# Construction Fundamentals (Noncredit Certificate of Completion)

Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Building Industries

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/archive/2025-2026/departments/buildingindustries/#constfun

The Construction Fundamentals certificate of completion provides the essential skills and workforce preparation needed for entry level careers in the building trades and construction industry.  Students will gain knowledge and skills interpreting technical trade calculations, taking accurate measurements, blueprint reading, handling equipment and materials, basic building and installation methods and practicing safety construction techniques according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

**Required Courses:**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BI 0805 | Introduction to Industry and Occupational Safety for the Building Trade | 0 |
| BI 0806 | Introduction to Building Trades and Tools | 0 |
| BI 0807 | Basic Material Handling and Building | 0 |
| **Total Units** | | **0** |