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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

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience to identify, assess, and participate in many entry-level construction trades.
  2. 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 A165Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 13
CNST A195Residential Code 13
Restricted Electives
Select 12 units of the following: 212
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 Units18


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 Units18

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 Units18
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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
CNST A165 Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 1 3
CNST A195 Residential Code 3
FIRST AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) 6
 Units12
Semester 2
FIRST AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) 6
 Units6
Year 2
Semester 1
SECOND AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) 9
 Units9
Semester 2
SECOND AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) 9
 Units9
Year 3
Semester 1
THIRD AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) 9
 Units9
Semester 2
THIRD AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) 9
 Units9
 Total Units54