Introduces the various types of plumbing materials, pipe schedules and material properties, and applications of piping. Trainees will learn how to determine the appropriate types of fittings, valves, hangers, and supports needed for piping jobs. Trainees will learn to properly measure, cut, prep, and join piping. Prerequisites: None.

Emphasis on response of bodies to the action of forces. Elementary analytical and practical approach to the principles and physical concepts of statics. Focus on mastery of basic principles of trigonometry, application of vectors and forces, and moments, with analysis of basic structures and structural components, and statics application to construction. Prerequisites: None.

Strength and application of materials of construction, including mechanics of beams, shafts, and bolted and welded connections under various loading conditions. Construction behavior of various materials externally and internally.

Prerequisites: None.

Fundamentals of machine selection and production estimating, using computer-generated data to develop programs that speed the decision process or allow easy analysis of multiple options used in the heavy construction industry. Applications of engineering principles in analyzing economical approaches for heavy construction. Covers fleet operation, methods, maintenance, and programs for construction of dams, tunnels, roads, and excavations of buildings. Prerequisites: None.

Effective application of computers in support of construction management, administration, and technical aspects of the construction industry. Uses of the computer as a problem-solving tool, including multimedia software, information management, and spreadsheet applications in construction. Prerequisites: None.

Covers International Residential Code for various trades, including building, mechanical, plumbing and electric, for one and two family residential construction. Preparation for voluntary certification (IRC building inspection). Prerequisites: None.

General knowledge of electrical work related to construction management, administration, and technical aspects of the construction industry. Covers circuits and machinery, power transmission, and electrical distribution with emphasis on secondary distribution systems as well as measurement and instrumentation, Ohm's Law, low voltage, high voltage, temporary power, generators, service, systems, circuits, motors, transformers, electrical installations, codes, cogeneration, energy conservation, estimating, safety and related blueprint readings. Prerequisites: None.