Content Outline and Competencies:

I.  Workplace Injury/Illness effects

A. Discuss prevalence, including frequent causes, of fatalities / injuries in general industry.

B. Describe important injury reduction reasons.

II.  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Mission/Importance

A. Explain major sections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public Law - 91-596 (OSH Act).

B. Explain OSHA functions.

C. Describe the positive impact of OSHA on worker safety and health.

D. Describe worker rights/responsibilities.

E. Describe employer rights/responsibilities.

III.  OSHA Standards Organization

A. Describe the system of organization for the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

B. Identify major parts within Title 29 Labor.

C. Discuss the origin of OSHA standards.

D. Explain the codification system for general industry standards.

E. Identify tasks for which general industry standards apply.

F. Identify tasks for which construction standards apply.

G. Describe criteria for legally binding standards.

H. Explain the regulation’s preamble importance.

I. Describe the purpose of information found in OSHA Directives.

J. Describe the purpose of information found in letters of interpretation.

IV. OSHA Enforcement Activities

A. Describe legal aspects of the OSH Act.

B. Describe Part 1903 major sections.

C. Describe OSHA’s inspection process.

D. Describe OSHA’s inspection priorities.

E. Describe various OSHA violation types.

F. Describe OSHA’s post-inspection process.

G. Identify general industry most frequently cited standards.

H. Identify consensus standards commonly cited under section 5(a)(1) for general industry.

I. Describe OSHA’s Focused Inspection initiative.

J. Explain each type of employer on a multi-employer workplace, including responsibilities/liabilities.

V. Recordkeeping Requirements (Part 1904)

A. Discuss OSHA illness and injury recordkeeping requirements.

B. Explain the use of OSHA recordkeeping forms.

C. Discuss the criteria for recordability of illnesses or injuries.

D. Calculate illness and injury rates.

VI. Worker Protection Criteria

A. Describe the importance of safety programs.

B. Explain safety and health program guidelines.

C. Describe effective safety program major elements.

D. Explain OSHA cooperative programs (eg;  alliances, strategic partnerships, voluntary protection programs (VPP)).

VII. Walking-Working Surfaces Standards

A. Describe common walking-working surface hazards.

B. Describe general requirements.

C. Describe guarding floor/wall openings requirements.

D. Describe stairways/railings requirements.

E. Describe use of ladders requirements.

F. Describe scaffolding requirements.

VIII. Emergency/Fire Protection Standards.

A. Describe common emergency/fire hazards.

B. Describe exit route requirements.

C. Describe emergency action plan (EAP) requirements.

D. Describe fire prevention plan requirements.

E. Describe fire extinguisher requirements.

IX. Hazardous Materials Standards

A. Describe common hazardous material hazards.

B. Describe compressed gas cylinder requirements.

C. Describe flammable/combustible liquid requirements.

D. Describe process safety management (PSM) requirements.

X. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards

A. Describe common hazards requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).

B. Describe eye/face protection requirements.

C. Describe respiratory protective requirements.

D. Describe head protection requirements.

E. Describe hand protection requirements.

F. Describe foot protection requirements.

G. Describe hearing protection requirements.

XI. Occupational Health Protection Standards

A. Describe common health hazards in general industry.

B. Describe industrial hygiene principles.

C. Describe hazardous communication (HAZCOM)/globally harmonization system (GHS) of classification.

D. Describe occupational health/environmental control requirements.

E. Describe toxic/hazardous substances requirements.

XII. Material Handling/Storage Standards

A. Describe common material handling/storage hazards.

B. Describe general material handling/storage requirements.

C. Describe powered industrial trucks (PIT) requirements.

D. Describe crane operation requirements.

E. Describe sling requirements.

XIII. Machinery/Machine Guarding Standards

A. Describe common machinery/machine guarding hazards.

B. Describe woodworking machinery requirements.

C. Describe abrasive wheel machinery requirements.

D. Describe mechanical power presses requirements.

E. Describe mechanical power-transmission apparatus requirements.

XIV. Permit-required Confined Space (PRCS) Standards

A. Describe common permit-required confined space hazards.

B. Describe permit space entry procedures.

C. Describe permit-required confined space rescue requirements.

XV. Welding, Cutting/Brazing Standards

A. Describe common welding, cutting/brazing hazards.

B. Describe oxygen-fuel gas welding/cutting requirements.

C. Describe arc welding/cutting requirements.

D. Describe resistance welding requirements.

XVI. Electrical Standards

A. Describe common electrical hazards.

