Feb 18, 2026  
Dallas College Catalog 2026-2027 
  
Dallas College Catalog 2026-2027

Builder/Contractor Certificate

Location(s): Cedar Valley, Eastfield, 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)

Cedar Valley, Eastfield and 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 Total: 15 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 14 Credit Hours


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

Minimum Hours Required: 29 Credit Hours


+ Students must complete all course work in a specialty Construction Track Option as cited below:

Residential Builder/Contractor Total: 18 Credit Hours


Note(s)


  • Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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