Building Construction Technology - New Mexico State University - Dona Ana NM

Building Construction Technology from New Mexico State University - Dona Ana NM is a Campus Certificate Building Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The certificate in Building Construction Technology is a one-year program that prepares students for entry-level positions within the growing construction industry. Affording much hands-on participation, the curriculum includes safety, basic math skills, blueprint reading, usage of hand and power tools, basic surveying, wood building materials, concrete work, masonry skills, painting, and communication skills. This competency- and performance-based program follows nationally recognized NCCER certification standards. Students may enroll on a full-time or part-time basis. Many courses are offered in the evening to accommodate students? work schedules. Students are required to purchase steel-toed boots, at a cost of approximately $75.00, and a set of hand tools, at a cost of approximately $75.00 by the second week of the first Building Construction Technology program course they enroll in. All Building Construction Technology students are encouraged to join Skills USA. Membership provides students an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and to become proficient in public speaking and parliamentary procedure. Skills USA also offers students a chance to demonstrate their occupational skills. Skill competitions are conducted each year in New Mexico for all postsecondary students. Whether taking classes or working on a job site, students enrolled in this program will be required to perform the same job duties and be able to meet the same physical requirements that they will as a graduate in the field. Depending where they find employment, graduates may be required to work in inclement weather, lift up to 50 pounds from the ground, have good eye-hand coordination, work safely around electrical hazards using the appropriate safety equipment, work safely using hand and power tools, ascend and descend stairs and ladders, and stand, squat, or kneel for long periods of time. View more details on New Mexico State University - Dona Ana . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Building Engineering courses.