Construction Technology
Certificate of Achievement Industrial Technology and Transportation · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement
The requirements for the Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement are intended to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to enter into the diverse residential construction field. So each student can explore and design their respective career path, emphasis is placed on blending technical skill development, industrial safety with practical lab activities. Students can obtain these courses from within the Construction Technology area and from the various related disciplines (architecture, industrial drawing, industrial technology and wood technology). To Achieve the Certificate of Achievement: Upon completion of the following courses with at least a ‘C’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate competency in construction safety standards. Assessment:Students will be able to identify and safely operate tools commonly used in the construction and/or cabinetmaking industry.
2. Students will be able to evaluate construction-related documents, such as drawings and building codes, for validity and usefulness. Assessment:Students will be able to reference a set of plans and produce a complete materials list and a project management plan.
3. Students will be able to communicate with construction professionals, in both written and oral forms. Assessment:Students will participate in the layout and construction of a residential structure.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement: Complete all of the following | 27 | |
| Core Courses: Complete all of the following | 20 | |
| ARCH B6 | Materials of Construction | 3 |
| ARCH B55 | Residential Building Codes | 3 |
| CNST B1 | Introduction to Construction | 3 |
| CNST B2 | Estimating and Scheduling | 3 |
| INDR B12 | Introduction to Drafting and CAD | 2 |
| INDT B10 | Industrial Technology Careers | 3 |
| WOOD B2 | Furniture and Cabinetmaking | 3 |
| Required- Select one course (Total 7) Complete the following number of credits: 7 | ||
| Electives-Optional | ||
| ARCH B56 | Commercial Codes | 3 |
| INDR B20A | Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CAD) - Intermediate | 3 |
| MATH B50 | Modern College Arithmetic and Pre-Algebra | 4 |
| WELD B1A | Introduction to Oxygen Acetylene Welding and Cutting | 2 |