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Course · AL
Construction Building Systems
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Construction Building Systems is designed to provide knowledge and skills used with mechanical systems in the finishing phase of a structure. Topics include safety, plumbing, electrical wiring, and HVAC. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course.
Identify electrical hazards and their causes and effectsExplain the purpose and implementation of National Electrical Code (NEC) standardsDemonstrate the safe use of ladders, scaffolds, and lift equipmentSelect and demonstrate the use of appropriate fall protection for given situationsExplain how electricians use the National Electrical Code for residential wiringExplain the purpose of ground fault circuit interruptersSize outlet boxes and select the proper types for different wiring methods using National Electrical Code (NEC) standardDescribe rules for installing electrical systems around swimming pools, spasExplain how wiring devices are selected and installedDescribe the installation and control of lighting fixtures. to HVACExplain the basic principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioningDescribe the processes and safety principles that guide HVAC installation and service techniquesExplain how waste moves from a fixture through the drain system to the septic system or wastewater treatment plantCompare and contrast the various types of plastic pipe and indicate when each should be usedIdentify the types of fittings and valves used with plastic pipeDescribe the techniques used in hanging and supporting plastic pipeExplain the materials, schedules, and properties of copper pipe, fittings, and valvesDescribe the types of valves and fittings used with copper pipes