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CRPT 1311   Conventional Roof Systems (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Study of the principles of design and construction of a conventional roof system incorporating gable, hip, and intersections. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1315   Conventional Wall Systems (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Instruction in conventional wall systems with emphasis on wood frame construction. Topics include identification of components; construction of a wall system; safe work practices; and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1319   Engineered Roof Systems (3)
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Prerequisite: None.
Skill development in the identification and erection of engineered roof systems and components. Topics include trussed, timber-framed and steel-component roof structures with emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1325   Forms and Foundations I (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Instruction in the construction of basic form and foundation systems including related safety, tools, equipment, and building layout. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1329   Introduction to Carpentry (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to the carpentry trade including safety, tools, equipment, terminology, and methods. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1341   Conventional Exterior Finish Systems (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Skill development in the installation of exterior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of cornice, windows, doors, siding, and flashing. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1345   Conventional Interior Finish Systems (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Instruction in the installation of interior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of doors and trim and floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 1349   Forms and Foundations II (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Skill development in the construction of advanced forms and foundation systems including related safety, tools, equipment, and building layout. Advanced forms and foundation systems may include patented and engineered form systems. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 2331   Advanced Roof Systems (3)
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Prerequisite: None.
Skill development in the layout and construction of advanced architectural roof styles and features including the construction of multi-pitched roofs, dormers, crichets, cupolas, and other roof structures. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab)

CRPT 2339   Specialty Exterior Finish Systems (3)
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Prerequisite: None.
Skill development in the installation of specialty exterior finish systems and components including the placement and installation of cornice, windows, doors, siding, and flashing. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 2341   Specialty Interior Finish Systems (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Skill development in the installation of specialty interior finish systems and components including specialty floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. Emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 2343   Specialty Wall Systems (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Instruction in wall systems with emphasis on metal frame construction. Topics include the identification of components and the construction of a wall system with emphasis on safe work practices and the selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

CRPT 2347   Stairs (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Instruction in the construction and installation of stairs. Topics include stair types and parts, wood and metal stairs, and the layout and installation of job and factory built stairs. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.

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