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Building Construction Technology (BCT) requires the skills of plumbing, electrical, landscaping and carpentry. BCT technicians are the jack of all trades, and our students receive a well-rounded education through our program. The BCT program teaches students how to repair buildings while maintaining plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems. Students in the program will be able to build partitions, make repairs on drywall, fix roofs, windows, floors, and woodwork. Students receive tablets and textbooks to aid them while finishing their online courses before becoming an apprentice through on-the-job training. The BCT program aims to build student awareness on overall construction knowledge, pipe installation, wiring buildings and laying down foundations.

Throughout the program, students study basic construction and safety information along with building maintenance and adjusting to the physically demanding trade. Our program prepares students to work on residential and commercial structures/projects with an emphasis on foundational construction skills, green technologies, and industry credentialing. Each course includes several lessons with slideshows, videos, and practice questions to advance their knowledge before taking a quiz that allows them to pass the course. Students with high motivation, determination, and the ability to succeed move on from the online courses to a paid, on-the-job training program to get them integrated in the workforce of their choice. 

Excellent for Entry Level - Journeyman Level

Program Objectives:

At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:·       

• Construct a site plan and understand the building layout.
• Work with drawings for residential structures.
• Establish project costs from a set of work drawings.
• Construct and remodel residential structures while implementing safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with manufacturers and supplies through oral and electronic methods.

Course List:

Plumbing PACT

o   About Plumbing Careers

o   Electric and Gas Water Heaters

o   Benefits of Low Flow Plumbing

o   Black Iron and Galvanized Pipe

o   Calculating the Slope of Drainage Pipes

o   Common Toilet Problems

o   Cutting and Joining Cast Iron Pipe

o   Cutting and Joining Copper Tubing

o   Tools for Plumbers

o   Welcome and Introduction- Safety

o   Common Plumbing and Backflow Preventers

o   Faucet Leaks and Repairs

o   Dual Flush Toilet

Electrical PACT

o   Arc Flashes

o   Cabling and Conductors

o   Coupling and Bushings

o   Current and Electric Symbols

o   Electrical Diagrams

o   Electrical Apprenticeship Vocabulary

o   Arc Blast

o   Junction Box, Pull box and Conduit Box

o   Electrical Assessment and Review

o   Circuits

o   Conduit

o   Conductors Used in Commercial Buildings

o   Electrical Safety Level 2

o   Electrical Symbols

o   Electrical Testing Devices

o   Electrical Theory

o   Electrical Tools for Measurement

o   Electrical Wiring

o   Grounding vs. Grounded

o   Grounding and Insulation

o   Lockout/Tagout

o   NEC Codes

o   NEC Electrical Terms

o   NFPA 70 & 70B

o   Ohm’s Law

o   Open Circuits and Direct Circuits

o   Practical Skills Level 1

o   Raceway System

o   Renewable Energy, GCFI, Circuits

o   Rough In

o   Substation

o   Review and Test 2

o   Mid Apprentice Exam

o   Hot Sticks and Fuse Pullers

o   Hand Bending

o   Electrical Service

o   Electrical Safety

o   Practical Skills Assignments

o   Electrical Careers in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial

o   Residential Work

o   Tools and PPE

o   Overview of the Electrical Trade

Landscaping PACT

o   Mowers

o   Concrete, Mortar, Lumbar

o   Edging

o   Common Landscaping Tools- Pruners and Weed Whackers

o   Pests on the Job

o   Working in the Heat

o   Landscaping Careers

o   First Aid

o   Landscaping Hand Tools

o   Mowing Basics

o   Mulch

o   Landscaping Power Tools and Equipment

o   Landscaping Vocabulary

o   PPE

o   How to Plant and Care for Shrubs

Carpentry PACT

o   Jointer and Planer

o   Circular Saw and Table Saw

o   Installing Exterior Doors and Windows

o   Router and Miter Saws

o   Saws- Reciprocating and Radial Arm

o   Band Saw Tools Safety

o   Building a Concrete Form

o   Carpentry Math 101

o   A Day in the Life of a Carpenter

o   Ceiling Framing

o   Floor Framing System

o   Concrete, Mortar, and Lumbar

o   Installing Interior Doors and Trim

o   Installing Insulation and Wallboard

o   Installing Roof Shingles

o   Installing Siding

o   Particle Board vs. Plywood

o   Nail Guns and Construction Lasers

o   Wall Framing System

o   PPE for Carpenters

o   Wall Layout Vocabulary



Winning Edge

o   Work Essential Skills- Punctuality 

o   The Power of a Positive Attitude

o   Sharpen the Saw

o   Interview Success

o   Work Essential Skills Vocabulary

o   Personal Mission Statement

o   Resumes

o   Skills that Separate You from the Rest

o   Goal Setting

o   Whatever It Takes

o   Who’s the Boss?

