Fundamentals of Construction 4th Block-Fall 2023

Fundamentals of Construction is the entry level course in the Tennessee College of Applied Technology dual enrollment program of study. Students will follow the National Center for Construction (NCCER) CORE curriculum which prepares individuals for entry-level positions on project sites by providing the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, construction drawings, and employability skills. This competency-based program can be used as a pre-apprenticeship program, meets Perkins funding requirements and is recognized throughout the country by the construction industry. The knowledge and skills learned in this class through CORE are the foundation that successful construction careers are built on. There are multiple industry certification opportunities in this class. In addition, students who successfully complete OSHA and Precision Measurement Instrumentation certifications and maintain an 85 overall course average are eligible for automatic dual credit with Pellissippi State Community College.