Residential Construction Certificate

Location(s): North Lake

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Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Level I Certificate)

North Lake campus only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.CNBT.RESIDENTIAL

This is a one-year certificate that provides the student with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills required to work as a craftperson in Residential Building, Carpentry, or Contracting. In addition, the student will cover basic planning and materials estimating, problem solving, and human relations skills.

Semester 1

OSHT 1307 - Construction Site Safety and Health (3 Credit Hours)
ARCE 1303 - Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction (3 Credit Hours)
CNBT 1300 - Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading (3 Credit Hours)
Specialty Construction Track Option (6 Credit Hours) +

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours

Semester 2

CNBT 2281 - Cooperative Education-Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (2 Credit Hours) *
Specialty Construction Track Option (12 Credit Hours) +

Semester Total: 14 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 29 Credit Hours

Residential Builder/Contractor

Residential Builder/Contractor Total: 18 Credit Hours

Note(s)

*CNBT 2281 Cooperative Education-Construction Engineering Technology/Technician may only be taken in SEMESTER II and may only be taken with instructor approval.