Page 108 of Antelope Valley College 1995-1996 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

106 Construction Technology Definition The program is designed for construction workers to upgrade their skills and knowledge through appropriate training. Students of construction technology are advised to also consider taking courses from the civil technology and public works areas to complement their education in construction technology. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Frank Roberts, Dean Ext. 570 Administrative Secretary: Maureen Rethwisch Ext. 571 Adjunct Faculty: Robert P. Nelson Terrence Orr Harold Petersen Siamak Tousi Program Description A variety of evening and day classes related to the building construction industry are regularly offered. Distinctive Features Representatives from the building trades are guest lecturers in many of the courses, and on field trips. Career Options Builder Contractor Road Construction Worker Certificate Program The following courses (25 units) are required for the certificate: CNST TEC 40, Introduction to Construction Technology (3) CNST TEC 61A, 61B, Architectural CNST TEC 62, Construction Cost CNST TEC 63, Uniform Building Codes ENGR 1A, Plane Surveying (4) Drafting (12) Estimating (3) and Plan Review (3) Recommended supporting courses: BUS 1A, Principles of Accounting (4) BUS 1B, Principles of Accounting (4) CNST TEC 61C/ENGR 41, Computer Aided Design (3) ECON 1A, Principles of Macroeconomics (3) MGT 51, Communication in Management (3) MGT 71, Elements of Supervision (3) PHY SCI 1, Physical Science (3) SPCO 15, Critical Thinking and TECH 50, Fundamentals of TECH 51R2, Electrical Codes and TECH 52, Introduction to Electrical TECH 99R, Work Experience (1 -4) Communication (3) Electricity (4) Ordinances (3) Wiring (2) NOTE: Substitutions may be made for certain courses that may not be offered in the two-year period. Associate Degree The major requirements for an associate degree in Construction Technology may be satisfied by completing a minimum of 18 units from the certificate program. Of these 18 units, at least 12 units must be from the required list of courses rather than the supporting list of courses. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements .) Transfer Not a transfer major. Construction Technology Courses CNST TEC 40 *INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4, ENGL 51BR2 and MATH A. Introduction to the basic problems of construction including the following: construction terminology, construction methods, construction equipment, laying out and planning construction, estimating, bidding, inspection codes. (AVC) CNST TEC 61A *ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 6 units 8 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of ENGR 19, and Eligibility for MATH A. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50AR4 and ENGL 51AR2. The grammar and composition of building construction includes the study of architectural graphic standards, specifi- cations, and local and state codes. (AVC) CNST TEC 61B *ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 6 units 8 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of CNST TEC 61A. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50AR4, ENGL 51AR2 and MATH A and some construction background. Practical application of local and state codes, time saving standards, architectural graphic standards, ASA standards, and to become more competent in building construction. (AVC)

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