CON3040 Stair Construction

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

Description: Students develop the knowledge and skills required to build a straight flight of stairs.
Prerequisite: CON1010: Construction Tools & Materials
Parameters: Access to a building site and/or construction facility and to instruction from an individual with formal, specialized training in carpentry.
Supporting courses: CON1070: Building Construction CON2035: Framing Systems – Floor CON2045: Framing Systems – Wall

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify and describe different stair types, component parts and construction techniques
- 1.1 identify stair types, materials and methods of construction
- 1.2 research and identify the parts of a stair and railing system
- 1.3 identify a typical layout procedure for a wooden stringer
- 1.4 read and interpret a drawing to determine the:
  - 1.4.1 number of runs and risers
  - 1.4.2 stair width
  - 1.4.3 tread, riser and stringer dimensions
  - 1.4.4 joints
  - 1.4.5 types of materials and fasteners
  - 1.4.6 guard and railing requirements
- 1.5 research methods of attaching and finishing treads and risers; e.g., housed, semi-housed, built-up stringer, notched stringer
2 interpret building code regulations pertaining to residential stair design
- 2.1 describe the specific building code regulations regarding headroom, rise, run and railing specifications
3 design, lay out and construct a straight flight of stairs
- 3.1 prepare a detailed material list and cost estimate
- 3.2 use the appropriate tools, materials and processes to:
  - 3.2.1 prefabricate a set of stairs
  - 3.2.2 install a suitable railing
  - 3.2.3 check for code conformity
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 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals