Degrees & Certificates
Construction Technology (certificate)
Career and Technical Education Certificate: 33 credits
Credits to Complete Certificate
| Academic Discipline | Credits |
|---|---|
| Construction (CT) | 33
|
Career Discription
The Construction Technology certificate is designed to meet basic construction skills for the construction industry. Workers in this industry may perform a wide variety of entry-level jobs, including the operation of hand and power tools, cleaning and preparation of sites, and assembling scaffolding.
Program Outcomes
- Explain terms and nomenclature pertaining to the tools, materials and hardware associated with the contruction field.
- Demonstrate the safe and proper use and care of basic contruction tools.
- Perform fundamental construction techniques properly, including foundations, carpentry, basic plumbing and electrical.
- Applt safe work habits at all times.
Course of Study
The 33 credit Construction Technology certificate expands on the instruction provided in the 18 credit Basic Construction certificate, and all coursework in the Basic Construction certificate is included in and applies toward the completion of the Construction Technology certificate. The program’s emphasis is on preparing students in the foundational skills of the construction industry.
Program Prerequisites
Successful completion of MTH 60 or MTH 98, WR 90, RD 90 or equivalent placement test scores.
Coursework
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CT 101 | Tools and Safety | 3 |
| CT 102 | Footings and Foundations | 3 |
| CT 103 | Building Materials and Methods | 3 |
| CT 104 | Flooring Framing | 3 |
| CT 105 | Walls and Ceiling Framing | 3 |
| CT 106 | Roof Framing | 3 |
| CT 110 | Electrical Writing Basics | 3 |
| CT 111 | Plumbing Basics | 3 |
| CT 112 | Basic Stair Construction | 3 |
| CT 113 | Building Decks and Porches | 3 |
| CT 114 | Windows and Exterior Walls | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 |
Basic Construction (Certificate)
Career & Techincal Education Certificate: 18 credits
Credits to Complete Certificate
| Academic Discipline | Credits |
|---|---|
| Construction (CT) | 18 |
Career Discription
Students completing the Basic Construction certificate are trained in the introductory skills of the construction industry, including tools and safety, framing, and foundations. Work in entry-level positions can be found with small and large construction companies performing jobs such as rubble and debris clean up, maintenance of tools and equipment, or digging trenches.
Program Outcomes
- Use standard terminology when identifying tools, materials and hardware associated with the contruction field.
- Demonstrate the safe and proper use and care of basic construction tools.
- Perform fundamental construction techniques properly, including foundations and framing.
- Apply safe work habits at all times.
Course Study
The Basic Construction certificate can serve as a first step for students interested in pursuing a college credential and can put them on a path for earning more advanced technical certificates. This certificate’s 18 credits are fully contained in the more advanced 33 credit Construction Technology certificate.
Program Prerequisites
Successful completion of MTH 60 or MTH 98, WR 90 and RD 90 or equivalent placement test scores.
Coursework
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CT 101 | Tools and Safety | 3 |
| CT 102 | Footings and Foundations | 3 |
| CT 103 | Building Materials and Methods | 3 |
| CT 104 | Floor Framing | 3 |
| CT 105 | Walls and Ceiling Framing | 3 |
| CT 106 | Roof Framing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
