4700 E. Prospect Road, Timnath, CO 80547
Main: 970.488.4400 | Attendance: 970.488.4444
4700 E. Prospect Road, Timnath, CO 80547
Main: 970.488.4400 | Attendance: 970.488.4444
*Design Build is a half-day pathway and does not require any previous experience. Click here to request Design Build in your '23-'24 class schedule.
Learners will focus on the fundamentals of design theory, architectural hand-drafting skills, and proper safety precautions. After learning how to conceptualize and design small buildings and parks, they'll research how to build them! Students will take field trips to construction sites and design firm studios to help inform their own builds.
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* HVAC is a half-day pathway and does not require any previous experience. Click here to request HVAC in your '23-'24 class schedule.
HVAC students will spend half their day on the campus of Front Range Community College where they will have access to industry-standard tools and materials. Transportation from home high schools will be provided for students attending these classes at FRCC. With access to experienced technicians as their instructors, students can expect to learn necessary skills in a hands-on, real-world environment while earning their HVAC/R Fundamentals certificate.
This course introduces students to basic architectural drafting techniques. Topics explored in lecture and through project work include: use of instruments, geometric construction, multiview, oblique and isometric projections, and basic construction drawings.
After diving into the design process during Q3, learners will learn the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts required to build their unique designs. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to employ tools safely and interpret construction drawings to complete projects demonstrating proper measurement and application of mathematical concepts. Standards in this course also include an overview of the construction industry and an introduction to building systems and materials.
This is the foundation course to basic residential construction. Students will demonstrate competencies that are nationally recognized by the construction industry. Students will learn and practice structural framing of floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs. This course also includes the use of basic construction tools and machinery, applied math, and an introduction to blueprint reading. This course teaches students industry safety including the use of all machines and tools.
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems prepares students for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC careers by introducing students to the physical principles of these systems and the fundamental skills needed to work with them. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to follow safety procedures and use tools to perform basic operations with electrical circuits, as well as demonstrate understanding in fundamental concepts of electricity theory (i.e. Ohm's Law). Students will be able to apply proper tools and procedures to perform basic operations with plastic piping, including measuring, cutting, and joining pipe. Furthermore, students will be able to apply mathematics concepts to solve HVAC, electrical, and plumbing problems. This course is intended to provide an introduction and lay a solid foundation for those students entering the construction or craft skilled areas. The course provides a strong knowledge of construction safety, construction mathematics, and common hand and power tools. This course also provides communication and occupation skills to assist the student in obtaining and maintaining employment.
This course will introduce school policies, safety procedures, and first aid. Use of trade tools and terminology is covered. Laboratory experiences include brazing, soldering, and material.
This course overs basic electrical AC and DC theory, including study of Ohm`s Law and using electrical to explain operation of electrical devices.
This course introduces students to the basic theory of refrigeration systems, components, charging, recycling, and evacuation of refrigeration units.
This course covers electrical power, distribution, transformers, capacitors, relays, and electric motors. Laboratory experiences consist of using electrical devices to electrical loads. Students will be a real-world, hands-on environments when practicing their skills with electrical components.