-center
  • End-to-face
  • Face-to-face
  • Face-to-throat
• Determine end-to-end dimensions by figuring allowances and thread makeup.

Course Rubric/Title:  BET 2020 NCCER Plumbing Level 1

NCCER Course Topic:  Plumbing Safety and Tools

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The goal of plumbing safety is for the student to be made aware of the common causes of plumbing-related accidents and injuries.  Students will learn how to identify situations and unsafe conditions as well as how to handle and respond to these situations and conditions.

The tools of the plumbing profession are used to measure, lay out, cut drill, bore, and ream.  Students will learn how to safely use, properly care for, and maintain plumbing tools.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the common unsafe acts and unsafe conditions that cause accidents.
• Describe how to handle unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Explain how the cost of accidents and illnesses affects everyone on site.
• Demonstrate the use and care or appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Identify job-site hazardous work specific to plumbers.
• Explain how to work safely in and around a trench.
• Explain how to work safely in and around  confined spaces.
• Demonstrate the proper use of ladders.
• Demonstrate how to maintain power tools safely.
• Describe and demonstrate the lockout/tagout process.
• Identify the benefits of a job safety analysis.
• Identify the basic hand and power tools used in the plumbing trade.
• Demonstrate the proper use of plumbing tools.
• Demonstrate the ability to select the proper tool (s) for tasks.
• Demonstrate proper maintenance and storage for hand and power tools.
• Describe the safety requirements for using power and hand tools common to the plumbing trade.

Course Rubric/Title:  BET 2020 NCCER Plumbing Level 1

NCCER Course Topic:  Reading Commercial Drawings

Clock Hours:  40

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The student will learn the types of construction drawings typically used in the plumbing trade, explains the relationship among these drawings, and discusses applicable code requirements.  The student will learn how to read, interpret, and sketch construction drawings, as well as how to draw lines to scale.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify various plumbing drawings and describe how the different views are used.
• Identify the basic symbols used in schematic drawings of pipe assemblies
• Explain the types of drawings in a complete set of drawings and how they relate to each other.
• Interpret plumbing-related information from a set of drawings.
• Sketch an orthographic and isometric drawing.
• Use an architect’s scale to draw lines to scale and to measure lines drawn to scale.
• Describe how code requirements apply to certain drawings.
• Sketch an orthographic and isometric drawing.

Course Rubric/Title:  BET 2020  NCEER Plumbing Level 1

NCCER Course Topic:  Types, Installation, and testing Pipes & Fitting

Clock Hours:  100

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The student will learn about plastic pipe, copper tubing, cast-iron pipe, and steel pipe with the fittings.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Plastic Pipe
  • Identify the various types of plastic pipe.
  • Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirement of plastic pipe.
  • Identify the types of fittings and valves used with plastic pipe.
  • Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting plastic pipe.
  • Properly measure, cut, ad join plastic pipe.
  • Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with plastic pipe.
  • Select correct types of materials for plastic piping systems.
  • Identify types of fittings and valves and their uses.
  • Select and appropriate personal protective equipment for working with plastic piping.
  • Measure, cut, and join plastic piping.
• Copper Tube
  • Identify the various types of copper tube.
  • Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of copper tube.
  • Identify the types of fittings and valves used with copper tube.
  • Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting copper tube.
  • Properly measure, cut , and join copper tube.
  • Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with copper tube.
• Cast-Iron Pipe
  • Identify the various types of cast-iron pipe.
  • Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of cast-iron pipe.
  • Identify the types of fittings and valves used with cast-iron pipe.
  • Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting cast-iron pipe.
  • Properly measure, cut, and join cast-iron pipe.
  • Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with cast-iron pipe.
• Steel Pipe
  • Identify the types of steel pipe.
  • Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of steel pipe.
  • Identify the types of fittings and valves used with steel pipe.
  • Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting steel pipe.
  • Properly measure, cut, and join steel pipe.
  • Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with steel pipe.
  • Identify the common types of materials, schedules, sizes, and labels used for steel piping.
  • Identify the various techniques used in hanging and supporting steel piping.

BET 2030 - NCCER Plumbing Level 2

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The course will show the materials commonly used to make fixtures, the most common types of fixtures, and the types of faucets available.  Students will learn how each type of fixture and faucet operates, as well as, how to choose the proper fixtures for installation.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the basic types of materials used in the manufacture of plumbing fixtures.
• Identify common types of sinks lavatories, and faucets.
• Identify common types of bathtubs and showers.
• Identify common types of toilets, urinals, and bidets.
• Identify and describe common types of drinking fountains and water coolers.
• Identify common types of appliances connected by a plumber.
• Identify the most commonly installed fixtures and appliances.

NCCER Course Topic:  Water Distribution Systems

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The course will teach the processes in which water is distributed.  Students will learn to identify the components and functions of a water distribution system, as well as explain the relationship among the components.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the process by which water is distributed in municipal, residential, and private water systems.
• Identity the major components of a water distribution system, and describe the function of each component.
• Explain the relationship between components of a water distribution system.
• Sketch an isometric drawing of a simple water distribution system and label its components.

NCCER Course Topic:  Structural Penetrations, Insulation, and Fire Stopping

Clock Hours: 15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The student will how to cut, bore, and sleeve structural members using the appropriate tools including proper locations, restrictions, and reinforcement techniques; how to install fiberglass and flexible foam insulation on pipe; and how to install fire-stopping on walls, floors, and ceiling according to code.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Cut, bore, and sleeve structural members using the appropriate tools.
  • Identify proper locations for cutting, boring, and sleeving based on applicable codes.
  • Identify the restrictions of holes and notches.
  • Identify proper reinforcement techniques.
• Identify insulating materials and their properties.
  • Size hangers and sleeves to accommodate pipe insulation.
  • Identify the various applications of insulating materials.
• Identify and install common types of fire-stopping materials and assemblies.
  • Identify walls, floors, and ceilings that require fire-stopping.

NCCER Course Topic: Valves & Water Heaters

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course provides students with an overview of the many types of valves, their components, and valve applications, and explains how to service common valves.  The student will also be provided with an introduction to gas-fired, electric, tankless, heat pump, and indirect water heaters, components, and applications; reviews proper installation and testing techniques; and covers the latest code requirements for water heaters.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the basic types of valves.
  • Identify straight through flow valves and how they function.
  • Identify full flow valves and how they function.
  • Identify throttled flow valves and how they function.
  • Identify check valves and how they function.
• Select a valve for a specific application.
  • Identify the pressure ratings for valves.
  • Identify the materials used in valves.
  • Identify valve sizing requirements.
• Install and service various types of valves.
  • Service globe valves.
  • Service gate valves.
  • Service flushometers.
  • Service float control and ball cocks.
  • Service flush valves.
• Identify the basic operation and components of various water heaters.
  • Identify the operation and components of a gas water heater.
  • Identify the operation and components of an electric water heater.
  • Identify the operation and components of a tankless water heater.
  • Identify the operation and components of a heat pump water heater.
  • Identify the operation and components of indirect water heaters.
• Identify the safety hazards associated with water heaters.
  • Identify the safety hazards associated with water heaters.
  • Identify electrical safety hazards.
  • Identify gas safety hazards.
  • Identify steam safety hazards.
• Install water heaters.
  • Install a gas water heater.
  • Install an electric water heater.
  • Install tankless water heater.
  • Install a heat pump water heater.
  • Install an indirect water heater.

NCCER Course Topic: Fuel Gas & Oil Systems

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course is an introduction to the techniques required for the safe handling of natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and fuel oil, and also reviews fuel gas and fuel safety precautions and potential hazards, applications systems installation, and testing.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the safety precautions and potential hazards associated with fuel systems.
  • Identify the safety precautions and potential hazards of natural gas.
  • Identify the safety precautions and potential hazards of LP gas.
  • Identify the safety precautions and potential hazards of fuel oil.
• Identify the major components of fuel systems:
  • Identify the properties and uses of natural gas.
  • Identify the properties and uses of LP gas (Liquefied petroleum gas).
  • Identify the properties and uses of fuel oil.
• Apply local codes to various fuel gas systems.
  • Identify proper fuel gas connection techniques.
  • Size, purge, and test fuel gas systems.
  • Properly connect appliances to the fuel gas system.
  • Perform an air test or visual inspection of a connected fuel gas system
  • Verify pressure of a fuel gas system, using a manometer.

NCCER Course Topic:  Intro to Plumbing Codes

Clock Hours:  136

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course discusses the different codes used by plumbers across the country and explains how those codes are written, adopted, modified, and implemented.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the model and local plumbing codes and their purposes.
  • Describe the ICC model plumbing code.
  • Describe the IAPMO model plumbing code.
• Explain how plumbing codes are developed and revised.
  • Explain model code standards.
  • Explain how model codes are revised and adopted.
  • Explain typical code changes.

BET 2130 - NCCER Electrical Level 1

Clock Hours:  10

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course discusses electrical hazards and various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to reduce injuries.  It also covers standards related to electrical safety and OSHA.  The tools required to work in the electrical field are discussed.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify electrical hazards and their effects.
  • Explain the effects of electrical shock on the human body.
  • Explain how circuits are de-energized.
•  Use of PPE to reduce the risk of injury and electrical safety.
  • Identify OSHA requirements for protective equipment.
  • Purpose of NFPA 70E.
• Identify safety requirements
  • Identify the safety hazards associated with ladders, scaffolds, and lift equipment.
  • Proper lifting techniques to avoid back injury.
  • Identify confined space entry procedures.
  • Work safely with dangerous materials.
  • Select and use appropriate fall protection.
• Use of tools for electrical safety.
  • Use of rubber gloves
  • Insulating blankets
  • Hot sticks
  • Fuse pullers
  • Shorting probes
  • Safety glasses
  • Face shields
  • Hard hats
  • GFCI device
  • Work gloves
  • Stepladders
  • Straight ladders
  • Safety harnesses

NCCER Course Topic:  Electrical Theory Circuits

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course is basic atomic theory that discusses units of electrical measurement and explains how unknown values can be determined using Ohm’s law and the power equation.  It also provides an overview of schematic diagrams and describes how to calculate the value of a resistor.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe atomic structure as it relates to electricity
  • Identify the components of an atom.
  • Compare the atomic structures of conductors and insulators.
  • Identify the role of magnetism in electrical devices.
  • Identify the basic components in a power distribution system.
• Identify electrical units of measurement.
  • Define current.
  • Define voltage.
  • Define resistance.
  • Use Ohm’s law to solve for unknown circuit values.
• Read schematic diagrams.
  • Identify the symbol for a resistor and determine its value based on color codes.
  • Distinguish between series and parallel circuits.
  • Identify the instruments used to measure circuit values.
  • Calculate electrical power.
  • Explain the differences between series and parallel circuits.
  • Identify the instruments used to measure circuit values

NCCER Course Topic:  National Electrical Codes

Clock Hours:  113

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the purpose of the NEC and explains how to use it to find the installation requirements for various electrical devices and wiring methods.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Purpose and history of NEC
• Role of other organizations
• Use of NEC
• Samples of wiring specifications

NCCER Course Topic:  Device Boxes, Conductors, and Cables

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description: This course describes the various types of boxes and explains how to calculate the NEC fill requirements for outlet and junction boxes under 100 cubic inches.  It covers mounting methods.  Also, it covers conductor types, cable markings, color codes, and ampacity derating.  The student will learn how to install conductors using fish tape and power conduit fishing systems.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Size and install outlet boxes
  • Identify boxes and their applications.
  • Identify outlet size boxes.
  • Install outlet boxes.
• Install and identify size of pull and junction boxes.
  • Identify size pull and junction boxes
  • Install pull and junction boxes.
• Identify the appropriate box type and size for a given application.
  • Show conduit entering and exiting for a straight pull.
  • Show conduit entering and exiting at an angle.
• Classify conductors by wire size, insulation, and application.
  • Identify wire sizes.
  • Determine conductor ampacities.
  • Identify conductor materials.
  • Identify conductor insulation.
  • Identify fixture wiring.
  • Identify cable types and applications.
  • Identify instrumentation control wiring.
• Install conductors in a conduit system.
  • Install conductors using fish tape.
  • Install conductors using pulling equipment.
  • Install conductors in a raceway system.

