CON6000 – Intro to Residential Construction
What is this course all about?
Students gain the knowledge required for the safe use of ladders, scaffold and rigging equipment as practiced on construction sites. Students are introduced to the Construction Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the requirements of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), fall protection and excavation hazards. Students will also engage in a hands on construction project. This course is approved for granting an exemption to CON8115 (Construction Safety).
When is this course happening?
| Semester: | Winter |
| Campus: | Perth |
| Start Date: | Week of February 10 |
| End Date: | Week of May 23 |
| Link Code: | TSC4T |
| Number of Weeks: | 14 |
| Hours per Week: | 3 |
| Delivery Type: | Congregated |
| Associated College Program: | Building Construction Technician |
| Associated Area of Interest: | Skilled Trades |
Who should take this course?
Students prepared to complete learning by:
| submitting multiple written assignments | |
| using research and essay writing strategies | |
| delivering presentations | |
| participating in group-based activities | |
| X | completing hands-on learning |
| X | learning in a fast-paced environment |
| completing online work | |
| X | performing highly-specialized tasks |
| X | using industry software tools |
What can I do with this course?
| If you enjoyed your dual credit course and are interested in continuing your education at Algonquin College, you can apply for the full time Building Construction Technician Program. |
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