CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS
Description of the Program
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College Main Campus, Online=Web Based Course
Accident Prevention Inspection Investigation
Type of Class: Semester
16 Sessions/48 Hours
This course will cover the roles and responsibilities of a construction supervisor in accident prevention and loss control. Topics include: Safety leadership, communication and expectations; Planning for site safety; Site safety management; Site security and protection; Multi-employer jobsite safety; Construction risk management; Safety and human resources; and Regulatory procedures, record keeping and documents.
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Building Codes and Inspections
Type of Class: Semester
15 Sessions/48 Hours
This course presents the materials, methods and procedures used in the construction of buildings in relation to building codes and zoning
requirements. Topics covered include: Regulatory Factors in Building; Organization and Enforcement; Permits and Inspections; Requirement
based on Occupancy, Requirements Based on Types of Construction; Basic Engineering Regulations, Fire Standards and Protection, Public
Streets and Property; and other related Building Code Standards.
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Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
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Commercial Mechanical Electrical Plumbing
Type of Class: Semester
16 Sessions/64 Hours
Prerequisite: English TABE Reading Test
This course provides for a continuing study of the nature and use of the construction method, materials, and equipment associated with electrical and mechanical systems used in the construction on modern buildings. Using the Construction Specifications Institute 'MasterFormat' as a guide, this course will cover Divisions 15 and 16. Topics include: Mechanical Materials, Methods, and Systems; Fire Protection; Plumbing Methods, Materials, and Systems; Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Controls, Electrical Materials and Methods; Power Generation Systems; Power Distribution; Lighting; Communications; Controls; and Testing.
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Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
Req Test: TABE Reading - English
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Construction Materials Testing
Type of Class: Semester
16 Sessions/64 Hours
This course provides an in-depth study of soils, reinforced concrete and foundations. Topics include: Soil Characteristics; Soil Sampling and Soil Testing; Concrete Design; Concrete Placement, Concrete Testing, and the application of that information in design of reinforced concrete foundations.
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Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
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Construction Specifications & Contracts
Type of Class: Semester
16 Sessions/64 Hours
This course presents and discusses legal principles and issues affecting the construction industry. Topics include: Contract Documents, Changes, Orders and Claims. Contract law and relationships will be specifically covered. Individuals will benefit from this course if they work with or for owners, architects, engineers, building officials or subcontractors.
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Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
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Type of Class: Semester
12 Sessions/48 Hours
ONLINE COURSE
Prerequisite: None Required
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college and the employer. Classroom learning is combined with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Course is required for Associate and Certificate programs through North Lake College.
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Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing Systems in Construction II
Type of Class: Semester
0 Sessions/48 Hours
This continues the study of MEPS I that dealt with a study of the nature
and use of construction methods, materials and equipment associated with
electrical and mechanical systems used in construction of modern
buildings. This level II study includes the following topics: human comfort
and health requirements; thermodynamic principles; thermal dynamics of
buildings; load calculations; active HVAC and passive methods; lighting
systems and design; plumbing, fire protection system design &
architectural acoustics.
Course: Commercial Mechanical Electrical Plumbing
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Introduction to Construction Industry
Type of Class: Semester
48 Sessions/16 Hours
ONLINE COURSE - HAVE YOU FILLED OUT YOUR DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT APPLICATION?
Prerequisite: TSI and DCCCD Credit Application
The student will identify construction organizational structures; identify and explain purposes for various construction documents; and describe construction office and field responsibilities & operations. The student will define and identify safety agencies & regulations, and the various construction crafts and trades. Course topics include: industry organization and hierarchy; contractor organization; subcontractors; contract documents; insurance and bonds; labor; elements of estate; job site organization; and safety.
Req Test: TABE Reading - English
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Construction Methods & Materials I
Type of Class: Semester
31 Sessions/64 Hours
Prerequisite: English TABE Reading Test and it is recommended that a student complete the Introduction to Construction Industry course and or have at least for years experience prior to this course.
This course provides the student with a strong working knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in constructing today’s modern buildings. Using the Construction Specification Institute “MasterFormat” as a guide, this course will cover Divisions 2 through 5. Topics include: The Building Site, Soils and Foundations; Concrete Products, Cast-in-Place, and Precast Concrete Construction; Masonry Products and Mortars, Clay Brick, Concrete Blocks, Stone and Masonry Construction; Metals, and Steel Frame Construction and Wood.
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Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
Course: Introduction to Construction Industry
Req Experience: 4 Years in related field
Req Test: TABE Reading - English
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Commercial Blueprint Reading
Type of Class: Semester
20 Sessions/48 Hours
ONLINE COURSE - HAVE YOU FILLED OUT YOUR DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT APPLICATION?
This course covers Commercial Blueprint Reading and Specifications with emphasis on the interrelationship between the drawings, specifications and the construction project. Topics include: the evolution of a construction project; construction documents; plan views; elevations and related views; sections, details, symbols, and schedules. Emphasis is given to civil architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical drawings and specifications.
Course: Construction Methods & Materials I
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Construction Estimating I
Type of Class: Semester
16 Sessions/64 Hours
Prerequisite: TABE Math Test or Applied Construction Math I class or test
AND Commercial Blueprint Reading & Specifications class or test. See
testing page for details.
This course affords a basic introduction to construction estimating, focusing
on the major building components and common contract documents.
Students will utilize information from the CSI Master Format in addition
to instructor-provided handouts. The course provides the student with
the principles and skills to make accurate take-offs and perform pricing
functions as an estimator in a commercial contracting environment. This
course leads to the Estimator Specialist Certificate.
Note: If a student has previously purchased prints and specs in another
CEF course that required prints and specs these may be used in this
course. A student would still need to purchase the text(s) for this course.
Test-out option available. See Testing page for details.
This is a Credit Course, therefore all Admissions paperwork must be submitted by student to North Lake no later than January 16, 2019. Please go to www.dcccd.org for Instructions on Admissions paperwork and what is required.
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