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CON2100 Agri-Structures

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

Description
Students apply construction principles and skills and use pre-engineered designs to build a structure to be used for agricultural purposes.
Prerequisite
CON1010: Construction Tools & Materials
Parameters
Access to a building site and/or construction facility and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in carpentry or metal work.
Supporting courses
CON1070: Building Construction

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 identify the major issues that must be addressed when designing an agri-structure

    • 1.1 describe the types of materials and structures used in agriculture businesses

    • 1.2 list the factors that affect the choice of materials and design of agri-structure including:

      • 1.2.1 human and environmental safety standards

      • 1.2.2 animal comfort and safety

      • 1.2.3 crop protection

      • 1.2.4 conditions of use

      • 1.2.5 ease of construction and maintenance

      • 1.2.6 material cost

  • 2 read and interpret the appropriate drawings and specifications to create a material and cost estimate

    • 2.1 produce/select an agri-structure design that:

      • 2.1.1 uses two or more types of structural materials

      • 2.1.2 applies basic construction principles and processes

      • 2.1.3 meets industry standards

    • 2.2 estimate the cost of materials and prepare a work schedule

  • 3 construct a structure for use in agriculture

    • 3.1 use the appropriate tools, materials and processes to construct and finish a structure

  • 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

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