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Building Construction Technology (STC-BTC)

Coastal Alabama Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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This is a program that prepares individuals to be able to proficiently work in an entry level position in construction or general industry.

Credits

24 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisReading ComprehensionSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementActive Learning

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionMathematicsAdministration and ManagementEngineering and TechnologyDesignCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Problem SensitivityVisualizationNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionManual DexterityFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessTrunk StrengthWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  • Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails,
  • Use drones for site surveying and to inspect hard-to-reach areas of a structure.
  • Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations
  • Develop or implement quality control programs.
  • Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
  • Direct how drone technology is used for site inspections and progress monitoring, ensuring accurate and timely project completion.

Technology

Project management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAccounting softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

A-frame levelsAir compressorsAuger bitsBaluster jigsBand sawsBandsawsBeam sawsBeam-lifting jacksBelt sandersBiscuit joinersBrad tackersBubble levelsBullseye levelsCalibrating electronic levelsCalipersDroneDeployFixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAVGas detection sensorsLaptop computersLarge-format scannersLaser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systemsLasersLevelsMulti-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles UAVPersonal computersPocket personal computers PCRGB camerasThermal imaging camerasTransit levels

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Carpenters47-2031.00
  • Construction Managers11-9021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Hand and power tools (circular saw, miter saw, drill, nail gun) — identify and use safely under a journeyman's review.
  • Lumber selection and grading — recognize basic species and grade stamps on a residential job site.
  • Measuring and marking (tape, square, chalk line) — execute accurately to a journeyman's layout.
  • Stud and joist installation — perform per layout marks on a residential rough-in.
  • Sheathing and subfloor — install per spec with appropriate nail patterns under supervision.
  • PPE and fall-protection basics — apply consistently on a residential or light-commercial job site.
  • Job-site cleanup and material staging — maintain to a foreman's expectations daily.
  • Blueprint reading basics — interpret dimensions and elevations on residential floor plans.
  • Basic concrete-form work (footings, walls) — set up under a senior carpenter's direction.
  • Tool maintenance and battery management — handle for personal kit on a daily basis.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
38%
Placement Rate
63%