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 CatalogsMinimum of 31 Credit Hours
| Certificate Requirements (22 credit hours) | ||
|---|---|---|
| BT112 | Building Construction I | 3 |
| BT113 | Bldg Construction Application I | 4 |
| BT114 | Building Construction II | 3 |
| BT115 | Bldg Construction Application II | 4 |
| VOC109 | Fundamentals of Vocational Edctn | 4 |
| VOC117 | Blueprint Rdng & Constrctn Math | 4 |
| Approved Electives (9 credit hours) | ||
|---|---|---|
| BT130 | Basic Plumbing Principles | 4 |
| BT135 | Heavy Equipment Operations | 2 |
| BT140 | Heavy Equipment Operations LevII | 8 |
| BT142 | Building Construction III | 4 |
| BT143 | Bldg Construction Applctn III | 4 |
| BT154 | Building Construction IV | 4 |
| BT155 | Bldg Construction Application IV | 4 |
| BT207 | International Building Code | 4 |
| BT215 | Concrete Finishing I | 4 |
| BT231 | Concrete Finishing II | 4 |
| BT232 | Concrete Finishing Applctn II | 4 |
| FCMK100 | Intr to Furniture & Cabinet-Mkng | 3 |
| FCMK104 | Planning, Layout, and Design | 3 |
| FCMK118 | Advncd Furniture/Cabinet Design | 3 |
| FCMK130 | Advanced Woodworking Projects | 3 |
| FS133 | Bldng Cnstrctn for Fire Prtction | 4 |