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Building Technology - CERT

This program is currently under development and not accepting students.

This program prepares students with entry-level job skills in the building technology profession. Students are involved with all phases of construction to include: foundation, footings, blueprint reading, site layout, interior/exterior finish, roofing, floor, wall and roof framing and safety.. Students will gain on-site observation and experience. With advisement, the Building Technology Certificate can assist students in obtaining National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Associate General Contractors of American (AGC) Journeyman Certifications.

Completion of this certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Vocational/Technical Studies.


Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

  • Utilize drawings for material takeoffs and site layouts
  • Perform construction tasks with hand and power tools
  • Apply relevant safety procedures.
  • Demonstrate understanding of construction mathematics
  • Employ appropriate methods for checking work

Degree Requirements

The follow degree requirements are for the 2025-2026 Catalog. For other catalogs, please see Catalogs

Minimum of 31 Credit Hours

Certificate Requirements (22 credit hours)
CNST1110 General Carpentry 4
CNST1120 Construction Drawings 4
CNST1170 Construction Methods I 3
CNST1255 Exterior Finishing 3

Approved Electives (9 credit hours)
CNST1140 Concrete Finishing I 4
CNST1160 Plumbing Theory I 4
CNST1260 Heavy Equipment Operation 2
CNST1270 Consturction Methods II 4
CNST2160 Heavy Equipment Operation II 8
CNST2996 Concrete Finishing II 4