Charlotte Technical College

Building Construction Technology

Next Start Date: August 2025

Building Construction Technology is a multi-year program for 9th-12th graders. Students learn practical skills with materials handling, hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, carpentry, masonry, site layout, plumbing, electricity, roofing, and concrete, while also developing leadership, communication, and employability skills. Our experienced instructors teach safe and efficient work practices to prepare students for a career as a Carpenter, Framer, Mason, Roofer, Cabinet Maker, or Plumbing/Electrical/HVAC Helper.

Articulated into related AAS/AS degrees at any State College in Florida
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Core
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Core Green
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Carpentry
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Electrical
- min. 2.0 GPA, good attendance and behavior record
7 credits (satisfies the Practical Arts credit required for graduation)

Federal CIP Code: 46.0415

Building Construction Technologies 1	8720310	1 credit
Building Construction Technologies 2	8720320	1 credit
Building Construction Technologies 3	8720330	1 credit
Building Construction Technologies 4	8720340	1 credit
Building Construction Technologies 5	8720350	1 credit
Building Construction Technologies 6	8720360	1 credit
Building Construction Technologies 7	8720370	1 credit

High School Application Process
- Complete the CTC High School Application online in the spring.
- Let your high school counselor know that you applied to CTC.
- Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance will be emailed.
- Attend mandatory Orientation at the CTC campus with a parent or guardian.
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
1. Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
2. Investigate the construction industry and explore related occupations.
3. Select and use basic hand tools.
4. Select and use power tools and describe their proper operation.
5. Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills relevant to the construction industry.
6. Read and interpret construction drawings.
7. Frame floor systems based on drawing and specification requirements.
8. Frame walls and ceilings based on drawing and specification requirements.
9. Frame a roof based on drawing and specification requirements.
10. Analyze construction components, materials, hardware and characteristics.
11. Demonstrate masonry skills.
12. Erect, plumb and brace a simple concrete form with reinforcement.
13. Place concrete.
14. Demonstrate welding knowledge and skills (optional).
15. Understand construction documents, contract documents and specifications.
16. Select the appropriate heavy equipment for a given task. (optional)
17. Identify local, state and federal codes and regulations.
18. Perform site preparation and maintenance.
19. Estimate project costs and schedule construction activities for a specific job.
20. Investigate sustainability issues related to the design, construction and maintenance of the built environment.
21. Complete a construction project using skills learned in the program.
22. Install roofing materials.
23. Install exterior finishes.
24. Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
25. Demonstrate interior carpentry skill.
26. Install cabinets.
27. Prepare and apply finishes to surfaces.
28. Build stairs.
29. Troubleshoot, repair and install plumbing systems.
30. Demonstrate knowledge of Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV) systems.
31. Measure, cut and join plastic piping.
32. Properly measure, ream, cut and join copper piping.
33. Demonstrate electrical safety.
34. Troubleshoot, repair and install electrical systems.
35. Research the Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) profession.
36. Maintain, repair and install HVAC systems.