Construction Technology

This degree prepares you for employment in carpentry, cabinetmaking, furniture making, any number of sub-crafts, and contracting. Customize your education and choose the pathway that best suits your interests.

• Choose from two degree options:
  • Cabinet and Fine Woodworking
  • Construction Technology
• Practice basic residential construction techniques.
• Learn to analyze, evaluate, and provide solutions for a variety of job site situations.
• Interpret blueprints, estimate materials, lay out plans, and construct a basic residential structure in accordance with Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements.
• Qualify to receive a maximum of two years credit toward the California State Contractor’s License for the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry examination.

This certificate prepares you for employment in carpentry, cabinetmaking, furniture making, any number of sub-crafts, and contracting.

• Practice construction skills and learn to safely use basic tools.
• Analyze, evaluate, and provide solutions for a variety of job site situations.
• Follow Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements to interpret blueprints, estimate materials, and construct a basic residential structure.
• Take classes such as electrical wiring, plumbing, cabinet making, and more.
• Qualify to receive a maximum of two years credit toward the California State Contractor’s License for the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry examination.

This certificate prepares you for employment in carpentry, homebuilding, or on a construction job site.

• Learn building fundamentals and how to safely use basic tools.
• Take classes in electrical wiring, plumbing, cabinet making, and more.
• Understand building codes, construction mathematics, rough framing, and technical information needed for residential construction.
• Earn a certificate in less than six months.

This certificate prepares you for employment in home construction, with a specific focus on installing electricity in residential projects.

• Learn the fundamentals of the building trades.
• Practice residential electrical wiring in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC).
• Focus on print reading, developing wiring diagrams, wiring, grounding and the placement of lights, switches, receptacles, and fixtures.
• Earn a certificate in less than six months.

This certificate prepares you for employment in home construction, with a specific focus on installing plumbing in residential projects.

• Learn the fundamentals of the building trades.
• Practice the layout and fabrication techniques needed to install a water and waste plumbing system for a home.
• Focus on diagnosing, troubleshooting, and clearing of stoppages in a plumbing system.
• Earn a certificate in less than six months.

This certificate prepares you for employment in home construction, with a specific focus on residential remodeling projects.

• Learn the fundamentals of the building trades, specifically residential remodeling, and additions.
• Practice basic skills such as construction planning and design, the permit process, blueprint reading, and building codes.
• Earn a certificate in less than six months.

This certificate prepares you for employment making cabinets and completing fine woodworking projects.

• Learn the fundamentals of cabinetry.
• Develop your skills and complete more advanced projects like specialty cabinets such as built in-ovens, appliance garages, pantries, and wine storage.
• Explore construction techniques needed to install residential cabinets and the multiple support systems used to attach wall or ceiling-mounted cabinets.
• Complete the certificate and qualify to receive a maximum of two years credit toward the California State Contractor’s License for the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry examination.

This certificate prepares you for employment making furniture, cabinets, and other woodworking projects.

• Learn the fundamentals of woodworking.
• Develop advanced problem-solving skills in the design and creation of furniture and cabinetry.
• Create your own original plans in furniture making and complete all steps in the process: drawing/designing, bill of material (BOM), plan of procedure, and wood and fastener selection.
• Complete the certificate and qualify to receive a maximum of two years credit toward the California State Contractor’s License for the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry examination.

This certificate prepares you for employment making furniture, both following plans or designing your own custom pieces.

• Practice in a hands-on woodworking laboratory environment.
• Learn to interpret commercial plans, make modifications, develop original plans, and even build without plans.
• Develop advanced problem-solving skills while designing and creating furniture pieces.
• Create your own original plans in furniture making and complete all steps in the process: drawing/designing, bill of material (BOM), plan of procedure, and wood and fastener selection.
• Complete the certificate and qualify to receive a maximum of two years credit toward the California State Contractor’s License for the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry examination.