Construction Technology Site Preparation and Layout Certificate of Completion
The Construction Technology Site Preparation and Layout Certificate of Completion provides students with the understanding and skills necessary to complete the initial stages of building construction. General topics include project site clearance, reading and implementing the information from the Precise Grading Plan, concepts of cutting and filling, and site layout.
The certificate emphasizes green construction practices, jobsite safety, practical knowledge of tool and equipment use, basic construction math and communication as well as employability skills. Guest speakers and site visits provide students a wide view of the expectations of entry-level work, wages, benefits, and work place culture.
Students completing this certificate may seek an entry level career in the construction industry; pursue additional training in Framing Carpentry, Electrical Construction Technology, Plumbing Construction Technology, Concrete and Masonry, and Exterior Finishes. Students may also apply for credit by exam to transfer into a credit certificate or degree in Construction Management, Building and Energy Systems Professional, or Architecture/Drafting.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Outline the major responsibilities of a carpenter relative to site layout.
- Demonstrate competence with the manual and electronic tools and equipment commonly associated with distance measurements and site layout.
- Prepare field notes in a format acceptable within the construction industry.
- Apply critical thinking skills to execute daily duties in their area of employment.
