Associate Degree in Construction Technology

About

In this field, you can work as a journey-level carpenter, general contractor, specialty trade contractor or independent contractor in light or heavy construction as well as many other related trades in the construction industry. Our program trains you on the technical skills and knowledge of the construction industry. You'll learn practical skills with experience instructors, like to cutting, fitting, and assembling wood and other materials for the construction of residential and commercial buildings and other structures. In this field you can work as a journey-level carpenter, general contractor, specialty trade contractor or independent contractor in light or heavy construction as well as many other related trades in the construction industry. You'll learn at off-campus site as well as the classroom, to get hands on with your learning. Instruction involves off-campus sites that may vary each term. Different projects are reviewed to fit the nature of work and desired skills you seek. After graduating, you'll be prepared to work in the residential and commercial building construction field, building homes and businesses to make our communities better. This in-demand career field has many employment opportunities. You could also become self-employed, as roughly one-fourth of construction workers are. What you'll learn; Using wood and other materials for building construction, Blueprint reading, Industry safety standards, Surveying tools and building layout, Math and problem-solving skills

Career Path

Graduate career path includes Construction Technician, Site Supervisor Assistant,Building Inspector (Entry-Level), Construction Estimator, Project Coordinator (Entry-Level), Field Engineering Technician, Residential Construction Specialist, Commercial Construction Technician, Construction Safety Officer, CAD Technician (Construction Focus), Materials Testing Technician, Construction Scheduler, Construction Quality Control Assistant, Green Building Technician, Concrete and Masonry Technician, Facilities Maintenance Technician, Structural Steel Technician, Construction Procurement Assistant, Surveying Technician, Remodeling and Renovation Technician, Building Code Compliance Assistant, Construction Technology Instructor Assistant, Construction Equipment Operator, Infrastructure Support Technician, Construction Documentation Clerk.