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Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Residential Construction

Technical Diploma 31-475-3

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Start Dates: August

Effective: August 2025

First Semester

Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
475-103 Construction Safety 2 Course starts 2 weeks prior to first semester | Program student This is a course that starts 2 weeks before the fall semester program courses for Residential Construction. This course is a prerequisite to all Residential Construction Courses and the student will need to pass the Construction Safety course to start the remaining first semester courses. The major emphasis will be on machine, power, and hand tool safety. Job site safety, ladders, scaffolding, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards will also be covered. This course also introduces the student to the basic methods of floor, wall, and basic roof framing. The students will build small storage sheds for the main lab projects. Students will also complete an OSHA 10-hour general construction training course. Certificate awarded on completion of training.
Course #: 475-103
Title: Construction Safety
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Course starts 2 weeks prior to first semester | Program student This is a course that starts 2 weeks before the fall semester program courses for Residential Construction. This course is a prerequisite to all Residential Construction Courses and the student will need to pass the Construction Safety course to start the remaining first semester courses. The major emphasis will be on machine, power, and hand tool safety. Job site safety, ladders, scaffolding, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards will also be covered. This course also introduces the student to the basic methods of floor, wall, and basic roof framing. The students will build small storage sheds for the main lab projects. Students will also complete an OSHA 10-hour general construction training course. Certificate awarded on completion of training.
475-108 Construction Industry Skills 1 Program student; 475-103 or concurrent; Corequisite: 475-109, 475-111, 475-112, 475-115 This course is designed to teach the student specific construction math skills and employment skills related to the Residential Construction Industry.
Course #: 475-108
Title: Construction Industry Skills
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 475-103 or concurrent; Corequisite: 475-109, 475-111, 475-112, 475-115 This course is designed to teach the student specific construction math skills and employment skills related to the Residential Construction Industry.
475-109 Framing Methods/Bldg the Envel 3 Program student; 475-103 or concurrent; Corequisite: 475-108, 475-111, 475-112, 475-115 This is a first-semester course with an emphasis on residential construction. Fundamentals of planning, layout, and rough framing are basic to the course. This course introduces the student to the basic methods of floor framing with dimensional lumber, I joists, and floor trusses. Proper methods of wall framing and sheathing installation are covered. Proper methods of producing a well-built, air-tight home will be covered in this course. It will cover proper home seal up, window and door installation, insulation, ventilation, and the importance of the drainage plane behind siding. At the conclusion of this course, the students should have developed the skills to frame a structure and apply the "Energy Star and Green Certification" requirements to residential construction.
Course #: 475-109
Title: Framing Methods/Bldg the Envel
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 475-103 or concurrent; Corequisite: 475-108, 475-111, 475-112, 475-115 This is a first-semester course with an emphasis on residential construction. Fundamentals of planning, layout, and rough framing are basic to the course. This course introduces the student to the basic methods of floor framing with dimensional lumber, I joists, and floor trusses. Proper methods of wall framing and sheathing installation are covered. Proper methods of producing a well-built, air-tight home will be covered in this course. It will cover proper home seal up, window and door installation, insulation, ventilation, and the importance of the drainage plane behind siding. At the conclusion of this course, the students should have developed the skills to frame a structure and apply the "Energy Star and Green Certification" requirements to residential construction.
475-111 Frmng Mthds/Bldng the Envl Lab 5 Program student; 475-103 or concurrent; Corequisite: 475-108, 475-109, 475-112, 475-115 Students will develop skills and apply concepts and practices from the areas outlined in the course 475-110 Framing Methods/Building the Envelope. In this course, the installation of the roof system at the on-site project will be done. The main lab project is the construction of a single or multi-family dwelling on a real job site. At the conclusion of this course, students should have developed skills to frame a structure and apply the "Energy Star and Green Certification" requirements to residential construction.
Course #: 475-111
Title: Frmng Mthds/Bldng the Envl Lab
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 475-103 or concurrent; Corequisite: 475-108, 475-109, 475-112, 475-115 Students will develop skills and apply concepts and practices from the areas outlined in the course 475-110 Framing Methods/Building the Envelope. In this course, the installation of the roof system at the on-site project will be done. The main lab project is the construction of a single or multi-family dwelling on a real job site. At the conclusion of this course, students should have developed skills to frame a structure and apply the "Energy Star and Green Certification" requirements to residential construction.
475-112 Const Basics & Print Reading 2 Program student; 475-103 or concurrent; Corequisite: 475-108, 475-109, 475-111, 475-115 During this course you will start with basic construction language, symbols, and print reading fundamentals. The main emphasis of this course will be to prepare the students to function at the job site when reading and interpreting construction drawings and framing plans. Proper use of the architect's scales and their uses will be taught. Applied math skills used in the construction industry will be covered as well.
Course #: 475-112
Title: Const Basics & Print Reading
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 475-103 or concurrent; Corequisite: 475-108, 475-109, 475-111, 475-115 During this course you will start with basic construction language, symbols, and print reading fundamentals. The main emphasis of this course will be to prepare the students to function at the job site when reading and interpreting construction drawings and framing plans. Proper use of the architect's scales and their uses will be taught. Applied math skills used in the construction industry will be covered as well.
475-115 Roof Systems and Stairs 3 Program student; 475-103 or concurrent; Corequisite: 475-108, 475-109, 475-111, 475-112 The major emphasis of this course will be on roof systems from hand framing simple gable roofs to advanced intersecting roofs using trusses. The students will calculate the math, layout and cut practice hand framed rafters. They will be involved with many different types of roof problems including hip and valley roof systems. Understanding and installing truss packages at the on-site project is also included. Stair system's layout and design to proper installation will be covered. Stair terminology and the application of the building codes also taught. The students will calculate, layout and cut practice stair stringers in the lab. Design, layout and installing of the stair systems at the on-site project is also included.
Course #: 475-115
Title: Roof Systems and Stairs
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 475-103 or concurrent; Corequisite: 475-108, 475-109, 475-111, 475-112 The major emphasis of this course will be on roof systems from hand framing simple gable roofs to advanced intersecting roofs using trusses. The students will calculate the math, layout and cut practice hand framed rafters. They will be involved with many different types of roof problems including hip and valley roof systems. Understanding and installing truss packages at the on-site project is also included. Stair system's layout and design to proper installation will be covered. Stair terminology and the application of the building codes also taught. The students will calculate, layout and cut practice stair stringers in the lab. Design, layout and installing of the stair systems at the on-site project is also included.
  Total Credits: 16  
Total Credits: 16

