Building Construction Specialist Overview (6223B)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/careerpathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
The Building Construction Specialist program is focused on developing the competencies necessary for a successful career in construction management. The program provides both core content and integrative, hands-on education in the areas of materials and methods, cost estimating, scheduling and planning, and leadership. Students also will learn about building information modeling, site logistics, and mobilization.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be finished in one year if you attend full time or 1.5 years if you attend part time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Alan Mullenax, Program Director, mullenaa@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3541
Ali Leger, Administrative Assistant, legera@palmbeachstate.edu, 561-868-3539
Employment Opportunities
Construction management graduates typically start their career as an entry-level technician or field engineer and can grow in the industry to obtain career positions such as, but not limited to:
- Contract administrator
- Project manager
- Assistant project manager
- Estimator
- Site safety and compliance officer
- Project scheduler
Career Path Notes
The courses in this certificate program are also required courses in the Associate in Science degree program in Building Construction Management. Thus, the credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward this A.S. degree
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 18)
| BCN1001 | Introduction to Building Construction (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCN1230 | Building Construction Materials & Methods (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCN1251 | Construction Drawings 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT1770 | Construction Estimating (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT2720 | Construction Scheduling and Planning (AS) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| MGF1130 | Mathematical Reasoning in Context 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 18
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| BCN1001 | Introduction to Building Construction (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCN1230 | Building Construction Materials & Methods (AS) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| MGF1130 | Mathematical Reasoning in Context 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| BCT1770 | Construction Estimating (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCT2720 | Construction Scheduling and Planning (AS) | 3 Credits |
| BCN1251 | Construction Drawings 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 18