NCCER Course Topic:  Hand Bending

Clock Hours:  10

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes methods for hand bending conduit.  It covers 90-degree bends, back-to-back bends, offset, and saddle bends.  It also describes how to cut, ream, and thread conduit.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Select and use hand bending equipment.
  • Use geometry to make a bend.
  • Make 90 degree bends.
  • Make offset bends.
• Cut, ream, and thread conduit.
  • Cut conduit using a hacksaw.
  • Cut conduit using a pipe cutter.
  • Ream conduit.
  • Thread conduit.
  • Cut and join PVC conduit.

NCCER Course Topic:   Raceways and Fittings

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the various types of raceway systems, along with their installation and NEC requirements.  It also describes the use of various conduit bodies.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Select and install raceway systems.
  • Identify types of conduit and their applications.
  • Properly bond conduit for use as a ground path.
  • Install metal conduit fittings.
  • Make conduit-to-box connections.
  • Identify raceway supports.
  • Identify installation requirements for various construction methods.
• Select fasteners and anchors for the installation of raceway systems.
  • Select and install tie wraps.
  • Select and install screws.
  • Select and install hammer-driven pins and studs.
  • Identify the safety requirements for stud-type guns.
  • Select and install masonry anchors.
  • Select and install hollow-wall anchors.
  • Select and install epoxy anchoring systems.
• Select and install wireways and other specialty raceways.
  • Identify types of wireways and their components.
  • Install wireway supports.
  • Identify and install specialty raceways.
• Select and install cable trays.
  • Identify cable tray types and fittings.
  • Install cable tray supports.
• Handle and store raceways.
  • Handle raceways.
  • Store raceways.

NCCER Course Topic:  Electrical Construction Drawing

Clock Hours:  25

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes how to interpret electrical drawings, including lighting plans, power rise diagrams, equipment schedules, and specifications.  It also covers the use of architect’s and engineer’s scales.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify types of construction drawings.
  • Identify the information found on site plans.
  • Identify the information found on floor plans.
  • Identify the information found on elevation drawings.
  • Identify the information found on sectional views.
  • Identify the information found on title blocks.
  • Interpret drafting lines.
• Work with scale drawings.
  • Use an architect’s scale.
  • Use an engineer’s scale.
  • Use a metric scale.
• Read electrical drawings.
  • Interpret electrical symbols.
  • Analyze a set of electrical drawings.
  • Identify fixtures in a lighting floor plan.
  • Read block and schematic diagrams.
  • Interpret written specifications.

NCCER Course Topic:  Residential Electrical Services

Clock Hours:  40

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course discusses basic load calculations and NEC requirements for residential electrical systems.  It also describes how to lay out branch circuits, install wiring, size outlet boxes, and install wiring devices.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Size the electric service for a dwelling
  • Calculate the electric service load.
  • Apply demand factors.
  • Calculate appliance loads.
  • Size the load center.
• Identify the grounding requirements for a residential electrical system.
  • Size grounding electrodes.
  • Size the main bonding jumper.
  • Install the equipment grounding system.
• Install service-entrance equipment.
  • Identify the service drop location.
  • Select the panelboard location.
• Identify wiring methods for various types of residences.
  • Select and install cable systems.
  • Select and install raceways.
• Lay out branch circuits and size outlet boxes.
  • Complete the branch circuit layout for power.
  • Complete the branch circuit layout for lighting.
  • Install outlet boxes.
• Select and install various wiring devices.
  • Select and install receptacles.
  • Select and install switches.
  • Install devices near residential swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs.

NCCER Course Topic:  Test Equipment

Clock Hours:  10

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course covers the applications of various types of electrical test equipment and describes meter safety precautions and category ratings.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify various types of electrical test equipment.
  • Identify the applications of a voltmeter.
  • Identify the applications of an ohmmeter.
  • Identify the applications of an ammeter.
  • Identify the applications of a multimeter.
  • Identify the applications of other meters.
• Select a meter with the correct category rating for an application.
  • Identify electrical test equipment safety hazards.

BET 2140 - NCCER Electrical Level 2

Clock Hours:  18

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the AC circuits and explains how to apply Ohm’s law to solve for unknown circuit values.  It also explains how to make power calculations in AC circuits and describes various types of transformers and how they operate.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify AC waveforms.
  • Define the terminology of sine waves.
  • Define AC phase relationships.
  • Identify nonsinusoidal waveforms.
• Determine unknown values in AC circuits.
  • Find unknown values in purely resistive AC circuits.
  • Find unknown values in inductive AC circuits.
  • Find unknown values in capacitive AC circuits.
  • Find unknown values in combination circuits.
• Make power calculations in AC circuits.
  • Calculate true power.
  • Calculate apparent power.
  • Calculate reactive power.
  • Calculate power factor.
  • Use the power triangle to determine unknown values.
• Identify transformers and explain how they operate.
  • Identify the basic components in a transformer.
  • Identify transformer operating characteristics.
  • Calculate turns and voltage ratios.
  • Identify various types of transformers and their applications.

NCCER Course Topic:  Motors and Lighting

Clock Hours:  35

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The course describes AC and DC motors, including their components, circuits, and connections.  Also the principles of human vision and the characteristics of light.  It describes how to identify and install incandescent, LED, fluorescent, and HID lamps and ballasts. It also examines how to select and install various types of lighting fixtures and lighting controls.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify direct current (DC) motors and describe their operating characteristics.
  • Understand how DC motors operate.
  • Identify types of DC motors.
• Identify alternating current (AC) motors and describe their operating characteristics.
  • Understand how AC motors operate.
  • Identify three-phase induction motors.
  • Identify synchronous motors.
  • Identify single-phase induction motors.
• Identify variable-speed drives and describe their operating characteristics.
  • Identify types of adjustable speed loads.
  • Identify types of motor speed control.
  • Identify breaking methods.
• Identify motor enclosures, frame designations, and operating characteristics.
  • Identify types of motor enclosures.
  • Identify NEMA frame designations.
  • Identify motor operating characteristics using nameplate data.
• Identify the connections and terminal markings for AC motors.
  • Identify the terminals of wye-connected motors.
  • Identify the terminals of delta-connected motors.
• Identify the NEC requirements for motors.
  • Identify NEC installation requirements.
  • Identify NEC motor protection requirements.
• Explain the relationship between human vision and light.
  • Identify how the human eye operates.
  • Identify the characteristics of light.
• Identify and install lamps and ballasts.
  • Identify and install lamps.
  • Identify and install ballasts.
• Select and install lighting fixtures for various applications.
  • Identify lighting fixtures and their applications.
  • Store and handle lamps and lighting fixtures.
  • Install light fixtures.
• Select lighting controls for various applications.
  • Select occupancy sensors.
  • Select photosensors.
  • Use Lighting timers.
  • Program energy management systems.

NCCER Course Topic:  Conduit Bending

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes how to calculate and make conduit bends using mechanical, hydraulic, and electric benders.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the NEC requirements of conduit bends.
  • Identify the minimum radius requirements for various types of conduit.
  • Calculate the number of bends per run.
• Use equations to find bend distances.
  • Use right-angle mathematics to find bend distances.
  • Use the circumference of a circle to determine bend distances.
• Use mechanical benders.
  • Chart a mechanical bender.
  • Make mechanical bends.
• Use electric and hydraulic conduit benders.
  • Use electric conduit benders.
  • Use hydraulic conduit benders.
• Install PVC conduit.
  • Join PVC conduit.
  • Bend PVC conduit.

NCCER Course Topic: Pull & Junction Boxes, Cable Tray

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes how to size and install pull and junction boxes.  It also identifies various specialty enclosures, including conduit bodies, FS and FD boxes, and handholes.  It also describes various types of cable tray, supports, and associated fittings and explains how to determine the loads on a cable tray and calculate fill per NEC requirements.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify boxes and fittings.
  • Select pull and junction boxes.
  • Select and install fittings.
• Size pull and junction boxes.
  • Size pull and junction boxes for systems under 1,000V.
  • Size pull and junction boxes for systems over 1,000V.
• Identify specialty enclosures.
  • Identify conduit bodies and other cast enclosures.
  • Select and install handholes.
•  Identify cable tray components.
  • Select cable tray fittings.
  • Identify cable tray supports.
• Calculate the load on a cable tray.
  • Determine the load on supports
  • Identify types of failure under load.
  • Identify installation requirement for cable tray.
• Determine cable tray fill.
  • Determine the number of conductors allowed in cable tray operating at 2,000V or less.
  • Identify derating factors for cable tray conductors.

NCCER Course Topic: Conductor Installations & Terminations

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes how to prepare conduit for conductors.  It also explains how to set up and complete a cable-pulling operation.  It also explains how to prepare cable ends for terminations and splices.  It also describes how to train cable at termination points and describes crimping techniques.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Install cable in conduit systems.
  • Plan the installation.
  • Identify a pulling location and set up the cable reels.
  • Prepare raceways for conductors.
  • Install a pull line.
  • Prepare the cable ends for pulling.
  • Select cable-pulling equipment.
• Set up for high-force cable pulling.
  • Set up the feeding end.
  • Support conductors.
  • Pull cable in cable trays.
• Identify cable limitations when pulling.
  • Calculate the allowable tension on pulling devices.
  • Calculate the allowable tension on conductors.
  • Calculate the sidewall loading.
• Strip and train conductors.
  • Strip small conductors.
  • Strip large conductors.
  • Bend cable and train conductors.
• Make wire connections.
  • Install various types of connectors.
  • Make aluminum connections.
  • Install control and signal cables.
• Reinsulate electrical connections.
  • Tape electrical connections.
  • Install heat-shrink insulators and use motor connection kits.

