Building Construction Technology

About

The Building Construction Technology Program provides the student with the fundamentals of carpentry, residential electrical wiring, residential plumbing, and block and brick laying. Instruction methods include classroom lecture, audio-visuals and extensive live work projects on actual construction projects. To develop skills, attitudes and proper working habits that will enable the student to make an intelligent entry into the building construction technology field. To provide opportunities for the student to learn the standards, codes, and regulations governing the phases of the general building construction field. To develop within the student certain ethics that will cause them to realize the importance of quality workmanship to the customer.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time, Part Time
Typical Program Length 20 Months
Clock Hours 2,160
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $6,865.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $2,433.00

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Carpenter Helper432Certificate
Carpenter1296Diploma
Plumber Helper1728Diploma
Electrician Helper2160Diploma
General Construction2160Diploma

Campus Locations

Main Campus
340 Washington St
Newbern, TN 38059

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
Safety
Technology Foundations
Construction Math & Measurement
Tools and Materials
Career Skills
Plans Codes and Layout
Worker Characteristic
Second Trimester: 
Worker Characteristic
Framing
Drying In
Third Trimester: 
Worker Characteristic
Interior Systems
Finish Carpentry
Masonry
Fourth Trimester: 
Worker Characteristic
Project Management I
Plumbing Safety and Tools
Pressure Systems
Drain, Waste and Vent
Fifth Trimester: 
Worker Characteristic
Project Management II
Electrical Safety and Tools
Electrical Rough In
Electrical Finish

Certifications

NCCER Certification-Core Curriculum
NCCER Certification-Carpentry Level 1
NCCER Certification-Carpentry Level 2
NCCER Certification-Carpentry Level 3
NCCER Certification-Carpentry Level 4
NCCER Certification-Concrete Finishing Level 1
NCCER Certification-Electrical Level 1
NCCER Certification-Electrical Level 2
NCCER Certification-Electrical Level 3
NCCER Certification-Electrical Level 4
NCCER Certification-Drywall Level 1
NCCER Certification-Drywall Level 2
NCCER Certification-Masonry Level 1
NCCER Certification-Insulation Level 1
NCCER Certification-Plumbing Level 1
NCCER Certification-Plumbing Level 2
NCCER Certification-Plumbing Level 3
Snap-on Meter Certification
Starrett Measurement Level 1 Certification
OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30

Books and Supplies Lists

Instructors

Chad Sipes, B.S.
(731)627-2511
Thomas Gitchell, State Tech Certificate
(731)738-5044

careeronestop logo

Please keep in mind that some of the content that we make available to users through this application comes from Careeronestop Web Services. All such content is provided to users "as is." This content and customer’s use of it are subject to change and/or removal at any time.