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Construction Estimating

Community College of Aurora

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 46.0412

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Aurora, Colorado

    16000 E CentreTech Pky, Aurora, Colorado, 80011-9036

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningManagement of Personnel ResourcesJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessQuality Control AnalysisOperation and ControlOperations Monitoring

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageDesignMechanicalTransportationLaw and GovernmentPersonnel and Human Resources

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingVisualizationSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionMultilimb CoordinationControl PrecisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityReaction TimeTrunk StrengthFluency of Ideas

Tasks

  • Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and
  • Move and set up mobile homes or prefabricated buildings on owners' lots or at mobile home parks.
  • Inspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to
  • Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure con
  • Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensur
  • Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation
  • Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifica
  • Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedure
  • Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
  • Develop budgets for security operations.
  • Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
  • Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on
  • Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
  • Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities mee
  • Plan, create, and manage budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
  • Review and approve payroll for employees.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareDocument management softwareFacilities management softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareInternet browser softwareProject management softwareGeographic information systemInventory management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareData base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareCommunications server softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDesktop publishing softwareHuman resources software

Tools

Beam type torque wrenchesCarpenters' levelsCaulking gunsClaw hammersCome-along hand winchesCordless nail gunsDigital ohmmetersDigital pressure gaugesDrawknivesElectric air compressorsFlat cold chiselHydraulic jacksJackplanesLug nut connectorsMeasuring tapesAcetylene torchesAdjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersCaulking equipmentChannel lock pliersCharging pumpsCordless drillsCrimping lugsDesktop computersDiagonal cutting pliersDigital multimetersDigital refractometersDirectional compassesDrill bit setsExtension ladders

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers49-9095.00
  • Solar Energy Installation Managers47-1011.03
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers47-1011.00
  • Security Managers11-3013.01
  • Facilities Managers11-3013.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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

  • Polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers — apply under direct supervision to seal open sides of modular units in preparation for shipment at a staging yard.
  • Mobile home leveling and blocking procedures — follow step-by-step instructions to assist in positioning prefabricated units on owner lots or mobile home parks.
  • Basic hand tools and power tools — use under close guidance to install or replace simple fixtures and appliances inside mobile or modular homes.
  • Water hoses and inlet pipes — connect to plumbing systems and perform basic operational tests on plumbing fixtures under a journeyman installer's supervision.
  • Work orders and customer instructions — read and clarify with a supervisor to identify the nature and extent of damage reported on a residential installation site.
  • Exterior panels and visible structural components — inspect for obvious damage and report findings to a lead installer during a routine unit assessment.
  • Parts lists and technical manuals — reference with guidance to identify and list components needed for a basic repair task on a mobile or modular home.
  • Safety protocols and PPE requirements — observe and follow consistently while working on active installation or repair sites in residential or park settings.
  • Simple leaks and minor exterior damage — assist in sealing and patching under supervision using hand tools and sealant materials on a job site.
  • Time and task sequencing — follow a structured daily schedule assigned by a lead installer to complete assigned portions of an installation project on time.

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.

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