Building Construction Occupations
Location: East Campus (Oley)         Instructor: Tim Fries      CIP Code: 46.9999
The Building Construction Occupations program is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) through the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and provides participants with defined career paths in the construction industry. The Building Construction Occupations program provides instruction in a number of the construction trades and is focused on the building and installation of all systems in a physical structure.
Classroom and lab experiences involve the basics of several building trades including carpentry, metal fabrication, interior finishes, masonry, plumbing, and electricity. As a student in Building Construction Occupations, you will also learn to use various hand tools and power tools.
Students at the East Campus will have the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge with the construction of a custom-built home under the direction of their instructors. The local housing market has come to know the BCTC student-built homes as a model of quality and craftsmanship.
Graduates of this program are prepared for employment in the construction fields or may pursue more specialized training through an apprenticeship and/or post-secondary education.
NCCER – National Center for Construction Education and Research
The Building Construction Occupations program participates in NCCER. This curricula and training process is supported by trade associations, contractors, schools, construction and maintenance users, pipeline operators, manufacturers, and third-party training providers. Visit www.nccer.org for further information.
PBA – Pennsylvania’s Builder’s Association
The program is a PBA endorsed program, which allows students who complete the program at the competent and above level to earn a PBA Certification. Visit www.pabuilders.org for more information.
Industry Certifications:
NCCER CORE
Pennsylvania Builders Association Skills Certificate (based on NOCTI)
OSHA/CareerSafe 10-Hour Certification
Uniforms
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Required/Optional Items |
Required Items |
Required Footwear |
Required Safety Gear |
| · Three Charcoal Short Sleeve Tee Shirts with BCTC Logo
· Two Charcoal Short Sleeve Work Shirts with BCTC Logo · Two Charcoal Crewneck Sweatshirts with BCTC Logo
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• Cotton blue or black jeans – proper fitting and no holes | Work boots, no sneakers
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Safety glasses provided by BCTC
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Textbooks
First Year Students:
Modern Carpentry: Essential Skills for the Building Trades (13th Edition) –
ISBN #: 978-1-64564-660-0
Second & Third Year Students:
Optional – Resource Book
Modern Plumbing (8th Edition) – by E. Keith Blankenbaker
ISBN #:Â 978-1-61960-863-4
Optional – Resource Book
Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone (8th Edition) – by Clois E. Kicklighter
ISBN #: 978-1-63126-095-7
Optional – Resource Book
Modern Residential Wiring (10th Edition) – by Harvey N. Holzman
ISBN #: 978-1-61960-842-9Â Â Â
Tool / Supply / Protective Equipment
| Quantity Needed | Level 1, 2, or 3 | Approximate Cost | Suggested Vendor | |
| Footwear Requirement: Work boots; No sneakers | 1 pair | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | TBD | Any store |
| 25′ Tape Measure | 1 | Level 1 | $10.00 | Lowes or Home Depot |
| Tool Belt | 1 | Level 1 | $40.00 | Lowes or Home Depot |
| 6′ Foot Rule | 1 | Level 1 | $10.00 | Lowes or Home Depot |
| Utility Knife | 1 | Level 1 | $4.00 | Lowes or Home Depot |
| 16 oz. Claw or Straight Hammer | 1 | Level 1 | $12.00 | Lowes or Home Depot |
| Combination Square | 1 | Level 1 | $12.00 | Lowes or Home Depot |
| Pencil Compass | 1 | Level 1 | $2.00 | Lowes or Home Depot |
| Chalk Line | 1 | Level 1 | $8.00 | Lowes or Home Depot |
| Calculator | 1 | Level 1 | $25.00 | Lowes or Home Depot |
| Speed Square | 1 | Level 1 | $12.00 | Lowes or Home Depot |
| Carpenter Pencils | 5 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $1.00/each | Lowes or Home Depot; Ace Hardware |
| Nail Set | Set of 3 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $10.00 | Lowes or Home Depot; Ace Hardware |
* BCTC will pay for one pair of safety glasses (if required) and may assist with payment for the testing fees or core certification tests (first time only).  Additional safety glasses and testing fees must be paid by the student.
Program Entrance Recommendations:
- Reading at grade level
- Geometry and Basic Math Skills in measurements, fractions, and reading a tape measure
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Hand-eye coordination
- Mechanical aptitude
Career Pathways:
- Building Maintenance Repairer
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Construction and Building Inspector
- Building Supervisor
- Building Trades Instructor
- Construction Supervisor
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Brick Mason/Block Mason
- Plumber
- Carpenter
- Welder
- Electrician