Building Construction
Certificate of Achievement Construction Technology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Building Construction Certificate of Achievement is a flexible certificate to develop skills for the construction industry. Students may select any combination of courses that total eighteen (18) or more units from the following list. Education can be used towards satisfying the Contractor’s Licensing Board experience requirements. Note: CNST A165 Construction Safety/CAL OSHA and CNST A195 Residential Code or CNST A194 Introduction to Building Codes are required to earn the Building Construction Certificate.
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 | ||
| CNST A165 | Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 1 | 3 |
| CNST A195 | Residential Code 1 | 3 |
| orCNST A194 | Introduction to Building Codes | |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select 12 units of the following: | 12 | |
| ARCH A196/CNST A196 | Green Building Codes | |
| ARCH A197/CNST A197 | California Energy Code | |
| CNST A100 | Principles of Construction | |
| CNST A112 | Stair Framing | |
| CNST A114 | Cabinet Making | |
| CNST A125 | Additions and Remodeling | |
| CNST A150 | Electronics for Electricians | |
| CNST A154 | Drywall &Taping | |
| CNST A155 | Intro to Home Automation | |
| CNST A156 | National Electrical Code | |
| CNST A157 | Photovoltaic System Installation | |
| CNST A170 | Introduction to Construction | |
| CNST A180 | Building Construction 1 | |
| CNST A185 | Building Construction 2 | |
| CNST A189 | Blueprint Reading | |
| CNST A190 | Blueprint Reading and Drafting | |
| CNST A198 | Energy Audit | |
| CNST A199 | Current Topics in Construction Technology | |
| CNST A209 | Concrete Flatwork | |
| CNST A210 | Concrete Construction | |
| CNST A211 | Decorative Concrete | |
| CNST A220 | Construction Estimating | |
| CNST A225 | Land and Building Development | |
| CNST A230 | Construction Inspection | |
| CNST A240 | Specialty Trades | |
| CNST A241 | Finish Carpentry | |
| CNST A250 | Construction Supervision and Project Management | |
| CNST A252 | Business Law for Contractors | |
| CNST A260 | Masonry Construction | |
| CNST A261 | Masonry Construction II | |
| CNST A265 | Plumbing 1 | |
| CNST A266 | Plumbing 2 | |
| CNST A270 | Contrator's License Law | |
| CNST A275 | Residential Electrical Wiring | |
| CNST A285 | Light Steel Frame Construction | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
- Required for First Certificate.
- No course may be applied to more than one certificate.
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 A165 | Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 1 |
| CNST A195 | Residential Code |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - Select 6 units (See Requirements) 2 | 6 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - Select 6 units (See Requirements) 2 |
- Meet with construction faculty to build a program to meet your goals.
- No course may be applied to more than one certificate.