Residential Construction Development Third Award, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CT_RSTA
Control Number: 19474
Financial Aid Eligible
Students may earn a third 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 (18 units)
| 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 | |
| 1 | Required for First Certificate. |
| 2 | No course may be applied to more than one certificate. |
Residential Construction Development Second Award Certificate of Achievement (18 units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select 18 units of the following (no course may be applied to more than one certificate): | 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 | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 units of the following (No course may be applied to more than one certificate): | 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 | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite Awards | 36 |
| Required Courses | 18 |
| Total Units | 54 |
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 |
| FIRST AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) | 6 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FIRST AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) | 6 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SECOND AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) | 9 | |
| Units | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SECOND AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) | 9 | |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| THIRD AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) | 9 | |
| Units | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| THIRD AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) | 9 | |
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 54 | |
| 1 | Meet with construction faculty to build a program to meet your goals. |