This concluding part of “Building a House” focuses on the construction and finishing of the interior of a wood-frame house. Students will see the installation of plumbing and drainage pipe throughout the house. Hot water radiant floor heating is installed, then the electricians string cable and install fixtures. Glass fibre insulation comes next, then drywalling and paint. A variety of floors are installed: marble tile, pre-finished hardwood, and carpeting. One segment is devoted to final carpentry and includes installation of kitchen cabinets and the hanging of doors. The program ends with the family moving in. Appropriate for Technology/Carpentry courses and offers a view of the great variety of skilled tradesmen involved.
Subjects: Specific Career Information
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Building a House – Part 1: The Exterior
This video is the first of two parts that follows the construction of an up-scale, wood-frame house from the empty lot to the final coat of paint. Part One concentrates on the exterior of the home and documents the stages of construction: foundation, framing, drainage, roofing, cladding, and much more. Professional tradesman are involved at every phase of the building process, including excavation of the hole, preparation of the foundation forms for concrete, framing the walls, placement of roof trusses, and final roofing. This video is appropriate for all Technology/Carpentry courses and also gives students a first-hand look at the variety of occupations involved in the construction of a house.
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A Day in the Life of a Cafe Owner
A Day in the Life of a Cafe Owner is the first of a series dealing with occupations. In the six months since they bought ‘Fresh’, partners Lee and Guy have built up a successful cafe business specializing in freshly roasted coffee and fresh produce. Over the course of a day we discover what goes on behind the scenes and what it takes to create the buzz and attraction of a successful cafe.
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Airline Catering
Follow the processes of an airline kitchen; bakery, fillings, cold prep. grilling, dishwashing, hygiene, costs, portion control, test kitchen, health and safety.
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Expanding Personal Horizons – CD-ROM
The role of addictions counsellors in individual, couple and group settings is explored using compelling dramatic re-creations The CD ROM allows you to cut and paste text for future reference by accessing the notebook. You can also access learning moments, explore the theory behind the interventions and reference the glossary as needed. Produced in conjunction with the University of Lethbridge School of Health Sciences.