Mission: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the building construction industry.

Program I460401 consists of a planned sequence of courses.

Building Construction Helper - Course BCV0400 (450 hours) - Content includes safety practices and disaster plans; an understanding of the construction industry and related occupations; the use of basic hand tools; understanding the proper operation of power tools; construction components; masonry skills and employability skills.

Building Construction Technician, 1 of 2 - Course BCV0401 (300 hours) - Content includes local, state, and federal codes and regulations; math skills; reading blueprints, contract documents and specifications; the operation of heavy equipment; using power tools; and carpentry skills.

Building Construction Technician, 2 of 2 - Course BCV0402 (300 hours) - Content includes the installation of cabinets; preparation and application of finishes to surfaces; the installation of roofing materials; troubleshooting, repairing, and installing plumbing systems; troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical systems; maintaining, repairing, and installing heating, ventilation, and air-cooling (HVAC) systems; performing site preparation and maintenance; and entrepreneurship.

Distance Education:  Not available at this time

Articulation Agreement(s):  Statewide Building Construction Technology, A.A.S./A.S. Degree

St. Petersburg College Industrial Management Technology, A.A.S. Degree

Industry Certification(s):  Hilti Powder Actuated Tool certification

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 hour Safety Certification

National Center for Construction, Education, and Research (NCCER) – various certifications Home Builders Institute, Residential Construction Academy – various certifications

National Safety Council – Forklift certification

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Refrigerant Handling certification

Apprenticeship:  Available – refer to Apprenticeship section