B. Differentiate OSHA electrical standards from industry standards.

C. Describe general electrical requirements.

D. Describe wiring design/protection requirements.

E. Describe wiring methods /components requirements.

F. Describe hazardous (classified) locations requirements.

XVII. Hazardous Energy Standards (Lockout/Tagout)

A. Describe common hazardous energy hazards.

B. Describe hazardous energy sources.

C. Describe energy control methods.

D. Describe energy control program requirements.

XVIII. Hand/Portable Powered Tool Standards

A. Describe common hand/portable powered tool hazards.

B. Describe general hand/portable powered tool requirements.

C. Describe portable powered tools guarding requirements.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Preparation for Building Construction 

A. Outline requirements for starting a construction project.

B. Use an architect's/engineer’s scale to determine measurements.

C. Apply basic surveying techniques used in building layout.

D. Explain site and earthwork preparation concepts.

E. Explain the various drawings and how they correlate with each other  (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical).

II. Materials, Products, and Construction Challenges

A. Describe various technics, and materials for site preparation and utilities.

B. Describe basic foundations used in building construction and their various challenges.

C. Describe basic concrete slab on grade and various structural slab construction.

D. Describe basic masonry construction and its various challenges.

E. Describe the basic various structural steel construction and its challenges.

F. Describe the basic rough carpentry construction and its various challenges.

G. Describe the basic thermal and moisture protection and their various challenges.

H. Describe the various doors, window systems, and hardware, and their various challenges.

I. Describe the various basic finishes and their challenges.

J. Describe the various specialties used in building construction and their challenges.

K. Describe the basic understanding of elevators and conveying equipment.

L. Describe the basic mechanical systems including plumbing and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

M. Describe the basic electrical systems.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Contracts/Relationships/Governing Authorities

A. Describe the various entities involved in constructing a project in accordance with codes.

B. Describe the relationships and responsibilities of various entities involved in constructing a project in accordance with codes.

II. Construction Project Codes

A. List and describe international, national, and local building codes.

B. Describe the relationships, responsibilities of the various entities (Governing Authorities; Designers; Contractors) in the administration and construction of buildings to adhere to building codes.

C. List and determine occupancy groups.

D. Categorize building types.

E. Define fire protection systems.

F. List and define building exit components.

G. List and define codes for accessibility.

H. List and explain interior space considerations.

I. Identify and explain differences in codes.

J. Explain codes for building exteriors.

K. Explain codes for roof systems.

L. Define building loads.

M. Describe building foundation considerations.

N. Identify and explain inspection categories.

O. Explain remodel building codes and how they are both administer and differ from new building codes. 

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Construction Process and Roles

A. Describe the job roles and responsibilities of the four project teams (i.e., owner team, design team, contractor team, and supplier team).

B. Describe the factors that contribute to an effective team.

C. Describe industry and professional societies' purposes.

D. Describe the stages of the facility life cycle with associated activities and documents.

E. Describe the project stages with associated activities and documents.

F. Describe OmniClassTM and its purpose.

G. Describe UniformatTM and its purpose.

H. Describe MasterFormatTM and how it is used.

I. Describe the 4C's of communication: clear, concise, correct, complete.

II. Project Conception

A. Describe programming, planning, and pre-design.

B. Describe feasibility and impact studies, and facility evaluations.

C.  Describe the site selection activities and purposes.

D. Describe the project budget.

E. Describe project scheduling.

III. Project Delivery

A. Describe the design and construction services and documentation required.

B. Describe the tripartite relationships among owner, contractor, and A/E.

C. Describe the factors affecting project delivery (e.g., extent, time, cost).

D. Describe the contract types (e.g., single- and multiple-prime).

E. Describe the delivery methods (e.g., design-bid-build, design-negotiate-build, CM).

F. Describe the team selection process.

G. Describe the commissioning process.

IV. Project Design Steps 

A. Describe schematic design documentation (e.g., preliminary project description [PPD], performance, and descriptive specifying drawing types).

B. Describe design development documentation (e.g., outline specifications, cost estimates, drawing types).

C. Describe the quality assurance/quality control requirements.

D. Describe the procedures to control project variables (e.g., allowances, alternates, unit prices).

E. Describe cost estimates and estimating techniques used during the design phase.

F. Describe life cycle costs and value analysis.

G. Describe the documentation of the decision-making process.

H. Describe the design considerations.

I. Describe the product evaluation and selection process.

V. Construction Documents Preparation 

A. Describe the elements of construction documents.

B. Describe the elements of procurement documents.

C. Describe the elements of contract documents.

D. Describe the elements of the project manual.

E. Describe the procurement requirements.

F. Describe the contracting requirements.

G. Describe the specifications.

H. Describe the contract drawings.

I. Describe the resource drawings.

J. Describe modifications.

K. Describe the coordination between graphic and written documents.

L. Describe the methods of specifying (i.e., descriptive, reference standard, proprietary, and performance).

M. Describe specification language.

N. Describe the hierarchy of general, administrative, and procedural requirements (e.g., General Conditions, Div. 01 - General Requirements, Part 1 - General).

O. Describe SectionFormatTM.

P. Describe PageFormatTM.

Q. Describe warranties.

R. Describe insurance (e.g., builder's risk, liability [general and professional], worker's compensation).

VI. The Procurement Process

A. Describe the pricing and purchasing terminology (e.g., stipulated sum, unit price).

B. Describe the pricing considerations (cost analysis, types of costs).

C. Describe the distribution and control of project information (e.g., plan house or website).

D. Understand basic principles of ethics in the construction industry.

E. Describe the execution of the agreement.

F. Describe substitution requests during bidding.

G. Describe addenda.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. The Project Manager's Role

A. Define a Project Manager's role in construction, including- quality control, project organization, and time management

B. Describe risk analysis.

C. Describe construction schedules.

D. Define licenses, bonds, and insurance.

E. Describe organizational structures of field and office.

F. Describe procurement process, including contracts, purchase orders, and bidding process.

G. Apply effective communication, both orally and in writing.

H. Describe job site reporting.

II. Contract Procurement

A. Describe buyout and award of subcontracts.

B. Describe purchase orders.

III. Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Progress Payments, and Quality Control.

A. Describe change orders.

B. Describe progress payments.

C. Describe record keeping, including materials and labor.

D. Describe time and quality control, including labor and material specifications, and subcontractor specifications.

IV. Types of bookkeeping

A. Describe bookkeeping, including accounting systems and computer job costing.

B. Describe business management, including marketing and subcontractors.

C. Describe business structuring, including personnel, equipment, and capitalization.

V. Construction Scheduling

A. Generate a construction schedule utilizing  work activities, durations, logic, relationships. and critical path.

B. Analyze job costs and reporting.

VI. The Close-out Process

A. Describe substantial and final completion.

B. Define operation and maintenance (O & M) plans.

C. Define spare parts requirements.

D. Define keying requirements.

E. Describe Final Contractual documents.

VII. Sustainable Construction Practices

A. Describe material selection and use.

B. Demonstrate onsite waste management and recycling activities.

C. Define storm-water management.

D. Define soil erosion management.

E. Describe process documentation

VIII. Building Information Modeling (BIM)

A. Practice computer-based virtual building models.

B. Define building information modeling techniques.

C. Describe standards for computer-based exchanges of information.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Soil

A. Explain the geological classification of soils according to their origin and mode of transport.

B. Describe the classification of soil by particle size.

C. Explain soil structure and describe the properties that affect it.

D. Classify a soil sample according to the Unified Soil Classification (USC) system.

E. Classify a soil sample according to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) system.

F. Describe methods used to improve the bearing capacity of soils.

G. Describe the three methods used to determine in-situ soil density.

H. Describe methods commonly used for soil stabilization.

II. Mineral Aggregates

A. Classify aggregate using sieve analysis.

B. Determine gradation of an aggregate sample and classify according to gradation profile.

C. Describe characteristics of aggregate used as base-course material.

D. Describe characteristics of aggregate used for Portland Cement concrete.

E. Explain the effects of the freeze-thaw cycle on the aggregate used in concrete.

III. Cements

A. Describe the general chemical composition of Portland cement and the raw materials used in its production.

B. List the eight types of Portland cement-based on ASTM International designations and their related applications.

C. Describe the effect of cement type on concrete strength.

D. Describe characteristics of Portland-pozzolan cement or fly ash and its applications.

IV. Concrete

A. Describe materials used in a concrete mix.

B. Describe the significance of the three principle parameters, quality, workability, and economy, in a concrete mix design.

C. Identify the proportions of water, cement, and aggregate commonly found in a concrete mix.

D. Define water/concrete ratio and describe its importance to concrete quality.

E. Describe factors to consider in the mixing, transporting, and placing of concrete.

F. Explain the relationship of compressive strength to curing time and curing conditions.

G. Describe the purpose of using a Portland cement-fly ash mix in concrete and its effect of the various properties of concrete.

H. Define air entrainment.

I. Describe the effect of entrained air on concrete and its applications as an admixture.

J. Describe other commonly used admixtures for concrete and their applications.

K. Describe the common factors that cause deterioration of concrete and discuss preventive measures.

V. Strength of Concrete

A. Define the compressive strength of concrete.

B. Describe the sources of test specimens for determining the compressive strength of concrete.

C. Describe concrete compression tests according to ASTM guidelines.

D. Describe the effect of the water-cement ratio and other factors on the compressive strength of concrete.

E. Interpret results of compression tests in relation to factors affecting concrete strength.

F. Discuss the significance of tensile and flexural strength of concrete.

VI. Asphalt Cements

A. Define asphalt cement and bitumen.

B. Describe the properties that make asphalt cement attractive as a highway material.

C. Describe the basic process of distillation that produces asphalt from petroleum.

D. Describe the ASTM tests commonly used to measure the hardness, density, ductility, consistency, and viscosity of bituminous materials and explain the purpose of each.

E. List and describe the four essential properties of a good bituminous mix design.

F. List and explain the seven basic steps in proportioning asphaltic concrete.

VII. Steel

A. Define iron, steel carbon steel, and structural steel.

B. List ASTM test for hardness, ductility, and yield strength.

C. Describe basic construction methods, materials, and equipment.

D. Describe the basic principles of structural design.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Workplace Injury /Illness Effects

A. Discuss prevalence, including frequent causes, of fatalities/injuries in the construction industry.

B. Describe important injury reduction reasons.

II. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Mission/Importance 

A. Explain major sections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public Law - 91-596 (OSH Act).

B. Explain OSHA functions.

C. Describe the positive impact of OSHA on worker safety and health.

D. Describe worker rights/responsibilities

E. Describe employer rights/responsibilities

III. OSHA Standards Organization 

A. Describe the system of organization for the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

B. Identify major parts within Title 29 Labor.

C. Discuss the origin of OSHA standards.

D. Explain the codification system for construction standards.

E. Identify tasks for which general industrial standards apply.

F. Identify tasks for which general construction standards apply.

G. Describe criteria for legally-binding standards.

H. Explain the regulation’s preamble importance.

I. Describe the purpose of information found in OSHA Directives.

J. Describe the purpose of information found in letters of interpretation.

IV. OSHA Enforcement Activities

A. Describe legal aspects of the OSH Act.

B. Describe Part 1903 major sections.

C. Describe OSHA’s inspection process.

D. Describe OSHA’s inspection priorities.

E. Describe various OSHA violation types.

F. Describe OSHA’s post-inspection process.

G. Identify construction industry most frequently cited standards.

H. Identify consensus standards commonly cited under section 5(a)(1) for construction.

I. Describe OSHA’s Focused Inspection initiative.

J. Explain each type of employer on a multi-employer workplace, including responsibilities/liabilities.

V. Recordkeeping Requirements (Part 1904)

A. Discuss injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.

B. Explain the use of OSHA recordkeeping forms.

C. Discuss the criteria for recordability of illnesses or injuries.

D. Calculate illness and injury rates.

VI. Construction Worker Protection Criteria

A. Explain 1926.20 (general safety and health provisions) requirements.

B. Explain 1926.21 (safety training and education) requirements.

C. Describe the importance of safety programs.

D. Explain safety and health program guidelines.

E. Describe effective safety program major elements.

F. Explain OSHA cooperative programs (e.g. alliances, strategic partnerships, voluntary protection programs (VPP)).

VII. Physical Hazard Standards

A. Describe general worksite hazard protection requirements.

B. Describe common fire hazard protection requirements.

C. Describe common hand and power tool hazard protection requirements.

D. Describe common fall protection hazard requirements.

E. Describe requirements pertaining to signs, signals and barricades.

F. Describe common welding hazard protection requirements.

VIII. Electrical Hazard Standards

A. Describe common electrical hazard protection requirements.

B. Describe common power transmission and distribution hazard protection requirements.

IX. Structural Hazard Standards

A. Describe scaffold hazard protection requirements.

B. Describe excavation hazard protection requirements.

C. Describe concrete hazard protection requirements.

D. Describe steel erection hazards protection requirements.

E. Describe demolition hazard protection requirements.

F. Describe stairway and ladder hazard prevention requirements.

X. Mechanical Hazard Standards

A. Describe motor vehicle hazard protection requirements.

B. Describe crane hazard protection requirements.

C. Describe material handling hazard prevention requirements.

D. Describe rollover protective structures hazard prevention requirements.

XI. Occupational Health Hazard Standards

A. Describe health and environmental controls hazard prevention requirements.

B. Describe personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard prevention requirements.

C. Describe toxic and hazardous substances hazard prevention requirements.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Sustainable Practices in Building Design and Construction

A. Implement environmental criteria.

B. Establish economic criteria.

C. Implement sustainable building practices.

II. Cost Implications of Green Building Practices

A. Define capital investment.

B. Define soft costs.

C. Define hard costs.

D. Define life-cycle analysis.

E. Define Long-term investment considerations.

III. Site Development Factors

A. Develop alternative transportation options.

B. Consider building orientation.

C. Define remediation strategies for environmentally damaged sites.

IV. Water Use Efficiency in Building Operations

A. Define landscaping considerations.

B. Develop building water efficiency practices.

C. Implement rainwater reuse.

D. Implement wastewater recycling.

V. Energy Efficiency of Buildings

A. Evaluate heating and cooling systems for energy efficiency.

B. Incorporate passive solar features in a building's heating and cooling systems.

C. Evaluate renewable energy sources.

VI. Building Material Selection and Recycling

A. Evaluate building material reuse.

B. Minimize the impact of material transport.

C. Implement strategies for recycling construction waste.

VII. Strategies for Improving a Building's Indoor Environmental Quality

A. Enhance indoor air quality during construction.

B. Enhance indoor air quality after a building is in operation.

VIII. U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System

A. Review of all the categories in the LEED Green Building Rating System.

B. Develop strategy to take building project through the LEED Certification process.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Wood Construction

