Residential Contractor - This comprehensive course will teach you the home construction process from the ground up. Perfect for those wanting to pursue becoming a home builder or wanting to know the home construction process (i.e. engineers, insurance agents, mortgage and real estate workers). This course teaches you: selecting and financing a lot or building site, design, blueprints, permits, subcontracting, excavation, foundation, substructure, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, doors, walls, drywall, siding, flooring, painting, and more. Also covers subcontracting and employer issues, financing, and warranty matters.
Course Requirements
1. A desire to learn the home construction trade.
2. A willingness to learn the various facets of residential construction.
Course Goals
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Know the steps for building a home.
Understand what all residential construction entails, aside from just building homes.
Assessment
- Self-scoring quizzes
- Final review assignments
Grading Policy
This is not a graded course. All lessons and assignments must be completed with a score of 70% or better to pass the course.
