Master Syllabus ID1004, Trade Basics

Credits 4 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 4 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course is designed for students in industrial technology programs. Students will develop the introductory skills necessary to be successful in these programs. Topics include basic measurement and math skills, hand tool & power tool basics, & introduction to reading construction drawings. All skills will be applied to technical areas.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

The student will be able to work safely in the Shop and in the field, identify equipment on a drawing and in the shop.

to determine if they are safe to use:

a. Hammer

b. Screwdriver

c. Saw

crosscut saw.

of three of the following tools:

a. Hammer and cat'�s paw (to drive

and pull nails)

b. Screwdriver (slotted or Phillips)

c. Adjustable wrench

d. CHANNELLOCK® pliers

e. Spirit level

following tools:

a. Electric drill and Circular saw

b. Oxygen acetylene torch

  1. Visually inspect the following tools
  2. Make a straight square cut using a
  3. Safely and properly use a minimum
  4. Safely and properly use the
Course Outline

Tools

  1. Construction Math
  2. Introduction to Hand and Power
  3. Construction Drawings
  4. Instrumentation Drawings
  5. Introduction to Oxy fuel Cutting
  6. Materials Handling
  7. Basic Rigging
Instructional Methods

a. Short lectures will be used to

emphasize different concepts of

the Module.

a. Short Labs will be used to

emphasize hands on concepts of

the Module.

a. A study of the content provided in

the NCCER Core Curriculum order

to involve the student and assure

his or her understanding of the

skills required for future work.

a. Questions may be initiated by

either the teacher or students at

any time during class discussions.

a. Tests are frequently used to help

summarize concepts and

emphasize important skills.

a. Each student is encouraged to

come for the instructor'�s help,

providing he or she has been

attending class regularly, as he or

she has difficulty. Office hours are

posted.

  1. Lecture
  2. Lab
  3. Assignments
  4. Class Discussions
  5. Examinations
  6. Individual Help
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook
  2. Supplemental texts
Methods of Assessment

through exams, homework

assignments, and projects.

through in class discussions and

projects

  1. Outcome 4 will be assessed
  2. Outcome 5 will be assessed

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