NCCER Course Topic:  Grounding and Bonding

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the grounding and bonding requirements of NEC.  It also explains how to size the main and system bonding jumpers as well and the grounding electrode conductor for various AC systems.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify grounding requirements and applications.
  • Identify the purpose of grounding and bonding.
  • Identify the grounding requirements for various systems.
• Identify service grounding methods.
  • Size and install a grounding electrode conductor.
  • Select other electrodes.
• Size and select equipment grounding.
  • Size and equipment grounding conductor.
  • Ground an enclosure.
• Bond service equipment.
  • Size the main bonding jumper.
  • Bond multiple service disconnects.
  • Bond enclosures and equipment.
• Ground and bond separately derived systems.
  • Ground separately derived systems.
  • Install grounding at more than one building.
• Test for effective grounds.
  • Measure earth resistance using the fall-of-potential method.
  • Complete a three-point test.

NCCER Course Topic: Circuit Breakers & Fuses

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the operating principles of circuit breakers and fuses.  It also explains how to select and install overcurrent devices.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the function of overcurrent protective devices.
  • Identify types of overcurrent conditions.
  • Identify NEC requirements for overcurrent protective devices.
• Size and select circuit breakers.
  • Identify circuit breaker components.
  • Identify circuit breaker types and ratings.
• Size and select fuses.
  • Identify fuse types and markings.
  • Size fuses.
  • Coordinate the operation on overcurrent protective devices.

NCCER Course Topic: Control Systems & Concepts

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the operating principles of contactors and relays, including both mechanical and solid-state devices.  It also explains how to select and install relays and troubleshoot control circuits.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify magnetic and mechanically held contactors.
  • Select lighting contactors.
  • Make forward and reverse motor contactor connections.
  • Select mechanically held contactors.
• Select and troubleshoot relays.
  • Select control relays.
  • Select timers and timing relays
  • Select solid-state relays.
  • Select overload relays.
  • Troubleshoot relays.
• Install low-voltage remote control switching systems.
  • Identify remote control switching system components and operating characteristics.
  • Plan and install a remote control switching system.

BET 3010 - NCCER Plumbing Level 3

Clock Hours:  30

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes techniques for sizing water supply systems, including calculating system requirements and demand, developed lengths, and pressure drops.  It also introduces the different types of backflow prevention devices and how they work, where they are used and how they are installed.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Determine the factors that affect the sizing of water supply systems.
  • Determine how temperature and density affect water supply systems.
  • Determine how flow and friction affect water supply systems.
• Size a given water supply system for different acceptable flow rates and calculate pressure drops in a given water system.
  • Determine how to establish system requirements for a given water supply system.
  • Determine how to calculate demand for a given water supply system.
  • Determine the correct pipe size based on system and supply pressures in a given water supply system.
  • Determine how to calculate system losses in a given water supply system.
• Describe the six basic backflow-prevention devices and the hazards they are designed to prevent.

NCCER Course Topic:  Portable Water Supply Treatment

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes how to disinfect, filter, and soften water supply systems, including how to trouble-shoot water supply problems, flush out visible contaminants from a plumbing system, and disinfect a potable water plumbing system.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the methods for disinfecting the water supp0ly and determine the sources of contamination they address.
  • Determine when and how to install chlorinators.
  • Determine when and how to install pasteurization systems.
  • Determine when and how to install ultraviolet-light systems.
• Identify the methods for filtering and softening the water supply and determine the sources of contamination they address.
• Determine how to troubleshoot water supply problems caused by contamination.

NCCER Course Topic:  Venting

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describe the different types of vents that can be installed in a DWV system and how they work.  It also teaches design and installation techniques.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the principles and components of vent systems and their code requirements.
  • Describe the principles of venting.
  • Describe the components of a vent system.
  • Describe how to grade vents properly.
• Describe the different types of vent systems that plumbers install.
  • Individual and common vents.
  • Battery vents.
  • Wet vents.
  • Air admittance and island vents.
  • Relief and Sovent vents.

NCCER Course Topic: Sizing DWV & Storm Systems

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes how to calculate drainage fixtures units for waste systems.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe how to size drain, waste, and vent systems.
• Describe how to size storm drainage systems.

NCCER Course Topic: Sewage Pumps & Sump Pumps

Clock Hours:  26

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the installation, diagnosis, and repair of pumps, controls, and sumps in sewage and storm water removal systems.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the components of sewage and storm water removal systems and exlain how to size and install them
• Explain how to troubleshoot and repair sewage and storm water removal systems.

NCCER Course Topic:  Water Piping

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the types of corrosive wastes that are commonly found in residential and commercial applications, reviews related safety issues and hazard communications, and the various type of piping materials used to handle corrosive wastes and reviews how to correctly select and properly connect different type of corrosive-resistant waste piping.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify corrosive wastes and handle them safely.
• Explain how to join and install different types of corrosive-resistant waste piping.

NCCER Course Topic:  Compressed Air

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course explains the principles of compressed-air systems and their components and accessories, reviews safety issues related to compressed-air system and introduces students to the installation procedures for compressed-air systems.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Explain the types, functions, and capacities of different compressed-air systems.
• Identify the different methods of conditioning compressed air.
• Identify the safety issues related to compressed-air systems.
• Explain how to install a basic compressed-air system.

NCCER Course Topic:  Service Plumbing

Clock Hours:  30

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes how to troubleshoot and repair problems with water supply and DWV systems and fixtures, and how to observe safety and etiquette standards while on service calls.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Recognize and observe standards of safety and etiquette when making service calls to residential and commercial facilities.
• Explain how to troubleshoot and repair problems with water supply systems.
• Explain how to troubleshoot and repair problems with fixtures and appliances.
• Explain how to troubleshoot and repair problems with DWV systems.

BET 3020 - NCCER Plumbing Level 4

Clock Hours:  30

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course introduces students to concepts and practices that are essential for competitive, successful plumbing businesses.  It also covers basic accounting and project estimating, as well as techniques for cost control and task organization.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify cost control measures.
• Identify the information required to prepare a material takeoff.

NCCER Course Topic:  Skills for Crew Leader

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course teaches the skills needed to become an effective crew leader.  It also covers basic leadership skills, safety, and project control.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Discuss the leadership role that is needed in the field.
• List the characteristics of effective leaders.
• Explain the importance of safety.
• Describe the three phases of a construction project.
• Describe the difference between authority, responsibility, and accountability.

NCCER Course Topic:  Water Pressure

Clock Hours:  25

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course builds on students’ previous experience with pumps, storage tanks, controls, and pipes and fittings by teaching them to assemble these components into systems that boost water pressure and provide hot water.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the characteristics of a water pressure booster system and identify its components.
• Describe the characteristics of a recirculation system and identify its components.

NCCER Course Topic: Indirect & Special Waste

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the code requirements and installation procedures for systems that protect against contamination from indirect and special wastes.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify indirect waste systems.
• Identify special waste systems.

NCCER Course Topic: Hydronic & Solar Heating Systems

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course introduces the basic types of hydronic and solar heating systems and their components.  It also reviews hydronic and solar heating system layout, installation, testing, and balancing.

Course Competencies:                                                       

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the principles of hydronic and solar heating systems.
• Describe the basic types of hydronic and solar heating systems and their components.
• Describe the procedures for roughing-in, installing, and testing hydronic and solar heating system piping.

NCCER Course Topic: Pipe Systems, Fixtures, & Appliance Repair

Clock Hours:  40

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course teaches the students about basic pipe systems, fixtures, and repair of appliances.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the basic pipe system and its uses.
• Explain the choices of fixtures as options.
• Basic repair of some appliances.

NCCER Course Topic: Private Water Supply Well Systems & Disposal Systems

Clock Hours:  40

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the operation of pumps and well components.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Explain how to drill wells, size, construction and clean wells.
• Explain the operation of various types of pumps and pump components.
• Explain how to select and install water supply and storage components.
• Describe the type of private waste disposal systems.
• Explain how to locate and size private waste disposal systems.
• Explain how to install private waste disposal systems.
• Explain how to clean and service private waste disposal systems.

NCCER Course Topic:  Service Plumbing

Clock Hours:  60

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course introduces student to plumbing systems in swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Explain how to size and install swimming pool systems and components.
• Identify hot tub and spa systems and their components.

BET 3170 - NCCER Electrician Level 3

Clock Hours:  50

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course explains how to calculate branch circuit and feeder loads for residential and commercial applications.  It also covers various derating factors.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Calculate branch circuit loads.Calculate branch circuit ratings.
  • Apply derating factors.
  • Calculate branch circuit ampacity.
• Identify residential branch circuit requirements.
• Calculate commercial loads.

NCCER Course Topic:  Lighting

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course explains how to identify lamps and lighting systems, and how to select lighting systems for various applications.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify lamps and lighting fixtures.
• Select lighting systems for various applications.

NCCER Course Topic:  Hazardous Locations

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describe the NEC classifications and requirement for hazardous locations.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify hazardous locations of all classes.
• Prevent ignitions and explosions in hazardous locations.

NCCER Course Topic:  Overcurrent Protection

Clock Hours:  25

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course explains how to size and select circuit breakers and fuses for various applications.  It also covers short circuit calculations and troubleshooting.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Recognize overcurrent conditions.
• Identify fuses and their applications.
• Identify circuit breakers and their applications.
• Size and select overcurrent devices
• Test and troubleshoot circuit breakers and fuses

NCCER Course Topic:  Distribution Equipment

Clock Hours:  25

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course examines switchboards and switchgear, including NEC requirement for installation, grounding, and maintenance.  It also covers ground fault relay testing.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify electrical distribution system components.
• Identify the installation requirements for distribution equipment.
• Test and maintain switchgear.

NCCER Course Topic: Transformers & Commercial Electrical Services

Clock Hours:  46

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the construction, operation, and applications of various transformers.  It also cover transformer connections and grounding requirements. Also, it describes the components, installation considerations, and NEC requirements for commercial electrical services.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the construction and operation of a transformer.
• Apply the NEC requirements for transformers and capacitors.
• Troubleshoot and maintain transformers.
• Identify installation considerations for commercial services.
• Install commercial services.

NCCER Course Topic:  Motor Calculations

Clock Hours:  25

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the calculations required to size the conductors and overcurrent protection required for motor applications.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify motor connections and operating characteristics.
• Size motor circuit conductors.
• Size motor protective devices.

NCCER Course Topic: Voice, Data, & Video

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description: This course covers the installation, termination, and testing of voice, data, and video cabling systems.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Install structured cabling systems.
• Install and terminate various types of cable.

