Construction Technology Certificates

Location(s): Kansas City Kansas Community College

PROGRAM/CIP CODE: CONT.CERTA/CONT.CERTB/46.0201

CREDITS REQUIRED: 18/37

DIVISION: Career and Technical Education

CONTACT: TEC@kckcc.edu

Plumbers, electricians, masons, and carpenters fill the ranks of the construction industry. This course prepares students for these fields at the apprenticeship level. Students work on a variety of projects, which typically include constructing a house from foundation to final changes (weather permitting) to gain firsthand experience in the program. Apprenticeship opportunities with over 10 skilled craft unions are available for graduates through the Construction Apprenticeship Tech Prep Consortium.

Requirements for Admission to the Program

No requirements for admission to the program.
Contact program coordinator for program-specific advising.

Certificate A Requirements

CONS 0101 - Safety/OSHA Orientation 1 Credit Hours
CONS 0106 - Introductory to Craft Skills 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0108 - Construction Basics 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0109 - Carpentry I 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0110 - Concrete 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0115 - Electrical 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0151 - Scaffolding 2 Credit Hours

Total Hours for a Construction Technology Certificate A Credit Hours: 18

Certificate B Requirements

Completion of Certificate A Requirements 18 Credit Hours
CONS 0111 - Cabinet Fabrication 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0112 - Drywall 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0123 - Insulating 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0140 - Painting 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0142 - Plumbing 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0208 - Carpentry II 4 Credit Hours

Total Hours for a Construction Technology Certificate B Credit Hours: 37

Course Sequence

Construction Technology - Semester 1

CONS 0101 - Safety/OSHA Orientation 1 Credit Hours
CONS 0106 - Introductory to Craft Skills 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0108 - Construction Basics 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0109 - Carpentry I 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0110 - Concrete 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0115 - Electrical 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0151 - Scaffolding 2 Credit Hours

Construction Technology - Semester 2

CONS 0111 - Cabinet Fabrication 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0112 - Drywall 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0123 - Insulating 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0208 - Carpentry II 4 Credit Hours
CONS 0140 - Painting 3 Credit Hours
CONS 0142 - Plumbing 3 Credit Hours