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Building Construction Third Award

Certificate of Achievement Construction Technology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Students may earn a third award of the certificate by completing eighteen (18) or more units from the following list, however, no course may be applied to more than one Residential Construction Development certificate.

Program Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience to identify, assess, and participate in many entry-level construction trades.
  2. 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.

Required Prerequisites

Building Construction Certificate of Achievement (18 units)

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
CNST A165Construction Safety/CAL OSHA 13
CNST A195Residential Code 13
orCNST A194Introduction to Building Codes
Restricted Electives
Select 12 units of the following:12
ARCH A196/CNST A196Green Building Codes
ARCH A197/CNST A197California Energy Code
CNST A100Principles of Construction
CNST A112Stair Framing
CNST A114Cabinet Making
CNST A125Additions and Remodeling
CNST A150Electronics for Electricians
CNST A154Drywall &Taping
CNST A155Intro to Home Automation
CNST A156National Electrical Code
CNST A157Photovoltaic System Installation
CNST A170Introduction to Construction
CNST A180Building Construction 1
CNST A185Building Construction 2
CNST A189Blueprint Reading
CNST A190Blueprint Reading and Drafting
CNST A198Energy Audit
CNST A199Current Topics in Construction Technology
CNST A209Concrete Flatwork
CNST A210Concrete Construction
CNST A211Decorative Concrete
CNST A220Construction Estimating
CNST A225Land and Building Development
CNST A230Construction Inspection
CNST A240Specialty Trades
CNST A241Finish Carpentry
CNST A250Construction Supervision and Project Management
CNST A252Business Law for Contractors
CNST A260Masonry Construction
CNST A261Masonry Construction II
CNST A265Plumbing 1
CNST A266Plumbing 2
CNST A270Contrator's License Law
CNST A275Residential Electrical Wiring
CNST A285Light Steel Frame Construction
Total Units18
  1. Required for First Certificate.
  2. No course may be applied to more than one certificate.

Residential Construction Development Second Award Certificate of Achievement (18 units)

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
Select 18 units of the following (no course may be applied to more than one certificate):18
ARCH A196/CNST A196Green Building Codes
ARCH A197/CNST A197California Energy Code
CNST A100Principles of Construction
CNST A112Stair Framing
CNST A114Cabinet Making
CNST A125Additions and Remodeling
CNST A154Drywall &Taping
CNST A170Introduction to Construction
CNST A180Building Construction 1
CNST A185Building Construction 2
CNST A190Blueprint Reading and Drafting
CNST A198Energy Audit
CNST A209Concrete Flatwork
CNST A210Concrete Construction
CNST A211Decorative Concrete
CNST A220Construction Estimating
CNST A225Land and Building Development
CNST A230Construction Inspection
CNST A240Specialty Trades
CNST A241Finish Carpentry
CNST A250Construction Supervision and Project Management
CNST A252Business Law for Contractors
CNST A260Masonry Construction
CNST A261Masonry Construction II
CNST A265Plumbing 1
CNST A266Plumbing 2
CNST A270Contrator's License Law
CNST A275Residential Electrical Wiring
CNST A285Light Steel Frame Construction
Total Units18

Required Courses

CourseTitleUnits
Select 18 units of the following (No course may be applied to more than one certificate):18
ARCH A196/CNST A196Green Building Codes
ARCH A197/CNST A197California Energy Code
CNST A100Principles of Construction
CNST A112Stair Framing
CNST A114Cabinet Making
CNST A125Additions and Remodeling
CNST A154Drywall &Taping
CNST A170Introduction to Construction
CNST A180Building Construction 1
CNST A185Building Construction 2
CNST A190Blueprint Reading and Drafting
CNST A198Energy Audit
CNST A209Concrete Flatwork
CNST A210Concrete Construction
CNST A211Decorative Concrete
CNST A220Construction Estimating
CNST A225Land and Building Development
CNST A230Construction Inspection
CNST A240Specialty Trades
CNST A241Finish Carpentry
CNST A250Construction Supervision and Project Management
CNST A252Business Law for Contractors
CNST A260Masonry Construction
CNST A261Masonry Construction II
CNST A265Plumbing 1
CNST A266Plumbing 2
CNST A270Contrator's License Law
CNST A275Residential Electrical Wiring
CNST A285Light Steel Frame Construction
Total Units18

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
FIRST AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) 6
Units
Semester 2
FIRST AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements)

Year 2

Semester 1
SECOND AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements)
Semester 2
SECOND AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements)

Year 3

Semester 1
THIRD AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements)
Semester 2
THIRD AWARD CERTIFICATE RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements)
  1. Meet with construction faculty to build a program to meet your goals.

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