COR101: Fundamentals of Architectural Doors and Hardware

30 Hours  |  No CEP points available for this introductory course

This course is an introduction to the world of architectural doors and hardware products for those who are new to the industry or who have limited exposure to the broad range of products used in this industry.

• Lesson 1: Hollow Metal Doors and Frames This lesson introduces you to the terminology, components, and materials used to manufacture hollow metal doors and frames.
• Lesson 2: Architectural Wood Doors Students learn the terminology, components, and materials used to manufacture flush and stile and rail architectural wood doors.
• Lesson 3: Materials and Finishes This lesson describes the common metals, materials, and finishes used in the builders hardware industry.
• Lesson 4: Hand the Door This lesson teaches students how to properly hand doors, door frames, and hardware products using industry- standard terms and abbreviations.
• Lesson 5: Hang the Door This lesson introduces students to the builders hardware items that are used to carry the weight of the door leaves and the hardware items attached to them.
• Lesson 6: Secure the Door – Door Bolts This lesson describes the different types of door bolts used to secure the inactive leaves of pairs of doors.
• Lesson 7: Secure the Door – Locks and Latches This lesson focuses on the different types of builders hardware locks and latches used to secure door openings.
• Lesson 8: Secure the Door – Panic Hardware and Fire Exit Hardware This lesson explains the differences between panic hardware and fire exit hardware devices and teaches students when and how exit devices are used to meet the life safety requirements of building, fire, and life safety codes.
• Lesson 9: Secure the Door – Cylinders and Keying This lesson explains the different types of cylinders used in builders hardware and provides students with a working understanding of pin tumbler cylinders as well as how masterkeying is designed to provide convenience to the building's occupants.
• Lesson 10: Control the Door This lesson describes surface mounted and concealed door closers that are used to control the opening and closing speeds of door leaves.
• Lesson 11: Protect the Door This lesson teaches students the various products (e.g., protection plates, door pulls, edge guards) that are used to protect door openings from being dented and scratched.
• Lesson 12: Electrified Architectural Hardware This lesson provides students with a base-level understanding of the principles of basic electricity and how it is used to modify the functions of builders hardware items to enhance accessibility and maintain security in today's buildings.