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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT William Pickett
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The Construction Management diploma program is a fifteen-month (full-time) sequence of courses designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career in some aspect of construction supervision. This diploma builds upon the diploma program in carpentry by providing background skills in several areas of construction.
Supervision courses, computer-aided drafting, project management, and accounting for construction businesses provide a core of management and supervisory courses leading to a Construction Management diploma. This program is also available part time.
THE DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Competencies gained in the curriculum include the use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading, site layout, footing and foundation construction, floor and wall framing, ceiling and roof framing, insulation, interior wall and ceiling coverings, interior trim, exterior finishes and exterior trim. Program graduates receive a diploma. Diploma Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and must also:
Be at least 16 years of age. Present official documentation of an earned school diploma, GED or college degree. Present acceptable ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last five years or transfer of program level English and math from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better. Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks: Tools $100.00
CARPENTRY CERTIFICATES
The Technical Studies Department offers these Carpentry Certificate programs, as well as a variety of other Technical certificates. Cabinetmaking Basics Carpentry Framing Certified Construction Worker
Curriculum
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NAME
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NO.
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CREDIT
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| ENG | 101 | English |
5
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| MAT | 103 | Algebraic Concepts |
5
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| EMP | 100 | Interpersonal Relations & Prof. Dev. |
3
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13
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NAME
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NO.
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CREDIT
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| SCT | 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3
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| ACC | 101 | Principles of Accounting |
6
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| CAR | 101 | Safe Use of Tools |
3
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| CAR | 103 | Materials |
3
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| CAR | 105 | Print Reading |
5
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| CAR | 107 | Site Layout, Footings, and Foundations |
5
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| CAR | 110 | Floor Framing |
3
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| CAR | 111 | Wall Framing |
3
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| CAR | 112 | Ceiling & Roof Framing |
6
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| CAR | 115 | Exterior Finishes and Trim |
5
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| CAR | 117 | Interior Finishes I |
4
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| CMT | 204 | Construction Scheduling |
2
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| CMT | 205 | Inspection Practices |
4
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| CMT | 211 | Computerized Construction Estimating |
3
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| CMT | 217 | Construction Contracting |
5
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| DDF | 107 | Introduction to CAD |
6
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| CAR | 130 | Doors and Door Hardware |
2
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| XXX | xxx | Occupationally Related Electives |
2
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70
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