Building Construction Technology
Certificate – 38 credit hours
Purpose: The Building Construction Technology programs prepares students to
work on residential and commercial structures and projects with an emphasis on
foundational and advanced construction skills and techniques, green/energy
efficient/sustainable technologies and practices, smart building/home
technologies, and industry credentialing. Through traditional classroom lecture,
shop activities, field experience and community projects, students will prepare for
the current and rapidly evolving construction industry. The program will provide
instruction in construction trade skills, health and safety, project management,
and materials and equipment.
Career Opportunities: Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are
prepared to work in residential, commercial and institutional construction;
emerging sustainable building and retro-fitting fields, construction materials and
equipment field, and prefabricated unit manufacturing and building.
Program Educational Outcomes: Upon completion of Building Construction
Technology, the graduate is prepared to:
1. Construct a site plan through lot and building layout.
2. Use and work with a complete set of working drawings for a residential
structure.
3. Establish costs of projects from a set of working drawings.
4. Construct and remodel residential structures within safety and building code
guidelines.
5. Design supports by determining strengths of materials through standard
architectural procedures.
6. Communicate with manufacturers and suppliers via oral, written, and
electronic
methods.
7. Build a complete residential structure from start to finish.
8. Identify and deal with a variety of environmental issues pertaining to the
industry.
9. Earn NCCER Certification.
Building Construction Technology
Certificate – 38 credit hours
Course # Course Title Credits
Semester 1
BCN111 Construction Core Curriculum 4
BCN120 Construction Technology I 9
DRG125 Architectural Print Reading and CAD 3
ENG101 College Composition 3
FYE100 First Year Experience 1
Total 20
Semester 2
MAT106 College Mathematics for Technologies 3
DRG126 Architectural Drafting and CAD 3
BCN126 Construction Technology II 12
Total 18
Building Construction Technology
Associate in Applied Science - 62/63credit hours
Purpose: The intent of the AAS curriculum is to allow students flexibility in the
selection of subject matter related to the Construction Industry. Students will
participate in a curriculum focused on Building Construction Technologies with a
broad introduction to Plumbing Technology, Heating and Propane Technology,
Electrical Technology and Building Weatherization in a combination of courses
designed to meet their interests and career objectives. The end product of this
degree will be a multi-skilled construction worker with knowledge of more than
just one aspect of the building process.
Career Opportunities: Graduates of this program will be multi-skilled and have a
great understanding in the process and requirements for residential and light
commercial construction. Students will be able to offer employers a more
versatile employee with possibilities for advancement and eliminate the
seasonality of some trades.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the Associate in
Applied Science degree in the Construction Technology Program, the graduate is
prepared to:
1. Demonstrate safe work habits in compliance with industry standards set
forth by the construction industry in areas of student concentration.
2. Qualify for employment in a variety of areas in construction depending on
his/her choices of study.
3. Will have national certification in Carpentry through NCCER (National
Center of Construction Education and Research), and be preparing for
State Licensing in program areas of study.
4. Will have knowledge and experience in multiple areas of construction that
will allow the student to apply to a wider scope of employers when
seeking employment in the Construction Industry.
Building Construction Technology
Associate in Applied Science - 62/63credit hours
Course # Course Title Credits
Semester 1
BCN111 Construction Core Curriculum 4
BCN120 Construction Technology I 9
DRG125 Architectural Print Reading and CAD 3
ENG101 College Composition 3
FYE100 First Year Experience 1
Total 20
Semester 2
BCN126 Construction Technology II 12
DRG126 Architectural Drafting and CAD 3
MAT106 College Mathematics for Technologies 3
Total 18
Semester 3
ENG210 Technical Writing 3
Elective Mathematics/Science 3-4
Elective Arts/Humanities/Social Science 3
Elective Construction Based Elective 3
Total 12-13
Semester 4
Elective Arts/Humanities/Social Science 3
Elective Arts/Humanities/Social Science 3
Elective Construction Based Elective 3
Elective Construction Based Elective 3
Total 12
