{
  "college": "orange-coast-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Construction Technology",
  "id": "construction-technology--master-construction-specialist-certificate-achievement",
  "name": "Master Construction Specialist",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "construction-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/industrial-technology/construction-technology/master-construction-specialist-certificate-achievement/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The terms “Master” and “Specialist” imply a very broad knowledge in several of the construction trades and management disciplines. Students who complete this program will have their names displayed on a perpetual “Award of Excellence” listing in the Construction Department.\n\n#### Program Outcomes\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience to identify, assess, and participate in many entry-level construction trades.\n2.  Be prepared to work in the construction field in positions including, but not limited to work areas such as inspection, management, and as hands-on skilled tradespeople."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\nReview Certificate Requirements."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS A100",
          "title": "Introduction to Computer Applications",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHT A100",
          "title": "Computer Use in Technology",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A114",
          "title": "Cabinet Making",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A165",
          "title": "Construction Safety/CAL OSHA",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A180",
          "title": "Building Construction 1",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A190",
          "title": "Blueprint Reading and Drafting",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A195",
          "title": "Residential Code",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A210",
          "title": "Concrete Construction",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A240",
          "title": "Specialty Trades",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A260",
          "title": "Masonry Construction",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A265",
          "title": "Plumbing 1",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A266",
          "title": "Plumbing 2",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A275",
          "title": "Residential Electrical Wiring",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A285",
          "title": "Light Steel Frame Construction",
          "units": "2.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A185",
          "title": "Building Construction 2",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Restricted Electives"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select one of the following:",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A220",
          "title": "Construction Estimating",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A230",
          "title": "Construction Inspection",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNST A250",
          "title": "Construction Supervision and Project Management",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "56.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Sequence\n\n#### Program Sequence\n\nThese sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.**\n\n**Year 1**\n\n| Semester 1 | Units |\n| --- | --- |\n| CNST A180 | Building Construction 1 1 | 5 |\n| CNST A165 | Construction Safety/CAL OSHA | 3 |\n| CNST A260 | Masonry Construction | 5 |\n|  | Units | 13 |\n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| CNST A114 | Cabinet Making | 4 |\n| CNST A195 | Residential Code | 3 |\n| CNST A185 | Building Construction 2 | 5 |\n| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| CNST A220 | Construction Estimating |  |\n| CNST A230 | Construction Inspection |  |\n| CNST A250 | Construction Supervision and Project Management |  |\n|  | Units | 15 |\n\n**Year 2**\n\n| Semester 1 |\n| --- |\n| CNST A285 | Light Steel Frame Construction | 2.5 |\n| CNST A265or CNST A266 | Plumbing 1or Plumbing 2 | 4 |\n| CNST A190 | Blueprint Reading and Drafting | 4 |\n| CNST A275 | Residential Electrical Wiring | 5 |\n|  | Units | 15.5 |\n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| CIS A100or CHT A100 | Introduction to Computer Applicationsor Computer Use in Technology | 3 |\n| CNST A210 | Concrete Construction | 5 |\n| CNST A240 | Specialty Trades | 5 |\n|  | Units | 13 |\n|  | Total Units | 56.5 |\n\n1. Only offered in Fall."
    }
  ]
}