Austin Community College

FY 2006 Degree Plan

Building Construction Technology

The Building Construction Technology program at Austin Community College provides the student with the knowledge and skill to successfully enter the Construction Industry as a Carpenter Helper, a Cabinet Maker Helper, or as an Assistant Superintendent. Specific courses are available to experienced workers to expand their level of expertise such as Construction Cost Estimating, Blueprint Reading, Computer-Aided Project Scheduling, or Construction Safety.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Construction Management Degree prepares students for a variety of jobs within the Construction Industry. Students get experience in Concrete construction, Carpentry, Plumbing, Wiring, and Air Conditioning, as well as taking Construction Cost Estimating, Project Scheduling, and Management courses. Internships as "Assistant Superintendents" within the Industry are an integral part of the program.

Students with verifiable work or learning experience may have courses waived or substituted for courses more suited to meet individual need.

Semester I

				Written Communication1	3
	CNBT	1411		Construction Methods and Materials	4
+	CNBT	1305		Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading	3
+	CNBT	2342		Construction Management I	3
					------- 13

Semester II

+	CNBT	1413		Concrete -- Residential	4
				Oral Communication1	3
	OSHT	1405		OSHA Regulations -- Construction Industry	4
+	CRPT	1415		Conventional Wall Systems	4
					------- 15

Semester III

+				Mathematics1	3
+	CNBT	1471		Building for Resource Conservation	4
+	CNBT	2344		Construction Management II	3
	CNBT	1402		Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems in Construction	4
+	CNBT	1342		Building Codes and Inspections	3
					------- 17

Semester IV

				Social and Behavioral Science1	3
+				Humanities1	3
+	CNBT	1346		Construction Estimating I	3
+	CNBT	2332		Project Scheduling	3
+	CNBT	2346		Construction Management III	3
					------- 15

Semester V

+	CRPT	1441		Conventional Exterior Finish Systems	4
+	CRPT	1445		Conventional Interior Finish Systems	4
+#	CNBT	2280		Cooperative Education -- Construction/Building Technology/Technician	2
					------- 10
				TOTALS	------- 70

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

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CARPENTRY
Certificate

Persons desiring to frame houses and/or becoming framing sub-contractors will learn conventional methods of wood framing and metal framing as they take courses that teach from the "ground up" process of floor, wall, and roof framing. Students will also take Exterior and Interior Finishing, Blueprint Reading, Construction Safety and then learn from "real job site" training with the "On the Job Training" Cooperative Intern class that allows them a positive transition from "school to work."

Semester I

	CNBT	1411		Construction Methods and Materials	4
	OSHT	1405		OSHA Regulations -- Construction Industry	4
+	CNBT	1305		Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading	3
					------- 11

Semester II

+	CRPT	1415		Conventional Wall Systems	4
+	CRPT	2435		Metal Wall Systems	4
+	CRPT	1411		Conventional Roof Systems	4
					------- 12

Semester III

+	CRPT	1441		Conventional Exterior Finish Systems	4
+	CRPT	1445		Conventional Interior Finish Systems	4
+	CNBT	1491		Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology/Technician	4
+#	CNBT	2280		Cooperative Education -- Construction/Building Technology/Technician	2
					------- 14
				TOTALS	------- 37

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Certificate

Semester I

+	CNBT	1346		Construction Estimating I	3
+	CNBT	1305		Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading	3
+	CNBT	1342		Building Codes and Inspections	3
+	CNBT	2342		Construction Management I	3
					------- 12

Semester II

+	CNBT	2344		Construction Management II	3
+	CNBT	2437		Construction Estimating II	4
	OSHT	1405		OSHA Regulations -- Construction Industry	4
					------- 11

Semester III

+	CNBT	2332		Project Scheduling	3
+	CNBT	2435		Computer-Aided Construction Scheduling	4
+#	CNBT	2280		Cooperative Education -- Construction/Building Technology/Technician	2
+	CNBT	2346		Construction Management III	3
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 35

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WOODWORKING
Certificate

Students desiring to build cabinets and furniture will take a sequence of courses starting at "Beginning-Intermediate Woodworking" and culminating at "Advanced Furniture Construction" that will ensure them the knowledge and skill that is required to be a successful woodworker. Students will also take "Construction Safety" and "Blueprint Reading" and the "On the Job Training" Cooperative Intern class to allow them a positive transition from "school to work."

Semester I

	WDWK	1471		Beginning-Intermediate Woodworking	4
+	CNBT	1305		Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading	3
	OSHT	1405		OSHA Regulations -- Construction Industry	4
					------- 11

Semester II

+	WDWK	1413		Cabinet Making	4
	WDWK	1491		Special Topics in Cabinet Maker and Millworker	4
+	WDWK	1472		Advanced Furniture Construction	4
					------- 12

Semester III

	WDWK	2451		Cabinet Making II	4
+#	CNBT	2280		Cooperative Education -- Construction/Building Technology/Technician	2
					------- 6
				TOTALS	------- 29

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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Marketable Skills Award

	CNBT	1291		Special Topics in Construction/Building Technology	2
	CNBT	1416		Construction Technology I	4
	CNBT	1301		Introduction to Construction	3
					------- 9
				TOTALS	------- 9

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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Certificate

One year certificates are available in the following areas: Concrete/Masonry, Building Maintenance, Carpentry, and Cabinetry/Interior Finishing. Students may complete the first semester of any certificate while in high school as part of a Tech Prep plan.

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Degree Plans updated February 20, 2007 09:01am
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