Program Description The Building Construction Technology program prepares students for employment in a wide range of maintenance and construction industry positions. The Associate in Applied Science degree focuses on training students in the use of tools, materials, and techniques to be problem solvers. and provides theory and practice through class and community projects in all aspects of the construction trade. The goal of the program is that graduates will have the necessary trade skills, academic competencies, and industry/work attitudes to become competent and efficient tradespersons employable in the industry or through self-employment. The program offers a Construction Technician certificate.
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Degree & Certificate Requirements Courses Listed Alphabetically | Typical Student Schedule The Building Construction Technology student will complete a specific course requirement sequence based on date of enrollment. Students will be advised by the program instructor regarding sequence and schedule of classes.
Classroom instruction is scheduled during morning hours. Lab activities occur during the afternoons. Lab activities include group and individual projects. A weekly schedule is distributed to students in class.
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Students may apply for an Associate in Applied Science degree an Associate in Applied Science - Transfer degree upon completion and verification of all requirementsand standards.
Program Outcomes Graduates will demonstrate competency in their ability to use and work safely with hand tools of the trade, common power tools, i.e. circular saws, electric drills, power planers, etc; demonstrate their ability to plan and execute projects to completion, read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, and light frame construction methods.
Application & Registration Students may enroll in the Building Construction Technology program at the start of each quarter on a space available basis. Part-time enrollment is available for the morning section only with instructor approval.
