Examines topics including: sustainable, efficient and universal design practices, architectural styles and elements of design, private site/plot development, sketching application and 3D modeling/visualization, state building code and local zoning adherence, as well as advanced roof, stairway, joist and beam design/layout. Develops learners' ability to design and create construction drawings for a two-story residence including: plans, sections, elevation and visualization models (2D AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Chief Architect utilized).
Introduces the learner to the creation of drawings and documents used to specify and build light commercial buildings. Topics covered include the commercial building code, cost estimating, the preparation of working drawings, specifications and other documents used to bid, construct and obtain plan approval for light commercial buildings.
Applies the quantity survey and quantity take-off methods of residential estimating through the interpretation of plans, specification of materials, material pricing and projection, use of checklists, estimating forms and Excel worksheets.
Strengthens the learners' understanding of the procedures employed in estimating construction materials and labor costs for new and remodeling construction systems pertaining to application, sizing, plan layout and code application. Learners analyze and interpret plans and specifications, explore the use of estimating tables, and develop material lists utilizing estimating software.
Explores the theory of design and its application in the world of architecture. Focuses learners’ skills of creating and thinking within the architectural field. Examines critical elements of design theory, sketching application, and space planning. Develops skills in visualization, modeling, presentation drawings, floor plans and exterior compositions. Prepares learners to be able to discuss projects in architectural terms with appropriate professional vocabulary.
Prepares learners to perform basic nursing skills under the supervision of a nurse for job entry as a nursing assistant or a home health aide (HHA) in health care agencies. Face-to-face and hybrid classroom, campus lab and clinical instruction are offered at various nursing homes and hospitals throughout the district. Students need to submit an application and complete background check.
Strengthens the learners skill set in Building Information Modeling (BIM) by using the latest version of Autodesk's Revit. Learners enhance their BIM skills by developing light commercial construction documents through tutorials and exercises. Learners will also be introduced to family content creation and structural REVIT tools.
Explores Trimble's SketchUp as a design and visualization tool. Develops learners' skills in creating realistic computer models that can be used to create full color renderings, animations, exported/imported AutoCAD files for construction drawings and Layout as a construction documentation tool.
Strengthens learners’ knowledge and skills necessary to effectively coordinate managerial and technical aspects of commercial construction projects through commercial print reading, permitting, construction documentation, means and methods of commercial construction, and project supervision. Upon graduation learners will possess skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and communication, as well as technical and conceptual application of commercial project administration, contracts, scheduling, finance, and safety.
Introduces learners to the fundamentals of operation in optical and laser transits required for residential and small commercial design. Coverage of topics include types of surveying instruments and their use in measuring angles, difference of elevation, contour maps, building layout and development of plot plans. Format and content of legal descriptions of land parcels are also covered.
The Nursing Assistant Instructor Train-the-Trainer Program is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to effectively teach and train nursing assistant students. This comprehensive program focuses on adult learning principles, curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching strategies, and student performance evaluation. Participants will also gain expertise in supervising clinical practice and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations governing nursing assistant education.
Learner must have valid Wisconsin RN license and two years work experience (one year in long-term, home health, or rehabilitation care). This course will meet the state requirement for nurses who wish to become nursing assistant instructors.
