CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
North Lake only (see above)
(Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: CERT.CONSTRUCT.TECH
This is a one-year certificate that provides the student with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills required to work as a craftsperson in one of the following career fields: Carpentry, Electrical Field Engineering, Glazing, HVAC, Masonry, Pipefitting, Plumbing, Residential Builder, Sheet Metal Sprinkler Fitting, and Welding. In addition, the student will cover basic planning and materials estimating, problem solving, and human relations skills.
SEMESTER I
| CNBT 1170 |
Basic Construction Safety |
1 |
| CNBT 1301 |
Introduction to the Construction Industry OR |
3 |
| CNBT 1305 |
Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading OR |
(3) |
| CNBT 1307 |
Commercial and Industrial Blueprint Reading |
(3) |
| +Specialty Construction Track Option |
7-12 |
|
|
11-16 |
SEMESTER II
| CNBT 2380 |
Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering Technology/Technician* |
3 |
| +Specialty Construction Track Option |
7-12 |
|
|
10-15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
21-31 |
+Elective: only one option may be selected from the certificate craft options listed below. Students must complete all of the courses and/or electives listed in the one selected option to receive full credit toward a one-year certificate.
Certificate Craft Options (SELECT ONLY ONE OPTION PER CERTIFICATE):
Carpentry - Commercial
Carpentry - Residential
Electrical - Commercial
Field Engineering
Glazing
HVAC - Commercial Option
Masonry - Commercial
Pipefitting
Plumbing - Commercial
Residential Builder/Contractor
Sheet Metal
Sprinkler Fitting
Welding
+Specialty Construction Track Option -- Students must complete all course work in a specialty Construction Track Option as cited below:
CARPENTRY - COMMERCIAL
CARPENTRY - RESIDENTIAL
ELECTRICAL - COMMERCIAL
FIELD ENGINEERING
GLAZING
HVAC - COMMERCIAL
MASONRY - COMMERCIAL
PIPEFITTING
PLUMBING - COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL BUILDER/CONTRACTOR
SHEET METAL
SPRINKLER FITTING
WELDING
| WLDG 1323 |
Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment |
3 |
| WLDG 1307 |
Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes |
3 |
| WLDG 1257 |
Intermediate Shielding Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) |
2 |
| WLDG 1234 |
Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding |
2 |
| WLDG 2213 |
Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes |
2 |
| WLDG 2214 |
Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes |
2 |
|
|
14 |
*CNBT 2380 Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering Technology/Technician may only be taken in SEMESTER II. Craft specific licensing exam may be substituted for CNBT 2380 Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering Technology/Technician.
