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Basic Building and Construction Technologies - Certificate

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word)

Get started in facilities maintenance. Courses cover tools, safety, rigging and reading blueprints, as well as technical electives based on student interests.  Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes. 

What can I do with this certificate?
Career options: Apply for entry-level positions in facilities maintenance.

Academic options: Continue your studies through the Advanced Certificate program.

Locations:  Downtown Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-7134, Lead Faculty: 206-7143

REQUIRED COURSES
Department faculty approval is recommended when selecting electives.

Course #

Course Title

Credits

Required Core Courses

BCT 100

Professionalism in Service for
Building and Construction Technologies

1

BCT 111

Basic Safety for the Building Trades

1

BCT 112

Construction Mathematics, Communication, and Employability

1

BCT 113

Hand and Power Tools

1

BCT 114

Blueprint Reading

1

BCT 115

Basic Rigging

1

Subtotal

6

Required Support Courses

GTM 105

Applied Technical Mathematics

3

Technical Electives*

9

Subtotal

12

Total

18

* Complete elective credits from the following list: BCT 104, 106, 132, 145, 150, 172.