Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2023-2024

Construction Technician (CMAC - Code 002)

The program prepares students for occupations in the construction industry. The student will acquire knowledge and develop skills in the areas of carpentry, plumbing, electricity, joinery, welding, masonry, maintenance, remodeling, and residential construction. Emphasis is placed on quality work through safe and productive experiences, including building a special project in the hands-on labs.

The program includes contents regarding safe practices, the use of construction materials, electric and manual tools, safety rules and applicable regulations in the construction processes. The training is oriented to the development of teamwork, which will allow the student to be assertive in planning and solving problems. It is characterized by having a high practical content oriented to the development of competence in the construction industry.

The San Germán Campus is authorized to offer this Program.

(30 credits / 900 hours)

 

Academic Requirements for the Certificate in Construction Technician

First Term

CCAR 110Principles of Carprentry

3

CCAR 120Introduction to Construction

2

CCAR 140Principles of Masonry

2

CCAR 230Principles of Plumbing

3

CMED 650Security and Regulations

2

CERE 110Principles of Electricity

2

Second Term

CMAC 210Principles of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

2

CMAC 220Principles of Welding

2

CMAC 240Principles of Woodwork

2

CMAC 250Painting

2

CMAC 260Landscape Design (Landscaping)

2

CMAC 291Internship

6

For students enrolled on or before August 2021, in compliance with the past regulations, (34 CFR 668.8 (1) (1) a minimum number of hours in work outside the classroom will be added to the specified hours. The details of the number of hours and the appropriate tasks for each course are defined in the course syllabus.