Academic Catalogs

Construction Technology, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CN_CTBP

Control Number: 22395

Financial Aid Eligible


Construction Technology A165, Construction Safety/CAL-OSHA, is required for any first earned Certificate of Achievement. It is recommended that all beginning, full-time students enroll in the following courses leading to a Certificate of Achievement.

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience to identify, assess, and participate in many entry-level construction trades.
  2. Be prepared to work in the construction field in positions including, but not limited to work areas such as inspection, and hands-on skilled tradespeople.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
CNST A165Construction Safety/CAL OSHA3
CNST A180Building Construction 15
CNST A185Building Construction 25
CNST A190Blueprint Reading and Drafting4
CNST A195Residential Code3
CNST A240Specialty Trades5
Total Units25

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
CNST A180 Building Construction 1 1 5
CNST A165 Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 3
CNST A190 Blueprint Reading and Drafting 4
 Units12
Semester 2
CNST A185 Building Construction 2 2 5
CNST A195 Residential Code 3
CNST A240 Specialty Trades 5
 Units13
 Total Units25
1

Fall only course.

2

Spring only course.