Introduction to residential construction includes four consecutive 4-week courses in framing, finish carpentry, electrical and plumbing, leading to Certificate. Prepares students for workforce and credit Construction Technology program.
Beginning Courses:
Noncredit Construction Module Certificate
- Construction Framing
CTV NC001 This is a beginning course in residential construction framing (housebuilding). Take as a stand-alone course or as part of a 4-course series of construction classes. (It is a good transition course to the credit Construction Technology program at SBCC.) Topics include the framing of floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs, and job site safety. - Construction Finish Carpentry
CTV NC002 This is a beginning course in residential construction finish carpentry (housebuilding). Take as a stand-alone course or as part of a 4-course series of construction classes. Topics include introduction to hand and power tool use, scope of residential finish work, base/case, crown, closets, doors. - Construction Electrical
CTV NC003 This is a beginning course in residential construction electrical work. Take as stand-alone course or as part of a 4-course series of construction classes. Topics include intro to home electrical systems, electrical and job-site safety, tool use and materials identification. - Construction Plumbing:
CTV NC004 This is a beginning course in residential construction plumbing. Take as a stand-alone course or as part of a 4-course series of construction classes. Topics include intro to home plumbing systems and materials, working with piping, installing fixtures, and trouble shooting.
Intermediate Courses:
Noncredit Intermediate Construction Module Certificate
- Intermediate Construction Framing
CTV NC011 An intermediate course in residential construction framing. Take as a stand-alone course or as part of a four-course series of construction classes. Offers more advanced topics in framing including rake walls, I-joists, roof trusses, horizontal openings, etc. Hands-on practice will use the typical tools of the trade. - Intermediate Construction Finish Carpentry
CTV NC012 An intermediate course in residential finish carpentry. Take as a stand-alone course or as part of a four-course series of non-credit construction classes. Offers more advanced topics in finish work including shelf design and install, cabinet install, and fireplace mantle trim. The course uses typical tools of the trade. - Intermediate Construction Electrical
CTV NC013 An intermediate course in constructional electrical work. Take as a stand-alone course or as part of a four-course series of construction classes. Offers more advanced topics in home electrical including circuit design, grounding issues, wire selection, etc. The course uses typical tools of the trade. - Intermediate Construction Measuring and Estimating
CTV NC014 A beginning course in residential construction math. Take as a stand-alone course or as part of a four-course series of construction classes. Topics include working with common, decimal, and carpenter fractions; using a standard tape measure; estimating material; and using a construction calculator
New Courses:
- Deconstruction and Reuse
CTV NC021 An introduction to deconstructing buildings for material reuse. Technique, tools, safety, assessment and markets are covered.
- Repurposing and Refurbishing
CTV NC022 Introduction to repurposing and refurbishing construction materials. Topics include creative re-design, commercial and residential application, marketing and materials processing.
Approved School #136 for California Electrician Trainees:
- Blueprint Reading for Electricians
CTV NC121 Students receive an overview of blueprints, plans and specifications. Participants learn symbols used in electrical-related trades; and prepare and use as-built drawings, wiring and line diagrams, schematics and ladder diagrams. (Approved School #136 for California Electrician Trainees)