Building Construction

EMCC – Bangor

Building Construction Technology provides students with one- and two-year options tailored for differing occupational goals. Students can choose courses in drafting, construction layout, estimating, management, residential construction, energy-efficient building methods, construction safety, cabinet-making, and interior finish. Students apply their studies by building a house in each year of their program.

The Associate in Applied Science Degree program is designed for students who are planning for leadership positions within the construction industry. The program encompasses studies in cabinetmaking and millwork, residential, commercial and industrial construction. Building science, construction estimating and scheduling, building codes, quality control and safety are integral components of this program. Students learn blueprint reading, computer aided drafting and design, construction layout, and carpentry skills. Students apply these skills by performing field layout projects, constructing a residential building, manufacturing and installing cabinetry, and designing, placing and finishing concrete.

The Certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a carpenter in the residential building field, as well as part of a pathway towards the associate in applied science degree. Students study blueprint reading, drafting, safety and residential construction practices and apply these studies by building a residential building.

Key Learning Objectives

Graduates with the Associate in Science Degree or the Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Building Construction Program will function at an entry-level position in the construction industry, but with the skill necessary for later promotion into a mid-management level position. Skills will include:

Estimating of costs and time for construction projects.
Managing construction crews.
Blue-print reading and drafting.
Construction skills needed for commercial, industrial, and residential carpentry.
Project layout including uses of transits and levels.

Prerequisites

AS Program: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Physics or Lab Chemistry required.
AAS Program: Algebra I required; Algebra II, Geometry, and Physics or Lab Chemistry desired.
Certificate Program: Algebra I required.

1ST SEMESTER CREDITS

BCT-103 Intro to Framing Safety & Code Compliance** (3)

BCT-105 Roof Systems & Surfaces** (4) DTG-103 Architectural Drafting I** (3)

ENG-101 College Composition** (3)

MAT-110 Technical Mathematics I** (3)

2ND SEMESTER CREDITS

BCT-153 Exterior & Interior Finishing w/ Adv. Rafter Framing** (7)

DTG-133 Architectural Drafting II** (3)

Elective Any Math or Science** (100 level or higher) (3-4)

Elective Any Humanities or Social Science** (3)

3RD SEMESTER CREDITS

BCT-213 Stair Construction (1)

BCT-255 Commerical & Industrial Construction (4)

BCT-264 Estimating (3)

DTG-233 Architectural Drafting III (3)

Elective Any Humanities or Social Science (3)

4TH SEMESTER CREDITS

BCT-266 Construction Management & Estimating II (3)

BCT-272 Cabinetmaking & Millwork (5)

ENG-215 Business & Technical Writing ^ (3)

Elective Any Communication, Humanities, Math, Science, or Social Science (3)

TOTAL AAS DEGREE CREDITS 60-61

^ ELO Capstone

** Denotes courses required to complete the Certificate in Building Construction Technology. Total credits: 32-33

Penobscot Job Corps

Bangor

Carpentry – Pre-Apprentice

Do you like working with your hands and building things? Are you organized, detailed, focused and dependable?

Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice training program. Pre-apprenticeships are focused on preparing students for a successful experience in a registered apprenticeship program. That means your hands-on training will be based on industry standards in order to prepare you for high-skill, quality employment.

On the job, you will …

Follow blueprints and building plans to install and fix structures and construct and install building frameworks
Measure, cut and shape wood, plastic or other materials using hand tools
Insulate buildings, install drywall
Assist in constructing tall buildings and bridges

Some of the career options you will have …

Most Carpentry Job Corps graduates go on to work as carpenters in the public or private sector.

The credentials you will earn …

Students training in the Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice training program can earn a pre-apprentice certificate of completion that offers registered apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience. You can also earn industry-recognized credentials in scaffolding and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

What you’ll need to start training …

Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
Passing scores on all written and performance tests
Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! At Penobscot Job Corps Center, our staff will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.

Associated General Contractors of Maine – Education and Training – includes OSHA 10 hour course – good for those already in the field

Mt. Copeland –

online courses in construction and contracting, certificate for passing each course – no credit – no financial aid -courses for specific skill sets. Could be useful for anyone in carpentry trade who needs to build skills or plans to go out on their own.

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