Building Construction Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 46.0415

The BCT program provides students with basic training in areas concerned with building homes. As trends and consumer tastes change, builders must be prepared. This course is designed to prepare the student for this ever changing industry. The training is based upon fundamental construction techniques.

Duration

12 Months

Credits

35 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $5,213.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $752.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

Program Pathway to Industrial ManagementFrom The University of Tennessee

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Building Construction Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 46.0415

Duration

12 Months

Credits

35 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $5,213.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $752.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionRepairingTroubleshootingCoordinationOperations MonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementQuality Control AnalysisActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingInstallationEquipment MaintenanceSocial PerceptivenessInstructingMathematicsWriting

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionMechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementMathematicsDesignEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityEngineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsProduction and ProcessingEducation and TrainingAdministrativeTelecommunications

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityVisualizationWritten ComprehensionCategory FlexibilityWritten ExpressionFinger DexteritySpeech ClarityTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityVisual Color DiscriminationControl PrecisionSpeech RecognitionStatic StrengthMathematical ReasoningNumber FacilityFar Vision

Tasks

Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, rep
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or
Use drones for inspecting roofs, gutters, and other hard-to-reach areas of buildings.
Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet servi
Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and
Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
Gather and empty trash.
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
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.
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities,
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structur
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifi
Operate drones for site surveying and inspection, providing detailed aerial views of project sites.
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,
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the main
Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configur
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic
Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following bluepr
Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach ele
Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareFacilities management softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareProject management softwareGeographic information systemIndustrial control softwareOperating system softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDesktop communications softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareInventory management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareMap creation softwareAccounting softwareVideo creation and editing softwarePlatform interconnectivity software

Tools

Adjustable crescent wrenchesAdjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable slip lock nut wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsAllen wrenchesAugersBall peen hammersBasin wrenchesBearing pullersBiscuit joinersBlock and tackle equipmentBrazing equipmentBubble levelsCaulking gunsAll-terrain vacuumsAuto scrubbersBuilding alarm systemsCarpet shampooersCarpet steamersCleaning scrapersCommercial automatic floor scrubbersDesktop computersDust masksDust mopsFlatwork ironersFloor burnishersFloor polishing machinesFloor scrubbing machinesIndustrial clothes dryers

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