Sinclair Community College

Construction Technician (CNTC.S.STC)

24.0 Credit Hours

The purpose of this certificate is to develop knowledgeable construction workers with basic skills in construction. With a combination of classroom education, practical lab exercises and co-op internships, students will exit this certificate program with a solid introduction into carpentry, concrete finishing and residential electrical systems.

Program Outcomes

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Identify and define basic construction terms.

Demonstrate use of various construction materials and placement methods.

Communicate effectively and professionally through proper use of oral, written and graphic skills.

Curriculum

CAT 1701

Construction Craft Skills/Concrete

6 credit hours

CAT 1721

Structural Framing Systems

6 credit hours

CAT 1741

Residential Electrical Systems

3 credit hours

CAT 1761

Interior & Exterior Finishes

3 credit hours

CAT 1781

Construction Project

4 credit hours

CAT 2700

Civil Architectural Technology Internship

2 credit hours

Construction Technician (CNTC.S.STC)

24.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

graphical version

Identify and define basic construction terms.

Demonstrate use of various construction materials and placement methods.

Communicate effectively and professionally through proper use of oral, written and graphic skills.

Curriculum

6 credit hours CAT 1701: Construction Craft Skills/Concrete

6 credit hours CAT 1721: Structural Framing Systems

3 credit hours CAT 1741: Residential Electrical Systems

3 credit hours CAT 1761: Interior & Exterior Finishes

4 credit hours CAT 1781: Construction Project

2 credit hours CAT 2700: Civil Architectural Technology Internship

CAT 1701 Construction Craft Skills/Concrete
Credit Hours: 6.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

An orientation to construction trades and working with concrete with strong emphasis on hands-on learning exercises. Includes Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour construction safety. Two classroom, eight lab hours per week.

CAT 1721 Structural Framing Systems
Credit Hours: 6.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Advanced technical training in wood and light-gauge steel framing systems, including exterior wall finishing and roof construction. Two classroom, eight lab hours per week.

CAT 1741 Residential Electrical Systems
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Basic safety procedures, use of power and hand tools, electrical circuit theory and basics of residential wiring observing the National Electric Code (NEC). One classroom, four lab hours per week.

CAT 1761 Interior & Exterior Finishes
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

An orientation to interior and exterior finishes on frame construction. One classroom, four lab hours per week.

CAT 1781 Construction Project
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Students will work on a significant construction project such as a home for Habitat for Humanity. This course gives students hands-on experience in all phases of a construction project. Most class sessions will be at a construction site in the Greater Dayton Metropolitan area. One classroom, six lab hours per week.

CAT 2700 Civil Architectural Technology Internship
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Civil Architectural Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Students earn credits toward degree requirements for work learning experience. Students already working may apply to use that experience to meet internship requirements. Students establish learning outcomes and prepare related reports and/or projects each term. Ten work hours per week per credit hour.

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