o   Time Management

o   Synergy

o   Think Win/Win

o   Be Proactive

o   Effective Communication

o   Elevator Speech

Math

·Area for the Skilled Trade Professional- Squares, Rectangles, and Triangles

·Quiz: Area of Squares, Rectangles, and Triangles

·Perimeter for the Skilled Trade Professional- Squares, Rectangles, and Triangles

·Quiz: Perimeter

Circles: Area, Radius, Diameter, Pie

Quiz: Circles- Area, Radius, Diameter, Pie

Volume for the Skilled Trade Professional- Rectangular Solids

Quiz: Volume of Rectangular Solids

Volume for the Skilled Trade Professional- Cubes

Quiz: Volume of Cubes

Volume for the Skilled Trade Professional- Cylinders

Quiz: Volume of Cylinders

The Inch in Fractions

Fraction Practice

Tape Measure and Fractions Quiz

Whole Numbers and Rounding to the Thousands Place

Whole Numbers Quiz

Decimals- Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing

Decimal Quiz

Risk Assessment in the Workplace

Overview: In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare for risks and avoid hazards in the workplace to create a safe space for all employees.

Objectives: Students will demonstrate understanding of the following concepts through discussion, assignments and quizzes.

Identify risks and hazards in the workplace

Be able to take control measures

Know how to write up an accident report

Identify risk management techniques

Create a disaster recovery plan

Work Essential Skills – Effective Communication

Overview: This lesson explores the benefits of effective communication.

Objectives: Students will demonstrate understanding of the following concepts through discussion, assignments and quizzes.

Explore the importance of effective communication at work with coworkers, customers and supervisors

Identify different types of communication.

Identify how eye contact plays a role in communication.

Identify how appearance and body language play a role in communication.

Identify examples of good listening skills.

Identify examples of poor listening skills.

Explore the importance of being an attentive listener at work for customers, coworkers and supervisors.

Identify good listening skill habits.

Define feedback as it relates to good listening.

Identify how feedback can be used to check for understanding.

Identify note taking as a strategy to check for understanding.

Explore potential distractions that can interfere with communication and listening.

Identify internal and external distractions.

Identify nonverbal communication examples such as eye contact, body language, a smile, nod, etc

Identify communication skills supervisors should possess and how to begin using them as a helper

Understand how maintaining a positive attitude affects communication

Communication Strategies in the Workplace

Overview: In this lesson, you will learn of the effectiveness of communication in the workplace. Through different strategies, it will be clear how a well-communicating workplace is more successful. 

Objectives: Students will demonstrate understanding of the following concepts through discussion, assignments and quizzes.

-        Understand the meaning of communication

-        Identify different ways that communication occurs

-        Identify barriers to communication and how to overcome them

-        Develop nonverbal communication skills

-        Adopt appreciative inquiry as a communication tool

Customer Communication Essentials

Overview: Expert communication skills and exceptional customer support go hand-in-hand. Whether you’re answering questions, resolving problems, or developing rapport with customers—a positive experience starts with friendly, empathetic, and effective communication. 

Objectives: Students will demonstrate understanding of the following concepts through discussion, assignments and quizzes.

-        Learn how to improve the customer experience

-        Become a better listener and communicator

-        Understand how to begin and end conversations with customers

-        Identify a customer’s needs

-        Practice how to have a successful real-world customer conversation

·Safety for Skilled Trade Professionals:

o  Manual Lifting

o  Manual Lifting Quiz

o  Stairway Safety

o  Fall Prevention

o  Back Injury Prevention

o  Material Handling

o  Scaffolding Safety

o  Ladders

o  Step Ladders

o  General Safety Quiz

o  Horseplay

o  Repetitive Motion

o  Hand Tools

o  Motor Vehicle Safety

o  Final Quiz

o  Fire Extinguishers and Prevention

o  Flammable Liquids

o  Oxy Acetylene

o  Chemical Safety

o  PPE Quiz

o  Respiratory Protection

o  Eye Protection

o  Ear Protection

o  Head Protection

o  PPE Introduction and First Aid Basics

o  Test and Survey

o  Housekeeping

o  Working in Confined Spaces

o  Working in the Cold

o  Working in the Heat