Building Construction Technologies
Program Details
Program Content:
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the building construction industry.
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster.
The content includes but is not limited to applying construction techniques; reading plans and specifications; and developing trade skills in carpentry, masonry, electricity, plumbing and air conditioning.
Certification/Licensure:
NCCER Core, NCCER Cabinetmaking, NCCER Carpentry and Masonry, NCCER Electrical and
Plumbing, NCCER A/C Painting and Construction Equipment
CTSO: SkillsUSA and HOSA
Articulation: May be available toward credits at Florida public colleges/universities.
Start Date:
August, January
Times:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Program Length:
Full-time 1050 hours – approximately 10 months full-time to complete.
Program’s OCP (Occupational Completion Points)
OCP A
Course Number: BCV0400
Course: Building Construction Helper
450 hours
OCP B
Course Number:
BCV0401
BCV0402
Course:
Building Construction Technician 1
Building Construction Technician 2
300 hours
300 hours
Location:
MTC Main Campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
Apply to MTC and complete the To-Do List. The Basic Skills Assessment must be taken within 6 weeks of admission unless exempt under State Statute.
Program #I460401 CIP# 0646041504
Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (Includes $60.00 Facility and Equipment Use Fee)
$5,850.00
Additional Fees Due Prior to Pre-Admittance
Application Fee
$45.00
Bookstore
Uniform (2 Polos recommended $25 ea.)
$50.00
Textbook Cost*
$292.00
Additional Required Items (Outside Vendor)
Safety glasses – estimate
$15.00
25’ Tape Measure – estimate
$12.00
Work boots/Shoes
$30.00
Long Pants
$35.00
Estimated Total Program Cost
$6,329.00
**Textbook cost based on Barnes and Noble price estimate and does not include shipping or tax. Free shipping timeframe is two weeks prior to term start and the first week of the term. Current book list and prices: https://www.manateetech.edu/students/bookstore/
Financial aid available depending on student’s eligibility. Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents. Tuition is $11.71 per hour for Non-Florida residents.
All pre-admission fees are non-refundable and not covered by Financial Aid. Prices are subject to change.
Uniforms may be covered for Pell-eligible students once aid has been applied to all tuition & fee charges.
Florida Department of Education: Curriculum Framework (.pdf)
Possible Careers and Outlook:
49-9071 – Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Top Local Employers:
General Contractors/Home Improvement, Professional Plumbing, Sollenberger Carpentry, LLC
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Program Video
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Building a Career
Program Facts
Job Placement Rate
100%
LENGTH
1050 hrs (10 mos)
LOCATION
Main Campus
DELIVERY
On-Campus: Full-time
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Yes
Ready to Start Your Career? Have Questions?
Contact MTC
6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
Call 941.751.7900
Email: MTCConstruction@ManateeSchools.net
or schedule an appointment:
