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Building Construction Spec  (6223)

Program Website http://www.pbcc.edu/BuildingConstruction.xml
Program Description This college credit certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the building construction field.
Course content includes principles, procedures and theories of building construction, including estimating, construction materials, methods, plans interpretation and construction practices.
Employment Opportunities This program is designed to provide education and skills training for persons previously or currently employed in the building construction field. Construction supervisors, estimators and inspectors may be some of the potential positions available with appropriate construction experience.
Career Path Notes Credits from this certificate program will transfer directly into the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Industrial (Operations) Management Technology.
Admission High school diploma (or equivalent) and College Application submitted to PBCC (www.pbcc.edu/admissions.xml).
Completion Requirements Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length Total program credits: 18. Students may complete the program in one year if they attend full time or two years parttime.
Location The program is offered on the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses.
Financial Aid http://www.pbcc.edu/financialaid.xml
Application http://www.pbcc.edu/admissions.xml
Advising http://www.pbcc.edu/advising.xml
Career Center http://www.pbcc.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
For More Information Professor A. Roland Holt, holtr@pbcc.edu, (561) 868-3213



For an individualized course sequence, please click here

To see when the course is offered, click the course number. To see a course description, click the course title.

Required Courses Credits: 18
ETD1102C
Introduction to Technical Drawing
3
BCN1272
Plans Interpretation
3
BCN1210
Building Construction Materials & Methods 1
3
ETD1320C
Introduction to Computer Drafting
3
BCT1770
Construction Estimating
3
SUR1101C
Basic Surveying and Mapping
3
Total Program Credits: 18



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