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
475-119 Finish Carpentry Int/Ext 3 Program student; 475-103 and 475-108 and 475-109 and 475-111 and 475-112 and 475-115; Corequisite: 475-121, 475-124, 475-125 This course introduces the student to the basic methods of selecting and installing interior trim, doors, and cabinets. Layout and installation of finish stair materials and decorative railings will also be taught. Material selection and the product installation requirements will be covered. This course also introduces the student to the basic methods of selecting and installing exterior soffit and wall finishes as well as building decks. Material selections and the different installation requirements will be covered. At the conclusion of this construction of a single or multi-family dwelling on a real job site.
Course #: 475-119
Title: Finish Carpentry Int/Ext
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 475-103 and 475-108 and 475-109 and 475-111 and 475-112 and 475-115; Corequisite: 475-121, 475-124, 475-125 This course introduces the student to the basic methods of selecting and installing interior trim, doors, and cabinets. Layout and installation of finish stair materials and decorative railings will also be taught. Material selection and the product installation requirements will be covered. This course also introduces the student to the basic methods of selecting and installing exterior soffit and wall finishes as well as building decks. Material selections and the different installation requirements will be covered. At the conclusion of this construction of a single or multi-family dwelling on a real job site.
475-121 Finish Carpentry Int/Ext Lab 5 Program student; 475-103 and 475-108 and 475-109 and 475-111 and 475-112 and 475-115 and (475-119 and 475-124 and 475-125 or concurrent) This course introduces the student to the basic methods of selecting and installing interior trim, doors, and cabinets. Layout and installation of finish stair materials and decorative railings will also be taught. Material selections and the product installation requirements will be covered. This course also introduces the student to the basic methods of selecting and installing exterior soffit and wall finishes as well as building decks. Material selections and the different installation requirements will be covered. At the conclusion of this course, the student should have developed the skills to finish the interior/exterior of most residential buildings.
Course #: 475-121
Title: Finish Carpentry Int/Ext Lab
Credits: 5
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 475-103 and 475-108 and 475-109 and 475-111 and 475-112 and 475-115 and (475-119 and 475-124 and 475-125 or concurrent) This course introduces the student to the basic methods of selecting and installing interior trim, doors, and cabinets. Layout and installation of finish stair materials and decorative railings will also be taught. Material selections and the product installation requirements will be covered. This course also introduces the student to the basic methods of selecting and installing exterior soffit and wall finishes as well as building decks. Material selections and the different installation requirements will be covered. At the conclusion of this course, the student should have developed the skills to finish the interior/exterior of most residential buildings.
475-124 Construction Planning 2 Program student; 475-103 and 475-108 and 475-109 and 475-111 and 475-112 and 475-115; Corequisite: 475-119, 475-121, 475-125 Construction planning involves the many facets of residential design and construction. Building standards, design and structural loading is taught. Building requirements for "Energy Star Homes" and "Green Built" certification will be covered in this course. Kitchen planning, window schedules, and reading plot plans and site elevations are taught.
Course #: 475-124
Title: Construction Planning
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 475-103 and 475-108 and 475-109 and 475-111 and 475-112 and 475-115; Corequisite: 475-119, 475-121, 475-125 Construction planning involves the many facets of residential design and construction. Building standards, design and structural loading is taught. Building requirements for "Energy Star Homes" and "Green Built" certification will be covered in this course. Kitchen planning, window schedules, and reading plot plans and site elevations are taught.
475-125 Est Residential Construction 3 Program student; 475-103 and 475-108 and 475-109 and 475-111 and 475-112 and 475-115; Corequisite: 475-119, 475-121, 475-124 This course is designed to introduce learners to the basic methods of estimating light building construction. It aims to develop a system for doing quantity take-offs of material, emphasizing all the house build parts, applications of materials, and costs associated for a residential build.
Course #: 475-125
Title: Est Residential Construction
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 475-103 and 475-108 and 475-109 and 475-111 and 475-112 and 475-115; Corequisite: 475-119, 475-121, 475-124 This course is designed to introduce learners to the basic methods of estimating light building construction. It aims to develop a system for doing quantity take-offs of material, emphasizing all the house build parts, applications of materials, and costs associated for a residential build.
475-145 Residential Const Internship 1   This course is designed to teach students how the actual construction environment works and the skills necessary to operate in a fast-paced jobsite setting.
Course #: 475-145
Title: Residential Const Internship
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course is designed to teach students how the actual construction environment works and the skills necessary to operate in a fast-paced jobsite setting.
801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm 3   Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Course #: 801-196
Title: Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
  Total Credits: 17  
Total Credits: 17

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 33

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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