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Teacher: Brian Brensinger, East Campus
The Building Construction Occupations program is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) through the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and provides participants with defined career paths in the construction industry. The building construction occupations program provides instruction in a number of the construction trades and is focused on the maintenance and repair of all systems in a physical structure.
Classroom and lab experiences involve the basics of several building trades including carpentry, sheet metal work, glass cutting and glazing, painting, masonry, plumbing, electricity and welding. As a student in building construction occupations, you will also learn to use various hand tools and power tools.
Students at the East Campus will have the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge by helping to build a custom built home under the direction of their instructors. The local housing market has come to know the BCTC student built homes as a model of quality and craftsmanship.
Graduates of this program are prepared for employment in the construction fields or may pursue more specialized training through an apprenticeship and/or post-secondary education.
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BCTC Career Pathways:
- Brick Mason & Block Mason Helper
- Plumber’s Helper
- Carpenter’s Helper
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Welder’s Helper
- Electrician’s Helper
- Building Maintenance Repairer
- Construction Trades Helper
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BCTC Career Pathways
Can Lead To:
- Building Supervisor
- Building Trades Instructor
- Construction Supervisor
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Brick Mason/Block Mason
- Plumber
- Carpenter
- Welder
- Electrician
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 NCCER -
National Center for Construction Education and Research
The Building Construction Occupations program participates in NCCER. This
curricula and training process is supported by trade associations, contractors, schools, construction and maintenance users, pipeline operators, manufacturers, and third-party training providers. Visit www.nccer.org for further information.
Industry Certifications: NCCER, CORE, Level I, Level II
College Advanced Credits:
Pennsylvania College of Technology - Up to 12 credits |
Program Requirements/Costs:
(approximate)
- Work uniform and shoes $85
- Textbook, workbook $75
- Industry certification testing fees $20/test
- Safety glasses $8
- Tools $120
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Program Entrance Recommendations:
- Reading at grade level
- Algebra I or Geometry
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Hand-eye coordination
- Mechanical aptitude
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