Building Trades Technology | Lake Area Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionOperations AnalysisSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

DesignBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityEngineering and TechnologyComputers and Electronics

Abilities

VisualizationOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginalityProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat
Inspect the condition of structures.

Technology

Procurement softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Architectural templatesArm drafting machinesCircular sawsCompassesComputer laser printersComputer-guided milling machinesDiazo copiersDigital camerasDisk grinding machinesDividersEngineering copiersFretsawsHand sawsMat knivesMitre boxes

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-1011.00	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Final construction plan sets including aesthetic and technical details — coordinate and produce using CAD software with limited oversight on mid-scale commercial projects.
Client consultation sessions — conduct independently to clarify functional and spatial requirements, documenting outcomes for project team review.
Design specification packages covering materials, color, equipment, and finishes — prepare and assemble for client approval on routine project types within established firm protocols.
Architectural layout plans for structural projects — develop and iterate in response to code, site, and program constraints with periodic senior review.
Specialist consultants including mechanical and electrical engineers — monitor work products and coordinate drawing coordination meetings to ensure design intent is maintained.
Construction drawings and design narratives — write and revise to professional standard, adapting language for technical and non-technical audiences.
Integrated engineering systems within architectural designs — resolve routine conflicts between structural, mechanical, and architectural elements using systems analysis techniques.
Building and construction regulations — apply comprehensively when preparing permit submission packages for mid-complexity projects in multiple jurisdictions.
Project databases and document management software — maintain and update to ensure version control and accessibility across distributed design teams.
Critical design decisions regarding form, program, and structure — evaluate using deductive reasoning and documented decision matrices, escalating complex cases to senior architects.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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