Building Construction Technology

These curriculums are designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions.

Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.

Graduates of this pathway should qualify for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction and trades professions as well as positions in industry and government.

Learning Outcomes

  • Perform residential construction skills based on recognized building codes (both local and state residential building codes).
  • Perform and demonstrate skills in calculating, planning, and constructing/framing residential rafters, roof trusses, doors, and windows.
  • Identify safe construction practices.

Contact Information

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Shane Allen, AAS
Lead Instructor of Building Construction Technologies
Phone: 336-838-6409
gsallen069@wilkescc.edu
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Preston Carlton Kelly, AAS
Instructor of Building Construction Technologies
Phone: 336-838-6433
prcarltonkelly074@wilkescc.edu

Pathways

First Year – Fall Semester

  • ACA 115: Success and Study Skills
  • ARC 112: Construction Materials and Methods
  • ARC 114: Architectural CAD
  • BPR 130: Print Reading-Construction
  • CST 111: Construction I
  • ENG 110: Workplace Writing Essentials

First Year – Spring Semester

  • CAR 140: Basic Carpentry
  • CMT 120: Codes and Inspections
  • CST 112: Construction II
  • MAT 110: Math Measurement & Literacy
  • SST 140: Green Building and Design Concepts

First Year – Summer Term

  • Humanities Elective
  • WBL 111: Work-Based Learning

Second Year – Fall Semester

  • AHR 120: HVACR Maint.
  • AHR 160: Refrigerant Certification
  • COM 120: Intro to Interpersonal Communication
  • CST 241: Planning and Estimating I
  • CST 251: Electrical Wiring Systems
  • HOR 114: Landscape Construction
  • MAS 140: Masonry

Second Year – Spring Semester

  • CMT 226: Applications Project
  • CST 221: Statics/Structures
  • HOR 118: Equipment Operation and Maintenance
  • PCW 230: Wood Design: Special Study
  • PLU 111: Intro to Basic Plumbing
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective

Fall Semester

  • ACA 115: Success and Study Skills
  • ARC 112: Construction Materials and Methods
  • ARC 114: Architectural CAD
  • BPR 130: Print Reading-Construction
  • CST 111: Construction I
  • ENG 110: Workplace Writing Essentials
  • MAS 140: Masonry

Spring Semester

  • CAR 140: Basic Carpentry
  • CMT 120: Codes and Inspections
  • CST 112: Construction II
  • MAT 110: Math Measurement & Literacy
  • SST 140: Green Building & Design Concepts

Summer Term

  • Humanities Elective
  • WBL 111: Work-Based Learning

  • ARC 112: Construction Materials & Methods
  • ARC 114: Architectural CAD
  • BPR 130: Print Reading Construction
  • CST 111: Construction I

  • CAR 140: Basic Carpentry
  • CST 111: Construction I
  • CST 112: Construction II

  • ARC 112: Construction Materials and Methods
  • BPR 130: Print Reading-Construction
  • CMT 120: Codes and Inspections
  • CST 241: Planning/Estimating I

  • ARC 112: Construction Materials & Methods
  • BPR 130: Print Reading Construction
  • CST 251: Electrical Wiring Systems
  • MAS 140: Intro to Masonry
  • PLU 111: Intro to Basic Plumbing

  • AHR 120: HVACR Maint.
  • AHR 160: Refrigerant Certification
  • BPR 130: Print Reading/Construction
  • CST 251: Electrical Wiring Systems
  • MAS 140: Masonry
  • PLU 111: Introduction to Basic Plumbing

Technical Standards

The Building Construction Technology program technical standards have been developed to inform students of the nonacademic essential functions of the program and profession. Examples are not all inclusive.

Standard Essential Function Examples
Communication
Oral / Written
  • Skills sufficient to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
  • Communicate with coworkers and customers
Mobility / Motor Skills
  • Motor skills sufficient to move the hands and use hands to grasp or manipulate objects
  • Mobility sufficient to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body
  • Ability to work in varied spaces
  • Use hand tools and power tools
  • Physical activities may include:
    • Stooping
    • Crawling
    • Reaching
    • Squatting
    • Lifting
    • Bending
    • Balancing
    • Climbing
  • Work spaces may include extreme heights, crawlspaces, or confined spaces
Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Ability to participate in an activity for long periods of time
  • Ability sufficient to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
  • Participate in project-related activity for up to six continuous hours
  • Lift and move building materials
Sensory

  • Sight
  • Sound
  • Taste
  • Touch
  • Smell
  • Visual skills sufficient to see details at close range
  • Ability to distinguish colors, shades, and textures of various materials
  • Visual skills to inspect or assess for safety
  • Listening skills sufficient to communicate with others
  • View blueprints, sketches, schematic drawings
  • Read a tape measure
  • Inspect an area or piece of equipment for potential failures or safety issues
  • Hear others inside of an industrial shop or in the field by voice, loud speaker, phone, and/or two-way radio
Environmental / Occupational Exposure
  • Possible exposure to extreme noise levels
  • Possible exposure to extreme weather
  • Possible exposure to dust, chemicals, and fumes
  • Work outdoors
  • Work with construction materials and tools
Field or Industry Professional Standards
  • Safely operate tools and equipment
  • Wear safety equipment

Disability Services Statement

Wilkes Community College is an ADA compliant institution. WCC does not discriminate based on a disability in the admissions process or in access to its programs, services, and/or activities for qualified individuals who meet eligibility requirements. WCC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities who are eligible to receive or participate in college programs, services, and/or activities. If a student believes that he/she cannot meet one or more of a program’s essential functions without accommodations, the student is encouraged to disclose this to Disability Services as soon as possible.

Associate to Bachelor Agreements

An Associate to Bachelor agreement is an opportunity for students to complete their Associate's degree at Wilkes Community College and then transfer into a specified program at a partnering four-year institution for their Bachelor's degree. Wilkes Community College has the following Associate to Bachelor agreements for our Building Construction Technology graduates: