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10/24/2002: Movie 1
Ray Brezina is discussing the pressurized water system and how it is installed. Students do all of the work on the system with remarkably good results. Only occasionally are the connections in need of redoing.
02/21/2002: Movie 1
This movie shows the students lifting the wall into place. Instructors are helping direct the action making sure it is done safe and correct.
02/21/2002: Movie 1 (MPG)
In this clip a concrete professional is showing one of the students the proper way of moving a pump hose. If moved incorrectly the hose would kink and cause the operator to be thrown.
02/19/2002: Movie 1 (MPG)
Chuck Curran is showing a student the proper way of operate a reciprocating saw. The student is cutting the treated plate out of the door opening in the garage.
02/05/2002: Movie 1, Movie 2, Movie 3(MPG)
12/12/2001: Movie 1, Movie 2, Movie 3(.MPG)

Description:
Figure No. 1
At the beginning of each semester students must be instructed on a variety of subjects before they are allowed to go to work on the project house. In this picture instructor Ray Brezina is talking to the students about safety issues in construction. Students will spend a week going over safety, terminology and basic math. After they pass the required tests they will be allowed to use power equipment, with supervision, and learn construction.

Figure No. 2
Students in this picture are being taught about rafters and blocking. Instructor Chuck Curran is showing the students the proper way of nailing blocks into a rafter.

Figure No. 3
Students are taught how to use a variety of power tools used in construction. In this picture, a student is being schooled in the proper use of a radial arm saw.