Construction Technology
17 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
CTCH 180A BUILDING CODE I, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROVISIONS
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Advisory
- CTCH 250
Introduction to the Building Code, concentrating on the permit process and fundamental architectural design requirements involving occupancies, maximum allowable area, type of construction, proximity to property lines, exiting, fire protection, disabled access, elevators, and construction safety. This course is the first in a series of two which will familiarize the student with building code provisions relating to the design and construction of residential and commercial structures. The emphasis will be on requirements which limit or specify the building space to be created.
CTCH 193 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL TOPIC
- Units
- 0.5 to 4
- Hours
- 0.5 to 4 hours per week: (0.50 - 4.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours)
Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.
CTCH 200 WORKPLACE SAFETY- OSHA10
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 0.7 hours per week: (0.67 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides basic safety and health information and education for the construction industry that fulfills the OSHA10 requirements. Provides training for workers and employers in safety and the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry. Also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint.
CTCH 210 BLUEPRINT READING
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduces basic skills in interpreting blueprints used in construction and interpreting requirements of a plan check. Covers architectural working drawings of residential, light construction, and commercial buildings. Provides an overview of building code provisions in a plan check.
CTCH 220 FOUNDATIONS AND SLABS
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 2 hours per week: (0.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides basic instruction in the skills required for employment in building construction. Includes instruction in tool, equipment, and construction site safety, surveying, blueprint reading, concrete formwork, and concrete flatwork.
CTCH 222 FLOOR FRAMING
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 2 hours per week: (0.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides basic instruction in the skills and knowledge required to install floor systems. Also includes the sizing of floor joists and sheathing.
CTCH 224 WALL FRAMING
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 2 hours per week: (0.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Presents an introduction to framing walls, ceiling joists, exterior siding, shear walls, trusses, and windows.
CTCH 226 ROOF CONSTRUCTION
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 2 hours per week: (0.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Presents an introduction to framing roofs, roof decking, composite shingles, and tiles. Live and dead loads will also be discussed.
CTCH 228 INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 2 hours per week: (0.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduces students to the many career options available in today's plumbing profession. Presents the basic skills and knowledge of residential plumbing materials, systems, tools and equipment with a hands-on approach. Discuss the current technologies, safety skills, industries, and associations that make up the modern plumbing profession.
CTCH 230 INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENTIAL WIRING
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 2 hours per week: (0.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduces basic residential electrical wiring skills. Includes basic installation techniques, materials, and wiring methods for common residential circuits.
CTCH 232 FINISH CARPENTRY
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 2 hours per week: (0.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides basic instruction in the skills and knowledge required to install interior and exterior doors, cabinet systems, interior trim, and drywall.
CTCH 247 INDEPENDENT STUDIES: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
- Units
- 0.5 to 2
- Hours
- 1.5 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 6.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- The student must have completed preparatory course work in the technical field in which the study is to be undertaken.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides an opportunity for in-depth study or practicum experience by an individual student in a selected topic in the construction technology area with support and direction from an instructor.
CTCH 250 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 4 hours per week: (2.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Presents the use and application of construction processes and materials for residential, commercial, heavy and highway construction. Covers topics such as elements of city planning, contracting, designing, construction finance, and real estate principals.
CTCH 252 WORK EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
- Units
- 0.5 to 4
- Hours
- 1.5 to 12 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/1.50 - 12.00 work experience hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides opportunities for students in Construction Technology to connect academic curricula to experiential learning in the workplace as an internship, Service Learning placement or general employment. Allows students to develop and work on learning objectives in workplace competencies and technical skills relevant for their course of study and career pathway. Students must work 54 hours for each unit of credit earned, in half-unit increments (27 hours), up to a maximum of 4 units. Employment can be paid or unpaid.
CTCH 260 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Presents the principles and practices of construction management for small firms, with emphasis on marketing, cost accounting, job costing, ownership structure, financing, legal requirements, and construction bonding.
CTCH 271 INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduces Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) software used in residential, commercial, and heavy civil construction. Students are introduced to Building Information Modeling (BIM), 2D and 3D drafting, model-based coordination, scheduling, estimating, and project management platforms. Emphasis is placed on the integration of model-based workflows, construction documentation, quantity takeoffs, scheduling systems, and collaborative project delivery to support understanding of the construction process from pre-construction through project execution.
CTCH 700 WORKPLACE SAFETY- OSHA10
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 0.6 hours per week: (0.60 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
Provides basic safety and health information and education for the construction industry that fulfills the OSHA10 requirements. Provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry. Also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint.