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Describe the installation of openings for vents, skylights, and chimneys.

Design the layout of rafters and truss system in a roof.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various decking materials used in agricultural roof systems.

Roofing Materials

Compare and contrast various types of materials used for agricultural roof systems.

Use appropriate methods of securing roofing materials to an agricultural structure.

Construction Site Preparation and Foundations

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and 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, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

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

Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.

Structure Planning

Demonstrate the mechanical drawing process used in designing agricultural structures.

Identify various mechanical drawing components.

Research and summarize local building codes affecting the construction of buildings.

Calculate equipment and workspace requirements for building agricultural structures.

Identify factors to consider in selecting building materials for agricultural structures.

Formulate a bill for materials for a specific agricultural structure.

Structure Location

Identify characteristics which make building sites desirable or undesirable for various types of structures and identify problems which might result from making poor choices.

Explain the importance of conducting property surveys before beginning construction, including locating property lines, setback lines, and underground utilities.

Structure Layout

Demonstrate building layout procedures for a specific structure.

Structure Foundation

Explain the process of laying out and constructing pier, edge, and footing forms.

Describe the use of concrete reinforcements in foundation structures.

Concrete and Masonry

Demonstrate the proper use of concrete and masonry tools.

Demonstrate the process of mixing concrete.

Estimate the amount of concrete needed for a project.

Apply various concrete finishing techniques.

Design and construct a foundation layout using concrete blocks.