Academic Program
Building Construction Technology
Prepares students to enter the growing construction industry through hands-on education encompassing project management, sustainable (green) building, blueprint reading, use of wood building materials, concrete work, weatherization, masonry, correct use of hand and power tools, safety procedures, math skills, and communication skills to help you work effectively with both colleagues and clients.
Overview
About the Program
Prepares students to enter the growing construction industry through hands-on education encompassing project management, sustainable (green) building, blueprint reading, use of wood building materials, concrete work, weatherization, masonry, correct use of hand and power tools, safety procedures, math skills, and communication skills to help you work effectively with both colleagues and clients. The Building Construction Technology Program uses the most recent curriculum developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), a not-for-profit education foundation created to develop industry-driven, standardized craft-training programs with portable credentials. Basing the DACC curriculum on NCCER industry-driven standards helps insure our students will be successful in the dynamic construction industry nationwide. DACC's Building Construction Technology program is fully accredited by NCCER.ills through statewide competitions.
Pathways
Degrees & Certificates
Building Construction Technology
Basic Residential Wiring
Basic Solar
Energy Auditing
Plumbing
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Degrees and certificates: full program information
Building Construction Technology — Associate of Applied Science
NOTABLE COURSES: Basic Carpentry, Building Analyst, Plumbing
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduateDURATION: 4 semesters / 2 yearsBuilding Construction Technology
Building Construction Technology — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Basic Carpentry, Building Analyst, Plumbing
REQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduateDURATION: 3 semesters / 1.5 yearsBuilding Construction Technology
Basic Residential Wiring — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Residential Wiring, Blueprint Reading for Building TradesREQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduateDURATION: 2 semesters / 1 yearsBasic Residential Wiring
Basic Solar — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Photovoltaic Application, Blueprint Reading for Building TradesREQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduateDURATION: 2 semesters / 1 yearsBasic Solar
Energy Auditing — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Building Analyst, Blueprint Reading for Building TradesREQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduateDURATION: 2 semesters / 1 yearsEnergy Auditing
Plumbing — Certificate of Completion
NOTABLE COURSES: Plumbing, Blueprint Reading for Building TradesREQUIREMENTS: C- or above is required in all relative courses to graduateDURATION: 1 semesters / 0.5 yearsPlumbing
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Graduates of the Building Construction Technology program are well-prepared to embark on diverse careers within the growing construction industry. Through hands-on education in project management, sustainable building practices, blueprint reading, and the proper use of materials, students develop a comprehensive skill set essential for various roles. Career opportunities include positions such as construction manager, project estimator, site supervisor, and building inspector. Graduates may also pursue specialized roles in masonry, concrete work, or sustainable building practices, contributing to eco-friendly construction projects. With a curriculum aligned with industry standards set by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), students are equipped with portable credentials that enhance their employability and career advancement in this dynamic field.
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