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Construction: Fundamentals and Careers Online
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Intensive course
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Level
Beginner
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
120h
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Duration
6 Months
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Online campus
Yes
This course introduces students to some of the foundational elements of home construction and then does a deep dive into careers, technology, and the future of home construction. It also addresses some of the academic proficiencies that different careers in the field of home construction will have to have. Later in the course, specific careers, career outlooks, and specialized education and training requirements will be covered. Students will discover the varied roles within the field as well as what it takes to own a construction company. Finally, the course delves into green construction and where the future of construction is headed.
Important information
Documents
- Construction Fundamentals and Careers - Course Objectives.pdf
- ConstructionFundamentalsandCareers_CourseOutline_NOV2022.pdf
About this course
In this course, students will:
• Examine the timeline of how construction started and has evolved in the United States
• Evaluate the necessity of basic mathematics in home construction and use basic math functions to complete job site/workplace tasks
• Recognize elements and symbols of blueprints and drawings
• Plan, organize, schedule, and manage a project/job to optimize workflow and outcome
• Demonstrate methods to correct common design and construction hazards
• Understand contractual relationships with all parties involved in the building process to ensure successful build of a project.
• Identify the various roles in the construction of a home
• Describe the steps necessary to start a construction business
• Describe the differing components between a home construction and a green home construction project
• Discuss the potential impact of robotics to construction and green construction
To register and purchase this course please follow this link; https://pcm2u.globaledfoundation.com/programs-and-services/construction-fundamentals-and-careers/
To register and purchase this course please follow this link; https://pcm2u.globaledfoundation.com/programs-and-services/construction-fundamentals-and-careers/
To register and purchase this course please follow this link; https://pcm2u.globaledfoundation.com/programs-and-services/construction-fundamentals-and-careers/
To register and purchase this course please follow this link; https://pcm2u.globaledfoundation.com/programs-and-services/construction-fundamentals-and-careers/
To register and purchase this course please follow this link; https://pcm2u.globaledfoundation.com/programs-and-services/construction-fundamentals-and-careers/
Reviews
Subjects
- Contracts
- Construction
- Project
- Planning
- Green
- Technology
- Regulations
- Construction Training
- Home Construction
- Construction Technology
Teachers and trainers (1)
Paul Cook
Online Trainer Mentor
I have been working as an online tutor assessor since 2002 mainly working with teachers, assessors and quality assurance professionals to help them gain their altered qualifications. I am a former school teacher with a BA Hons, PGCE in service qualification and I also have a Masters in Education my main focus being cloud based learning.
Course programme
Module 1 – Introduction to Home Construction
Module 2 – Academic Foundations for Careers in Construction
Module 3 – Technical Skills in Home Construction
Module 4 – Project Planning in Home Construction
Module 5 – Safety and Health in Home Construction
Module 6 – Contracts and Regulations in Home Construction
Module 7 – Careers in Home Construction
Module 8 – Owning a Construction Business
Module 9 – Green Construction
Module 10 – The Future of Home Construction
Additional information
Construction: Fundamentals and Careers Online