INDUSTRIAL / BUILDING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

This one-year career program prepares students to join the workforce at entry level or above in general construction and building maintenance or in the industrial workplace, depending on which program option is chosen.

This program is designed to use technology in all aspects of instruction. The use of state-of-the-art technology for instruction and production as part of the program will expose and immerse the students in the given technologies. Students in both options will be exposed to current versions of AutoCAD, CAD/CAM applications and CNC technology. Language, programming and use will be emphasized. In addition, PC applications will be reinforced in each course consistent with the local industry standards. The program is intended to prepare the students for a variety of career opportunities. It will provide broad technical training and experiences leading to positions in their chosen fields of study. Students who select the "Building Option" will gain proficiencies in aspects of estimating work and the completion of jobs form masonry and framing to interior and exterior finishing. Students in the "Industrial Option" will learn about materials, blueprint reading, cutting and fitting and welding. All students will develop communications and technical skills necessary to be productive members of a construction or manufacturing technical team. A work-based internship that completes each study option will provide direct application of academic skills attained.