CFC 100 SAFETY (2-0-2)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Provides a review of general safety rules and practices and provides students with information about state and federal regulations including the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Emphasis is placed on electrical, fire, lifting, and ladder and scaffolding hazards. Topics include: overview of safety rules and regulations; protective equipment; barriers and barricades; flammable materials; electrical hazards; ladders and scaffolding; safety in trenches and excavations; introduction to rigging.

CFC 101 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION (2-0-2)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
This course covers the introduction to the different crafts in the building trades through an overview of the building process. The student is also introduced to the attitudes and life skills required to succeed in the construction industry. Topics include: introduction to the construction trades and the building process; workplace expectations, quality of work, professional ethical standards, proper practices, fundamentals of measurement, working in teams, learning for success and life skills.

CFC 102 PROFESSIONAL TOOL USE AND SAFETY (2-5-4)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
The course provides instruction in the use of professional tools for the construction trades. Emphasis will be placed on the safe use of each tool covered. Topics include: layout and measuring tools, sawing tools, shaping and cutting tools, fastening tools, drilling and boring tools, finishing tools, jobsite setup and shop tool use.

CFC 103 MATERIALS AND FASTENERS (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Introduces the fundamental array of building materials used in residential and commercial construction. Topics include: concrete products, masonry materials, plumbing materials, fasteners, wood products, finishing materials, manufactured products for Construction and an introduction to estimation of products and services.

CFC 105 CONSTRUCTION PRINT READING FUNDAMENTALS (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: MAT 101 or MAT 191, SCT 100
Introduces the reading and interpretation of prints and architectural drawings for all the Construction Trades. Topics include: types of plans, scales, specifications, conventions, and schedules.