Academic Programs

Building Construction (CRT.BCT)

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.

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Catalog Term Year: 2022 Spring

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	BCT-045	Plans and Specifications BCT-045 Plans and Specifications Enables the student to interpret architectural and engineering working drawings and specifications for residential and commercial construction. Incorporates site visits when possible. Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	CAD-056	CAD I CAD-056 CAD I 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) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	BCT-054	Basic Carpentry I BCT-054 Basic Carpentry I 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. Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals		12.0
Second Semester
CORE	BCT-062	Architectural Drafting II BCT-062 Architectural Drafting II 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. Course Outline *	4.0
CORE	BCT-055	Basic Carpentry II BCT-055 Basic Carpentry II This course further develops the skills learned in BCT 054 and places more emphasis on finishing the interior and exterior of residential construction projects. Course Outline *	4.0
ELE	--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective	4.0
	Semester Totals		12.0

Total Program Hours

24.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	CET-056	PCC Theory and Design CET-056 PCC Theory and Design Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning and field testing. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CIS-068	Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068 Computer Appl-Special Topics 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) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CET-060	Surveying I CET-060 Surveying I Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	EET-069	Residential Wiring I EET-069 Residential Wiring I 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) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	BCT-078	Architectural S.O.E. BCT-078 Architectural S.O.E. Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry, completing between 37.5 and 412 contact hours with the employer. Course Outline	4.0

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* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Suggested Electives
ELE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	CET-056	PCC Theory and Design CET-056 PCC Theory and Design Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning and field testing. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CIS-068	Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068 Computer Appl-Special Topics 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) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CET-060	Surveying I CET-060 Surveying I Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	EET-069	Residential Wiring I EET-069 Residential Wiring I 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) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	BCT-078	Architectural S.O.E. BCT-078 Architectural S.O.E. Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry, completing between 37.5 and 412 contact hours with the employer. Course Outline	4.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	CET-056	PCC Theory and Design CET-056 PCC Theory and Design Discussion of concrete through all stages of design, mix, delivery, placement and curing with special emphasis on design, proportioning and field testing. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CIS-068	Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068 Computer Appl-Special Topics 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) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CET-060	Surveying I CET-060 Surveying I Fundamentals of basic surveying operations such as chaining, leveling and use of the transit and the basic calculations associated with these operations. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	EET-069	Residential Wiring I EET-069 Residential Wiring I 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) Course Outline	3.0
ELE	BCT-078	Architectural S.O.E. BCT-078 Architectural S.O.E. Enables the student to gain on-the-job experience in the construction industry, completing between 37.5 and 412 contact hours with the employer. Course Outline	4.0

Building Construction (CRT.BCT)

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Catalog Term Year: 2022 Spring

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Semester Totals

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

Building Construction (CRT.BCT)

Extra Resources

Catalog Term Year: 2022 Spring

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Semester Totals

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester