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Building Construction Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 46.0415

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The mission of the Building Construction Tech­nology is to provide theory and hands-on train­ing that will qualify students for employment or advancement in building construction. Students erect framework including subflooring, sheathing, partitions, floor joists, studding and rafters. The curriculum also includes building preparation for trimming, installing molding, wood paneling, window sash, door frames, doors and hardware, as well as building stairs and laying floors.

Duration

20 Months

Credits

58 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Industrial ManagementFrom The University of Tennessee
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Memphis, Tennessee

    550 Alabama Ave, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105-3604

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 49-9071.00

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

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General49-9071.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers37-1011.00
  • Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners37-2011.00
  • Solar Energy Installation Managers47-1011.03
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers47-1011.00
  • Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3022.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

  • Routine preventive maintenance schedules — execute independently, including motor inspections, belt checks, and fluid top-offs, across multiple building systems.
  • Mechanical malfunctions — diagnose using observation, basic testing instruments, and repair manuals with minimal oversight in a facility maintenance environment.
  • Hand tools, levels, and plumb bobs — apply with accuracy to adjust functional parts and control instruments during equipment calibration tasks.
  • Wiring, plumbing, and mechanical components — repair and reinstall using appropriate tools and electrical testing devices in commercial building settings.
  • Parts and supply orders — prepare and submit from catalogs or supplier portals, verifying specifications against equipment requirements without supervisory prompting.
  • Blueprints and technical schematics — interpret independently to identify correct repair approaches for moderately complex mechanical or structural issues.
  • Scheduling and prioritization — manage a daily maintenance workload using calendar and scheduling software to meet facility operational deadlines.
  • Equipment performance data — monitor using operations control software, identifying deviations from normal parameters and escalating as appropriate.
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance records — maintain accurately in a computerized maintenance management system to support compliance and audit readiness.
  • Minor electrical and HVAC components — assemble and replace following code-compliant procedures in occupied commercial or light-industrial facilities.

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
86%
Placement Rate
30%