Residential Construction Fundamentals - Certificate (Major Code - RCTF)

The Residential Construction Fundamentals certificate (RCTF) prepares students for a successful career in the residential construction industry. Students have the opportunity to learn different facets of the home building process, including proper safety protocol, print reading, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, among other skills.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Initiate industry-specific trouble-shooting skills.
  • Apply entry-level competencies in various home-building disciplines.
  • Demonstrate industry-specific safety procedures.
  • Demonstrate industry-specific math skills.

Degree Map

CORE CURRICULUM 14-16 CREDITS

Students will be allowed to choose four (4) courses from the following list of  courses:

Courses

 
BCT 102Carpentry FundamentalsThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BCT 104Electric IThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BCT 109Construction SafetyThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

BCT 111Plumbing IThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BCT 122HVAC IThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BCT 127Blueprint Reading and EstimatingThis course has laboratory or studio fees

3

BCT 204Electric IIThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BCT 205Plumbing IIThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BCT 222HVAC IIThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

This certificate is not eligible for financial aid.

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 14-16 CREDITS