UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
College of Rural and Community Development
Construction Trades Technology (CTT)
Interior – Aleutians Campus
Harper Building, P.O. Box 756720 Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-6720
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:
Course No:
NCCER Module/s No.:
Credits:
Prerequisites:
Instructor:
Office Hours:
Location:
Dates:
Times:
Text:
Flooring Installation: Vinyl, Wood, and Parquet
CTT 132
27105-06
1
None
TBA
Instructor will post office hours for students at first class.
Village, Alaska
20XX
TBA
NCCER Carpentry Fundamentals Trainee Guide Level 1
Published Prentice Hall 2006 Edition 4 and additional
course handout materials related to topics covered.
The (NCCER) National Center for Construction Education and Research is a nationally
recognized standard curriculum for more than 37 different crafts such as carpentry,
electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulating, pipeline maintenance, welding, heavy equipment
operations, field safety, and construction management.
Course Description:
This course will introduce students to concepts and practical applications of installing
Vinyl, Wood, and Parquet flooring coverings. Students will learn how to install
underlayment, vinyl flooring tiles, trim, and baseboard components. They will also be
introduced to the special tools necessary for correctly installing Parquet flooring with
subflooring installation. Students will have instruction and practical applications to apply
new knowledge. Instructor will manage class within proper safety standards following
manufactures specifications and Uniform Building Code requirements.
Course Goals:
Students will acquire fundamental core knowledge and practical experience in installing
Vinyl, Wood, and Parquet flooring coverings. Students’ understanding and familiarity
with floor covering concepts and applications will support village construction.
Instructional Methods:
Instructional method will be a combination of face-to-face instruction/lecture, small
group discussions, and practical application in the field. Classroom environment may
consist of work tables/desks, overhead projector/LCD projectors, wipe boards, TV/VCR,
and standard instructional equipment dealing with power tools, drawings, and blueprints.
Student Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
Students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of correctly installing proper
subflooring materials, adhesives, and vinyl tile
components.
2. Identify manufactures specifications with professional
workmanship and ethical standards.
3. Demonstrate mastery of installation procedures of
Parquet flooring and baseboard components utilizing
floating foam materials on the subflooring.
4. Demonstrate, under instructor supervision, the proper
technique for squaring procedures and alignment of
wooden tongue and groove hardwood pieces.
5. Explain safety practices and ethical practices related to
manufactures specifications of the Uniform Building
Codes for the installation of various finishing and
laying floor coverings.
Evaluated by:
Readings, small group
work with practical
applications
Readings, group
activities
Relevant activities and
small class projects
Class tasks, group
activities and class
evaluation discussions
Readings, class
discussions and proper
applications
Course Evaluation:
A letter grade will be issued for participants who successfully complete the course.
% of Total
91 to 100%
81 to 90%
71 to 80%
60 to 70%
59% and below
Grade
A letter grade
B letter grade
C letter grade
D letter grade
F letter grade
Total points for the course will be assigned and weighted based on the following:
Attendance/ Participation …………………….. 15%
Student Activities/Practice………………………30%
Return Demonstration for Skill Mastery……..…35%
Examination …………………………………….20%
Attendance/Participation (15%) means the student is in class, has read the required
material, and is active participating in the classroom session.
Student Activity/Practice (30%) means a group of students will practice replacing
damaged flooring. They will correctly handle hand and power tools in carrying out
class exercises. Students will rehearse replacing wood, parquet, and vinyl flooring.
Return Demonstration (35%) means under the observation of the instructor, the
students will replace damaged flooring materials. Using the proper hand and power
tools the students will demonstrate the safe techniques for replacing wood, parquet, and
vinyl flooring. Students will understand and demonstrate the use of adhesives,
proper nailing techniques, sub-floor compositions/requirements, squaring
procedures, and replacement of baseboard components.
Exam (20%) is the evaluation tool the instructor will use to determine final mastery of a
skill.
Course Calendar:
Day of Activity
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Activity
 Introductions of students, instructor, syllabus, community
needs, evaluation process, reading material, and proper
handling of special tools.
 Review of #27105-06, readings Framing Basics and
Procedures for Laying Out Wood Flooring.
 Instructor’s demonstrations of basic flooring installations.
 Student work in groups and practice handing proper tools
in floor installations.
 Review of #27105-06, readings Common Lumber Used in
Wood Flooring.
 Identifying safety practices and ethical practices related to
flooring installations.
 Instruction and practice of application in installing proper
subflooring materials, adhesives, and vinyl tile
components.
 Also instruction of installation procedures of Parquet
flooring and baseboard components utilizing floating
foam materials on the subflooring. Student practice skills.
 Review of #27105-06, readings Engineered Building
Materials.
 Continue work on concepts and applications listed above.
 Student’s activities and group work in the proper
technique for squaring procedures, alignment of wooden
tongue, and grooving hardwood pieces.
 Student’s examination and instructor evaluation of class.
Course Policies:
Students are expected to arrive ready to actively participate in discussion of flooring
installation applications and activities. Attendance is a critical component of this course
and students must be on time and prepared for the course material.
Support Services:
The instructor is available upon appointment for additional assistance outside normal
session/class hours.
UAF Disabilities Services for Distance Students:
UAF has a Disability Services office that operates in conjunction with the College of
Rural Alaska's (CRA) campuses and UAF’s Center for Distance Education (CDE).
Disability Services, a part of UAF’s Center for Health and Counseling, provides
academic accommodations to enrolled students who are identified as being eligible for
these services.
If you believe you are eligible, please visit http://www.uaf.edu/chc/disability.html on the
web or contact a student affairs staff person at your nearest local campus. You can also
contact Disability Services on the Fairbanks Campus at (907) 474-7043, fydso@uaf.edu.