NDSCS College Catalog

Building Construction Technology

The Building Construction Technology curriculum prepares students with skills to work in many areas of the construction industries. The program is a unique blend of education and hands-on training that will allow graduates to work for builders, general contractors and subcontractors in residential, industrial and light commercial construction. Students develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to function on the construction site with the potential to advance into supervisory positions within the building industry.

The program provides students with realistic classroom and laboratory experiences emphasizing: wood frame, steel frame, concrete construction, steel erection, assembly of pre-engineered metal building systems, equipment operation, construction safety, interior finishing, blueprint reading and job-site responsibilities. In addition, students take courses in communications, human relations, technical mathematics, and computers to help provide them career-advancing skills.

While students are fully employable upon completion of this program, some may wish to continue their education by returning for an additional year and earn a second major in Construction Management Technology.

Admission requirements

The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful courses to prepare for this program are drafting, carpentry, and other building trade courses. Applicants may be required to complete a basic skills evaluation during the admissions process.

Award

Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Building Construction Technology.