Residential Construction Development First Award, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CN_RCDS
Control Number: 19472
Financial Aid Eligible
Students may select any combination of courses that total eighteen (18) or more units from the following list. Note: Construction Technology A165 and Construction Technology A195 are required for any first earned Certificate of Achievement. No course may be applied to more than one Residential Construction Development certificate.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience to identify, assess, and participate in many entry-level construction trades.
- Be prepared to work in the construction field in positions including, but not limited to work areas such as inspection, management, and as hands-on skilled tradespeople.
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CNST A165 | Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 1 | 3 |
| CNST A195 | Residential Code 1 | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select 12 units of the following: 2 | 12 | |
| Green Building Codes | ||
| California Energy Code | ||
| Principles of Construction | ||
| Stair Framing | ||
| Cabinet Making | ||
| Additions and Remodeling | ||
| Drywall &Taping | ||
| Introduction to Construction | ||
| Building Construction 1 | ||
| Building Construction 2 | ||
| Blueprint Reading and Drafting | ||
| Energy Audit | ||
| Concrete Flatwork | ||
| Concrete Construction | ||
| Decorative Concrete | ||
| Construction Estimating | ||
| Land and Building Development | ||
| Construction Inspection | ||
| Specialty Trades | ||
| Finish Carpentry | ||
| Construction Supervision and Project Management | ||
| Business Law for Contractors | ||
| Masonry Construction | ||
| Masonry Construction II | ||
| Plumbing 1 | ||
| Plumbing 2 | ||
| Contrator's License Law | ||
| Residential Electrical Wiring | ||
| Light Steel Frame Construction | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
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Required for First Certificate.
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No course may be applied to more than one certificate.
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| CNST A165 | Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 1 | 3 |
| CNST A195 | Residential Code | 3 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - Select 6 units (See Requirements) 2 | 6 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - Select 6 units (See Requirements) 2 | 6 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
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Meet with construction faculty to build a program to meet your goals.
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No course may be applied to more than one certificate.