Building Construction Technology

Certificate of Completion

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The certificate in Building Construction Technology is a one-year program that prepares students for entry-level positions within the growing construction industry. Affording much hands-on participation, the curriculum includes safety, basic math skills, blueprint reading, usage of hand and power tools, basic surveying, wood
building materials, concrete work, masonry skills, painting, and communication skills.

Students may enroll on a full-time or part-time basis. Many courses are offered in the evening to accommodate students’ work schedules.

All Building Construction Technology students are eligible to join SkillsUSA. Membership provides students an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and to become proficient in public speaking and parliamentary procedure. SkillsUSA also offers students a chance to demonstrate their occupational skills. Skill competitions are conducted each year in New Mexico for all postsecondary students.

Certificate (42 credits)

NOTE: Stutents must receive a final grade of C or better in all OEBT, OEMN and OETS courses, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.
Courses appearing in italics are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.