Building Construction Technology Certificate
Contact Information:
Ron Parisien, Building Construction Instructor
(701) 394-3958
CTE Building
rparisien@tm.edu
Program Type
Certificate
Estimated Time to Complete
Two semesters (One academic year)
Format
On Campus
Program Description
This program is a basic introduction to the construction field. This certificate includes nine Building Construction Technology core classes with one elective. It is designed for the person who only wants the basics of carpentry so they can join the exciting world of construction after only two semesters.
Mission
Institutional Mission Statement
Turtle Mountain College is committed to functioning as an autonomous Indian controlled college on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation focusing on general studies, undergraduate education, Career & Technical Education, scholarly research, and continuous improvement of student learning. By creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum, the college establishes an administration, staff, faculty, and student body exerting leadership in the community and providing service to it.
Career Outlook
Employment in building construction may include office and industrial building construction companies, home building construction companies, concrete and brickwork companies, and highway and street construction companies. A trained building construction worker must have good hand to eye coordination, understand the blueprint of the work on hand and should be able to carry out the work plan effectively, math skills, and teamwork.
Credit Hours
33 Credits
Application Deadline
Review the TMC Academic Calendar for admissions & registration deadlines for each semester.
Plan of Study Grid
Year One Fall
| BCT 103 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| BCT 105 | Core Curriculum | 2 |
| BCT 115 | Site Layout & Concrete Form Construction | 2 |
| BCT 120 | Framing Principles and Methods | 3 |
| BCT 125 | Framing Shop I | 4 |
| SAFT 110 | OSHA 10-Hour | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year One Spring
Total Credit Hours: 33