Course Number: VCT211

Course Title: Basic Stair Construction

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 

General Objective

This course is designed to give the students the necessary skills to be able to set out, construct and install a straight flighted external/internal timber/steel stair. This course provides the underpinning knowledge of materials used in the construction and joinery industries and contributes towards the acquisition of the needed competencies in advanced stair construction.

Specific Objectives

Students will be able to:

1. understand the various terms and definitions relating to stairs.
2. identify the various types of stairs.
3. identify the various parts of stairs.
4. interpret construction drawings of stairs.
5. construct a small stair unit with a handrail.