Construction Technology, 1-yr Certificate

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This program is fully contained in the Construction Technology, AAS degree

Total Program Credits: 47

Program Length: One year

Offered by the Advanced Technology Division, 541.463.5380

Certificate of Completion Requirements

Program Coordinator Tracy Rea, Bldg 15, Rm. 201, 541.463.5151, reat@lanecc.edu

Dean Lynn Nakamura

Purpose To train students in the technical skills and knowledge of the construction industry. The graduate of this program can expect to work in the residential and commercial building construction field.

Learning Outcomes The graduate of the one-year certificate will:

Demonstrate basic carpentry skills for the construction industry.
Cut, fit, and assemble wood and other materials for building construction.
Demonstrate and use industry safety standards.
Use blueprint reading skills necessary to the profession.
Demonstrate knowledge of laser level and field elevations.
Be adequately prepared to enter the workforce in the field of construction.

Admission Information See lanecc.edu/advtech/cst or contact the Advanced Technology Division, AdvTechPrograms@lanecc.edu

Advising Contact advtechprograms@lanecc.edu

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Co-op offers students college credit and a grade for on-the-job work experience related to their educational and career goals. Through Co-op, students connect theory and practice, develop skills, expand career knowledge, and make contacts for the future. Work schedules and work sites vary. Under the supervision of the Construction Technology Co-op Coordinator and with instructor consent, a maximum of 18 Co-op credits may be earned in lieu of required Construction Technology course credits. Contact Cooperative Education at https://www.lanecc.edu/cooped/contact.

Job Openings and Wages Projected through 2022

Career Pathways Roadmap

Lane County: 176 positions
Statewide: 2,129 positions

Lane County average hourly - $16.78; average annual - $34,901
Oregon average hourly - $19.22; average annual - $39,975

Books		$953
Program Specific Fees		$165
Resident Tuition and General Student Fees		$6,172
	Total Estimated Cost	$7,290

*Course fees may change during the year. See the online credit class schedule for fees assigned to courses.

Program Notes

See Course Listing for prerequisite information.
Minimum placement score of 68 in Reading, or completion of RD 087 AND EL 115 , or prior college. A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended for all applicants to this program.
If Math is taken through the Math Resource Center, then all credits must be completed in order to meet the math requirement.

General Education

GENERAL EDUCATION courses can be completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Writing (4 credits)
WR 115 - Introduction to College Composition 4 Credit(s) or higher
Math Requirement (4 credits)
MTH 085 - Applied Geometry for Technicians 4 Credit(s) or higher
Human Relations Requirement (3-4 credits) choose one of the following:
BA 278 - Leadership and Team Dynamics 4 Credit(s)
CG 100 - College Success 1-3 Credit(s)
CG 203 - Human Relations at Work 1-3 Credit(s)
COMM 130 - Business and Professional Communication 4 Credit(s)
COMM 218 - Interpersonal Communication 4 Credit(s)
COMM 219 - Small Group Communication 4 Credit(s)

Program Core Courses

Program Core Courses

CORE courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass. Students must complete 5 credits each of CST 118A, 118B and 118C for a total of 15 credits.

CS 120 - Concepts of Computing: Information Processing 4 Credit(s)
CST 110 - Blueprint Reading 1 3 Credit(s)
CST 111 - Construction Orientation and Environment 2 Credit(s)
CST 116 - Construction Estimating 4 Credit(s)
CST 118A - Building Construction A 1 to 5 Credit(s)
CST 118B - Building Construction B 1 to 5 Credit(s)
CST 118C - Building Construction C 1 to 5 Credit(s)
CST 119 - Building Construction Surveying 3 Credit(s)
CST 122 - Construction Codes 2 Credit(s)
CST 211 - Blueprint Reading 2 3 Credit(s)