San Jose City College is seeking Construction Technology instructors for the following Fall 2015 courses:
CONSTR 101 B: Residential Construction Framing (lecture and lab , 4 units)
Lecture: M/W, 12:15 pm - 2:35 pm
Lab: M/W, 2:45 pm -5:05 pm
Dates: 8/31 - 11/11
Description: Students are introduced to the requirements and techniques of properly framing residential structures per the International Building Code and local requirements. Students will lay out and frame floors, walls and ceilings, and plumb and line the walls. Proper subfloor, sheerwall, metal fastener installation, and light commercial applications will also be covered.
CONSTR 116: Estimating (lecture, 1 unit)
Lecture: M/W, 12:15 pm – 4:20 pm
Dates: 11/16 – 11/25
Description: Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of construction cost estimating and how to estimate the quantity of labor and materials needed to complete a construction project. Students will work from actual plans to predict the cost of trades and subcontract work for residential and construction projects. Students will also become familiar with estimating green construction materials and specifications.
CONSTR 117: OSHA Construction Safety Standards (lecture, 1.5 units)
Lecture: M/W, 12:15 pm – 4:20 pm
Dates: 11/30 – 12/16
Description: Students will receive 10-hour outreach training that concentrates on OSHA safety for entry level construction workers. Students will be taught to recognize and prevent hazards that a worker may encounter at a construction site. Students will be issued a 10-hour OSHA card upon successful completion of the class.
CONSTR 125: Green Construction (lecture, 3 units)
Lecture: W, 8:30 am – 11:35 am
Dates: 8/31 – 12/17
Description: Students are introduced to the rapidly evolving field of constructing buildings that are healthier, more durable, comfortable and sustainable, environmentally friendly, and that use less energy and water. Students study sustainable building practices, solar hot water, photovoltaic and radiant heat, improved insulation, lighting strategies, ERV (energy recovery ventilators), and HRV (heat recovery ventilators), deconstruction, optimum value engineering, SIPS (structurally insulated panel systems), ICF (insulated concrete forms), rammed earth, adobe, straw bale, green roofs, and earthcrete. Field trips are required.
CONSTR 133: LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation (lecture, 3 units)
Lecture: Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:05 pm
Dates: 8/31 – 12/17
Description: Students will prepare for the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Green Associate Exam, which must be taken prior to sitting for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) AP BD+C exam. Students will gain knowledge about the USGBC and current LEED BD+C commercial construction rating system credit intents and requirements for building certification. Students will also learn how to implement the process and coordinate a project team. This course will satisfy the educational requirement eligibility for the Green Associate exam.
CONTACT:
Dr. Ingrid Thompson
Dean of Business and Workforce Development
San Jose City College
2100 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA, 95128
Phone: 408.288.3131
Email: Ingrid.Thompson@sjcc.edu