2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Construction Technology
Degree Plan: Residential Construction Certificate
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
(Level 1 Certificate)
North Lake campus only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CNBT.RESIDENTIAL
This is a one-year certificate that provides the student with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills required to work as a craftperson in Residential Building, Carpentry, or Contracting. In addition, the student will cover basic planning and materials estimating, problem solving, and human relations skills.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| OSHT 1307 | Construction Site Safety and Health | 3 |
| ARCE 1303 | Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction | 3 |
| CNBT 1300 | Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| +Specialty Construction Track Option | 6 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CNBT 2281 | Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering Technology/Technician* | 2 |
| +Specialty Construction Track Option | 12 | |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRPT 1325 | Forms and Foundations 1 | 3 |
| CRPT 1315 | Wall Systems | 3 |
| CRPT 1311 | Roof Systems | 3 |
| CRPT 1341 | Exterior Finish Systems | 3 |
| CRPT 1345 | Interior Finish Systems | 3 |
| CNBT 1342 | Building Codes and Inspections | 3 |
| Residential Builder/Contractor Total | 18 | |
*CNBT 2281 Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician may only be taken in SEMESTER 2 and may only be taken with instructor approval.