Construction Technology
The Construction Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the construction industry. Residential and light commercial construction applications are taught. This program includes instructional units in blueprint reading, building site layout procedures, foundation systems, light framing construction methods, exterior and interior finish systems, concrete forming systems and construction safety. Units of instruction are designed to include lecture and practical experience in the lab or on-site projects. This program also offers an excellent prerequisite for students that plan to pursue a career in areas such as construction management, civil engineering or architectural design.
The Green Building Technology certificate familiarizes students with the principles of green building technologies and methods of sustainable construction. Emphasis is placed on green materials used in the construction of buildings along with alternative and/or renewable energy systems. Covers both Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the National Green Building Standard’s rating systems for the certification process of green buildings.
Progression in the Construction Technology Program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or better in each technical and mathematics course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4.0 scale).
Degrees
Diplomas
Certificates
- Basic Carpenter - Certificate
- Carpenter Assistant - Certificate
- Concrete Forms Assistant - Certificate
- Construction Forms Helper - Certificate
- Dry Waller - Certificate
- Green Building Technology - Certificate
- NCCER Skills Standard Level I - Certificate
- Residential Carpenter - Certificate
- Residential Roofer - Certificate
- Rough Carpenter - Certificate
- Site Layout Assistant - Certificate
Construction Technology Approved Technical Elective list
(This list is not all inclusive. Other courses [technical or general education] may be taken as approved by Construction Technology instructor.)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACR 100 | Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACR 101 | Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab | 2 |
| ACR 170 | Heat Load/Duct Design | 3 |
| BRX 120 | Basic Print Reading | 3 |
| CAD 100 | Introduction to Computer Aided Design | 3 |
| CAD 102 | Drafting Fundamentals | 4 |
| CAD 108 | Introduction to Surveying | 3 |
| CAD 112 | Engineering Graphics | 4 |
| CAD 120 | Introduction to Architecture | 4 |
| CAD 200 | Intermediate Computer Aided Design | 4 |
| CAD 220 | Architectural Design | 4 |
| CAD 230 | Construction Techniques | 4 |
| CAD 252 | Commercial Detailing | 4 |
| CAR 133 | Introduction to Drywall | 3 |
| CAR 135 | Advanced Drywall | 3 |
| CAR 140 | Surveying & Foundations | 3 |
| CAR 141 | Surveying & Foundations-Lab | 2 |
| CAR 150 | Concrete Formwork | 3 |
| CAR 151 | Concrete Formwork Lab | 2 |
| CAR 190 | Light Frame Construction I | 3 |
| CAR 191 | Light Frame Const. I Lab | 2 |
| CAR 196 | Light Frame Construction II | 3 |
| CAR 197 | Light Frame Const. II Lab | 2 |
| CAR 198 | Special Topics in Carpentry | 1-6 |
| DLC 101 | Digital Literacy | 3 |
| EET 122 | Electrical Construction I | 4 |
| IMT 100 | Welding for Maintenance | 3 |
| IMT 101 | Welding for Maintenance Lab | 2 |
| CAR 200 | Interior and Exterior Finish | 3 |
| CAR 201 | Interior and Exterior Finish Lab | 2 |
| CAR 240 | Cabinet and Millwork | 3 |
| CAR 241 | Cabinet and Millwork Lab | 2 |
| CAR 270 | Green Building | 3 |
| SFA 102 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
| PLB 150 | Plumbing, Introduction to the Trade | 3 |
| PLB 151 | Basic Plumbing Skills | 3 |
| SFA 101 | Industrial Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection | 3 |
| WLD 110 | Cutting Processes | 2 |
| WLD 111 | Cutting Processes Lab | 3 |
| WLD 120 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2 |
| WLD 121 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Fillet Lab | 3 |