NCCER Course Topic:  Motor Controls

Clock Hours:  25

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course provides information on selecting, sizing, and installing motor controllers.  It also covers control circuit pilot devices and basic relay logic.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify relays and contactors.
• Select magnetic and manual motor starters.
• Identify control transformers and pilot devices.
• Identify installation considerations for motor controls.

BET 3180 - NCCER Electrician Level 4

Clock Hours:  10

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course examines the installation of electrical systems in health care facilities, including the requirements for life safety and critical circuits.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• List the types of health care facilities and their power requirements.
• Describe the categories and branch portions of the distribution circuits.
• List the required wiring methods in health care facilities.

NCCER Course Topic:  Various Systems

Clock Hours:  25

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course explains the NEC installation requirements for electric generators and storage batteries. Also, the technologies, codes, and wiring approaches used to assemble a fire alarm system.  Installation and troubleshooting techniques are included.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Differentiate between emergency and standby systems and identify their primary components.
• Describe battery and UPS system types and explain their maintenance requirements.
• Describe the NEC requirements for emergency/standby power and lighting systems.
• Describe the various codes and standards that relate to fire alarm systems.
• Describe the basic types of fire alarm systems and their primary components.
• Describe fire alarm control panels and their primary features.
• Identify and describe approaches to fire alarm notification and communication/monitoring.
• Describe fire alarm system installation guidelines and requirements.

NCCER Course Topic:  Electronic Theory

Clock Hours:  10

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course explains the function and operation of basic electronic devices, including semiconductors, diodes, rectifiers, and transistors.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe electronic fundamentals.
• Identify and describe semiconductor devices

NCCER Course Topic:  Specialty Transformers

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course covers various types of transformers and their applications.  It also provides information on selecting, sizing, and installing this equipment.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify and describe various types of transformers.
• Identify instrument transformers.
• Define harmonics and explain how harmonic issues are identified and resolved.

NCCER Course Topic:  Controls

Clock Hours:  35

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course discusses applications and operating principles of sold-state controls, reduced-voltage starters, and adjustable-frequency drives.  It also covers basic troubleshooting procedures. It also provides a basic overview of HVAC systems and their controls.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the various types of relays used in motor control circuits.
• Explain how reduced-voltage starting is accomplished.
• Describe the types and used of adjustable-frequency drive.
• Describe motor braking methods.
• Describe how to troubleshooting motor controls.
• Describe the operating principles and major components of HVAC systems.
• Identify the types of thermostats and their uses.
• Identify and describe HVAC control systems and devices.
• Identify the NEC requirements that apply to HVAC systems.

NCCER Course Topic: Heat, Tracing & Freeze Protection

Clock Hours:  10

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course presents heat-tracing and freeze-protection systems along with various applications and installation requirements.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe heat-tracing applications, components, controls, and selection/installation considerations related to piping.
• Describe roof, gutter, and downspout de-icing systems and the relevant selection/installation considerations.
• Describe snow-melting and anti-icing systems and the relevant selection/installation considerations.
• Describe other electric heat-tracing and warming systems and the relevant selection/installation considerations.

NCCER Course Topic:  Motor Maintenance

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course covers motor cleaning, testing, and preventive maintenance with troubleshooting procedures.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the factors that affect motor reliability and lifespan.
• Describe maintenance and troubleshooting requirements for electric motors.
• Describe the guidelines for installing and commissioning electric motors.

NCCER Course Topic:  Medium Voltage

Clock Hours: 20

Program of Study:  Diploma, Building and Electrical Technology

Course Rubric/Title: 

Clock Hours: 

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course identifies types of medium-voltage cable and describes how to make various splices and terminations.  It also covers hi-pot testing.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe how to splice medium-voltage cable.
• Describe termination classes and important considerations when creating terminations.
• Define high-potential testing and explain how such testing is conducted.

NCCER Course Topic:  Special Locations

Clock Hours:  10

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course describes the NEC requirements for selecting and installing equipment, enclosures, and devices for special locations that require unique attention.  These locations include sites such as place of public assembly, theaters, carnivals, agricultural and livestock facilities, marinas, swimming pools, and temporary facilities.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify and select equipment, components, and wiring methods for various special locations and applications.
• Identify and select equipment, components, and wiring methods for marinas, boatyards, and bodies of water.
• Identify and select equipment, components, and wiring methods for pools, spas, tubs, and fountains.

NCCER Course Topic:  Crew Leadership

Clock Hours: 20 

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course teaches skills needed to become an effective crew leader, as well as knowledge and abilities required to transition from craftworker to crew leader.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the leadership issues and organizational structures in industry today.
• Explain how to incorporate leadership skills into work habits, including communications, motivation, team-building, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Identify a crew leader’s typical safety responsibilities with respect to common safety issues, including awareness of safety regulations and the cost of accidents.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the planning process, scheduling, and cost and resource control.

BCT 0001 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance

• Attends class as scheduled.
• Arrives/leaves on time (no tardiness).
• Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.

2. Character

• Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
• Displays dependability and reliability.
• Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility. 
• Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.

3. Teamwork

• Respects the rights of others.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Obtains the ability to be a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
• Displays a customer service attitude.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.

4. Appearance

• Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade. 
• Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene. 
• Presents oneself professionally each day.

5. Attitude

• Displays a positive and professional attitude.
• Displays self-confidence.
• Displays high expectations of success in trade.

6. Productivity

• Follows safety practices.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area.
• Follows directions and procedures.
• Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.

7. Organization Skills

• Prioritizes and manages class time.
• Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.

8. Communications

• Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
• Displays appropriate listening skills. 
• Uses appropriate language on a professional level.

9. Cooperation

• Displays leadership skills.
• Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
• Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
• Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
• Follows requests of instructor.

10. Respect

• Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
• Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
• Encourages others to avoid harassment.

BCT 0002 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance

• Attends class as scheduled.
• Arrives/leaves on time (no tardniess).
• Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.

2. Character

• Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
• Displays dependability and reliability.
• Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility. 
• Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.

3. Teamwork

• Respects the rights of others.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Obtains the ability to be a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
• Displays a customer service attitude.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.

4. Appearance

• Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade. 
• Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene. 
• Presents oneself professionally each day.

5. Attitude

• Displays a positive and professional attitude.
• Displays self-confidence.
• Displays high expectations of success in trade.

6. Productivity

• Follows safety practices.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area.
• Follows directions and procedures.
• Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.

7. Organization Skills

• Prioritizes and manages class time.
• Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.

8. Communications

• Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
• Displays appropriate listening skills. 
• Uses appropriate language on a professional level.

9. Cooperation

• Displays leadership skills.
• Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
• Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
• Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
• Follows requests of instructor.

10. Respect

• Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
• Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
• Encourages others to avoid harassment.

BCT 0003 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance

• Attends class as scheduled.
• Arrives/leaves on time (no tardiess).
• Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.

2. Character

• Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
• Displays dependability and reliability.
• Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility. 
• Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.

3. Teamwork

• Respects the rights of others.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Obtains the ability to be a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
• Displays a customer service attitude.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.

4. Appearance

• Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade. 
• Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene. 
• Presents oneself professionally each day.

5. Attitude

• Displays a positive and professional attitude.
• Displays self-confidence.
• Displays high expectations of success in trade.

6. Productivity

• Follows safety practices.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area.
• Follows directions and procedures.
• Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.

7. Organization Skills

• Prioritizes and manages class time.
• Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.

8. Communications

• Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
• Displays appropriate listening skills. 
• Uses appropriate language on a professional level.

9. Cooperation

• Displays leadership skills.
• Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
• Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
• Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
• Follows requests of instructor.

10. Respect

• Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
• Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
• Encourages others to avoid harassment.

BCT 0004 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance

• Attends class as scheduled.
• Arrives/leaves on time (no tardiness).
• Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.

2. Character

• Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
• Displays dependability and reliability.
• Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility. 
• Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.

3. Teamwork

• Respects the rights of others.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Obtains the ability to be a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
• Displays a customer service attitude.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.

4. Appearance

• Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade. 
• Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene. 
• Presents oneself professionally each day.

5. Attitude

• Displays a positive and professional attitude.
• Displays self-confidence.
• Displays high expectations of success in trade.

6. Productivity

• Follows safety practices.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area.
• Follows directions and procedures.
• Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.

7. Organization Skills

• Prioritizes and manages class time.
• Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.

8. Communications

• Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
• Displays appropriate listening skills. 
• Uses appropriate language on a professional level.

9. Cooperation

• Displays leadership skills.
• Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
• Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
• Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
• Follows requests of instructor.

10. Respect

• Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
• Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
• Encourages others to avoid harassment.

BCT 0005 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance

• Attends class as scheduled.
• Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies).
• Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.

2. Character

• Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
• Displays dependability and reliability.
• Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility. 
• Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.

3. Teamwork

• Respects the rights of others.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
• Displays a customer service attitude.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.

4. Appearance

• Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade. 
• Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene. 
• Presents oneself professionally each day.

5. Attitude

• Displays a positive and professional attitude.
• Displays self-confidence.
• Displays high expectations of success in trade.

6. Productivity

• Follows safety practices.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area.
• Follows directions and procedures.
• Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.

7. Organization Skills

• Prioritizes and manages class time.
• Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.

8. Communications

• Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
• Displays appropriate listening skills. 
• Uses appropriate language on a professional level.

9. Cooperation

• Displays leadership skills.
• Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
• Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
• Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
• Follows requests of instructor.

10. Respect

• Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
• Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
• Encourages others to avoid harassment.

BCT 1011 - Safety

1. Explain the idea of a safety culture and its importance in the construction crafts.
2. Identify causes of accidents and the impact of accident costs.
3. Explain fall protection, ladder, stair, and scaffold procedures and requirements.
4. Identify struck-by hazards and demonstrate safe working procedures and requirements.
5. Identify caught-in-between hazards and demonstrate safe working procedures and requirements.
6. Define safe work procedures to use around electrical hazards.
7. Demonstrate the use and care of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
8. Explain the importance of hazard communications (HazCom) and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
9. Identify other construction hazards on your job site, including hazardous material exposures, environmental elements, welding and cutting hazards, confined spaces, and fires.

BCT 1012 - Technology Foundations

• Math
• Locating Information
• Reading for Information
• Writing

BCT 1020 - Construction Math & Measure

1. Demonstrate proper use of Decimals in Construction Applications.
2. Demonstrate proper use of Fractions in Construction Applications.
3. Demonstrate proper use of the Pythagorean Theorem in Construction Applications.
4. Demonstrate proper use of Decimal Conversions in Construction Applications. 
5. Demonstrate ability to properly estimate. 
6. Demonstrate ability to properly Calculate Area and Volume.
7. Properly use Measuring Devices.
8. Convert feet and inches to decimal feet and vice versa.
9. Convert angular measurements stated in decimal degrees to degrees, minutes, seconds, and vice versa.
10. Recognize, safely use, and properly care for site layout tools and instruments.
11. Describe the use of GPS devices for construction projects.
12. Lay out building lines using traditional and radial layout techniques.
13. Use trigonometric leveling techniques to determine unknown elevations.

BCT 1031 - Tools and Materials

1. Demonstrate the ability to use a Measuring Tape.
2. Demonstrate the ability to use a Utility Knife.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use a Hammer.
4. Demonstrate the ability to use all types of Squares.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use a Leveling Device.
6. Identify the hand tools commonly used by carpenters and describe their uses.
7. Use hand tools in a safe and appropriate manner.
8. State the general safety rules for operating all power tools, regardless of type.
9. State the general rules for properly maintaining all power tools, regardless of type.
10. Identify the portable power tools commonly used by carpenters and describe their uses.
11. Use portable power tools in a safe and appropriate manner.

Power Tools

1. Demonstrate or describe the safe and proper use of the following power tools:

Circular saw

Table saw

Compound miter saw

Drill press

Router/laminate trimmer

Pneumatic nailer/stapler

Materials

1. Demonstrate the ability to properly store materials.
2. Demonstrate the ability to properly stack materials. 
3. Demonstrate the ability to properly dispose of materials. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to load and unload materials. 
5. Identify various types of building materials and their uses.
6. State the uses of various type of hardwoods and softwoods.
7. Identify the different grades and markings of wood building materials.
8. Identify the safety precautions associated with building materials.
9. Describe the proper method of storing and handling building materials.
10. State the uses of various types of engineered lumber.
11. Calculate the quantities of lumber and wood products using industry-standard methods
12. Describe the fasteners, anchors, and adhesives used in construction work and explain their uses.

BCT 1040 - Career Skills

1. Demonstrate knowledge of construction terminology.

Employability Skills 

Reading Fundamental

1. Identify the main idea and simple details.
2. Identify the meanings of words that are defined within the passage.
3. Recognize the meanings of words that are not defined in the passage.
4. Determine the proper placement of a step in a sequence of events or the proper time to perform each step of a task.
5. Apply instructions outlined in the passage to situations that are described in the passage.
6. Identify important details that are less obvious than those at Level 3.
7. Apply complicated instructions, some of which involve several steps, to situations described in the reading materials.
8. Recognize cause and effect relationships.
9. Determine the meaning of words that are not defined in the reading materials.
10. Understand the paraphrased definition of jargon or technical terms defined in the passage.
11. Use jargon or technical terms appropriately in describing situations stated in the passages.
12. Understand the definitions of acronyms that are defined in the passage.
13. Identify the appropriate definition of words with multiple meanings based on context of the passage.
14. Apply more complicated instructions involving conditionals, (if X happens, then it will lead to Y) or procedures with a number of steps, to describe situations.

Math Fundamentals

1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
2. Add and subtract using positive and negative numbers.
3. Change a number from one form to another, using whole numbers fractions, decimals or percentages.
4. Reorder information and eliminate extraneous information in order to solve problems
5. Calculate on-step conversions
6. One or two mathematical operations; addition, subtraction, multiplication or division on positive or negative numbers.
7. Calculate averages, simple ratios, proportions and rates using whole numbers and decimals.
8. Add simple fractions, decimals or percentages.
9. Read simple graphs and diagrams.
10. Separate the important facts from extraneous information.
11. Look up formulas and use them appropriately to perform one-step conversions.
12. Calculate using mixed units.
13. Calculate perimeter and areas of basic shapes.
14. Calculate percentage discounts or markups.
15. Complete a balance sheet or order form.
16. Calculate the “best deal” using one- or two-step calculations to compare costs.

Locating Information

1. Preparing to Listen.
2. Main ideas and details.
3. Following instructions.
4. Main ideas and details.
5. Word meanings.
6. Following instructions.
7. Listening for order and time.
8. Find one or two pieces of information in the document.
9. Insert one or two pieces of information into the document.
10. Find several pieces of information in a document.
11. Summarize and/or compare trends in a document.
12. Use more than one document to complete a simple task.
13. Summarize trends and main points on a document often containing many details.
14. Compare trends and main points. You will need to focus on pertinent information and ignore distracting details.
15. Use multiple documents to complete a tack. This may involve using information from on graphs to answer a question on another graphic.

Orientation to the Trade

1. Describe the history of the carpentry trade.
2. Identify the aptitudes, behaviors, and skills needed to be a successful carpenter.
3. Identify the training opportunities within the carpentry trade.
4. Identify the career and entrepreneurial opportunities within the carpentry trade.
5. Identify the responsibilities of a person working in the construction industry.
6. State the personal characteristics of a professional.
7. Explain the importance of safety in the construction industry.

BCT 1050 - Plans Codes and Layout

1. Explain Drawings.
2. Identify Components.
3. Estimate Material.
4. Describe the types of drawings usually included in a set of plans and list the information found on each type.
5. Identify the different types of lines used on construction drawings.
6. Identify selected architectural symbols commonly used to represent materials on plans.
7. Identify selected electrical, mechanical, and plumbing symbols commonly used on plans.
8. Identify selected abbreviations commonly used on plans.
9. Read and interpret plans, elevations, schedules, sections, and details contained in basic construction drawings.
10. State the purpose of written specifications.
11. Identify and describe the parts of a specification.
12. Demonstrate or describe how to perform a quantity takeoff for materials. 

Construction Layout

1. Set up and use Builders Level.
2. Establish Grades.
3. Demonstrate Squaring Techniques. 
4. Establish Corners.
5. Identify the instruments commonly used for differential leveling.
6. Explain how to use a builder’s level and differential-leveling procedures to determine site and building elevations.
7. Set up, adjust, and field-test leveling instructions.
8. Use a builder’s level, leveling rods, and/or laser level with appropriate differential-leveling procedures to determine site and building elevations.
9. Record differential-leveling data in field notes in accordance with accepted procedures.
10. Use differential-leveling procedures to transfer elevations up a structure.

Layout

1. Describe the major responsibilities of the carpenter relative to site layout.
2. Convert measurements stated in feet and inches to equivalent measurements stated in decimal feet, and vice versa.
3. Use and properly maintain tools and equipment associated with taping.
4. Use manual or electronic equipment and procedures to make distant measurements and perform site layout tasks.
5. Determine approximate distances by pacing.
6. Recognize, use, and properly care for tools and equipment associated with differential leveling.
7. Use a builder’s level and differential leveling procedures to determine site and building elevations.
8. Record site layout data and information in field notes using accepted practices.
9. Check and/or establish 90-degree angles using the 3-4-5 rule.

BCT 2010 - Framing

1. Floor Systems
   1. Identify and Install Flooring Components.
   2. Install Subfloor Systems.
   3. Preparation work on Foundations.
   4. Identify the different types of framing systems.
   5. Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine floor system requirements.
   6. Identify floor and sill framing and support members.
   7. Name the methods used to fasten sills to the foundation.
   8. Given specific floor load and span data, select the proper girder/beam size from a list of available girders/beams.
   9. List and recognize different types of floor joists.
   10. Given specific floor load and span data, select the proper joist size from a list of available joists.
   11. List and recognize different types of bridging.
   12. List and recognize different types of flooring materials.
   13. Explain the purposes of subflooring and underlayment.
   14. Match selected fasteners used in floor framing to their correct uses.
   15. Estimate the amount of material needed to frame a floor assembly.
   16. Demonstrate the ability to Lay out and construct a floor assembly.
   17. Demonstrate the ability to install bridging.
   18. Demonstrate the ability to install joists for cantilever floor.
   19. Demonstrate the ability to install a subfloor using butt-joint plywood/OSB panels.
   20. Demonstrate the ability to install a single floor system using tongue-and-groove plywood/OSB panels.       
2. Wall Systems
   1. Wall Framing Layout.
   2. Build and install Walls.
3. Basic Stair Layout
   1. Identify the various types of stairs.
   2. Identify the various parts of stairs.
   3. Identify the materials used in the construction of stairs.
   4. Interpret construction drawings of stairs.
   5. Calculate the total rise, number and size of risers, and number and size of treads required for a stairway.
   6. Lay out and cut stringers, risers, and treads.
   7. Build a small stair unit with a temporary handrail.
   8. Explain and demonstrate the procedure for cutting and installing various stair parts, including:  Mitered finish stringers, Mitered risers, Treads, Newel posts, Handrails, and Balusters
4. Wall Layout
   1. Framing 
   2. Identify the components of a wall and ceiling layout.
   3. Describe the procedure for laying out a wood frame wall, including plates, corner posts, door and window openings, partition Ts, bracing, and firestops.
   4. Describe the correct procedure for assembling and erecting an exterior wall.
   5. Identify the common materials and methods used for installing sheathing on walls.
   6. Layout, assemble, erect, and brace exterior walls for a frame building.
   7. Describe wall framing techniques used in masonry construction.
   8. Explain the use of metal studs in wall framing.
   9. Describe the correct procedure for laying out ceiling joists.
   10. Cut and install ceiling joists on a wood frame building.
   11. Estimate the materials required to frame walls and ceilings.
5. Ceiling and Roof Layout
   1. Identify the terms associated with roof framing.
   2. Identify the roof framing members used in gable and hip roofs.
   3. Identify the methods used to calculate the length of a rafter.
   4. Identify the various types of trusses used in roof framing.
   5. Use a rafter framing square, speed square, and calculator in laying out a roof.
   6. Frame a gable roof with vent openings.
   7. Frame a roof opening.
   8. Erect a gable roof using trusses.
   9. Estimate the materials used in framing and sheathing a roof.

BCT 2020 - Drying In

1. Roofing Applications
   1. Describe different Roof types, Materials and Installation.
   2. Install Roof Systems.
   3. Explain the safety requirements for roofing projects.
   4. Identify the tools and fasteners used in roofing.
   5. Identify the different roofing systems and their associated materials.
   6. Describe the installation techniques for common roofing systems.
   7. Describe the estimating procedure for roofing projects.
2. Windows and Doors
   1. Describe different types of Windows and Doors, the Materials associated with them and Installation Procedures.
   2. Install Windows and Doors.
   3. Identify the parts of a window installation.
   4. State the requirements for a proper window installation.
   5. Install a pre-hung window.
   6. Identify the common types of exterior doors and explain how they are constructed.
   7. Identify the parts of a door installation.
   8. Identify the types of thresholds used with exterior doors.
   9. Install a pre-hung exterior door. Identify the various types of locksets used on exterior doors and explain how they are installed.
   10. Install a lockset.
   11. Identify the difference between residential and commercial doors.
   12. Identify the different types and composition of residential and commercial doors.
   13. Identify the various types of door jambs and frames.
   14. Identify the different types of door hardware.
   15. Describe the various installation techniques for doors and hardware.
   16. List and identify specific items included on a typical door schedule.
   17. Install a pre-hung door unit or door hanging system using the proper safety precautions.
3. Exterior Finish
   1. Describe different types of Exterior Siding.
   2. Install Siding.
   3. Build a Box of Cornice.
   4. Install Exterior Trim.

