Historic Preservation and Restoration Assistant
Offered at the Following Campus Locations
Program Overview
The Historic Preservation and Restoration Assistant program prepares students to enter the workforce as apprentice workers in the preservation field. Topics include the history and theories of historic preservation, architectural print reading, historical research, field techniques and documentation, structure pathology and modern and traditional carpentry techniques.
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or GED. Minimum age requirement of 16. COMPASS test score minimum: Reading 70, English 32, Numerical 26.
Course Overview
Program CoursesCOFC1020Professional Tool Use/Safety3This course provides instruction in the use of professional tools for the construction trades. Emphasis will be placed on the safe use of each tool discussed. Topics include layout and measuring tools, cutting tools, sawing tools, drilling and boring tools, finishing and fastening tools, general shop tool use, and job site setup.1564HLST1020Introduction to Historic Preservation3This course provides a historical perspective of the preservation and restoration movement in the United States. An in-depth analysis of
preservation and restoration theories, development of preservation and restoration associations, and the evolution of laws related to historic
restoration and preservation.1672HLST1030Architectural Printreading2This course explains the standard methods of architectural drafting as it relates to the building trades. Materials to include: types of projections, page layout, reading plans, perspective drawing, freehand sketching and model making.1673HLST1060Carpentry of Buildings I3This course covers the essential aspects of home building. Topics included are: wall and roof framing, window and door installation, stair ayout and construction. Students will replicate historic framing and construction using hand and power tools.1676HLST1220Traditional Building Styles3This course will focus on the traditional building styles found throughout the United States. Topics will include regions of construction and materials, time periods, prominent architects, as well as the theory and purpose behind various architectural styles.1677MSNR1005Intro Masonry/Basic Bricklay4This course provides an orientation to the masonry field and places importance on practices necessary for general safety, use of tools, materials, and equipment. Basic bricklaying skills are emphasized and practiced to ensure competency. Topics include safety procedures, materials equipment needed, materials estimation, mortar mixing, butter brick and block, and cut masonry units.
1728Total Credit Hours: 18Program Length: 2 Semesters