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What is Construction Technology?
The Construction Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the construction industry.
Residential and light commercial construction applications are taught. This program includes instructional units in blueprint reading, building site layout procedures, foundation systems, light framing construction methods, exterior and interior finish systems, concrete forming systems and construction safety.
Units of instruction are designed to include lectures and practical experience in the lab or on-site projects. This program also offers an excellent prerequisite for students that plan to pursue a career in areas such as construction management, civil engineering, or architectural design.
Each year, students take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it to the construction of a home. The “Mayo Home” is constructed by the students from start to finish and proceeds from the sale of the home will fund the next year’s project.
This unique learning approach allows students to apply what they have learned in a practical manner.
What are my career options?
Carpenters work in the construction of buildings, with specialty trade contractors, manufacturing firms, government agencies, retail establishments, and a wide variety of other industries.
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
Diploma
Certificates
- Carpenter Helper
- Construction Forms Helper
- Residential Carpenter
- Residential Roofer
- Residential Site Layout Assistant
- Rough Carpenter
- Basic Carpenter
- Acoustical Carpenter
- Dry Waller
- Painter Interior Finish
- Painter Paper Hanger
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
