building trades/residential light commercial

BUILDING TRADES/RESIDENTIAL LIGHT COMMERCIAL
Building Trades/Residential Light Commercial
certificate program students study techniques of
renovation, including contracting and project
management, blueprint reading, electrical
systems, carpentry and estimating.
BUILDING TRADES/RESIDENTIAL LIGHT
COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Degree: Certificate
HEGIS Code: 5317
Curriculum Code: 0977
Campus Location: City
Engineering & Technologies Division
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Program Competencies
Upon graduating with a Building Trades/
Residential Light Commercial certificate,
the graduate will be able to:
• demonstrate knowledge of multiple trades, tool
usage and safety procedures;
• estimate labor, material and equipment for the
maintenance function;
• manage a project, renovation or remodeling for
a facility; and
• interpret residential and commercial blueprints.
Program Description
As many of the nation’s buildings age, an appreciation of their worth grows. With this renewed
appreciation in the value of these treasures, there
has grown a need for technicians knowledgeable
in the rehabilitation and renovation field.
The Building Trades/Residential Light Commercial curriculum is a unique, hands-on and
technical one-year certificate program. The objective is to produce graduates capable of renovating and updating structures. This
curriculum features both classroom learning
and on-site lab experiences. Specifically, in the
classroom, students study techniques of renovation (contracting and project management),
blueprint reading, electrical systems, carpentry
and estimating. While at an on-site location,
students participate in a residential or multi-use
renovation project.
Graduates of the program may assume positions
with building restoration companies, general contractors, home inspectors or trade apprentices. In
addition, many graduates transfer their credit
hours in the pursuit of an Associate in Building
Management and Maintenance degree.
CURRICULUM
Total Degree Credits: 33.0
First Year, Fall Semester
BM 130 Building Systems I (3 cr)
BM 140 Electrical Systems I (3 cr)
BM 180 Applied Mathematics and Estimating (3 cr)
BR 100 Building Trades Practicum I (4 cr)
CO 120 Architectural Blueprint Reading (3 cr)
First Year, Spring Semester
BM 181 Budget Control and Estimating (4 cr)
BM 240 Plumbing Systems (3 cr)
BR 102 Building Trades Practicum II (4 cr)
BM ___
BM 102
BM 231
BM 241
BM 281
Approved Technical Elective (Choose One Below) (3 cr)
Building Trades Blueprint Reading (3 cr)
Building Systems II (3 cr)
Electrical Systems II (3 cr)
Facilities Maintenance & Environmental Topics (3 cr)
BM ___
BM 255
BM 266
BM 295
Approved Technical Elective (Choose One Below) (3 cr)
Green Building Technology (3 cr)
Green HVAC & Plumbing (3 cr)
Green Building Lab (3 cr)
Note: BR 100 and BR 102 are hands-on courses offered at building
renovation sites throughout the local area.
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