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The Construction Technology Program at Crowder College gives you the right tools to build a career and your future!

This multi-billion dollar industry employs over 6 million individuals annually! With a constant shortage of qualified individuals, now is the time to obtain an education and degree in the construction technology field!

Crowder College has just the program to provide individuals with the latest training and hands-on experience in construction. This two-year program is designed to provide a quality education with in depth hands-on experience employers are looking for! Contact Us!

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Current AAS options in Construction Technology include:

It is anticipated options incorporating HVAC and Masonry will be added in the near future.

Individual courses are currently available in the following areas:

Energy Efficient Building Option (Green Construction)

Crowder's Energy Efficient Building option (EBLD) under our Construction Technology program allows students to focus on identifying and applying more energy efficient options once they have mastered the traditional concepts associated with both residential and commercial construction.  Our EBLD option is built around recognized industry standards from NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) such the LEED Green Building Rating System. Successful graduates will also complete courses in construction management as well as a special project of his/her choice in alternative energy applications.

For complete course information refer to an advisor.

starCourses offered in this AAS Degree:

CONS 105, Intro to Construction Technology

Provides broad range of introductory information and hands-on practice to beginning students in Construction Technology. Topics covered at the introductory level include safety, shop math, hand tools, power tools, blueprints, rigging, basic communication, and basic employment skills.

CONS 111, Carpentry Fundamentals (I)

Topics covered at this particular level include trade orientation, building materials, fasteners/adhesives, hand and power tools, reading plans/elevations, and floor systems.

CONS 114, Carpentry Fundamentals (II)

Topics covered at this level include introduction to concrete, reinforcing materials, windows and exterior doors, wall/ceiling framing, roof framing, and basic stair layout.

CONS 115, Carpentry Framing & Finishing (I)

Topics covered at this particular level include roofing applications, thermal/moisture protection, exterior finishing, and cold-formed steel framing.

CONS 117, Carpentry Framing & Finishing (II)

Topics covered include drywall installation/finishing, doors/door hardware, suspended ceilings, trim for windows, doors, floors and ceilings, and cabinet fabrication/installation.

CONS 123, Basic Masonry

Topics covered in the course include introduction to masonry, masonry tools/equipment, measurements, drawings/specifications, mortar, and masonry units and installation techniques.

CONS 133, Basic Plumbing

Topics covered include introductory courses to the plumbing profession, math, drawings, DWV systems, and water distribution systems. Other topics include plumbing safety, tools, plastic and iron pipe/fittings, carbon steel pipe/fittings and tubing, and fixtures and faucets.

CONS 143, Basic Electrical

Topics covered include introductory courses to electrical circuits, the national electrical code, and orientation to the trade. Other topics include electrical safety, electrical theory, device boxes, hand bending, raceways/fittings, conductors/cables, basic electrical construction drawings, and residential electrical services.

CONS 173, Carpentry Forms I

Topics covered include rigging practices & equipment, concrete properties & reinforcement, handling/placing concrete, and trenching/excavating.

CONS 175, Carpentry Forms II

Topics covered include foundations and slab-on-grade, vertical formwork, horizontal formwork, and tilt-up wall panels.

CONS 223, Carpentry Advanced I

Topics covered at this particular level include site layout (distance/angular measurement), advanced roof systems, and advanced wall systems.

CONS 225, Carpentry Advanced II

Topics covered at this particular level include, advanced stair systems, welding, commercial finish work, site preparation, introduction to light equipment and skills for the crew leader.

How long will each course last?

What can I expect to earn on the job?

Construction employment offers a variety of jobs with a pay scale that is quite enticing. Below is a list of craft professional career opportunities with wage information for someone with an average length of training ranging from two to five years. *

Occupation

annual wage:
Carpenters
 $37,520.00
Concrete Mason & Finishers $33,790.00
Drywall Installers $37,230.00
Estimator $52,900.00
Mason $42,850.00
Plumber, Pipefitter $43,620.00
Source – Bureau of Labor Statistics

Classes are designed to help theworking adult. Flexibility Secure your future with a good education, have the life tools you need to suceed.inscheduling allows us to hold classes during the twilight and evening hours. This allows a current working person the opportunity to attend school without losing his/her job.

Actual hours devoted to each course are based on the NCCER module requirements. Since the NCCER modules are sequenced, a typical 3 hour course will meet two times per week for the first 8 weeks of the term then the next course will be offered duringthe 2nd 8 weeks. This allows a student to take multiple classes throughout a semester. 

Although our programs are primarily designed to get students out into the workforce, Crowder works closely with selected area four-year institutions to ensure that students completing the AAS degree can make a smooth transition into Bachelor’s-level programFs with minimal or no loss of transfer credits

Are you an employer wanting trained employees, but don’t have the time?

Crowder College works with industry advisory panels to make sure our programs/courses are a good fit with local needs resulting in more knowledgeable, productive workers.  In addition to the traditional hands-on skills necessary to complete the various construction tasks, students also learn and practice OSHA safety standards, “green” building principles, job-related ethics, and other invaluable “soft” skills so necessary in today’s construction world.  By encouraging/enabling current employees to enroll in Crowder’s programs, employers are making an investment not only in the students’ future, but in their own as well.

NCCER Certification

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National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) education foundation created in 1996 to develop standardized construction, maintenance, and pipeline curricula with portable credentials and helps address the critical skilled workforce shortage.

NCCER’s training process of accreditation, instructor certification, standardized curriculum, national registry, assessment, and certification is a key component in the industry’s workforce development efforts. Crowder College is an NCCER Accredited Training Unit (ATU) under the direct sponsorship of Crossland Construction Company, an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor. All college-level curriculum is built around the NCCER modules. Return to Top

Updated Last on September 1, 2010

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