Building Construction Maintenance Technology

The Building Construction Maintenance Technology Certificate program provides students with entry-level job skills for the construction industry. Tool safety and job-site safety training in compliance with OSHA standards are stressed. Classes meet on- and off-campus in labs designed for residential and commercial construction. Students must be free of chronic respiratory disease and allergies or reactions to wood or wood products, construction adhesives, paints and solvents. Students must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Possible Employment Responsibilities: Lab classes teach fundamentals of site layout, foundations, framing, roof systems, exterior covering, installation of doors and windows, interior finishing, cabinet construction and installation, remodeling and tools. Theory classes present technical information, Uniform Building Code (UBC) regulations, blueprint reading and material analysis.

Possible Employment Positions: Worker’s Helper in the above mentioned areas.

Possible Employment Locations: Private or commercial business, municipal/government agencies.

Co-requisites: ESOL 0210 (Students must pass ESOL 0210 with a grade of “C” or better) and MATH 0321

Program Duration: Two semesters. Program could be longer depending on the student’s high school background, basic skills, and co-requisites.

Tool Kits: Students are required to purchase a tool kit at the cost of $900 at the time of registration.

Students should have an up-to-date tetanus record in advisor’s student file.

The SWCD Building Construction Maintenance Technology program is vocational training with heavy emphasis upon “hand skills” and work adjustment. Students who successfully complete the training will receive a certificate from SWCD and will be ready to enter the work force.

Programs

Certificates

Building Construction and Maintenance Technology, Certificate Level I