A. Describe the unique characteristics of heavy timber frame construction.

B. Outline the steps in planning and erecting wood light-frame construction. 

C. Explain the importance of exterior finishes for wood light-frame construction.   

D. Explain the critical factors in completing the building enclosure.

 II. Brick Masonry Construction 

A. Explain the considerations of sustainability relating to stone and concrete masonry. 

B. Summarize some special problems of masonry wall construction.

III. Steel Frame Construction 

A. Recognize the basic principles of structural design.

B. Outline the steps of the construction process for steel frame construction. 

C. Describe some common uses for light gauge steel frame construction.

IV. Concrete

A. Describe the requirements for foundations. 

B. Describe the important factors with making and placing concrete. 

C. Explain the process of constructing site-cast concrete framing systems. 

D. Summarize the assembly process for precast concrete framing systems.

V. Exterior Finish Operations 

A. Differentiate the various approaches to sustainable roofing. 

B. Describe the important construction details for glazing large lights. 

C. Relate the steps to installing windows and doors. 

D. Explain the requirements for exterior wall systems.  

E. Describe the basic construction details for cladding with masonry and concrete. 

F. Describe the modes of assembly for cladding with metal and glass. 

VI. Sustainable Construction Materials

A. Recognize basic construction methods, materials, and equipment.

B. Define sustainable building products.

C. List current common sustainable building products.

D. Research new sustainable building products.

E. Discuss the necessity of using sustainable building products to ensure a better future for the global community.

F. Explain how sustainable building products improve quality of life.

G. Explain how sustainable building products can affect employment opportunities in the building material manufacturing and construction industries.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I.  Preconstruction Phase

A. Choose the successful bidder.

B. Prepare a Letter of Intent.

C. Produce the required bonds.

D. Execute the agreement between owner and contractor.

E. Analyze subcontracts and purchase orders.

F. Verify site conditions.

G. Generate agenda for a preconstruction meeting.

H. Demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing .

II. Construction Phase

A. Explain submittals (e.g., types, parties involved, product data, shop drawings, certificates of insurance, and samples for the Architect/Engineer).

B. Outline the communication identified in the general conditions (e.g., interpretations, RFI).

C. Prepare contract modifications (i.e., minor modification, change directive, change order).

D. Analyze substitutions during construction.

E. Explain site visits, observations, meetings, and inspections.

F. Describe the roles and responsibilities (i.e., owner, contractor, architect, subcontractor).

G. Distinguish construction by the owner or by separate contract.

H. Define contract time.

I. Prepare quality assurance/quality control implementation.

J. Describe payments and completion.

K. Generate progress payment applications.

L. Define substantial completion.

M. Define final completion.

N. Summarize the steps leading to final payment.

O. Describe claims and disputes.

P. Explain performance and payment bonds.

Q. Interpret construction documents (contracts, specifications, and drawings) used in managing a construction project.

R. Identify the fundamentals of contracts, codes, and regulations that govern a construction project.

III. Post-Construction Phase

A. Describe the role and responsibilities of the facility manager during project closeout.

B. Define the correction period.

C. Summarize operations and maintenance.

D. Define resource materials (e.g., record documents).

E. Illustrate facility evaluations (basic components).

F. Summarize facility management resources.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Types of Estimates

A. Describe a conceptual estimate.

B. Describe a semi-detailed estimate.

C. Describe a detailed estimate.

D. Demonstrate the ability to estimate quantities and costs for the bidding process in a construction project.

II. Construction Estimating Planning

A. Identify contractor work.

B. Identify sub-contractor work.

C. Determine risk.

D. Determine reasonable profit.

III. General Conditions Costs

A. Describe project summary schedule.

B. Calculate administrative expenses.

C. Calculate equipment expenses.

D. Calculate temporary construction expenses.

E. Calculate general operations expenses.

IV. Material Quantity

A. Calculate excavation quantities, including:

1. Cut and fill

2. Swell and shrinkage

3. Utility lines including water, sewer, and gas

B. Calculate concrete foundation quantities, including:

1. Forms

2. Footings

3. Trenches

4. Reinforcing

C. Calculate concrete beam, column and pier quantities, including:

1. Reinforcing

2. Forms

D. Calculate formwork quantities.

E. Calculate masonry quantities, including:

1. Block

2. Brick

F. Calculate carpentry quantities, including:

1. Frame work

2. Sheathing

3. Decks

4. Interior finish

5. Exterior finish

G. Calculate other quantities, including:

1. Siding

2. Roofing

3. Insulation

4. Sheet metal

V. Costs

A. Calculate labor costs, including:

1. Crew

2. Fringe benefit

B. Calculate other costs, including:

1. Legal

2. Utilities

3. Work by others

4. Allowances

5. Contingencies

6. Overhead

7. Profit

C. Prepare a construction estimate, including:

1. Material costs

2. Labor costs

3. Other costs

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Earthmoving and Heavy Construction

A. Outline typical earthmoving materials and operations.

B. Explain excavating and lifting technologies. 

C. Estimate the cost of loading and hauling.

D. Describe the principles of compacting and finishing.

E. Estimate the cost of rock excavation.

F. Explain the processes involved in the production of aggregate, concrete, and asphalt mixes.

G. Describe paving and surface treatments.

H. Calculate the proper equipment size for compressed air and water systems.

I. Describe sustainable technologies to minimize construction activity-related pollution.

II. Construction Cost Management

A. Explain the principles of planning and scheduling.

B. Demonstrate the ability to schedule a construction project.

C. Apply basic surveying techniques used in the building layout.

D. Compute the cost of Construction equipment. 

E. Show the sequence of steps in a typical construction contracting process.

F. Explain the importance of construction safety and health and equipment maintenance.

G. Describe the factors for Improving productivity and performance.

H. Discuss construction management practices that minimize construction waste disposal.  

I. Discuss management plans for maintaining indoor air quality during the construction phase.

III. Construction Office Issues

A. Apply the interpretation of construction documents (contracts, specifications, and drawings) used in managing a construction project.

B. Describe basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.

C. Describe the importance of written policies for safety issues.

D. Describe the necessity of timelines and being prepared.

E. Describe how to organize safety and field supervisor meetings.

F. Define networking and why it is a successful marketing tool.

G. Describe the appropriate use of mobile devices at a construction site.

H. Define personal ethics and why it is important to the construction professional.

I. Define the role of the construction professional in a workplace violence situation.

J. Identify written policies that are required to be present for substance abuse programs.

K. Discuss how sustainable practices on the construction job site affect the carbon footprint of projects.

L. Discuss how sustainable construction practices will affect the global environment.

M. Explain how personal attitudes affect sustainable practices on the job site.

IV. Outside Organizations

A. List the organizations that the construction professional has available to enhance knowledge and professional standing.

B. List various governmental entities that provide vital information to the construction profession.

C. Describe the importance of professional networking and continuing education for the construction professional.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. On-The-Job Work Activities

A. Describe the work-related activities accomplished on the job to the internship facilitator.

B. Discuss outcomes from a successful internship in a meeting with the internship facilitator and the job supervisor.

C. Prepare a final written report summarizing the learning experiences during the internship.

II. The Company

A. Provide an accurate description of the company's products.

B. Provide an accurate description of the services the company provides.

C. Provide an accurate description of the task related polices and procedures at the company.

III. Work Assignments

A. Meet with the job supervisor to discuss work-related tasks.

B. Meet with the facilitator to develop learning objectives for the work-related tasks.

C. Write the individualized learning objectives for the work-related tasks.

D. Perform the work-related tasks at the work site.

E. Maintain an activity log (journal) detailing the work-related tasks.

F. Maintain a journal of time spent on the job.

G. Document new learning that is a result of company-provided training.

IV. Classroom Experience Application

A. Use classroom knowledge to complete work-related tasks.

B. Document the use of classroom knowledge to complete work-related tasks.

C. Document new learning that occurs as a result of completing work-related tasks.

V. Career Position Preparedness

A. Document the increased personal preparedness for a career resulting from the internship.

B. Document the increased professional preparedness for a career resulting from the internship.