Students will learn the basics of the construction trade and essential safety practices. The program will expose students to carpentry and plumbing, as well as initial site layout and preparation for residential construction projects. Students who complete this certificate program will be well-prepared to gain employment with contractors in the construction field, utility providers, facility maintenance organizations, and property management companies. Students further have the opportunity to gain deeper knowledge in either business management or personal finance in the context of construction trades.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate safe jobsite practices. (Institutional SLOs: Critical thinking, Communication.)
Build and finish to specs a simple wooden structure using standard industry materials and techniques. (Institutional SLOs: Information Competency.)
Install and repair plumbing systems commonly encountered in residential and commercial buildings. (Institutional SLOs: Critical Thinking, Information Competency.)
Interpret construction and site layout requirements from technical drawings. (Institutional SLOs: Communication.)
Explain the permitting and inspection process for a local jurisdiction. (Institutional SLOs: Critical Thinking, Information Competency.)
Apply basic business principles to the construction field. (Institutional SLOs: Ethics, Personal Development.)
Residential Construction and Maintenance (Non-credit)
Noncredit Program (NIL)
Description
This non-credit certificate of completion is intended to prepare students for entry-level work in residential maintenance and construction. Students will learn the basics of the construction trade and essential safety practices. The program will expose students to carpentry and plumbing, as well as initial site layout and preparation for residential construction projects. Students who complete this certificate program will be well-prepared to gain employment with contractors in the construction field, utility providers, facility maintenance organizations, and property management companies.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate safe jobsite practices. (Institutional SLOs: Critical thinking, Communication.)
Build and finish to specs a simple wooden structure using standard industry materials and techniques. (Institutional SLOs: Information Competency.)
Install and repair plumbing systems commonly encountered in residential and commercial buildings. (Institutional SLOs: Critical Thinking, Information Competency.)
Interpret construction and site layout requirements from technical drawings. (Institutional SLOs: Communication.)
Explain the permitting and inspection process for a local jurisdiction. (Institutional SLOs: Information Competency, Critical Thinking.)
Degree Requirements:
Required Courses Credit Hours: (0 Required)
CNST110 Non-Credit Basic Construction Principles 0
CNST120 Non-Credit Site Preparation and Layout 0
CNST150 Non-Credit Construction Framing Essentials 0
CNST160 Non-Credit Plumbing Fundamentals 0
CNST180 Non-Credit Finish Carpentry 0