A Foundation for Your Future
If you are good with your hands, detail-oriented, and an excellent leader, then construction technology might be for you. Students in this field develop skills in engineering and construction as well as in business. Graduates become a vital part of the construction team and work on all kinds of projects, from highways to houses.
Classes cover such topics as structural engineering and construction techniques, site inspection, analysis of plans and specifications, building codes, and management of construction workers.
The Construction Technology program offers its students a unique opportunity to gain academic and on-the-job training experiences. The program is designed to prepare graduates for positions within the residential housing construction industry. These positions generally include carpenters, lead-positions for framing and finish carpentry, supervisory management, sales, material estimating, and job costing. Many graduates seek employment in related fields of the residential housing industry. This typically includes positions for building material suppliers and other related industries.
All classes in this major feature hands-on, practical learning experiences, where you can practice the concepts and training you’ve picked up in class.
Program Outcomes
As a student in the Building Construction Technology program, you will learn to:
- Use efficient and safe construction skills and techniques on construction projects.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork in community, and workplace.
- Use computer technology to automate, organize, store and present information used in construction activities and career advancement.
- Employ effective and appropriate communication skills when interacting with trade associates, design associates, vendors and customers.
- Apply decision-making and problem-solving skills in community and workplace.
- Practice ethical standards of business conduct and professional services.
- Practice the efficient use of manmade and natural resources.
- Graduates of the Building Construction program may go into business for themselves or may seek employment in the construction industry for rough and finish carpentry in new construction and remodeling, cabinetmaking, estimating, and building maintenance. Graduates of the Construction Management program may pursue entry-level management and supervisory positions in residential and commercial construction.
- Design, plan, and manage residential and commercial construction with emphasis on energy efficiency.
- Perform cost estimation using modern computer-aided techniques.
What will I do on the job?
Depending on which certificate option is chosen, graduates of the program will be expected to employ a combination of skills on the job; the fundamental skills include mathematics, writing, and communication skills, as well as teamwork.
What skills will I use on the job?
In general, graduates will be expected to employ technical skills from their chosen discipline, such as general carpentry and framing for construction technology; project management and blueprint interpretation for construction management; and remodeling and design for the design/build remodel option. These are only a few of the skills needed.
Who will hire me?
A variety of companies seek our building construction technology graduates. We suggest you find work from companies affiliated with trade organizations such as the Associated General Contractors, The Oregon Remodelers Association, The National Kitchen and Bath Association, and the Home Builders Association.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Construction Technology Concentration is to provide students with the resources and learning opportunities that will prepare them for employment in their chosen fields of study, enhance their life skills, and foster a positive attitude toward lifelong learning. The program strives to provide accessible, quality, affordable, and occupationally-driven courses which provides preparation for design, planning, project management, cost estimating and contracting. The Concentration seeks to accomplish this by instructional excellence and collaborative interaction with the building trades community.
Our strategies for implementation are strengthened by our commitment to hands-on learning, innovative teaching practices, and staying current in evolving technologies and industry standards.
To obtain the AAS degree, the student’s career preparation will be grounded not only in the expected core of general education but also in an intensive study of technology based courses and specialized energy efficient construction techniques intended to prepare the student to function effectively in the building trades community.
Goals
- Provide appropriate learning environments and opportunities for our students.
- Make it possible for faculty to remain current in their areas of expertise.
- Explore the potential uses of new and innovative instructional technology and teaching practices.
- Emphasize ties to local industry in order to enhance the quality of education.
- Encourage high standards and ethical behavior.
- Exhibit leadership and certain technical management skills in this field. More detailed information about competencies is available in the individual syllabi of courses in this program.
For information on the Carpentry program contact:
Claude Gross the Leestown Campus at (859) 246-6769 claude.gross@kctcs.edu Building B rm.110