BCT 3010 - Interior Systems

1. Describe the safety and health hazards when working with insulation.
2. Describe the various types of insulation and their characteristics.
3. Describe the various installation methods for insulation.
4. Identify the requirements for moisture control, waterproofing, and ventilation, and describe the related installation methods.
5. Describe the estimating procedure for thermal and moisture projects.
6. Install blanket insulation in a wall.
7. Install a vapor barrier on a wall.

Interior Wall Coverings

1. Estimate Different types Interior Wall Coverings.
2. Install Interior Wall Coverings.
3. Interior Wall Finish.
4. Finish Interior Wall Coverings.
5. Identify components of a drywall assembly.
6. Identify drywall fasteners and list their uses.
7. Describe the installation of drywall.
8. Describe the purpose of a finish schedule.
9. List the tools used for drywall application.
10. Identify methods of sound-isolation construction.
11. Describe the procedure for drywall construction.
12. Contrast rated assemblies to nonrated assemblies.
13. Describe single-ply drywall application.
14. Identify ow to calculate a quantity takeoff for proper drywall installation.
15. Select the type and thickness of drywall required for an installation.
16. Install gypsum drywall panels on a stud wall and a ceiling using any or all of the following:  Nails, Screws, and Adhesives
17. Estimate material quantities for an installation.

Interior Wall Finish

1. Identify the different materials for proper drywall finishing.
2. Describe how to select the proper trim.
3. Describe the purposes of tapes, compounds, coatings, and sanding materials.
4. Identify the hand tools used in drywall finishing.
5. Identify the automatic tools used in drywalling finishing.
6. Identify ideal site conditions for drywall finishing.
7. Describe the process for finishing drywall.
8. Describe the hand-finishing procedures involved in drywall finishing.
9. Describe the automatic taping and finishing procedures involved in drywall finishing.
10. Identify common joint problems when finishing drywall.
11. Identify common compound problems when finishing drywall.
12. Identify common fastener problems when finishing drywall.
13. Identify common problems when finishing drywall.
14. Explain how to estimate the proper amount of drywall finishing materials.
15. Properly apply a corner bead, tape, and finish to a drywall panel.
16. Patch damaged drywall.

BCT 3020 - Finish Carpentry

1. Describe Different types of Flooring.
2. Install Different types of Flooring.

Paint, Finishing

1. Describe the Different types of Paint, Fillers and Caulk.
2. Demonstrate proper Techniques on Installing Paint, Fillers and Caulk. 

Cabinet and Trim Work

1. Demonstrate the Knowledge of Cabinet Construction.
2. Demonstrate the Knowledge of Cabinet Installation.
3. Describe Different types of Trim and the Methods of cutting it.
4. Install Interior Trim.
5. Identify the different types of base moldings.
6. Identify the different types of wall moldings.
7. Identify the different types of ceiling moldings.
8. Identify the different types of window and door trim.
9. Explain how to properly fasten trim.
10. Explain how to properly install base molding.
11. Explain how to properly install ceiling molding.
12. Explain how to properly install door trim.
13. Explain how to properly install window trim.
14. Explain how to estimate window, door, floor, and ceiling trim.
15. Make square and miter cuts to selected moldings using a power miter/compound miter saw.
16. Make a coped joint using a coping saw.
17. Install interior trim using a finish nailer and hand nailing methods.
18. Identify wall cabinets.
19. Identify base cabinets.
20. Describe the purpose of a countertop.
21. Identify cabinet components.
22. Describe various types of hardware used on cabinets.
23. Describe the surface preparation needed before cabinet installation.
24. Explain how to install wall cabinets.
25. Explain how to install base cabinets and countertops.

BCT 3030 - Masonry

1. Demonstrate the ability to use various Hand Tool needed for Masonry.
2. Demonstrate the ability to Mix Mortar Properly. 
3. Describe the different Brick and Block types.

Installation

1. Demonstrate the Knowledge of Brick Layout and Installation.
2. Demonstrate the Knowledge of Block Layout and Installation.

Concrete

1. Identify the properties of cement.
2. Describe the composition of concrete.
3. Perform volume estimates for concrete quantity requirements.
4. Identify types of concrete reinforcement materials and describe their uses.
5. Identify various types of footings and explain their uses.
6. Identify the parts of various types of forms.
7. Explain the safety procedures associated with the construction and use of concrete forms.
8. Erect, plumb, and brace a simple concrete form with reinforcement. 

BCT 4010 - Project Management I

1. Ability to Demonstrate Material Estimation for a Project.
2. Ability to Demonstrate Time Estimations for Project Completion.
3. Ability to Demonstrate a Unit Cost Estimation for a Project.

BCT 4020 - Plumbing Safety and Tools

1. Ability to Describe or Apply Safety Rules and/or Regulations at a Worksite.
2. Describe the common unsafe acts and unsafe conditions that cause accidents.
3. Describe how to handle unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
4. Explain how the cost of accidents and illnesses affects everyone on site.
5. Demonstrate the use and care of appropriate personal protective equipment.
6. Identify job-site hazardous work specific to plumbers.
7. Explain how to work safely in and around a trench.
8. Explain how to work safely in and around confined spaces.
9. Demonstrate the proper use of ladders.
10. Demonstrate how to maintain power tools safely.
11. Describe and demonstrate the lockout/tagout process.
12. Identify the benefits of a job safety analysis. 

Tools of the Plumbing Trade

1. Identify the basic hand and power tools used in the plumbing trade.
2. Demonstrate the proper use of plumbing tools.
3. Demonstrate the ability to select the proper tool(s) for tasks.
4. Demonstrate proper maintenance and storage for hand and power tools.
5. Describe the safety requirements for using power and hand tools common to the plumbing trade.

BCT 4030 - Pressure Systems

1. Identify the various types of plastic pipe.
2. Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of plastic pipe.
3. Identify the types of fittings and valves used with plastic pipe.
4. Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting plastic pipe.
5. Properly measure, cut, and join plastic pipe.
6. Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with plastic pipe.

Copper Tube and Fittings      

1. Identify the various types of copper tube.
2. Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of copper tube.
3. Identify the types of fittings and valves used with copper tube.
4. Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting copper tube.
5. Properly measure, cut, and join copper tube.
6. Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with copper tube.

Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings 

1. Identify the various types of cast-iron pipe.
2. Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of cast-iron pipe.
3. Identify the types of fittings and valves used with cast-iron pipe.
4. Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting cast-iron pipe.
5. Properly measure, cut, and join cast-iron pipe.
6. Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with cast-iron pipe.

Steel Pipe and Fittings

1. Identify the types of steel pipe.
2. Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of steel pipe.
3. Identify the types of fittings and valves used with steel pipes.
4. Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting steel pipe.
5. Properly measure, cut, and join steel pipe.
6. Identify hazards and safety precautions associated with steel pipe.

BCT 4040 - Drain, Waste and Vent

1. Describe the Installation and the Purpose and Different types of a DWV System. 
2. Properly Install a DWV System.
3. Explain how waste moves from a fixture through the drain system to the environment.
4. Identify the major components of a drainage system and describe their functions.
5. Identify the different types of traps and their components, explain the importance of traps, and identify the ways that traps can lose their seals.
6. Identify significant code and health issues, violations, and consequences related to DWV systems.

Fixtures

1. Properly install various Plumbing Fixtures.
2. Identify the basic types of materials used in the manufacture of plumbing fixtures.
3. Identify common types of sinks, lavatories, and faucets.
4. Identify common types of bathtubs and showers.
5. Identify common types of toilets, urinals, and bidets.
6. Identify and describe common types of drinking fountains and water coolers.
7. Identify common types of appliances connected by a plumber.

BCT 5010 - Project Management II

1. Ability to give a Correct Production Analysis of a Project.
2. Including Cost, Time and Quality

BCT 5020 - Electrical Safety and Tools

1. Ability to Describe or Apply Safety Rules and/or Regulations at a Worksite.
2. Understand the basic safety rules for working on electrical systems.
3. Access the Internet to obtain a virtual unlimited source of safety and technical related information
4. Become familiar with important electrical codes, safety codes, and building codes.
5. Understand the metric system of measurement.
6. Understand the role of nationally recognized testing laboratories (NRTLs) and the necessity for listed equipment.

Hand Tools

1. Demonstrate the ability to Identify and use Electrical Specific Hand Tools such as:
   1. Wire strippers
   2. Lineman pliers
   3. Circuit testers 

Power Tools

1. Demonstrate the ability to Identify and use Electrical Specific Power Tools.

BCT 5030 - Electrical Rough In

1. Apply N.E.C. Rules and Regulations to an Electrical Project.
2. Learn about licensing, permits, plans, specifications, symbols, and notations.
3. Understand the role of the electrical inspector and the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
4. Identify and explain the electrical outlet symbols used in the plans of the single-family dwelling.
5. Discuss the types of outlets, boxes, luminaires, and switches used in the residence.
6. Explain the methods of mounting the various electrical devices used in the residence.
7. Understand the preferred way to position receptacles in wall boxes.
8. Understand issues involved in remodel work.
9. Understand how to determine the maximum number of conductors permitted in a given size box.
10. Understand the NEC requirements for calculating branch-circuit sizing and loading.
11. Understand the term volt-amperes per square foot.
12. Calculate the occupied floor area of a residence.
13. Determine the minimum number of lighting and laundry branch circuits.
14. Know where receptacle outlets and lighting outlets are required.
15. Identify the grounded and ungrounded conductors in cable or conduit (color coding).
16. Identify the various types of toggle switches for lighting circuit control.
17. Select a switch with the proper rating for the specific installation conditions.
18. Describe the operation that each type of toggle switch performs in typical lighting circuit installations.
19. Determine when a neutral conductor must be available for switch boxes.
20. Demonstrate the correct wiring connections for each type of switch per Code requirements.
21. Understand the various ways to bond wiring devices to the outlet box.
22. Understand how to design circuits to avoid heating by induction.
23. Understand how GFCIs, AFCIs, IDCIs, and ALCIs operate.
24. Understand NEC requirements of where and how GFCIs and AFCIs are to be installed and connected.
25. Understand why AFCIs and GFCIs should not be used on a shared neutral branch circuit unless it is listed as such.
26. Select and install other special-purpose devices, including tamper-resistant and weather-resistant receptacles.
27. Understand the important NEC requirements for replacing existing receptacles.
28. Know the rules for providing GFCI protection on constructions sites.
29. Understand the basics of surge protective devices.
30. Understand luminaire terminology, such as Type IC and Type Non-IC.
31. Understand the NEC requirements for installing and connecting surface and recessed luminaires.
32. Realize that thermal insulation may have to be kept away from recessed luminaires.
33. Understand thermal protection requirements for recessed luminaires.
34. Know how to use “fixture whips.”
35. Understand energy-saving ballasts and lamps.
36. Understand what a Class P ballast is.
37. Understand the meaning of general, accent, task, and security lighting.
38. Estimate loads for the outlets connected to a branch circuit.
39. Determine how many receptacles to connect to a branch circuit.
40. Determine how many branch circuits are needed.
41. Properly size outlet boxes based on the number of conductors and devices.
42. Understand the NEC requirements for luminaires in clothes closets.
43. Understand that AFCIs are required for bedrooms.
44. Study Code Requirements for the installation of ceiling suspended (paddle) fans.
45. Estimate the probable connected load for a room based on the number of luminaires and outlets included in the circuit supplying the room.
46. Gain more practice in determining box sizing based on the number of conductors, devices, and clamps in the box.
47. List equipment grounding requirements for bathroom installations.
48. Understand Code requirements for receptacles installed in bathrooms.
49. Understand Code requirements for receptacle outlets in hallways.
50. Define wet and damp locations.
51. Understand the NEC requirements for underground cable and conduit wiring.
52. Understand lighting for a typical kitchen and dining room.
53. Understand the installation and operation of kitchen exhaust fans.
54. Know the NEC requirements for small-appliance branch circuits in kitchens.
55. Know the NEC requirements for GFCI protection for all receptacles that serve countertops in kitchens.
56. Understand the Code requirements for bathroom receptacles.
57. Understand the Code requirements for making load calculations and electrical connections for electric dryers.
58. Understand the Code requirements for receptacle outlets in laundry areas.
59. Understand the principles of exhaust fans.
60. Understand the Code requirements for attic wiring.
61. Understand the basics for lighting a residential garage.
62. Understand the NEC requirements for receptacle outlets in a residential garage.
63. Become familiar with outdoor and simple landscape lighting.
64. Understand the NEC requirements for underground cable and conduit wiring.
65. Understand the operation and electrical connections for overhead door operators.
66. Understand NEC location requirements for GFCI receptacles in basements.
67. Make conductor fill calculations for raceways.
68. Use derating and correction factors for determining conductor current-carrying capacity.
69. Understand maximum ratings of overcurrent protection for conductors.
70. Understand the NEC requirements for installing and connecting free-standing ranges, counter-mounted cooking units, wall-mounted ovens, microwave ovens, and light energy ovens.
71. Make load calculations to determine proper size conductors, overcurrent protection, disconnecting means, and how to achieve proper grounding.
72. Understand direct connections (hard wired) and cord-and-plug connections.
73. Understand the meaning of branch-circuit protection and overload protection.
74. Be aware of the requirements for providing a means to disconnect appliances.
75. Understand the various acceptable methods for grounding appliances.
76. Understand the operation and control of attic exhaust fans and make electrical connections in conformance to the NEC.
77. Understand humidity problems, solutions, and humidistats.
78. Understand NEC requirements for hydro massage bathtub branch circuits.

Conductors

1. Properly Identify, Size and Locate Different Conductors.
2. Determine the current-carrying capacity (ampacity) of conductors.
3. Understand overcurrent protection for conductors and maximum loading of branch circuits.
4. Understand aluminum conductors and the possible fire hazards if they are not properly installed.
5. Know the NEC installation requirements for all types of cables and raceways.
6. Understand the special ampacity ratings of service-entrance conductors.
7. Make voltage-drop calculations.

Installation

1. Locate and Install Electrical Boxes.
2. Locate and Install Wiring.
3. Lay out the wiring for a typical living room.
4. Make all connections in the Study/Bedroom for the receptacles, switches, fan, and lighting.
5. Install multioutlet assemblies.

BCT 5040 - Electrical Finish

1. Identify and Describe Different Switches.
2. Identify and Describe Different Receptacles.
3. Demonstrate the Installation of Different Switches.
4. Demonstrate the Installation of Different Plugs.

Fixtures

1. Properly Install Electrical Fixtures.

Panelboards

1. Identify and Describe Different types of Panelboards.
2. Install a Panelboard.
3. Install the Electric to the Panelboard and Disconnection Means.

CSPT 1102 - Central Processing Lab

1. The student will demonstrate sterile conscience at all times and demonstrate concern for the patient as the highest priority.
2. The student will demonstrate the ability to work in an appropriate role as a team member.
3. The student will demonstrate professional behaviors, conflict resolution and communication skills adequate to prevent opinions, personal disagreements, or other factors arising from interpersonal interactions from adversely affecting his or her ability to deliver quality patient care.
4. The student will demonstrate the ability to recognize, name and properly use common O.R. equipment and instrumentation.
5. The student will demonstrate the ability to identify sterile and unsterile areas in the O.R.
6. The student will demonstrate the ability to recognize contaminations in the sterile field and to correct them.

CSPT 1310 - Central Processing Capstone

1. The student will demonstrate knowledge of common inventory management and tracking systems for management of patient care instrumentation and equipment.
2. The student will demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance and safety standards and procedures
3. The student will demonstrate knowledge of interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
4. The student will demonstrate knowledge of employability skills for job seeking and acquisition

CSPT 1401 - Introduction to Central Processing Technology

1. The student will demonstrate mastery of basic computer competencies
2. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of an operating suite
3. The student will demonstrate proper operating room attire
4. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the proper identification, naming and function of common   operating room instrumentation
5. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the function and safe operation of sterile and unsterile equipment used routinely in the operating room
6. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the proper identification and use of sterile and unsterile supplies used routinely in the operating room
7. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the proper procedure and precautions for positioning and preparing the patient for surgery
8. The student will demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical doctrines and concepts as they apply to perioperative care of the patient.

CSPT 1412 - Central Processing Practicum II

1. The student will demonstrate that the patient’s well-being is the highest priority at all times.
2. The student will abide by the policies of the hospital to which he or she is assigned.
3. The student will accept direction appropriately from surgeons, operating room staff, and instructors in a clinical setting.
4. The student will successfully complete the entire ten weeks of clinical practice to receive a grade.
5. The student will work as a team member with honesty, integrity, and professionalism in different clinical settings.

CSPT 1511 - Central Processing Practicum I

1. The student will demonstrate that the patient’s well-being is the highest priority at all times.
2. The student will abide by the policies of the hospital to which he or she is assigned.
3. The student will accept direction appropriately from surgeons, operating room staff, and instructors in a clinical setting.
4. The student will successfully complete the entire ten weeks of clinical practice to receive a grade.
5. The student will work as a team member with honesty, integrity, and professionalism in different clinical settings.

CSP 0001 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance
   1. Attends class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardiness).
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character
   1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
3. Teamwork
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. As a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communications
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
   4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   5. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

CSP 0002 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance
   1. Attends class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardiness).
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character
   1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
3. Teamwork
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. As a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communications
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
   4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   5. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

CSP 0003 - Worker Characteristic

1. Attendance
   1. Attends class as scheduled.
   2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardiness).
   3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent.
2. Character
   1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness.
   2. Displays dependability and reliability.
   3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility.
   4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them.
3. Teamwork
   1. Respects the rights of others.
   2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
   3. As a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive.
   4. Displays a customer service attitude.
   5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others.
4. Appearance
   1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade.
   2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene.
   3. Presents oneself professionally each day.
5. Attitude
   1. Displays a positive and professional attitude.
   2. Displays self-confidence.
   3. Displays high expectations of success in trade.
6. Productivity
   1. Follows safety practices.
   2. Maintains a neat and clean work area.
   3. Follows directions and procedures.
   4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines.
7. Organization Skills
   1. Prioritizes and manages class time.
   2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change.
8. Communications
   1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language).
   2. Displays appropriate listening skills.
   3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level.
9. Cooperation
   1. Displays leadership skills.
   2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints.
   3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
   4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers.
   5. Follows requests of instructor.
10. Respect
    1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner.
    2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind.
    3. Encourages others to avoid harassment.

CSP 1011 - Medical and Surgical Terminology

or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Course Description:
This course provides the student with the foundation for recognizing and understanding medical terminology.  The main portion of this course is to   give the student a better understanding of medical terminology as it applies to each specific body system in preparation for Anatomy and          Physiology. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. Combine prefixes, word roots, and suffixes to create medical terms related to surgery.
2. Construct and combine compound words.
3. Pronounce and write correctly medical terms related to surgery.
4. Begin to identify disease processes and other medical terminology specific to individual body systems.
5. Begin to identify with Commonly Used Medical Abbreviation.

CSP 1012 - Microbiology & Infection Control

or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Course Description:
This course explores the relationship of microorganisms to human beings and their pathogenicity. Beginning with a historical overview in the field of biology, the student is introduced to classification of and methods of identification of microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on the causation of disease and methods to prevent the infectious process.  Body defenses and wound healing are covered. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. Correlate the impact of Microbiology in relationship to the practice of sterile technique and infection control in the operative setting.
2. Identify the name and function of various parts of the compound microscope.
3. Compare and contrast the structure and characteristics of different microorganisms.
4. Analyze the various immune responses that occur in the body as defenses against invasion of pathogens.
5. Relate the infectious process to surgical practice.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of disinfection, sterilization and decontamination agents and techniques used in health care.

CSP 1013 - Surgical Instrument & Equipment

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the various supplies and equipment needed in the operating room and in the Central Processing Department to use and prepare for surgical procedures. The student is also given a group of instruments weekly throughout the first trimester to learn by description, use and visual identification. The student will learn how to decontaminate, disinfect, and sterilize instrumentation and equipment that is utilized in operative procedures. The student will be able to assemble instrument trays with accurate count sheets and outer caskets to prepare for the OR. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Organize information with a procedural /individual patient focus.
2. Perform analysis based on data and knowledge.
3. Implement activities based on patient/procedural/surgeon knowledge.
4. Integrate information and knowledge for application to each patient situation.
5. Demonstrate methods used to analyze and plan for the needs of the surgical case as it relates to the surgical patient and the surgical team.
6. Select the instruments, supplies and equipment needed for a surgical procedure.
7. Describe the function of physical components of the operating room.
8. Demonstrate the arrangement, care, handling, and assembly of OR furniture and equipment.
9. Describe the use of instruments and supplies.
10. Assess the function, assembly, use and care of equipment in the surgical environment.
11. Describe the application of surgical equipment.
12. Identify the classifications, names, parts, materials, finishes, and uses of basic surgical instrumentation.
13. Explain the relationship between the instrument type and usage.
14. Apply knowledge of basic surgical instrumentation to specific surgical procedures.
15. Describe the function of the physical components of the operative suite.
16. Plan methods of care, handling, and assembly of basic operating room equipment and furniture.
17. Identify the use of various supplies and accessory supplies in the operative environment.
18. Describe the equipment needed to decontaminate, disinfect, and sterilize instrumentation and equipment utilized in the OR.

