Program Overview
The Construction Trades Certificate of Completion equips students with the knowledge and skills to enter the residential and light construction industry as carpenter's helpers, construction laborers, or apprentices. The program covers essential aspects of construction, including print reading, framing, finishing, and safety. Through hands-on training and classroom instruction, students gain the foundation for a successful career in the construction field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Construction Trades Certificate of Completion is designed to prepare students for a career in the residential and light construction industry as a carpenter's helper, construction laborer, and construction apprentice in local carpenters' and laborers' unions.
Objectives:
- Provide students with knowledge and skills in the safe and proper use of hand and power tools, personal protective equipment, worksite, and job safety.
- Instruct students in foundation layout and framing, wall, floor, and roof framing, and interior and exterior finishing techniques.
Program Description:
The program covers various aspects of construction, including:
- Reading and interpreting residential building prints, plans, and specifications.
- Laying out and assisting in the construction of common components of a residential building project, such as foundation, floor, wall, roof framing, and stair systems.
- Planning a residential construction project, including phasing, sequencing, materials, equipment, and tools required.
- Evaluating construction site hazards and implementing personal, equipment, and site safety mitigation measures according to industry standards.
- Recognizing the advantages and opportunities for continuing education through apprenticeships, internships, organizational memberships, self-learning, advanced education, and on-the-job training.
- Working effectively in a team environment.
Outline:
Course Schedule:
The program consists of five core courses: CONST 100 - Introduction to Construction Industry (6 credits) CONST 101 - Residential Print Reading (3 credits) CONST 102 - Foundations & Floor Framing (10 credits) CONST 103 - Wall & Roof Framing and Construction (10 credits) CONST 104 - Interior and Exterior Finishing (10 credits) CONST 105 - Stairway Design and Construction (5 credits)
Individual Modules:
The curriculum covers various modules within each core course:
- CONST 100 - Introduction to Construction Industry:
- Introduction to the construction industry
- Career opportunities in construction
- Safety on the job site
- Construction tools and equipment
- CONST 101 - Residential Print Reading:
- Reading and interpreting blueprints
- Understanding construction symbols and abbreviations
- Estimating materials and costs
- CONST 102 - Foundations & Floor Framing:
- Types of foundations
- Installing foundations
- Framing floors and subfloors
- CONST 103 - Wall & Roof Framing and Construction:
- Framing walls and roofs
- Installing windows and doors
- Roofing materials and installation
- CONST 104 - Interior and Exterior Finishing:
- Installing drywall and insulation
- Painting and wallpapering
- Installing flooring and trim
- CONST 105 - Stairway Design and Construction:
- Designing and building stairs
- Stair codes and regulations
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers as:
- Carpenter's helper
- Construction laborer
- Construction apprentice in local carpenters' and laborers' unions