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Construction Technology Exterior Finishes Certificate of Completion

College of the Desert
Palm Desert , United States
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Industrial Engineering
Discipline
Engineering
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Construction Engineering Technology
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

The Construction Technology Exterior Finishes Certificate of Completion provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand the importance of insulation, roofing, and exterior finishes in construction. Through hands-on training and potential job site involvement, students gain practical experience and prepare for entry-level employment in the construction industry or further education in related fields. The program also offers credit by exam opportunities for advanced programs in construction management and related disciplines.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Construction Technology Exterior Finishes Certificate of Completion equips students with the knowledge and abilities to comprehend the significance of insulation, thermal insulation, air infiltration, vapor barriers in construction, and the artistic and environmental implications of roofing and exterior finish options.

Objectives:

  • Understand the significance of insulation, thermal insulation, air infiltration, and vapor barriers in construction.
  • Comprehend the artistic and environmental considerations of roofing and exterior finish selections.

Program Description:

Students receive practical industry exposure through hands-on lab training and potential involvement in actual job site tasks under skilled instructor supervision. Upon completion, individuals gain eligibility to seek entry-level employment within the construction sector or advance their education in relevant fields like Framing Carpentry, Site Preparation and Layout, Electrical Construction Technology, Plumbing Construction Technology, or Concrete and Masonry. Credit by exam is also available for admission into degree or certificate programs such as Construction Management, Building and Energy Systems Professional, or Architecture/Drafting.

Outline:

Content:

  • Roofing tools: Shingles, shakes, metal roofing, slate, and tile
  • Single-ply and foam roofing applications
  • Proper roof ventilation
  • Siding materials: Wood, brick, vinyl, metal, and stucco
  • Insulation and waterproofing
  • Basics of thermal insulation and vapor barriers

Structure:

The program comprises the following courses:

  • ACT 320: Construction Safety (0 units)
  • ACT 324/324A: Roofing Applications and Lab (0 units)
  • ACT 325: Thermal & Moisture Protection (0 units)

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

  • Entry-level positions in the construction industry

Opportunities:

  • Seeking further training in allied construction fields
  • Applying for credit by exam to enter various degree or certificate programs in construction-related disciplines

Outcomes:

  • Employment upon completion of the program
  • Advanced training opportunities
  • Credit by exam possibilities for higher-level programs
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