The purpose of the Building Construction Technology program is to provide accessible, quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the building construction professions.
The goals of the Building Construction Technology Program are to produce graduates who have mastered the knowledge and demonstrate the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in residential or commercial construction. All students will be provided education and experiences that foster the development of a positive image of the construction industry.
The diploma and certificate programs are intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as carpenters, cabinetmakers, and roofers. Program graduates are to be competent in the academic areas of communications, mathematics, computer literacy, and human relations and in the technical areas of roofing, framing, safety, cabinet construction, blueprint reading, foundations, interior and exterior finishing, and drywall.
Reid State Technical College will accomplish program objectives by providing students with a comprehensive general education and technical training in the core area of Building Construction Technology. The occupational skill preparation should meet the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) recognized skill standards. The college will ensure program quality through internal certification of graduate competencies and external certification of graduates by the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
The philosophy and purpose of the Building Construction Technology program is consistent with that of the governing institution.
