CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS
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Accident Prevention Inspection Investigation
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
16 Sessions/48 Hours
This course will cover the roles and responsibilities of a construction supervisor in accident prevention and loss control. Topics include: Safety leadership, communication and expectations; Planning for site safety; Site safety management; Site security and protection; Multi-employer jobsite safety; Construction risk management; Safety and human resources; and Regulatory procedures, record keeping and documents.
STP 6 Risk Management & Problem Solving 2015 Ed
$122.00 - Purchase Required
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Building Codes and Inspections
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
15 Sessions/48 Hours
This course presents the materials, methods and procedures used in the construction of buildings in relation to building codes and zoning
requirements. Topics covered include: Regulatory Factors in Building; Organization and Enforcement; Permits and Inspections; Requirement
based on Occupancy, Requirements Based on Types of Construction; Basic Engineering Regulations, Fire Standards and Protection, Public
Streets and Property; and other related Building Code Standards.
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Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
Building Codes Illustrated 6th Edition
$88.00 - Purchase Required
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Commercial Blueprint Reading and Specifications
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
16 Sessions/48 Hours
Prerequisite: English TABE Reading Test and if you have little or no Construction experience, it is strongly recommended that you take the Commercial Materials Methods class or test out prior to taking the Blueprint Reading Course.
This course consists of 48 hours and covers Commercial Blueprint Reading
& Specifications with emphasis on the interrelationship between drawings,
specifications and construction project. Topics include: Evolution of a
Construction Project; Construction Documents; Plan Views; Elevations
and Related Views; Sections, Details, Symbols, Schedules. Emphasis
is given to Civil Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Drawings
and Specifications.
Note: If a student has previously purchased prints and specs in another
CEF course that required prints and specs these may be used in this
course. A student would still need to purchase the text(s) for this course.
Test-out option available. See Testing page for details.
Req Test: TABE Reading - English
Course: Commercial Construction Methods Materials
Test Out: Blueprint Reading
Specification, Memory Stick North Lake Campus (North)
$15.00 - Purchase Required
Blueprints North Lake (North Campus) Half Size
$18.00 - Purchase Required
Print & Specification Reading for Construction
$134.00 - Purchase Required
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Commercial Construction Methods Materials
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
31 Sessions/64 Hours
Prerequisite: English TABE Reading Test and it is recommended that a student complete the Introduction to Construction Industry course and or have at least for years experience prior to this course.
This course provides the student with a strong working knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in constructing today’s modern buildings. Using the Construction Specification Institute “MasterFormat” as a guide, this course will cover Divisions 2 through 5. Topics include: The Building Site, Soils and Foundations; Concrete Products, Cast-in-Place, and Precast Concrete Construction; Masonry Products and Mortars, Clay Brick, Concrete Blocks, Stone and Masonry Construction; Metals, and Steel Frame Construction and Wood.
NOTE:
Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
Course: Introduction to Construction Industry
Req Experience: 4 Years in related field
Req Test: TABE Reading - English
Specification, Memory Stick North Lake Campus (North)
$15.00 - Purchase Required
Blueprints North Lake (North Campus) Half Size
$18.00 - Purchase Required
Construction Materials Methods & Techniques -4th Edition
$184.00 - Purchase Required
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Commercial Mechanical Electrical Plumbing
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
16 Sessions/64 Hours
Prerequisite: English TABE Reading Test
This course provides for a continuing study of the nature and use of the construction method, materials, and equipment associated with electrical and mechanical systems used in the construction on modern buildings. Using the Construction Specifications Institute 'MasterFormat' as a guide, this course will cover Divisions 15 and 16. Topics include: Mechanical Materials, Methods, and Systems; Fire Protection; Plumbing Methods, Materials, and Systems; Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Controls, Electrical Materials and Methods; Power Generation Systems; Power Distribution; Lighting; Communications; Controls; and Testing.
NOTE:
Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
Req Test: TABE Reading - English
Construction Materials Methods & Techniques -4th Edition
$184.00 - Purchase Required
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Construction Estimating I
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
16 Sessions/64 Hours
Prerequisite: TABE Math Test or Applied Construction Math I class or test
AND Commercial Blueprint Reading & Specifications class or test. See
testing page for details.
This course affords a basic introduction to construction estimating, focusing
on the major building components and common contract documents.
Students will utilize information from the CSI Master Format in addition
to instructor-provided handouts. The course provides the student with
the principles and skills to make accurate take-offs and perform pricing
functions as an estimator in a commercial contracting environment. This
course leads to the Estimator Specialist Certificate.
Note: If a student has previously purchased prints and specs in another
CEF course that required prints and specs these may be used in this
course. A student would still need to purchase the text(s) for this course.
Test-out option available. See Testing page for details.
This is a Credit Course, therefore all Admissions paperwork must be submitted by student to North Lake no later than January 16, 2019. Please go to www.dcccd.org for Instructions on Admissions paperwork and what is required.
Course: Applied Construction Math I
OR Test: Applied Construction Math
OR Test: TABE Math - English
Course: Commercial Blueprint Reading and Specifications
OR Test: Blueprint Reading
Blueprints North Lake (North Campus) Half Size
$18.00 - Purchase Required
Estimating in Building Construction (Memory Stick) 7th Ed Workbook
$15.00 - Purchase Required
Estimating in Building Construction 9th ED
$268.00 - Purchase Required
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Construction Management I
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $471.00
19 Sessions/64 Hours
This course is designed to provide an integrated look at the practice of construction management. The course material will cover various tools used by the construction manager. It include bidding, estimating and scheduling, contract and project documentation, change order management, accident prevention and loss control, and productivity improvement. (3 Lec.)
Course: Commercial Blueprint Reading and Specifications
OR Test: Blueprint Reading
Course: Construction Estimating I
Blueprints North Lake (North Campus) Half Size
$18.00 - Purchase Required
Construction Management JumpStart: The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management, 2nd Ed.
$47.00 - Purchase Required
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Construction Management II
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
16 Sessions/64 Hours
This course is designed to provide an integrated look at the practice of construction management. The course material will cover various
tools used by the construction manager. It include bidding, estimating and scheduling, contract and project documentation, change order
management, accident prevention and loss control, and productivity improvement.
Blueprints North Lake (North Campus) Half Size
$18.00 - Purchase Required
Construction Management JumpStart: The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management, 2nd Ed.
$47.00 - Purchase Required
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Construction Materials Testing
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
16 Sessions/64 Hours
This course provides an in-depth study of soils, reinforced concrete and foundations. Topics include: Soil Characteristics; Soil Sampling and Soil Testing; Concrete Design; Concrete Placement, Concrete Testing, and the application of that information in design of reinforced concrete foundations.
NOTE:
Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers 4th Ed
$273.00 - Purchase Required
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Construction Specifications & Contracts
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
16 Sessions/64 Hours
This course presents and discusses legal principles and issues affecting the construction industry. Topics include: Contract Documents, Changes, Orders and Claims. Contract law and relationships will be specifically covered. Individuals will benefit from this course if they work with or for owners, architects, engineers, building officials or subcontractors.
NOTE:
Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional 5th Ed
$182.00 - Purchase Required
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Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
16 Sessions/48 Hours
Prerequisite: None Required
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college and the employer. Classroom learning is combined with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated topics and learning outcomes vary. Course is required for Associate and Certificate programs through North Lake College.
NOTE:
Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
None Required
$0.00 - Purchase Required
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Introduction to Construction Industry
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
31 Sessions/48 Hours
The student will identify construction organizational structures; identify and explain purposes for various construction documents; and describe construction office and field responsibilities & operations. The student will define and identify safety agencies & regulations, and the various construction crafts and trades. Course topics include: industry organization and hierarchy; contractor organization; subcontractors; contract documents; insurance and bonds; labor; elements of estate; job site organization; and safety.
NOTE:
Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
Req Test: TABE Reading - English
Construction Management JumpStart: The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management, 2nd Ed.
$47.00 - Purchase Required
Specification, Memory Stick North Lake Campus (North)
$15.00 - Purchase Required
Blueprints North Lake (North Campus) Half Size
$18.00 - Purchase Required
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Introduction to Surveying
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,223.00
16 Sessions/80 Hours
This course consists of 80 hours including labs and covers an overview of the surveying profession as it applies to surveying. The history of
surveying and its impact on the world. Review of the mathematics used in surveying. Introduction to basic surveying equipment with emphasis
on measurements, both linear and angular. Instruction on surveying procedures and the limitation of errors. Calculation to determine precision
and error of closure.
NOTE:
Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
T-41 Timely Template
$2.00 - Purchase Required
Calculator, Programmable HP35S
$128.00 - Purchase Required
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Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
15 Sessions/64 Hours
This is a Credit Course, therefore all Admissions paperwork must be submitted by student to North Lake no later than January 16, 2019. Please go to www.dcccd.org for Instructions on Admissions paperwork and what is required.
Prerequisite: The Commercial Blueprint Reading class is recommended
prior to enrolling in this class.
This course will teach the student to prepare project schedules using
logical construction sequence dependency diagrams, update these
schedules and to prepare short time look-ahead schedules. Microsoft
Project scheduling software will be used as the computer-based program for creating Gnatt and bar charts.
Note: If a student has previously purchased prints in another CEF course
that required prints these may be used in this course. A student would still
need to purchase the text (s) for this course.
Blueprints North Lake (North Campus) Half Size
$18.00 - Purchase Required
Memory Stick 8GB
$8.00 - Purchase Required
Computer Integrated Construction Project Scheduling 1st Edition
$260.00 - Purchase Required
Microsoft Project 2013- Real World Scheduling
$81.00 - Purchase Required
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Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $471.00
16 Sessions/64 Hours
This is an overall study in the correct use of specification tables, technical manuals and load tables for building systems and materials. Topics
covered are structural mechanics, steel, wood, reinforced concrete, wood truss sizing and applications, foundation types, and rigging techniques for lifting building materials. Applications for heavy commercial, light commercial and residential buildings are included.
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Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
15 Sessions/48 Hours
Prerequisite: None Required
This course consists of 48 hours and covers the basic mathematical principles used for field surveying and measurement as applied to bacsic construction field engineering. The topics covered include: The applications of Basic mathematics; Elementary algebra, Basic trigonometry and the application as used in measurement systems; and vertical and horizontal control measurements as applicable to construction site layout.
NOTE:
Credit Course Requirements
Admissions paperwork is required to be completed by Friday, August 17, 2018. If this paperwork is not completed by the student by the required deadline, the student will be transferred to a continuing education course.
Calculator Scientific TI30XA
$15.00 - Purchase Required
Construction Surveying and Layout 3rd Edition
$121.00 - Purchase Required
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Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,223.00
16 Sessions/80 Hours
This is a Credit Course, therefore all Admissions paperwork must be submitted by student to North Lake no later than January 16, 2019. Please go to www.dcccd.org for Instructions on Admissions paperwork and what is required.
Consists of 80 hours, including labs and covers the advanced
mathematical principles used for field surveying and measurement as
applied to construction field engineering. The topics covered include:
The Applications of Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry and the
Applications as used in Measurement Systems, Vertical and Horizontal
Control Measurements as applicable to Construction Site Layout.
Blueprints North Lake (North Campus) Half Size
$18.00 - Purchase Required
Calculator, Programmable HP35S
$128.00 - Purchase Required
Scales, Engineer
$14.00 - Purchase Required
T-41 Timely Template
$2.00 - Purchase Required
Engineering Computation Pad
$10.00 - Purchase Required
Field Book
$13.00 - Purchase Required
Construction Surveying and Layout 3rd Edition
$121.00 - Purchase Required
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Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $504.00
18 Sessions/64 Hours
Prerequisite: None Required
Methods and materials used for buildings that conserve energy, water and human resources.
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