ACT 023 — Framing Carpentry Units: 4
This course provides the understanding of framing systems and the practical framing techniques used to construct the floor, walls, and roof of a simple structure. Topics include the fundamentals of wood, lumber, fasteners, adhesives, layout, assembly, bracing, sheathing, and truss identification. In addition to learning vocabulary associated with framing, students participate in Service Learning by way of a practical lab or an actual project site under close supervision of trade professionals. Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 162 Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: ACT 020 or CM 020. Advisory: None Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
Prerequisites: ACT 020, CM 020