Associate of Applied Science

Construction Technology

The Construction Technology program trains students to become carpenters, electricians, drafting technicians, and for advanced-level laborer positions. Additionally, Certificates of Proficiency recognizing concentrated study in specific trades are available for Architectural Drafting, AutoCAD Specialist, Building Maintenance, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Supervision, and Wiring Electrician.

Local career opportunities exist in Northland district communities in varying degrees but the local areas may not be able to absorb all graduates. Except for those employed by government agencies, schools, and other private and public institutions, local employment is subject to seasonal and economic factors.

Associate of Applied Science • 64 Cr.

To complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Technology, a student must complete the general education requirements (16 cr.), an area of specialization (29-35 cr.) and 13-19 credits of required electives.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • 16 cr.

Communications • 6 cr.

• ENL 101 College Composition I • 3 cr.
• ENL 102 College Composition II • 3 cr.
• or
• ENL 109 Technical Writing • 3 cr.
• or
• SPT 120 Public Speaking • 3 cr.

Mathematics • 3 cr.

• MAT 101 Basic Technical Math • 3 cr.
• or
• MAT 152 Advanced Algebra • 3 cr.

Discipline Studies • 7 cr.

Per the AAS Discipline Studies List.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Construction Technology

Core Requirements • 35 cr.

• BOC 102 Construction Safety Practices • 4 cr.
• BOC 106 Building Exteriors • 3 cr.
• BOC 107 Drywall Techniques • 2 cr.
• BOC 115 Block and Brick Masonry • 3 cr.
• or
• BOC 117 Concrete Flatwork and Formwork • 3 cr.
• BOC 120 Cabinetmaking I • 3 cr.
• or
• BOC 130 Contractor License and Law • 3 cr.
• BOC 136 Plumbing Level I • 3 cr.
• BOC 140 Blueprint Reading I • 3 cr.
• BOC 146 Electrical Level I • 3 cr.
• BOC 170 Carpentry Level I • 4 cr.
• BOC 171 Carpentry Level II • 4 cr.
• BOC 180 Building Maintenance • 3 cr.

Carpentry

Core Requirements • 34 cr.

• BOC 102 Construction Safety Practices • 4 cr.
• BOC 106 Building Exteriors • 3 cr.
• BOC 107 Drywall Techniques • 2 cr.
• BOC 108 Finish Carpentry • 2 cr.
• BOC 117 Concrete Flatwork and Formwork • 3 cr.
• BOC 120 Cabinetmaking I • 3 cr.
• or
• BOC 130 Contractor License and Law • 3 cr.
• BOC 140 Blueprint Reading I • 3 cr.
• BOC 160 Estimating I • 3 cr.
• BOC 170 Carpentry Level I • 4 cr.
• BOC 171 Carpentry Level II • 4 cr.
• BOC 201 Uniform Building Code • 3 cr.

Drafting Technician

Core Requirements • 29 cr.

• DRF 120 Technical Drafting I • 3 cr.
• DRF 130 Architectural Drafting I • 3 cr.
• DRF 140 Civil Drafting • 3 cr.
• DRF 150 AutoCAD I • 3 cr.
• DRF 200 Applied Drafting and Design • 2 cr.
• DRF 220 Technical Drafting II • 3 cr.
• DRF 230 Architectural Drafting II • 3 cr.
• DRF 250 AutoCAD II I • 3 cr.
• DRF 251 AutoCAD 3D • 3 cr.
• DRF 252 AutoCAD Productivity • 3 cr.

Wiring Electrician

Core Requirements • 30 cr.

• BOC 102 Construction Safety Practices • 4 cr.
• BOC 130 Contractor License and Law • 3 cr.
• BOC 140 Blueprint Reading I • 3 cr.
• BOC 146 Electrical Level I • 3 cr.
• BOC 147 Electrical Level II • 3 cr.
• BOC 152 Commercial Wiring • 3 cr.
• BOC 153 Industrial Wiring • 3 cr.
• BOC 202 National Electrical Code • 2 cr.
• BOC 240 Blueprint Reading II • 3 cr.
• BOC 260 Estimating II • 3 cr.

List of Required Electives • 13-19 cr.

A minimum of 13-19 unduplicated credits must be taken from the following list:

• BOC 102 Construction Safety Practices • 4 cr.
• BOC 106 Building Exteriors • 3 cr.
• BOC 107 Drywall Techniques • 2 cr.
• BOC 108 Finish Carpentry • 2 cr.
• BOC 115 Block and Brick Masonry • 3 cr.
• BOC 117 Concrete Flatwork and Formwork • 3 cr.
• BOC 120 Cabinetmaking I • 3 cr.
• BOC 130 Contractor License and Law • 3 cr.
• BOC 135 Furnituremaking I • 3 cr.
• BOC 136 Plumbing Level I • 3 cr.
• BOC 137 Plumbing Level II • 3 cr.
• BOC 138 Plumbing Level III • 3 cr.
• BOC 139 Plumbing Level IV • 3 cr.
• BOC 140 Blueprint Reading I • 3 cr.
• BOC 146 Electrical Level I • 3 cr.
• BOC 147 Electrical Level II • 3 cr.
• BOC 148 Electrical Level III • 3 cr.
• BOC 149 Electrical Level IV • 3 cr.
• BOC 152 Commercial Wiring • 3 cr.
• BOC 153 Industrial Wiring • 3 cr.
• BOC 156 HVAC Level I • 3 cr.
• BOC 157 HVAC Level II • 3 cr.
• BOC 158 HVAC Level III • 3 cr.
• BOC 159 HVAC Level IV • 3 cr.
• BOC 160 Estimating I • 3 cr.
• BOC 170 Carpentry Level I • 4 cr.
• BOC 171 Carpentry Level II • 4 cr.
• BOC 180 Building Maintenance • 3 cr.
• BOC 198 Internship • 1-6 cr.
• BOC 199 Workshop • 0.5-6 cr.
• BOC 200 Construction Codes • 3 cr.
• BOC 201 Uniform Building Code • 3 cr.
• BOC 202 National Electrical Code • 2 cr.
• BOC 205 Advanced Framing Techniques • 3 cr.
• BOC 220 Cabinetmaking II • 3 cr.
• BOC 221 Cabinetmaking III • 3 cr.
• BOC 230 Construction Supervision • 3 cr.
• BOC 235 Furnituremaking II • 3 cr.
• BOC 240 Blueprint Reading II • 3 cr.
• BOC 260 Estimating II • 3 cr.
• BOC 261 Computerized Estimating • 3 cr.
• DRF 130 Architectural Drafting I • 3 cr.
• DRF 140 Civil Drafting • 3 cr.
• DRF 145 AutoSketch • 3 cr.
• DRF 150 AutoCAD I • 3 cr.
• DRF 220 Technical Drafting II • 3 cr.
• DRF 230 Architectural Drafting II • 3 cr.

Certificate of Applied Science

To earn a Certificate of Applied Science in Construction Technology, a student must complete the core requirements listed under a selected area of specialization, ENL 101 and MAT 101 or MAT 152.

Certificates of Proficiency

Architectural Drafting • 17 cr.

• DRF 120 Technical Drafting I • 3 cr.
• DRF 130 Architectural Drafting I • 3 cr.
• DRF 150 AutoCAD I • 3 cr.
• DRF 200 Applied Drafting and Design • 2 cr.
• DRF 230 Architectural Drafting II • 3 cr.
• DRF 250 AutoCAD II • 3 cr.

Autocad Specialist • 17 cr.

• CIS 170 Operating Systems • 3 cr.
• DRF 150 AutoCAD I • 3 cr.
• DRF 200 Applied Drafting and Design • 2 cr.
• DRF 250 AutoCAD II • 3 cr.
• DRF 251 AutoCAD 3D • 3 cr.
• DRF 252 AutoCAD Productivity • 3 cr.

Building Maintenance • 15 cr.

• BOC 117 Concrete Flatwork and Formwork • 3 cr.
• BOC 136 Plumbing Level I • 3 cr.
• BOC 140 Blueprint Reading I • 3 cr.
• BOC 146 Electrical Level I • 3 cr.
• BOC 180 Building Maintenance • 3 cr.

Cabinetmaking • 19 cr.

• BOC 102 Construction Safety Practices • 4 cr.
• BOC 120 Cabinetmaking I • 3 cr.
• BOC 135 Furnituremaking I • 3 cr.
• BOC 220 Cabinetmaking II • 3 cr.
• BOC 221 Cabinetmaking III • 3 cr.
• BOC 235 Furnituremaking II • 3 cr.

Carpentry • 23 cr.

• BOC 102 Construction Safety Practices • 4 cr.
• BOC 106 Building Exteriors • 3 cr.
• BOC 108 Finish Carpentry • 2 cr.
• BOC 117 Concrete Flatwork and Formwork • 3 cr.
• BOC 120 Cabinetmaking I • 3 cr.
• BOC 170 Carpentry Level I • 4 cr.
• BOC 171 Carpentry Level II • 4 cr.

Supervision • 18 cr.

• BOC 130 Contractor License and Law • 3 cr.
• BOC 140 Blueprint Reading I • 3 cr.
• BOC 160 Estimating I • 3 cr.
• BOC 200 Construction Codes • 3 cr.
• BOC 230 Construction Supervision • 3 cr.
• BOC 261 Computerized Estimating • 3 cr.

Wiring Electrician • 18 cr.

• BOC 102 Construction Safety Practices • 4 cr.
• BOC 146 Electrical Level I • 3 cr.
• BOC 147 Electrical Level II • 3 cr.
• BOC 152 Commercial Wiring • 3 cr.
• BOC 153 Industrial Wiring • 3 cr.
• BOC 202 National Electrical Code • 2 cr.