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Construction Technology

Construction Technology

Associate Degree in Industrial Technology (BCT)

DESCRIPTION:
This program, designed specifically to train the next generation of homebuilders, superintendents, job site personnel, building inspectors, contractors and whole host of career opportunities for the construction industry of South Carolina. Training is based on a set of detailed skills standards from the nation’s leaders in the construction industry. Students are encouraged to become a professional in the construction industry. Students learn to build with a “zero-defect” construction philosophy. This means that a commitment to flawless workmanship and unparalleled quality is the heart of all training activities. Eighty percent of the training is in the field, where students will experience hands-on training in print reading, layout, frame assembly, door and window installation, estimating, scheduling, and other job site duties. The on-the-job experiences will be at project sites of area contractors and the community. These on-the-job experiences provide students opportunities to hone their management skills, stay in touch with new technologies and trends, and could end up sitting on top of the construction heap.

BEGINNING SEMESTERS: FALL, SPRING

CAMPUS: AIRPORT

PLACEMENT TEST SCORES REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN CURRICULUM COURSES:

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must complete all course requirements, earn an overall 2.0 GPA, and apply for graduation to receive their degree or certificates.

MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65 CREDIT HOURS

PROGRAM NOTES:

1. For admission a student must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and the Physical ability to carry out normal activities. Previous experience CAN be evaluated upon entry into the program.
2. Any substitute must be approved by the department head.
3. Transfer credit courses will be determined by department head.
4. For probation, suspension and dismissal policies, see MTC catalogue.
5. A GPA of at least 2.0 is required for graduation. For other graduation requirements see MTC catalogue.
6. For academic progression policies see MTC catalogue.
7. Students are required to purchase recommended tools during four (4) semesters of technology.
8. Required attendance for all Building Construction Technology classes is 85%.
9. Electives must be selected from the list of approved courses for the Building Construction Technology program.
10. Students meeting admissions requirements in Reading (ASSET 40 or COMPASS 80) may enter BCT courses.
11. Students will be required to purchase their own safety equipment and tools. A tool list for each course is available upon request.
12. All courses without adequate enrollment are subject to cancellation. This program is offered only at AIRPORT CAMPUS.
13. Students may enroll in either the day or the evening program and fulfill all requirements for various certificates.
14. Elective courses are to be chosen in consultation with the student's academic advisor.
15. ALL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS MUST BE ADVISED BY A BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR.