Construction Technology

Construction Technicians build, install, maintain, and repair structures; working on and around a wide variety of electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems. Students in this program receive training in construction and maintenance of structural systems including basic carpentry, concrete, roofing, interiors and exterior finishing, basic electricity, and thermal and moisture protection systems.

The Construction Technology program provides students with a wide variety of experiences that prepare them for entry-level employment and for apprenticeships in the construction and maintenance trades.

Program Details

• Program Offered In: January
• Training Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Clock Hours: 630

Requirements

Information Technology Requirements

Students are required to bring a laptop or notebook and have basic computer skills necessary for accessing the internet and AVTEC Learning Management System.

Employment Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to show up on time, rested, and dressed for the workday.
• Be safety-conscious and situationally aware of surroundings.
• Understand and willingly enforce industry safety standards.

Program-Specific Requirements

• Comfortable with constant physical activity.
• Ability to perform tasks including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.
• Lift 75 pounds, carry 50 pounds, push 100 pounds, and pull 50 pounds.
• Vision is critical; prescription safety glasses are recommended for students with prescription lenses.
• Supply properly fitting work clothes and steel-toe or reinforced-toe work boots.
• Be prepared and dressed appropriately for working in incremental winter weather.

Industry Certifications

• OSHA 10
• First Aid and CPR
• NCCER Curriculum