CON2010 Site Preparation

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students develop the knowledge and skills to acquire a building permit and to locate and prepare a site for excavation and foundation work.
Prerequisite: CON1070: Building Construction
Parameters: Access to a building site and/or construction facility and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in carpentry.

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify and describe a typical building site layout and excavation processes
- 1.1 describe a typical method of establishing lot and building lines as well as grade levels
- 1.2 explain the use of a plumb bob, builder’s level and transit and string line
- 1.3 use a site plan and elevation drawings to determine the amount of soil to be excavated
2 complete an application for a building permit
- 2.1 explain the purpose of local, provincial and national building regulations
- 2.2 identify local zoning regulations that limit the type, size and location of new buildings
- 2.3 identify the parameters for selecting a building site
- 2.4 identify the information that is needed to complete an application for a building permit
3 apply site preparation skills to assist in the location of building site lines and features
- 3.1 locate and mark all underground and overhead services
- 3.2 identify soil conditions that may require shoring
- 3.3 use an approved method to:
  - 3.3.1 position batterboards
  - 3.3.2 locate lot and building lines
  - 3.3.3 excavate
  - 3.3.4 establish locations and elevations for wall and pier footings
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities