Master Construction Specialist
Certificate of Achievement Construction Technology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience to identify, assess, and participate in many entry-level construction trades.
- 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.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| CIS A100 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| orCHT A100 | Computer Use in Technology | |
| CNST A114 | Cabinet Making | 4 |
| CNST A165 | Construction Safety/CAL OSHA | 3 |
| CNST A180 | Building Construction 1 | 5 |
| CNST A190 | Blueprint Reading and Drafting | 4 |
| CNST A195 | Residential Code | 3 |
| CNST A210 | Concrete Construction | 5 |
| CNST A240 | Specialty Trades | 5 |
| CNST A260 | Masonry Construction | 5 |
| CNST A265 | Plumbing 1 | 4 |
| orCNST A266 | Plumbing 2 | |
| CNST A275 | Residential Electrical Wiring | 5 |
| CNST A285 | Light Steel Frame Construction | 2.5 |
| CNST A185 | Building Construction 2 | 5 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| CNST A220 | Construction Estimating | |
| CNST A230 | Construction Inspection | |
| CNST A250 | Construction Supervision and Project Management | |
| Total Units | 56.5 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These 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.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| CNST A180 | Building Construction 1 1 |
| CNST A165 | Construction Safety/CAL OSHA |
| CNST A260 | Masonry Construction |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| CNST A114 |
| CNST A195 |
| CNST A185 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE |
| CNST A220 |
| CNST A230 |
| CNST A250 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| CNST A285 |
| CNST A265or CNST A266 |
| CNST A190 |
| CNST A275 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| CIS A100or CHT A100 |
| CNST A210 |
| CNST A240 |
- Only offered in Fall.