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General Construction Technology, Diploma (GCT2) Diploma
The General Construction Technology diploma is designed to provide students with an understanding of basic construction skills needed to work at a construction site and prepare for a supervisory role. Skills learned in this program are safety, residential wiring, basic masonry, carpentry, plumbing, blueprint reading, productivity and managing project costs, as well as construction trades core concepts.
Program Outcomes: This program equips graduates with essential skills for success in construction. They learn to work safely in residential and commercial environments, master hand and power tools, interpret blueprints, and perform tasks such as wiring, masonry, plumbing, and carpentry. Additionally, students gain knowledge in productivity management and project cost control, preparing them for rewarding careers in the construction industry.
Careers: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General; Construction Manager
| General Core Courses | 41 |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Diploma Level Reading and Writing Scores OR READ 0090 and/or ENGL 0090 w/ a “C” or better Co-requisite(s): None Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills. |
3 |
| MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Diploma Level Math Scores or MATH 0090 w/ a “C” or better Co-requisite(s): None Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, geometric concepts, technical applications, and basic statistics. |
3 |
| EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills. |
2 |
| Occupational Courses | 33 |
| BFMT 1030Fundamentals of Structured Maintenance
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture – 2 Lab 2 – 4 Lab 3 - 0 Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Provides introductory skills in basic building repair and maintenance. Topics include: carpentry and cabinet repairs, tile and floor repairs, paints and finishes, lab and shop safety, building codes, handicap accessibility, conduit installation, and waterproofing. |
4 |
| CCMN 1040Construction Safety
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 4 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None This course covers commercial construction safety and loss prevention. Topics include: safety plan management, emergency planning, project security, sources of safety information and supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), fire prevention, hazardous communications, material safety data sheets (MSDS), fall protection, electrical hazards, ladders, scaffolds, stairways, confined spaces, excavations, training techniques, accident reporting, materials handling and storage, cranes, mechanized equipment, steel erection, and concrete construction. |
4 |
| ELTR 1205Residential Wiring I
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None Introduces residential wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: print reading, National Electrical Code, wiring materials and methods, and control of luminaries and receptacle installation. |
3 |
| MSNR 1015Introduction to Masonry
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None This course provides an orientation to the masonry field and places importance on practices necessary for general safety, use of tools, materials, and equipment. Topics include Introduction to the Trade, Masonry Safety, Masonry Tools and Equipment, Measurements, Drawings and Specifications, and Mortar. |
3 |
| BFMT 1050Fundamentals of Plumbing
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Provides introductory skills in basic plumbing. Topics include: basic pipe sizing, fitting identification and terminology, pipe joining, valve identification, plumbing repairs, and lab and shop safety. |
2 |
| CMTT 1130Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None This course discusses the concepts of productivity and managing project costs. Topics include construction estimates, Planning and scheduling, reporting and analyzing actual costs, cost control and record keeping, cost control strategies, and working with project partners. |
2 |
| COFC 1050Construction Print Reading Fundamentals
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None This course introduces the reading and interpretation of prints and architectural drawings for all of the construction trades. Topics include types of plans, scales, specifications, conventions, and schedules. |
3 |
| COFC 1080Construction Trades Core
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture – 3 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None This course introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of the construction trades. Topics include Basic Safety, Construction Math, Hand and Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Rigging, Materials Handling, and Job-Site Communication and Work Ethic Skills. |
4 |
| CARP 1000Fundamental Carpentry Skills
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Provisional Admission Co-requisite(s): None Fundamental Carpentry Skills provides the basic carpentry instruction all other carpentry skills build upon. Topics include orientation to the trade, materials and fasteners, hand and power tools, drawings and specifications, building layout, and building foundations.. |
3 |
| CARP 1025Intermediate Carpentry Techniques
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 4 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): CARP 1000 and COFC 1080 Co-requisite(s): None Intermediate Carpentry Techniques completes the "rough-in" phase of building a structure. This course includes building envelope systems, stair framing, roof coverings, thermal and moisture protection, exterior finishes, and reading commercial drawings. |
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