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Certificate in Construction Technology

Total Credit Hours: 30


About Certificate in Construction Technology

The Certificate in Construction Technology Program will prepare students for the current local and global job market with entry-level skills needed for any of the following fields: carpentry; electricity; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); masonry; plumbing; reinforcing metal worker; and welding. All students must successfully pass four (4) core courses (technical related requirements) with a “C” or better before enrolling in one (1) of the seven (7) concentration areas.

Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): 
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Construction Technology program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate basic skills needed to function as an entry-level worker in at least one construction trades concentration area in accordance with industry safety standards: carpentry; electricity; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC); masonry; plumbing; reinforcing metal worker; or welding.
  2. Exhibit entry-level knowledge in chosen construction trades concentration area.
  3. Demonstrate professionalism as related to the construction trades industry.

 

Carpentry Track

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

AE103Basic Blueprint Reading3
AE121Technical Engineering Drawing I3
CT100Introduction to Construction Trades3
CT140Industrial Safety3
CT153Introduction to Carpentry3
CT154AMasonry Level I4
CT173Rough Framing and Exterior Finishing3
CT292Construction Practicum3
HL135Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED1
MA096 Pre-Collegiate Mathematics6
Certificate Total Minimum32

 

Welding Track

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

AE103Basic Blueprint Reading3
CT100Introduction to Construction Trades3
CT140Industrial Safety3
CT196AFundamentals of Oxyacetylene Welding  and Cutting I4
CT196BFundamentals of Oxyacetylene Welding II4
CT197AShielded Metal Arc Welding I5
CT197BShielded Metal Arc Welding II5
CT292Construction Practicum3
HL135Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED1
Certificate Total Minimum31

 

Plumbing Track

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

AE103Basic Blueprint Reading3
CT100Introduction to Construction Trades3
CT140Industrial Safety3
CT152Fundamentals of Plumbing4
CT152APlumbing Level I4
CT182Uniform Plumbing Code3
CE215Construction Procedures3
CT292Construction Practicum3
HL135Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED1
MA096Pre-Collegiate Mathematics6
Certificate Total Minimum33

 

Electricity Track

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

AE103Basic Blueprint Reading3
CT100Introduction to Construction Trades3
CT140Industrial Safety3
CT165AElectricity Level I5
CT165BElectricity Level II5
CT165CElectricity Level III5
CT165DElectricity Level IV5
CT292Construction Practicum3
HL135Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED1
MA096 Pre-Collegiate Mathematics6
Certificate Total Minimum39

 

Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Track

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

AE103Basic Blueprint Reading3
CT100Introduction to Construction Trades3
CT140Industrial Safety3
CT185ARefrigeration and Air Conditioning Level I5
CT185BRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Level II5
CT185CRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Level III5
CT292Construction Practicum3
HL135Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED1
 MA096Pre-Collegiate Mathematics6
Certificate Total Minimum34

 

Reinforcing Metal Worker Track

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

AE103Basic Blueprint Reading3
CT100Introduction to Construction Trades3
CT140Industrial Safety3
CT153Introduction to Carpentry3
CT154AMasonry Level I4
CT196AFundamentals of Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting I4
CE215Construction Procedures3
CT292Construction Practicum3
HL135Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED1
MA096 Pre-Collegiate Mathematics6
Certificate Total Minimum33
  

 

Masonry Track

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

AE103Basic Blueprint Reading3
CT100Introduction to Construction Trades3
CT140Industrial Safety3
CT153Introduction to Carpentry3
CT154AMasonry Level I4
CT 154BMasonry Level II4
CE215Construction Procedures3
CT292Construction Practicum3
HL135Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED1
 MA096Pre-Collegiate Mathematics6
Certificate Total Minimum33

Carpentry Track
Major Requirements
CourseCourse NameCredits
AE103Basic Blueprint Reading3
AE121Technical Engineering Drawing I3
CT100Introduction to Construction Trades3
CT140Industrial Safety3
CT153Introduction to Carpentry3
CT154AMasonry Level I4
CT173Rough Framing and Exterior Finishing3
CT292Construction Practicum3
HL135Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED1
MA094Mathematics for the Trades4
Certificate Total Minimum30


2024-2025 College Catalog


General Requirements for Certificates

Effective fall Semester 2003, several academic policy changes were implemented to ensure that students are adequately prepared to meet business and industry standards. All Undeclared or newly Declared Students enrolled in regularly scheduled postsecondary courses must be enrolled in or must have completed developmental coursework for Math and English or have successfully placed into post-secondary Math and English (or equivalent). 

Students must fulfill the English general education requirement by the time they have enrolled in 12 credits of classes. This means that students may take only nine (9) credits before they must begin meeting the general education requirements. All declared students in Certificate programs will be required to successfully complete minimum general education course requirements. For more information, refer to the Admissions Information, General Education Policy section of this catalog.

A. General Education Requirements
Students must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, understanding and speaking English as indicated by one of the following:

  • Test out of the English Placement Test (or equivalent), or
  • Satisfactory completion of EN097 courses and
  • Test out of the Math Placement Test (or equivalent), or
  • Satisfactory completion of MA098 course

*Students in the Certificate of Construction Technology program can successfully complete their math requirements with MA094 Mathematics for the Trades in lieu of MA098 Intermediate Algebra.


B. Major Requirements. Total Major Requirements vary by program. Minimum Total Credits Required for a Certificate is 30 credits.

* No course may be counted for both Major and General Education requirements.
** Placement testing is not mandatory for admission to the College. Completion of placement testing or equivalent, however, is required for enrollment into English and mathematics courses. Therefore, students who plan to enroll full-time in a program should take the placement test to be eligible for a full load of courses.

2024-2025 College Catalog




Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Construction Technology program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate basic skills needed to function as an entry-level worker in at least one construction trades concentration area in accordance with industry safety standards: carpentry; electricity; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC); masonry; plumbing; reinforcing metal worker; or welding.

  2. Exhibit entry-level knowledge in chosen construction trades concentration area.

  3. Demonstrate professionalism as related to the construction trades industry.

CT153 Introduction to Carpentry

This introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the use, care, safe operations and maintenance of hand and power tools; to develop their skills in the use, care, and safe handling of supplies and materials; and to provide them with occupational information about carpentry.

CT173 Rough Framing and Exterior Finishing

This course concentrates on basic structure construction, which includes footing and foundation, sill, floor, wall partition, roof framing, and door and window framing.


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