Building & Construction Technologies

Associate of Applied Science

In Pima’s Building and Construction Technology AAS program, you’ll receive first-rate career training led by experienced instructors who’ve spent years in the construction industry. 

In this program, you will receive a practical introduction to all aspects of construction management, including hands-on experience with the most current construction technology. You can choose from various concentrations in Management, Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration), and Plumbing.

Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes

Careers

Completing this program can lead to employment in a variety of different careers.  Here are some examples of occupations related to this program with associated Pima County-based annual median wages.  Some careers may require additional education or training. Source: EMSI

Occupation	Annual Median Wage
First-line Supervisor of Construction Trades	$47,107
First-line Supervisor of Housekeeping & Janitoral Workers	$30,432
Maintenance and Repair Workers	$32,833
Electrician	$40,668
HVAC Mechanics and Installers	$43,533
Carpenter	$31,181
Plumber, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$40,762

Academic Options

This program may apply toward a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS). See an advisor

Program Requirements 2020-2021

General Education Requirements

This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses.* A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

General Education Requirements		Credits
Communication    Recommend: GTW 101		3
Arts and Humanities		3
Social and Behavioral Science		3
Mathematics and Science    GTM 105 or MAT course numbered 100 or higher fulfills this requirement
Other Requirement    Recommend: CMN 120		3
Special Requirements    Recommend: CMN 120
Subtotal		12

Required Core Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BCT 105**	Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging	3
BCT 107**	Basic Safety, Hand and Power Tools, Blueprint Reading	3
BCT 120	Blueprint Reading for Construction	3
BCT 290	Building & Construction Technologies Internship	4
Subtotal		13

Required Support Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

Course #	Course Title	Credits
CSA 100	Computer Literacy	1
GTM 105	Applied Technical Mathematics  or MAT course numbered 100 or higher fulfills this requirement	3
STU 100	College Success and Career Planning	1
Subtotal		5

Core Focus Areas

Complete courses from one of the following concentrations: A grade of C or better is required for graduation. Department chair or faculty advisor approval is recommended in the selection of the program option.

Course #	Course Title	Credits
Carpenter
BCT 101   or BCT 102	Principles of Construction   Building Materials	3
BCT 123	Concrete/Masonry	3
BCT 145	Carpentry I	4
BCT 146	Woodworking I	3
BCT 147	Woodworking II	3
BCT 265	Sustainability for the Building Trades	3
BCT 286	International Residential Code (IRC) I	3
BCT 287	International Residential Code (IRC) II	3
CAD 151	Computer Aided Drafting for Construction	4
CAD 166	Introduction to Revit	4
Subtotal		33
Electrician
BCT 135	National Electrical Code Residential Wiring Applications	4
BCT 172	Electrical I	4
BCT 173	Electrical II	4
BCT 174	Electrical III	4
BCT 184	National Electrical Code I	3
BCT 271	Electrical IV	4
BCT 272	Electrical V	4
BCT 273	Electrical VI	4
BCT 284	National Electrical Code II	3
Subtotal		34
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Technician
BCT 106	Soldering and Brazing for Building and Construction Technologies	4
BCT 132	Residential and Industrial HVAC I	4
BCT 133	Residential and Industrial HVAC II	4
BCT 134	Residential and Industrial HVAC III	4
BCT 231	Residential and Industrial HVAC IV	4
BCT 232	Residential and Industrial HVAC V	4
BCT 233	Residential and Industrial HVAC VI	4
BCT 234	Residential and Industrial HVAC VII	4
BCT 265	Sustainability for the Building Trades	3
Subtotal		35
Plumber
BCT 106	Soldering and Brazing for Building and Construction Technologies	4
BCT 181	Residential and Industrial Plumbing I	4
BCT 182	Residential and Industrial Plumbing II	4
BCT 183	Residential and Industrial Plumbing III	4
BCT 236	Residential and Industrial Plumbing IV	4
BCT 237	Residential and Industrial Plumbing V	4
BCT 238	Residential and Industrial Plumbing VI	4
BCT 239	Residential and Industrial Plumbing VII	4
BCT 265	Sustainability for the Building Trades	3
Subtotal		35
Management
Complete a Pima BCT Certificate***		16****
ACC 100	Practical Accounting Procedures	3
BCT 202	Construction Business Management	3
BCT 265	Sustainability for the Building Trades	3
BUS 100	Introduction to Business	3
BUS 148	Ethics in the Workplace	3
MGT 110	Human Relations in Business and Industry	3
Subtotal		34
Total		63-65

*Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses:  Mathematics or Science Requirement - GTM 105

** BCT 100, 112, and 115 substitute for BCT 105. BCT 111, 113, and 114 substitute for BCT 107.

*** The BCT certificate must be from the 2018-19 catalog year or later in one of the following areas: Cabinetmaker, Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC-Technician, or Plumber

****This is the credit total excluding the Core and Support Courses already identified in this degree.

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Program/Major Codes: AASBCT/BCT1

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