The Building Construction certificate utilizes hands-on activities and classroom based courses to prepare students for the construction industry. The certificate is designed for students who want to enter the construction industry quickly with potential upward mobility. The primary focus is on hands-on skills, and easy transition to higher education if one desires to further his/her career.
Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Enables the student to interpret architectural and engineering working drawings and specifications for residential and commercial construction. Incorporates site visits when possible.
Basic theory of CAD. Students will learn to use a computer aided drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time)
A combination of hands-on experience and classroom activities is utilized to teach students basic rough carpentry skills, including the proper use of tools and modern framing techniques.
Emphasis is placed on residential and small commercial design. Problems presented have varied materials and structural systems. Some emphasis is placed on building code requirements. CAD is incorporated.
This course further develops the skills learned in BCT 054 and places more emphasis on finishing the interior and exterior of residential construction projects.
Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning and field testing.
Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations.
This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning and field testing.
Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations.
This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning and field testing.
Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations.
This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times)