Standards - Career & Technical Education

Describe the elements of a residential building, including building plot, foundation, structure, external and internal walls and doors, windows, external and internal finishes, roof, fixtures, and equipment, using industry terminology.

Describe the functions of each element of a residential building, including foundations, structure, external and internal walls and doors, windows, external and internal finishes, roof, fixtures, and equipment.

Differentiate among common historical residential construction styles.

Work with clients to resolve a program and a schematic design for a residential building, grouping spaces by functions and room relationships, in an actual or simulated setting.

Develop and sketch a residential bubble diagram.

Use architectural calculations to produce a sketch of an existing space, utilizing appropriate tools to take precise, accurate measurements and incorporating principles of scale.

Create a basic residential floor plan, including symbols, fixture and appliance notations, room names, proper dimensioning techniques, simplified window and door labels, and general floor plan typical notes using CAD software to develop the plan with proper work flow sequence.

Modify plans for an existing single-story dwelling to incorporate minor design changes, using CAD software.

Draw a residential wall section for a single-story dwelling, specifying common building materials and including notes, dimensions, and details.

Draw a roof plan for a single-story residence.

Create elevations for a single-story dwelling, including notes and markers.

Create a residential foundation plan including dimensions and notes.

Create a schematic electrical plan using the Residential Building Codes (RBC) for spacing and location requirements.

Print a construction set of plans to hardcopy and PDF.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Describe the types of structural plans required in a set of construction documents.

Interpret structural wood terminology and symbols found in a set of construction documents.

Identify and label wood types and classifications required by specifications in a set of structural drawings for given locations and uses.

Explain how different types of foundations are indicated on plans.

Calculate structural loads on buildings.

Interpret load requirements for dimensional and pre-engineered lumber based on building spans as outlined in International Building Code (IBC) or Residential Building Code (RBC) charts.

Create structural plans based on load requirements utilizing dimensional or pre-engineered lumber, including required dimensioning, symbols, and typical foundation notes.

Create a crawl space foundation plan including dimensions and typical notes.

Create wood structural details and apply detail markers to identify locations on related plans.

Describe different types of structural concrete foundations for low-rise buildings.

Create a reinforced concrete slab plan for a structural steel frame.

Interpret structural steel terminology as it applies to a set of construction documents.

Create structural steel construction documents with general notes sheet, details, and dimensional restraints using sketches and architectural plans and the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) manual.

Create a structural steel foundation plan.

Create a structural steel roof framing plan.

Lay out structural plans on a border sheet.