Program: Construction Technology
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY -- COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
North Lake only
- 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: C1.CNBT.COMM.17
This apprenticeship program, through North Lake College's partnership with the Construction Education Foundation (CEF), has been nationally approved by the National Center for Construction Education Center and Research (NCCER). Graduates of this award will be prepared for employment as a journeyman craft person. Successful completion of the entire curriculum and coordinated on-the-job training prepares the student for the required county, state or federal examinations. The student will also acquire math, science, communications, planning, problem solving, human relations, and management skills.
Because additional admission requirements are necessary for enrollment in this program, please contact Lawrence Johnson, Program Coordinator, at lljohnson@dcccd.edu or 972-860-7879.
SEMESTER I
| OSHT 1307 |
Construction Site Safety and Health OR |
3 |
| OSHT 1313 |
Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation |
(3) |
| CNBT 1300 |
Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading |
3 |
| +Electives |
Specialty Construction Electives |
9-12 |
|
|
15-18 |
SEMESTER II
| CNBT 2281 |
Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering Technology/Technician* |
2 |
| +Electives |
Specialty Construction Electives |
9-12 |
|
|
11-14 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
26-32 |
+Elective - Only ONE emphasis must be selected from below. Students must complete all of the courses and/or electives listed in the one selected emphasis to receive full credit toward a one-year certificate.
+Specialty Construction Electives - students must complete all course work in a Specialty Construction Emphasis as cited below:
FIELD ENGINEERING EMPHASIS
HVAC - COMMERCIAL EMPHASIS
PIPEFITTING EMPHASIS
| CNBT 2270 |
Pipe Welding for the Construction Professional |
2 |
| PFPB 1308 |
Basic Pipefitting Skills |
3 |
| PFPB 1350 |
Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety |
3 |
| PFPB 2307 |
Pipe Fabrication and Installation I |
3 |
| PFPB 2341 |
Pipe Fabrication and Installation II |
3 |
| PFPB 2343 |
Advanced Pipe Practices |
3 |
| WLDG 1317 |
Introduction to Layout and Fabrication |
3 |
| WLDG 1435 |
Introduction to Pipe Welding |
4 |
|
|
24 |
PLUMBING - COMMERCIAL EMPHASIS
*Craft specific licensing exam may be substituted for CNBT 2281 Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Gainful Employment Information
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
North Lake only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and 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: AAS.CONST.TECH.17
Students interested in a high demand career that is fast-paced with job opportunities--the Construction Industry is for you. The Construction Technology program is designed to develop the hands-on skills and technical knowledge necessary so that a graduate may advance in career paths appropriate to their own interests and abilities. Some of the exciting career options include: field engineer, estimator, building inspection, insurance and manufacturing representative, field supervisor, sub-contractor, and builder in either commercial or residential construction/home building. A graduate will have also covered skills in other areas such as planning, and organization, problem solving and decision making, related communication, and business and human relations.
SEMESTER I
| OSHT 1307 |
Construction Site Safety and Health OR |
3 |
| OSHT 1313 |
Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation |
(3) |
| ARCE 1303 |
Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction |
3 |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 |
Public Speaking OR |
(3) |
| SPCH 1321 |
Business and Professional Communication |
(3) |
|
|
9 |
SEMESTER II
| CNBT 1300 |
Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading |
3 |
| CNBT 2281 |
Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering Technology/Technician |
2 |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
| Elective1 |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
|
|
11 |
SEMESTER III
| Elective2 |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| Elective3 |
Natural Science |
4 |
|
|
7 |
SEMESTER IV
| CNBT 2381 |
Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician |
3 |
|
|
3 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
30 |
Students must complete the Semester I, II, III, and IV Curriculum listed above and all of the courses and/or electives listed in one of the emphasis listed below to receive a grand total of 60 credit hours towards the Construction Technology AAS degree:
- Residential Builder/Contractor Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)
- Field Engineering Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)
- HVAC-Commercial Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)
- Pipefitting Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)
- Plumbing-Commercial Emphasis (total: 30 SCH)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDER/CONTRACTOR EMPHASIS:
| Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters I, II, III, and IV) Subtotals: |
30 |
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
| +Electives |
Residential Builder/Contractor Electives |
12 |
|
|
12 |
| RESIDENTIAL BUILDER/CONTRACTOR EMPHASIS GRAND TOTAL: |
60 |
+Residential Builder/Contractor Electives: Twelve (12) hours of electives must be chosen from the following:
FIELD ENGINEERING EMPHASIS:
| Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters I, II, III, and IV) Subtotals: |
30 |
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
| FIELD ENGINEERING EMPHASIS GRAND TOTAL: |
60 |
++Field Engineering Electives: Twelve (12) hours of electives must be chosen from the following:
HVAC - COMMERCIAL EMPHASIS:
| Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters I, II, III, and IV) Subtotals: |
30 |
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
| HART 2302 |
Commerical Air Conditioning System Design |
3 |
| CBFM 2311 |
Building Maintenance II |
3 |
| +++Electives |
HVAC-Commercial Electives |
6 |
|
|
12 |
| HVAC-COMMERCIAL EMPHASIS GRAND TOTAL: |
60 |
+++HVAC-Commercial Electives: Six (6) hours of electives must be chosen from the following:
| CNBT 1302 |
Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems in Construction I |
3 |
| CNBT 1311 |
Construction Methods and Materials I |
3 |
| CNBT 1346 |
Construction Estimating I |
3 |
| CNBT 1359 |
Project Scheduling |
3 |
| CNBT 2304 |
Construction Methods and Materials II |
3 |
| CNBT 2315 |
Construction Specifications and Contracts |
3 |
| CNBT 2317 |
Green Building |
3 |
PIPEFITTING EMPHASIS:
| Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters I, II, III, and IV) Subtotals: |
30 |
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
| PFPB 2341 |
Pipe Fabrication and Installation II |
3 |
| WLDG 1435 |
Introduction to Pipe Welding |
4 |
|
|
7 |
SEMESTER III
| WLDG 1317 |
Introduction to Layout and Fabrication |
3 |
| CNBT 2270 |
Pipe Welding for the Construction Professional |
2 |
|
|
5 |
SEMESTER IV
| PFPB 2343 |
Advanced Pipe Practices |
3 |
| PFPB 1350 |
Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety |
3 |
| ++++Electives |
|
6 |
|
|
12 |
| PIPEFITTING EMPHASIS GRAND TOTAL: |
60 |
++++Pipefitting Electives: Six (6) hours of electives must be chosen from the following:
PLUMBING - COMMERCIAL EMPHASIS:
| Construction Technology Curriculum (Semesters I, II, III, and IV) Subtotals: |
30 |
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| PFPB 2343 |
Advanced Pipe Practices |
3 |
| PFPB 2336 |
Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting |
3 |
|
|
6 |
SEMESTER IV
| PFPB 2370 |
Industrial Plumbing |
3 |
| PFPB 1350 |
Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety |
3 |
| +++++Electives |
Plumbing-Commercial Electives |
6 |
|
|
12 |
| PLUMBING COMMERCIAL EMPHASIS GRAND TOTAL: |
60 |
+++++Plumbing-Commercial Electives: Six (6) hours of electives must be chosen from the following:
Elective1 - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
Elective2 - Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
Elective3 - Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Natural Science.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY -- RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
North Lake only
- 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: C1.CNBT.RESIDENTIAL
This is a one-year certificate that provides the student with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills required to work as a craftperson in Residential Building, Carpentry, or Contracting. In addition, the student will cover basic planning and materials estimating, problem solving, and human relations skills.
SEMESTER I
| OSHT 1307 |
Construction Site Safety and Health |
3 |
| ARCE 1303 |
Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction |
3 |
| CNBT 1300 |
Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading |
3 |
| +Specialty Construction Track Option |
6 |
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER II
| CNBT 2281 |
Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering Technology/Technician* |
2 |
| +Specialty Construction Track Option |
12 |
|
|
14 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
29 |
RESIDENTIAL BUILDER/CONTRACTOR
*CNBT 2281 Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician may only be taken in SEMESTER II and may only be taken with instructor approval.
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY -- SURVEYING CERTIFICATE
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
North Lake only
NLC-New January 1, 2017
- 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: C1.CONST.SURVEY
Surveying technicians measure and collect data on specific areas of land including information about boundaries, buildings, and features both natural and man-made. They assist surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists in collecting and processing the data necessary for implementing engineering and construction projects from start to finish. Further educational opportunities allow graduates to seek Associates and Bachelor degrees in this field.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
27 |
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