Building Trades Certificate

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The Building Trades certificate is designed for individuals interested in exploring a career in residential construction. This entry-level certificate will help students learn and develop skills through a combination of classroom structured units and manipulative hands-on lab projects. Students completing this certificate are encouraged to continue into the Building Trades diploma program to gain knowledge of residential and industrial construction as well as participate in work-based learning opportunities that result in future employment.

Upon completion of the Building Trades curriculum with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or higher, the student is awarded a Certificate.

Tools

There is a comprehensive list of essential Building Trades Tool Sets necessary to thrive in the Building Trades program at NIACC. These tools have been meticulously curated to ensure students have everything they need to excel in their academic journey and beyond. From foundational resources to advanced materials, this list encompasses the necessities for success in every facet of the program.

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

First Year

First Term

CON - 103 10-Hour OSHA for Construction (1 s.h.)
CON - 110 Construction Drawing (1 s.h.)
CON - 177 Construction Safety & Risk Management (1 s.h.)
CON - 360 Construction Math & Measurement (3 s.h.)
or MAT - 801 Applied Math A (1 s.h.)
and MAT - 802 Applied Math B (1 s.h.)
and MAT - 803 Applied Math C (1 s.h.)
CON - 521 Carpentry Fundamentals I (2 s.h.)
CON - 523 Carpentry Fundamentals II (6 s.h.)

Building Trades Certificate

Tools

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

First Year

First Term

Total: 14 s.h.

Second Term

Total: 13 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 27 s.h.