BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATES
Basic Construction Technician
Finishing Electrician
Foundations/Framing/Renovations
Green Residential Construction Management
Indoor Environmental Quality
Plumbing
Rough-In Electrician
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NEW - BASIC CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Program Description: The Basic Construction Technician certificate program supplies the fundamental skills for entering the new and renovating construction industry. Basic construction information, hand-on operation of hand and power tools, print reading, materials used in residential construction and an overview on how residential structures are built and included. Emphasis is placed on "green" building techniques outlined by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles.
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| Required Certificate Courses |
Lec |
Lab |
Credits |
| BCT 105 Tools Usage and Safety |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| BCT 112 Construction Print Reading |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| BCT 224 Building Materials |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| BCT 240 Green Residential Construction Overview |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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NEW - FINISHING ELECTRICIAN CERTIFICATE
Program Description: The Finishing Electrician Certificate is the advance continuation of electrician education. The Finishing Electrician is responsible for completing the residential wiring process by install all outlets, switches, and fixtures after wall and ceiling construction has been completed. The Finishing Electrician will also supply education in installing appliances such as electric stove, water heaters, and heating/cooling devices. The certificate also includes the National Electrical Code journeyman’s license preparation course. Students pursuing the Finishing Electrician Certificate should have completed the Rough-In Electrician Certificate |
| Required Certificate Courses |
Lec |
Lab |
Credits |
| BCT 139 Advanced Residential Wiring |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| BCT 141 Fixtures and Installation |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| EEM 140 National Electrical Code |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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9 Credits
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NEW - FOUNDATIONS/FRAMING/RENOVATIONS CERTIFICATE
Program Description: The Foundations/Framing/Renovations certificate program is the study of foundations and framing techniques used in residential construction, as well as the techniques used in renovating and remodeling existing residential structures. Emphasis is placed on "green" building techniques outlined by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles. |
| Required Certificate Courses |
Lec |
Lab |
Credits |
BCT 208 Framing/Roofing
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3 |
0 |
3 |
| BCT 210 Interior/Exterior Installation |
3 |
0 |
2 |
| BCT 244 Site Layout/Foundation Types |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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9 Credits
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| NEW - GREEN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
Program Description: The Green Residential Construction Management Certificate covers all phases of management from site layout to finishing construction. Areas covered are bidding, contracts, specifications, estimating, print reading, and building codes. Special emphasis on environmental resistant construction codes is provided. Project management software applications are used to organize all projects as well as business applications. Emphasis is placed on "green" building techniques outlined by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles.
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| Required Certificate Courses |
Lec |
Lab |
Credits |
| BCT 112 Construction Print Reading |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| BCT 131 Estimating/Quantity Take Off |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| BCT 221 Construction Building Codes |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| BCT 230 Bidding/Contracts/Specification |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| BCT 250 Environmental Resistant Construction Codes |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| IST 150 Project Management Essentials for IT Professionals |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| MAT 160 Math for Business & Finance |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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19 Credits
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NEW - INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CERTIFICATE
Program Description:
The Indoor Environment Quality certificate program is a study of indoor air quality issues in residential construction. Coursework will include training on the selection of materials for insulation and air sealing of a building envelope/interior spaces. The installation of insulation materials used current practices in energy management alternative energy sources and energy auditing techniques are explored. "Green" building techniques with LEED principles is also emphasized.
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| Required Certificate Courses |
Lec |
Lab |
Credits |
| BCT 241 Green Materials |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| BCT 242 Insulations |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| BCT 243 Energy Efficiency & Weatherization |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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NEW - PLUMBING CERTIFICATE
Program Description: The Plumbing certificate program is designed to provide the student with skills in the basic operation of residential plumbing, looking specifically at the areas of water distribution and sewer collection. Topics of study include water recovery systems, rain water harvesting and gray water strategies. Emphasis is placed on "green" building techniques outlined by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles.
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| Required Certificate Courses |
Lec |
Lab |
Credits |
| BCT 112 Construction Print Reading |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| BCT 159 Plumbing Installations and Repairs |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| BCT 245 Green plumbing Concepts |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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NEW - ROUGH-IN ELECTRICIAN CERTIFICATE
Program Description: A Rough-In Electrician are able to come to a new or existing structure and interpret electrical floor plans, drill holes, run and cut wire, and install boxes and fixtures. The rough-in electrician will have a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code that applies to the actions listed. They will have had training in hand and power tools associated with the operations listed.
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| Required Certificate Courses |
Lec |
Lab |
Credits |
| BCT 112 Construction Print Reading |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| EEM 105 Basic Electricity |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| EEM 171 Electrical Installation/Electrical Codes |
4 |
0 |
4 |
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