{
  "college": "san-jose-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Construction Technology",
  "id": "construction-technology--residential-carpentry-technology-certificate-achievement-level-1",
  "name": "Construction technology: Residential Carpentry Technology",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement Level 1",
  "department": "construction-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sjcc.edu/degrees-certificates/construction-technology/residential-carpentry-technology-certificate-achievement-level-1/",
  "blocks": [
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Description\n\nSuccessful completion of the Construction Technology program prepares students for entry into the construction trades, which require a technical skill and understanding of construction processes. Highlights: Program designed for immediate employment, upgrading of job skills, and potential opportunities for career self-employment. Courses can be transferable to four-year institutions.\n\nA grade of “C” or better is required in all major, certificate and major elective courses.\n\n**CAREER OPTIONS:**\n\n-   Building Information Modeling (BIM)\n-   Building Inspector\n-   Carpenter\n-   Concrete Form Setter\n-   Construction Worker\n-   Construction Management\n-   Contractor\n-   Drywall Hanger, Taper, and Texturing\n-   Electrician \n-   Estimator\n-   Home Improvement Material Retail Sales\n-   Insulation Installer\n-   Painter\n-   Plumber\n-   Residential Maintenance\n-   Roofer"
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:\n\n-   Demonstrate appropriate use of construction tools, methods, and materials, follow safety practices and procedures used in the industry.\n-   Demonstrate understanding of construction terms, concepts, and hands-on applications.\n-   Read and interpret building codes, blueprints, manuals, specifications, shop drawings.\n-   Apply effective use of emerging technologies in the construction trades including green application and energy efficiency."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\n#### Certificate Requirements"
    },
    {
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNSTR 101A",
          "title": "Tools, Materials, and Safety",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNSTR 101B",
          "title": "Residential Construction Framing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNSTR 110",
          "title": "Building Information Modeling (BIM) 101",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNSTR 117",
          "title": "OSHA Construction Safety Standards",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "9"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}