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.