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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 3193
Effective Term: 2021 Fall   

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 60
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.



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
 Credits: 5

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)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 23, 2021

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