To provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to function on the construction site with the potential to advance into supervisory positions in the building industry. To develop students' abilities in human relations, communications and other aspects of general education. To provide an associate in applied science degree in Building Construction Technology. The program will give students a much broader perception of the contractor's role than in traditional construction programs.
Activities require creative problem solving, critical thinking and decision making.
The program has a realistic setting, simulating actual procedures used in the contracting business. The intent of the program is to produce a student with general knowledge and skills necessary to enter the light commercial building industry at an entry level position with the potential for advancement into supervisory and management positions. The Building Construction Technology curriculum is designed to provide hands-on building experiences as well as the knowledge and attitudes necessary for advancement on the job. Additional related skills include estimating, construction safety and blueprint reading.