CSP 1014 - Intro to CSP

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Course Description:
An introduction to principles, techniques and issues in the surgical and central service environment. Topics include patient care concepts, equipment and instrumentation, job responsibilities, sterile technique, professional management and self-management. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate mastery of basic computer competencies.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of an operating suite.
3. Demonstrate proper operating room attire.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the proper identification, naming and 
function of common operating room instrumentation 

5. Demonstrate knowledge of the function and safe operation of sterile and unsterile equipment used routinely in the operating room.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the proper procedure and precautions for positioning and preparing the patient for surgery.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal and ethical doctrines and concepts as they apply to perioperative care of the patient.

CSP 1020 - Anatomy and Physiology

or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Course Description:
The Anatomy & Physiology course for the Central Sterile Processing Technology student is designed to familiarize him/her with the structure and function of the human body as well as the interrelationships and interdependency of the body systems of the maintenance of a homeostatic condition. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. Identify the basic organizational structures of the human body, including body planes, general organization, anatomic position, and terms of reference.
2. Analyze the basic structure of cells and relate cellular components to integrated cell function.
3. Analyze the types of tissue that make up organs and the characteristics of each.
4. Contrast and compare organs of the body.
5. Analyze the different body systems for composition and function.

CSP 2011 - CSP Practices and Procedures

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Course Description:
A study of Sterile Technique and basic techniques necessary to function as a Central Sterile Processing Technician in the surgical central service environment. Topics include principles of sterile technique, cleaning, assembly, and testing of instrument/procedure  trays, operating sterilization equipment, storage of clean and sterile supplies, preparing case carts, pulling for cases, distributing supplies, and inventory control.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate sterile conscience at all times and demonstrate concern for the patient as the highest priority. 

2. Demonstrate the ability to work in an appropriate role as a team member.
3. Demonstrate professional behaviors, conflict resolution and communication skills adequate to prevent opinions, personal disagreements, or other factors arising from interpersonal interaction from adversely affecting his or her ability to deliver quality patient care.
4. Demonstrate the ability to recognize, name and properly use common O.R. equipment and instrumentation. 

5. Demonstrate the ability to identify sterile and unsterile areas in the O.R. 

6. Demonstrate the ability to perform sterile technique.
7. Demonstrate the ability to clean, assemble and test instrument/procedure trays.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to operate sterilization equipment.
9. Demonstrate the ability to store clean and sterile supplies, prepare case carts for surgery, pull cases for surgery, and distribute supplies and knowledge of inventory control.

CSP 2012 - Clinical Practicum

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Course Description:
Course consists of 192 hours of supervised clinical rotation during which students will complete comprehensive orientation to clinical practicum, practice the skills necessary to perform the duties of a central sterile processing technician, develop professional behaviors while in the surgical and central service environment, and learn to adequately document their experiences in their Practicum. CSPT 2011 provides rationale and concepts to support experiences in this course.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:                                                                 

1. Comply with all Clinical Participation Requirements as a condition of being present at clinical sites. Failure to comply with the above will result in the immediate removal of the student from the clinical site and may result in removal from the program.                   
2. Demonstrate that the patient’s well being is the highest priority at all times.
3. Abide by the policies of the hospital to which he or she is assigned.
4. Accept direction appropriately from surgeons, operating room staff, and instructors in a clinical setting.
5. Successfully complete the 190 hours of clinical practice to receive a grade.
6. Work as a team member with honesty, integrity, and professionalism in different clinical settings.
7. Complete and correctly document 190 hours of supervised clinical experience. Documentation will include Evaluations, Morning Assignment Worksheets, Caseload Verification Forms, and a Weekly Caseload Workbook.

In addition to the competencies above, each student will be expected to progress from working with assistance to Solo/first processor in all areas except where assistance is necessary.

CSP 2013 - Central Sterile Processing Capstone

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Course Description:
An overview of the surgical and central service environment, clinical management and documentation skills, and certification exam preparation.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of common inventory management and 
tracking systems for management of patient care instrumentation and equipment. 

2. Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance and safety standards and procedures. 

3. Demonstrate knowledge of interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of employability skills for job seeking and
acquisition.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of sterile processing skills for all common types of surgical facilities and all common specialties. 

6. Present an overview of a given sterile processing procedure and its expected outcome.

CSP 2014 - Job Prep

CHEM 1010 - Introductory Chemistry I

CHEM 1020 - Introductory Chemistry II

CHEM 1030 - Fundamentals of Chemistry

CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (TTP)

CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II (TTP)

CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry 1

CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemistry 2

CHET 1300 - Process Equipment

1. Demonstrate an understanding of chemical processing equipment.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of chemical separation and the distillation process. 
3. Demonstrate the ability to effectively function in our pilot plant and understand our process.

CHET 1320 - Process Control Operations I

1. Have a solid understanding of basic control principles with respect to open and closed loop systems and how processes are manipulated using controllers.  
2. Recognize the characteristics of input sensors - pressure, temperature, level, flow, conductivity and pH.
3. Recognize characteristics of final control elements - actuated valves and pump drives.
4. Know the difference in process control strategies for batch versus continuous processes.

CHET 1400 - Industrial Chemistry

1. Demonstrate the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to defined chemical process and engineering technology activities;
2. Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined Industrial chemical process technology problems;
3. Apply the concepts of process chemical operations such as mass and molar stoichiometry of industrial chemical processes to provide basic flow models, raw material, product and waste input/outputs for a chemical process;
4. Understanding the inter-relationships between the basic chemistry and process into a safe and workable combined chemical process design.

CHET 1410 - Process Operations I

1. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental mass and energy balance equations in chemical engineering.
2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamentals of vapor-liquid equilibrium. 
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of fluid flow
4. Demonstrate the ability to practically apply this knowledge to distillation. 

CHET 2190 - Internship

1. Describe the interplay of components of a chemical production system in the context of the collaborating employer’s facility.
2. Apply safety rules as dictated by the collaborating employer.

CHET 2240 - Basic Laboratory Techniques

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge in the use of basic chemical lab techniques
2. Ability to write a lab report that conveys the findings in clear and direct manner

CHET 2240 - Basic Laboratory Techniques

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge in the use of basic chemical lab techniques
2. Ability to write a lab report that conveys the findings in clear and direct manner

CHET 2290 - Internship

1. Describe the interplay of components of a chemical production system in the context of the collaborating employer’s facility.
2. Apply safety rules as dictated by the collaborating employer.

CHET 2310 - Process Operations II

1. Demonstrate an understanding safety, purpose, and theory operation of Refrigeration and Absorption/Stripping Systems.
2. Demonstrate an understanding safety, purpose, and theory operation of Filtration and Drying Systems. 
3. Demonstrate an ability to perform a process hazard analysis.
4. Operate in a team environment. 
5. Assess the feasibility of a proposed engineering project 

CHET 2320 - Process Control Instrumentation II

1. Apply knowledge of process control and process operations to real-world scenarios and respond appropriately to upset conditions.
2. Predict the response of a fully automated process to an upset / fault condition

CHET 2340 - Industrial Analysis

1. Student should have a basic knowledge in the use of advanced lab instrumentation
2. Ability to write a lab report that conveys the findings in clear and direct manner

CHET 2390 - Internship

1. Describe the interplay of components of a chemical production system in the context of the collaborating employer’s facility.
2. Apply safety rules as dictated by the collaborating employer.

CHET 2490 - Internship

1. Describe the interplay of components of a chemical production system in the context of the collaborating employer’s facility.
2. Apply safety rules as dictated by the collaborating employer.

CIVT 1110 - Construction Safety

• Explain professional and ethical responsibility of the construction industry to provide a safe work environment for workers and the general public. 
• Describe proper recording and recordkeeping techniques using risk assessment strategies and appropriate OSHA forms. 
• Navigate the current OSHA standards and explain the importance of compliance on a construction site. 

CIVT 1130 - Civil Print Reading and CAD

• Read and interpret construction drawings and site plans.
• Identify and create components of a blueprint including symbols and abbreviations.
• Visualize 3D objects in order to create 2D drawings.

CIVT 1200 - Geographic Information Systems

• Understand the basic concepts of geography necessary to efficiently and accurately use GIS technology.
• Understand the basic concepts of geography necessary to efficiently and accurately use GIS technology. Understand basic GIS data concepts. 
• Understand basic GIS analysis concepts.

CIVT 1230 - Soils and Foundations

• Perform standard tests used to classify soils by the USCS and AASHTO methods.
• Learn how to measure basic properties of soils.
• Analyze and interpret lab data and develop good technical reporting and data presentation skills.

CIVT 1250 - Materials and Methods of Construction

• Understand and use of appropriate technical terminology in construction.
• Understand the basic construction components and methods involved in light construction.
• Understand the basic construction components and methods involved in heavy construction.

CIVT 1550 - Surveying Fundamentals

• Understand the common sources of error in surveying measurements and properly minimize them through calculations or field procedure. 
• Accurately record, calculate and report all survey data. 
• Properly use surveying equipment and make precise measurements in the field through proper field procedure. 

CIVT 2100 - Construction Cost Estimating

• Understand different types of materials, construction methods, and architectural concepts as presented in architectural drawings and specifications. 
• Become competent in the “CSI” specification format in the comprehension and presentation of quantity survey and cost-estimate data. 
• Perform a quantity survey and estimate labor and materials costs based on a set of architectural plans and specifications. 

CIVT 2120 - Construction Equipment & Methods

• Calculate equipment economics and planning
• Understand basic construction equipment for earthwork and construction 
• Understand basic construction components and methods involved in heavy construction.

CIVT 2123 - Construction Equipment & Methods

• Calculate equipment economics and planning
• Understand basic construction equipment for earthwork and construction
• Understand basic construction components and methods involved in heavy construction.

CIVT 2200 - Construction Scheduling

• Demonstrate the ability to develop a construction schedule.  
• Explain and implement various forms of scheduling.
• Utilize common industry-utilized project management software to layout and manage a project schedule. 

CIVT 2220 - Strength of Materials

• Determine shear stress in beams.
• Calculate stress, strain and bending moment.
• Determine deflection beam designs.

CIVT 2244 - Hydraulics and Hydrology

1. Apply basic principles of fluid mechanics to hydraulic design.
2. Describe basic principles of and perform basic calculations for hydraulic devices and open channel hydraulics.
3. Manage environmental impact of runoff and drainage using innovative and sustainable design solutions.

CIVT 2250 - Hydraulics and Hydrology

• Apply basic principles of fluid mechanics to hydraulic design.
• Describe basic principles of and perform basic calculations for hydraulic devices and open channel hydraulics.
• Manage environmental impact of runoff and drainage using innovative and sustainable design solutions. 

CIVT 2300 - Statics & Strength of Materials

• Determine the resultant of various vector force systems.
• Calculate stress, strain and bending moment.
• Apply bending stress and shear stress.

CIVT 2330 - Contracts and Specifications

• Explain the purpose of construction contracts and specifications. 
• Evaluate and analyze various legal and ethical issues as they pertain to contracts and specifications in construction.
• Describe the process of competitive bidding in the construction industry.