Building Construction, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CN_RCDS
Control Number: 19472
Financial Aid Eligible
The Building Construction Certificate of Achievement is a flexible certificate to develop skills for the construction industry. Students may select any combination of courses that total eighteen (18) or more units from the following list. Education can be used towards satisfying the Contractor’s Licensing Board experience requirements. Note: CNST A165 Construction Safety/CAL OSHA and CNST A195 Residential Code or CNST A194 Introduction to Building Codes are required to earn the Building Construction 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 Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CNST A165 | Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 1 | 3 |
| CNST A195 | Residential Code 1 | 3 |
| or CNST A194 | Introduction to Building Codes | |
| 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 | ||
| Electronics for Electricians | ||
| Drywall &Taping | ||
| Intro to Home Automation | ||
| National Electrical Code | ||
| Photovoltaic System Installation | ||
| Introduction to Construction | ||
| Building Construction 1 | ||
| Building Construction 2 | ||
| Blueprint Reading | ||
| Blueprint Reading and Drafting | ||
| Energy Audit | ||
| Current Topics in Construction Technology | ||
| 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.