Building Construction Occupations

Building Construction Occupations

Location: East Campus (Oley)          Instructor: Matthew Huck          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

Required/Optional Items
Purchased through
APEX UNIFORM STORE

Required Items
Purchase from any Vendor

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

 

• Cotton blue or black jeans – proper fitting and no holes Work boots, no sneakers

 

Safety glasses provided by BCTC

 

 

Textbooks

First Year Students:
Modern Carpentry: Essential Skills for the Building Trades (13th Edition) – R. Jack Jones, Willis H. Wagner, Howard Bud Smith, Mark W. Huth 

ISBN #: 978-1-64564-660-0

 

Second & Third Year Students:
Optional – Resource Book
Modern Plumbing (8th Edition) – by E. Keith Blankenbaker

ISBN #:  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 #: 978-1-61960-842-9   

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.

Building Construction Occupations

Program Entrance Recommendations:

  • Reading at grade level
  • Algebra I or Geometry
  • 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