Building Construction Technologies

Mission

The mission of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the building construction industry.

Description

This program stresses the understanding of all aspects of the building construction industry, and demonstrates such elements of the industry as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, health, safety, and environmental issues.

Occupational Completion Points (OCPs)

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two occupational completion points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles.

Academic Skill Level Required to Complete the Program

Grade 9 math, language and reading.

Dual Enrollment is available for high school students.

Program Overview

Industry Certification/Licensure

Throughout the course of the program, students take these exams from National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER):

• Core Curriculum
• Construction Technology

Optional Exam(s)

• Project Management, National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)

Articulation

Upon successful completion of this program, students enrolling in an AS degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:

Valencia College:

• Building Construction Technology AS degree – 3 - 9 credits

Program Cost

• $4,684.00

Campuses

• Westside Campus

Start Date

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