Building Construction Technology, AAS (A35140)

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A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Includes instruction in construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimation; print reading; building codes; framing; masonry; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.

These curriculums are designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions.

Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.

Graduates of this pathway should qualify for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction and trades professions as well as positions in industry and government.

Fall I

BPR 130 - Print Reading - Construction Credit Hours: 3
CAR 110 - Introduction to Carpentry Credit Hours: 2
CAR 111 - Carpentry I Credit Hours: 8
College Success (1 Credit): ACA 111 or ACA 122
Total Recommended Credits: 14

Spring I

ARC 131 - Building Codes Credit Hours: 3
CAR 112 - Carpentry II Credit Hours: 8
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences/Math (3 Credits): MAT 121 , MAT 171 ^*, or PHY 151 ^*
Total Recommended Credits: 17

Summer I

CAR 113 - Carpentry III Credit Hours: 6
Total Recommended Credits: 6

Fall II

CST 241 - Planning/Estimating I Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
Engineering Elective (3 Credits): See below⁺
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): ART 111 , HUM 115 ,
HUM 140 , MUS 110 , or PHI 240
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits): ECO 251 ,
PSY 150 , SOC 210 , or SOC 213
Total Recommended Credits: 15

Spring II

CST 131 - OSHA/Safety/Certification Credit Hours: 3
CST 221 - Statics/Structures Credit Hours: 4
SST 140 - Green Bldg & Design Concepts Credit Hours: 3
Engineering Elective (3 Credits): See below⁺
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 65

Note:

Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.

*For students planning to transfer to ECU for their bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, PCC offers a 2+2 instructional agreement where the student can transfer into ECU as a junior, once they complete the AAS degree in Building Construction Management. Students must complete MAT 171 and PHY 151 to qualify.

⁺Engineering Elective options (6 total credits required): CMT 210 , CMT 214 , CST 211 ,
DFT 151