Residential Builder - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Residential Builder from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Certificate Building Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. This major is intended to provide entry level skills, training, and education to obtain employment as a building construction technician. The curriculum emphasizes all aspects of framing, exterior finish, interior finish, masonry, and concrete applications. Classroom instruction in safety regulations and code compliance issues is included. This curriculum also addresses the residential construction industry\\\'s need for specific training in home remodeling. Career Opportunities Entry level positions as a building construction technician, with an emphasis in carpentry, masonry, and concrete applications. Advancement possibilities in employment in plants or factories where building units, components or building materials are made or sold. Program Goals A graduate of this major should be able to: practice safe work habits, identify work hazards, and demonstrate responsible attitudes and high quality work. demonstrate the basic manipulative skills needed to lay out and plan work. interpret plans, specifications, lines, symbols, and abbreviations on working drawings or blueprints. lay out and erect residential and commercial structures. identify the building codes related to all the various aspects of residential building industry. prepare preliminary architectural working drawings and sketches. demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in masonry and concrete construction. apply carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, heating, and material salvage skills in home remodeling projects. apply technical and basic skills on practical residential and light commercial construction . View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Building Engineering courses.