Building Construction Technologies - Two Year Program

The Building Construction Technologies program offers a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to light residential construction, preparing students for careers in the building trades or further technical education. Over two years, students split time between classroom learning, lab work, and real job sites—developing the skills, safety habits, and professional work ethic that the construction industry demands.


Year 1 Program Overview

In Year 1 of Building Construction Technologies, students gain hands-on experience in light residential construction. Working both in the classroom and on real job sites, students learn how to safely operate hand and power tools while building the structural components of homes and other residential projects.


Year 2 Program Overview:

Year 2 continues the construction training with more advanced projects and finish work. Students refine their framing skills while gaining experience in exterior and interior construction elements, blueprint reading, and more detailed carpentry.


Student working in building construction shop

Program Highlights

Core Skills Covered:

  • Tool safety and operation (hand and power tools)
  • Foundation layout and construction
  • Floor, wall, and roof framing techniques
  • Job site safety and material handling

Advanced Skills Covered:

  • Staircase construction
  • Roofing, siding, and insulation installation
  • Cabinetry and interior trim work
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints
  • Decks, garages, additions, and custom residential projects

What to Expect: In Year 1, students will spend time both in the lab and off campus working on actual building sites. They learn by doing—framing real structures and working in teams to solve real-world construction challenges. This year builds the technical foundation for more advanced construction in Year 2.

In Year 2, students become confident builders, capable of managing entire sections of construction projects. The program emphasizes both technical skill and professional behavior, preparing students for direct entry into the workforce or further training in the construction trades. Students will also have the opportunity to earn their OSHA 10 Certification.

student working with equipment in building construction shop

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