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)
Program of Study
| Fall Semester | |||
| ACA-111 | College Student Success | 1 | |
| BPR-130 | Print Reading-Construction | 3 | |
| CST-111 | Construction I | 4 | |
| CST-131 | OSHA/Safety/Certification | 3 | |
| * | Math Elective | ||
| 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 | |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| SST-120 | Energy Use Analysis | 3 | |
| ## | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
* Math Electives – MAT 110, MAT 121, MAT 171
# Social/Behavioral Science Electives – ECO 251, HIS 111, PSY 150, SOC 210
## Humanities/Fine Arts Electives – ART 111, HUM 115, MUS 110, REL 110
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
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1236
Email: emaas@wilsoncc.edu
Office: S102D
Dean of Applied Technologies
Department: Faculty
Phone: (252) 246-1210
Email: mvandemark@wilsoncc.edu
Office: R146