MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3193
Effective Term: 2022 Fall

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 61-63
CIP Code: 46.0415

Instructional Council: Applied Technology (57)
GPA: 2.0

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
General
47-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
47-2061.00 Construction Laborers

Carpentry
47-2081.00 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
47-3012.00 Helpers--Carpenters
47-2031.00 Carpenters
47-3019.00 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

Electrical
47-2111.00 Electricians
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
47-3013.00 Helpers--Electricians

Plumbing
47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
47-3015.00 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Technology prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in carpentry or plumbing or electrical systems in residential and commercial settings. Instruction is in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the construction trade, and includes course work in safety, tools and equipment, construction calculations, blueprint reading, and trade-specific codes, material characteristics, and installation techniques. Certificates of Completion (CCL) and Certificates of Competency (CCT) in Carpentry, Electrical, and Plumbing are also available and are embedded in this AAS.

Learning Outcomes
1. Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in daily work. (CON103, CON104, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236) 2. Evaluate construction plans to make informed decisions. (CON103, CON104, CON105, CON107, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236, (CRE), [FYC], [MA]) 3. Interpret construction plans to perform a task. (CON103, CON104, CON105, CON107, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236, (CRE), [FYC], [MA]) 4. Identify potential construction problems. (CON103, CON104, CON105, CON107, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236, (CRE), [MA], [NS]) 5. Resolve a problem in the construction field. (CON103, CON104, CON105, CON107, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236, (COM), [MA], [NS]) 6. Recognize the interrelationships among the construction trades. (CON103, CON104, CON107, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236, (CRE), [MA]) 7. Describe the implications of working in construction trades. (CON103, CON104, CON107, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236, (COM), [SB]) 8. Effectively work within a team structure. (CON103, CON104, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [NS], [SB]) 9. Effectively communicate with all stakeholders. (CON103, CON104, CON105, CON107, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236, (COM), [FYC]) 10. Demonstrate work quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. (CON103, CON104, CON105, CON107, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236) 11. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct, ethics, and work practices. (CON103, CON104, CON105, CON107, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236, [HU], [SB]) 12. Use, maintain and secure materials, tools, and equipment according to professional standards. (CON103, CON104, CON105, CON107, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236) 13. Maintain the work space according to professional standards. (CON103, CON104, CON105, CON107, CON110, CON111, CON112, CON124, CON125, CON126, CON127, CON/HVA131, CON132, CON133, CON213, CON214, CON215, CON216, CON224, CON225, CON226, CON227, CON234, CON235, CON236) 14. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

CON103 Foundation of Construction Safety 1
CON104 Hand and Power Tools, Equipment, and Workspace 1.5
CON105 Construction Calculations 1.5
CON107 Construction Drawings Introduction 1

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Credits: 6-8

Restricted Electives
Specialization 1: Carpentry Credits: 22 CON110 Carpentry: Floor Systems 3.5 CON111 Carpentry: Wall Systems 3.5 CON112 Carpentry Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing 4 CON213 Carpentry: Steel Framing 1 CON214 Carpentry: Roof Systems and Building Envelopes 3 CON215 Carpentry: Interior Finishes 4 CON216 Carpentry: Concrete Forms 3 Specialization 2: Electrical Credits: 21 CON/HVA131 Electrical Systems 3.5 CON132 Distribution Panels, Wiring, and Circuit Protection in Electrical Systems 3.5 CON133 Conduit, Raceways, and Termination in Electrical Systems 4 CON234 Electric Power Distribution 3 CON235 Motors: Theory and Application 4 CON236 Industrial Wiring Applications 3 Specialization 3: Plumbing Credits: 23 CON124 Plumbing: Pipes and Fittings 3.5 CON125 Plumbing: Fixtures 2 CON126 Plumbing: Drain, Waste, and Vent 3.5 CON127 Plumbing: Water Distribution Systems 2 CON224 Plumbing: Pipe Systems and Controls 3 CON225 Plumbing: Water Disposal Systems 4 CON226 Plumbing: Fixtures and Appliances 3 CON227 Plumbing: Water Resource Solutions 2	Credits: 21-23

General Electives
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. The following courses are recommended: CON244 Working Drawing Analysis: Blueprint Reading 3 CON271 Construction Safety 3	Credits: 4-12

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-28

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR + ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
+ GTC108 Technical Mathematics II (3) OR + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6 Recommend one of the following mathematics courses for transfer to a university program: + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities and Fine Arts area 3 Recommended: CON101 Construction and Culture 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences area 3

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
CON106 Foundations of Concrete (4) OR Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area (4) 4

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.