The Building Construction Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Course work includes instruction in construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimating; print reading; building codes; framing; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.
Graduates should qualify for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction and trades professions as well as positions in industry and government.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Identify job site hazards and maintain a safe working environment based on OSHA regulations.
- Demonstrate basic technical knowledge of building materials and creating material estimates.
- Read and follow blueprint designs.
- Demonstrate industry standard practices for carpentry processes in residential and commercial building construction within building code constraints.
- Students will be able to analyze and calculate energy usage and implement conservation techniques.
- Understand the basic principles of conventional residential electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems.
A.A.S. in Building Construction Technology (A35140)
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Program of Study
Fall Semester | |||
| ACA-111 | College Student Success OR | 1 | |
| ACA-122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 | |
| BPR-130 | Print Reading-Construction | 3 | |
| CST-111 | Construction I | 4 | |
| CST-131 | OSHA/Safety/Certification | 3 | |
| **Math Elective | Math Elective | 3/4 | |
Spring Semester | |||
| ARC-112 | Constr Matls & Methods | 4 | |
| CST-112 | Construction II | 4 | |
| CST-150 | Building Science | 3 | |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | |
Summer Semester | |||
| CST-113 | Construction III | 4 | |
| PLU-111 | Intro to Basic Plumbing | 2 | |
Fall Semester | |||
| ARC-131 | Building Codes | 3 | |
| AHR-211 | Residential System Design | 3 | |
| CST-241 | Planning/Estimating I | 3 | |
| ELC-111 | Intro to Electricity | 3 | |
| **Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | ||
Spring Semester | |||
| SST-140 | Green Building & Design Concepts | 3 | |
| CST-221 | Statics/Structures | 4 | |
| **English/Communication Elective | 3 | ||
| SST-120 | Energy Use Analysis | 3 | |
| **Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||
Elective Options | |||
**Math Elective | |||
| Select one from the following: | |||
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement & Lit. | 3 | |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | |
**English/Commuincation Elective | |||
| Select one from the following: | |||
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | |
**Social/Behavioral Science Elective | |||
| Select one from the following: | |||
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | |
| HIS 121 | Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| HIS 122 | Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3 | |
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3 | |
| HIS 221 | African American History | 3 | |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 | |
**Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | |||
| Select one from the following: | |||
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | |
| ART 113 | Art Methods and Materials | 3 | |
| ENG 131 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3 | |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3 | |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| MUS 111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 | |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | |
| PHI 210 | History of Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 | |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | |
- *This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.
- NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 in their first semester.
The CST-131 OSHA/Safety/Certification course provides students with the opportunity to earn OSHA-10 Certification which is essential compliance training designed to enhance the safety awareness and practices of individuals working in the construction industry. This certification is not required for employment in this field.
Out-of-state students seeking to enroll in a program or course leading to professional licensure or certification should contact Melissa Vandemark, Dean of Applied Technologies, to discuss enrollment and professional licensure options available. Students may view the Professional Licensure information page to learn more.
Program Coordinator - Building Construction Technology
Faculty Schedule: Raymond Bassett
Phone: (252) 246-1236
Email: rbassett@wilsoncc.edu
