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DESCRIPTION:
This program is designed specifically to train the next generation of homebuilders, superintendents, job site personnel, building inspectors, contractors and whole host of career opportunities for the construction industry of South Carolina. Training is based on a set of detailed skills standards from the nation's leaders in the construction industry. Students are encouraged to become a professional in the construction industry. Students learn to build with a “zero-defect” construction philosophy. This means that a commitment to flawless workmanship and unparalleled quality is the heart of all training activities. Students will experience training in print reading, layout, frame assembly, door and window installation, estimating, scheduling, and other job site duties. The cooperative education experiences will be at project sites of area contractors and the community. These cooperative education experiences provide students opportunities to hone their management skills, stay in touch with new technologies and trends, and could end up sitting on top of the construction heap.

CAMPUS: AIRPORT

BEGINNING SEMESTERS: FALL, SPRING

PLACEMENT TEST SCORES REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN CURRICULUM COURSES:  

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must complete all course requirements, earn an overall 2.0 GPA, and apply for graduation to receive their degree or certificates.

MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65 CREDIT HOURS

PROGRAM NOTES:

1. For admission a student must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and the physical ability to carry out normal activities. Previous experience CAN be evaluated upon entry into the program.
2. Any substitute must be approved by the department head.
3. Transfer credit courses will be determined by the department head.
4. For probation, suspension, and dismissal policies, see MTC Catalogue
5. A GPA of at least 2.0 is required for graduation. For other graduation requirements see MTC catalogue.
6. For academic progression policies, see MTC Catalogue.
7. Students are required to purchase recommended tools during four (4) semesters of technology.
8. Required attendance for all Building Construction Technology classes is 85%.
9. Electives must be selected from the list of approved courses for the Building Construction Technology program.
10. Students meeting admissions requirements in Reading (ASSET 40 or COMPASS 80) may enter BCT courses.
11. Students will be required to purchase their own safety equipment and tools. A tool list for each course is available upon request.
12. All courses without adequate enrollment are subject to cancellation. This program is offered only at the AIRPORT CAMPUS.
13. Students may enroll in either the day or the evening program and fulfill all requirements for various certificates.
14. Elective courses are to be chosen in consultation with the student's academic advisor.
15. ALL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS MUST BE ADVISED BY A BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
COURSE	COURSE TITLE	PREREQUISITES
ENG 101	English Composition I	ENG 100 , RDG 100
ENG 165	Professional Communications	ENG 101
MAT 102	Intermediate Algebra	MAT 101, RDG 032
CPT 170	Microcomputer Applications	RDG 100 or ESL 100, MAT 100
1 Humanities Elective		See Humanities List
1 Social & Behavioral Science Elective		See Social & Behavioral Science List
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY CORE COURSES
COURSE	COURSE TITLE	PREREQUISITES
BCT 101	Introduction To Building Construction	RDG 100 or ASSET Score 40+ or COMPASS Score 80+
BCT 102	Fundamentals Of Building Construction	BCT 101
BCT 104	Site Layout and Preparation	RDG 100 or ASSET Score 40+ or COMPASS Score 80+
BCT 111	Blueprint Reading and Specifications	RDG 100 or ASSET Score 40+ or COMPASS Score 80+
BCT 115	Construction Safety and Equipment	RDG 100 or ASSET Score 40+ or COMPASS Score 80+
CWE 111	Cooperative Work Experience
WLD 102	Introduction to Welding	RDG 100 or ASSET Score 40+ or COMPASS Score 80+, ENG 100 & MAT 101
BCT 131	Estimating/Quantity Take-Off	RDG 100 or ASSET Score 40+ or COMPASS Score 80+
BCT 132	Introduction to Commercial Estimating	BCT 131
BCT 209	Construction Project Management	BCT 101, BCT 102, BCT 104, BCT 111, BCT 115, BCT 131 & BCT 132
BCT 212	Construction Methods And Design	BCT 101, BCT 102, BCT 104, BCT 111, BCT 115, BCT 131 & BCT 132
BCT 221	Construction Building Code	BCT 101, BCT 102 & BCT 111
BCT 223	Construction Building Code	BCT 111
ELECTIVES	Select a minimum of 12 credit hours in consultation with a BCT advisor from one of the following fields: Business Technology Engineering Technology Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Industrial Electricity Industrial Maintenance Spanish Welding Technology Transfer Students

 

10/09/07