General Construction Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 46.0000

This program provides essential training for students to begin work in the construction trade. Training includes the foundational skills of safety, carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, painting, masonry, landscaping, and building construction. The program will develop skills, attitudes and proper working habits that will enable the student to make an intelligent entry into the construction field.

Duration

12 Months

Credits

35 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $7,200.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $890.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

Program Pathway to Construction ManagementFrom The University of Tennessee

Program Details

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General Construction Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 46.0000

Duration

12 Months

Credits

35 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $7,200.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $890.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCoordinationSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesReading ComprehensionTime ManagementQuality Control AnalysisOperation and ControlOperations MonitoringTroubleshootingActive LearningRepairingSystems AnalysisComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionAdministration and ManagementMechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsDesignEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingTransportation

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionVisualizationManual DexterityFinger DexterityTrunk StrengthMultilimb CoordinationControl PrecisionSpeech ClarityStatic StrengthVisual Color DiscriminationExtent Flexibility

Tasks

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.
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.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to hea
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment,
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
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment,
Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barrier
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen line
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

Computer aided design CAD softwareDocument management softwareProject management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareGeographic information systemInventory management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareFacilities management softwareAccounting softwareOperating system softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareIndustrial control softwareMobile location based services softwareWord processing software

Tools

Acetylene welding equipmentAdjustable wrenchesAerial personnel liftsAir compressorsAllen wrenchesAmmetersAnalog temperature analyzersArc welding equipmentBackhoesBand sawsBench visesBiscuit joinersBlasting machinesBrick trowelsBubble levelsA-frame levelsAuger bitsBaluster jigsBandsawsBeam sawsBeam-lifting jacksBelt sandersBrad tackersBullseye levelsCalibrating electronic levelsCalipersAdjustable widemouth pliersAir drillsAir monitoring equipmentAsphalt kettles

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsAchievementSupportWorking ConditionsRecognition

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