Residential Construction Development Second Award, Certificate of Achievement
Financial Aid Eligible
Banner Code: 1_CT_CTRS
Control Number: 19473
Students may earn a second award of the certificate by completing eighteen (18) or more units from the following list, however, 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.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
The Certificate of Achievement is a state-approved career program that requires a minimum of eight units and is designed to prepare the graduate to enter a particular field of employment. In order to be awarded a certificate, students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all program-required courses. Grades of “CR” or “P” will be accepted whereas “CR” or “P” meets the equivalency of a “C” or better. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the certificate must be completed at OCC at the department’s discretion. Certificates of Achievement are not automatically awarded. A petition must be filed in Enrollment Services or online at the beginning of the semester in which the student will be completing their final requirements. The petitioning periods are listed in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Check with a counselor to determine the requirements for completion.
A list of certificate programs can be found in the Programs A-Z section of this catalog.
Required Prerequisites
Residential Construction Development First Award Certificate of Achievement
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CNST A165 | Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 1 | 3 |
| CNST A195 | Residential Code 1 | 3 |
| 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 | |
| 1 | Required for First Certificate. |
| 2 | No course may be applied to more than one certificate. |
Subtotal 18
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select 18 units of the following: 1 | 18 | |
| 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 | ||
| Required Prerequisites | 18 | |
| Total Units | 36 | |
| 1 | No course may be applied to more than one certificate. |