AZ ROC A (KA) Dual Engineering study plan
AZ ROC A (KA) Dual Engineering · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Business Management and Law
Map the business-management and law domain into a one-page outline of subtopics (contracts, liens, licensing, labor, dispute resolution)
Define and write plain-language explanations of the key contract types and delivery methods used in Arizona construction
List the Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing rules and classify which situations require a licensed contractor
Build a 20-term legal vocabulary flashcard set and self-quiz until 90% recall
Your checkpoint
One-page domain outline plus a 20-card legal vocabulary set scored at 90% or better
Business Management and Law
Sequence the mechanics-lien and stop-notice process step by step from preliminary notice to foreclosure
Differentiate the roles and liabilities of owner, contractor, subcontractor, and surety in a bonded project
Summarize Arizona labor-law basics (wage, prevailing wage, workers' comp) in a comparison table
Answer 30 practice items on this domain and log every miss with the underlying rule
Your checkpoint
Lien-process flowchart plus a 30-item practice log with error analysis
Concrete and Structural Systems
Compare concrete mix design parameters (water-cement ratio, slump, air entrainment) and match each to a use case
Outline forming, placing, curing, and finishing steps in correct order for a slab and a wall
Identify reinforcement types, lap and cover requirements, and where each applies
Explain cold- and hot-weather concreting precautions and the tests used to verify quality
Your checkpoint
Concrete process checklist covering mix design through curing, with test methods named
Concrete and Structural Systems & Structural Steel and Welding
Describe structural framing systems and load paths from roof to foundation
Match weld types, joints, and positions to their structural applications
List common weld defects and the inspection methods used to detect each
State bolted-connection and steel-erection sequencing basics
Your checkpoint
Load-path diagram plus a weld-defect-to-inspection-method matching table
Site Work, Excavation, and Earthwork
Classify soil types and explain how each affects bearing capacity and excavation method
Sequence site layout, clearing, grading, and compaction operations
Describe shoring, sloping, and benching options for trench safety and when each is required
Explain dewatering and erosion-control measures and their placement
Your checkpoint
Excavation and earthwork sequence with a trench-protection decision summary
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Trace HVAC, electrical, and plumbing rough-in coordination points that create schedule conflicts
Explain basic electrical load, circuit, and grounding concepts at a plan-reading level
Identify mechanical equipment clearances and access requirements
List commissioning and testing steps for mechanical and electrical systems
Your checkpoint
MEP coordination conflict list with at least 10 identified interference points and resolutions
Plumbing and Piping Systems
Compare piping materials and joining methods and match each to potable, drain, and gas service
Explain fixture rough-in dimensions and venting principles
Outline pressure-testing and inspection requirements for water, drain, and gas lines
Describe backflow prevention and trap-primer requirements
Your checkpoint
Piping material selection matrix plus a testing-and-inspection checklist
Project Plans, Specifications, and Estimating & Safety, Codes, and Environmental Compliance
Read a plan set and extract scope, dimensions, and spec sections into a takeoff worksheet
Perform quantity takeoffs for concrete, steel, and excavation with unit conversions
Summarize OSHA focus-four hazards and required controls for each
List environmental compliance obligations (stormwater, waste, hazardous materials) for a jobsite
Complete a timed 50-item mixed-domain practice exam and review every miss
Your checkpoint
Completed takeoff worksheet plus a timed 50-item practice exam scored at 80% or better with a written review
Milestones
Week 2: Score 70% or better on a 25-item Domain 1 quiz and explain the lien process from memory without notes
Week 4: Score 70% or better on a 25-item combined Domains 3 and 6 quiz; load-path diagram reviewed for accuracy
Week 6: Score 70% or better on a 25-item combined Domains 2 and 4 quiz; MEP conflict list complete
Week 8: Score 80% or better on the timed 50-item mixed-domain exam with all misses logged and re-explained