Construction Technology
Construction Technology
Program Overview
The Construction Technology program prepares students for employment in the construction industry or in related occupations. The program is built around National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards and is comprised of a core component covering basic employability skills, introductory carpentry, and construction management.
The Construction Technology and Advanced Construction Technology certificates prepare students for entry-level employment in the construction industry with a skill set that includes construction safety, common hand/power tools, basic carpentry fundamentals, framing and finishing, masonry, plumbing, and residential wiring. In the Advanced certificate, students will be introduced to site layout and project management and supervision. All courses are based on the NCCER (National Council for Construction Education and Research) curriculum.
Explore our Program Options
Certificate: Construction Technology
17 credit hours, can be completed in two semesters
Orientation (2 hours)
COLL 105 – Technical Career Development I
COLL 106 – Technical Career Development II
Major Courses (9 hours)
CONS 105 – Intro to Construction Technology
CONS 112 – Carpentry Fundamentals
CONS 116 – Framing and Finishing
Approved Electives: choose two
CONS 121 – Masonry
CONS 131 – Plumbing
CONS 141 – Electrical
Certificate: Advanced Construction Technology
32 credit hours, can be completed in two semesters
Orientation (2 hours)
COLL 105 – Technical Career Development I
COLL 106 – Technical Career Development II
Major Courses (27 hours)
CONS 105 – Intro to Construction Technology
CONS 112 – Carpentry Fundamentals
CONS 116 – Framing and Finishing
CONS 121 – Masonry
CONS 131 – Plumbing
CONS 141 – Electrical
CONS 174 – Carpentry Forms
CONS 232 – Site Layout
CONS 245 – Project Management
Approved Electives: choose one
AMT 112 – Occupational Safety
BSAD 150 – Introduction to Business
CONS – Any course
DRFT 153 – Construction Graphics
ENER 105 – Introduction to Energy
AAS Degree: Construction Management
62 credit hours, can be completed in four semesters
Orientation (2 hours)
COLL 105 – Technical Career Development I
COLL 106 – Technical Career Development II
Communications (9 hours)
ENGL 101 – English Composition
ENGL 102 – Advanced English Composition
COMM 104 – Fundamentals of Speech
Mathematics (3 hours)
MATH 104 – Technical Mathematics
Civics (3 hours)
HIST 106 – US History I
Required Support Courses (6 hours)
BSAD 115 – Computer Concepts
DRFT 153 – Construction Graphics
Required Construction Courses (36 hours)
CONS 105 – Intro to Construction Technology
CONS 108 – Energy Conservation Techniques
CONS 112 – Carpentry Fundamentals
CONS 116 – Framing and Finishing
CONS 121 – Masonry
CONS 131 – Plumbing
CONS 141 – Electrical
CONS 155 – Basic HVAC
CONS 174 – Carpentry Forms
CONS 232 – Site Layout
CONS 245 – Project Management
CONS 290 – Construction Internship
Approved Electives: choose one
AMT 112 – Occupational Safety
BSAD 150 – Introduction to Business
CONS – Any course
ENER 105 – Introduction to Energy
Competitive Advantages
Short-Term Certificates
and Degree options
Low Tuition
Work-Based
Learning
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