Architecture and Construction
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Carpentry
Program Code: 314101 The Carpentry program prepares students with the fundamental skills and hands-on experience to embark on a carpentry career. Carpentry classes and curriculum cover residential and commercial construction and include planning and estimating, framing, roof and stair building techniques, finish carpentry, blueprint reading, building codes, using hand and portable power tools and other equipment common in the carpentry profession, and other related subjects.
TOTAL CREDITS: 31
All credits in this program apply toward the Construction Management- Carpentry( 104552) associate degree. __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 19,000 *
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Electrical Power Distribution
Program Code: 314132 Qualified line technicians are needed to install, maintain, and operate the complex network of power lines and cables that supply electric energy to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Electrical Power Distribution prepares students with classroom and hands-on training in all phases of power line construction and maintenance. Students must be willing to work in a diverse work environment in all weather conditions and be comfortable at heights.
TOTAL CREDITS: 34 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 56,624 *
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Electricity
Program Code: 314131 As a graduate of the one-year Electricity program, you’ re ready to work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. You’ re skilled in installing, maintaining, and servicing basic electrical equipment. Typical career opportunities include construction electrician and industrial maintenance technician. With additional education and / or work experience, you may also become an electrical construction supervisor, electrical engineering technician, journey-level electrician, electrical contractor, electrical maintenance supervisor, and voice data video installer.
TOTAL CREDITS: 32
All credits from this program apply toward the Construction Management— Electricity( 104551) associate degree.
Career Pathway Bridge available for students needing additional support to meet program entry requirements. __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 30,000 *
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Gas Utility Construction and Service
Program Code: 314692 Highly skilled professionals in the utilities industry are needed to install, maintain, and operate natural and propane gas distribution systems used to supply residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Typical careers in this field include gas distribution worker, gas service person, gas meter and regulation mechanic, gas clerk-estimator, gas inspector, gas appliance repair mechanic, underground facilities locater, pipeline welder, pipe layer, PE pipe fusion, and equipment operator.
TOTAL CREDITS: 33 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 54,362 *
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