About Construction Technology

Learn the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a degree and/or enter the workforce related to construction.

We offer entry level credit and non-credit courses in a variety of construction fields. Preparation for National Electric Code test, Contractors License test and Osha 30 Certifications is also available.

Explore Potential Careers

Students work in construction field

Studying Construction Technology can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths. Below are just some of the many options you will have!

  • Construction Laborers
  • Painters, Construction and Maintenance
  • Laborer, Helper, Intern (Non-union)
  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
  • Helpers, Electricians
  • Construction and Building Inspectors
  • Construction Carpenter
  • Licensed Contractor

Program Options 

Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish. 

Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals. 

View Requirements in College Catalog

Semester 1 

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
ENGL 1A + 1AS University-Parallel Reading and Composition + Support 4 - 6  
CNST 100 Introduction to Construction Applications 3  
CNST 77 OSHA 30 2   
GE Area G2 Physical Skills Requirement 1 - 3  
Degree Applicable Elective   3  

Total Units: 13 - 17 

Semester 2

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
MATH 46, MATH 60 or 860, ET 108B, or ET 50, or PSYC 5, or ECON 5, or LALS 5, or PHIL 12A, or FIN 136M or higher math course (or equivalent) Math Graduation Requirement 3 - 8  
Additional Major Requirement (See Counselor) 2 - 4  
Additional Major Requirement (See Counselor) 2 - 4  
GE Area A Communication and Analytical Thinking 3  

Total Units: 13 - 19 

Semester 3 (Summer)

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
GE Area D Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement 3  

Total Units: 3

Semester 4

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
Additional Major Requirement (See Counselor) 2 - 4  
Additional Major Requirement (See Counselor) 2 - 4  
GE Area E Humanities Requirement 3  
GE Area H Ethnic Studies, Women's and Gender Studies and LGBTQ Studies 3  
Degree Applicable Elective   3  
Degree Applicable Elective   3  

Total Units: 16 - 20

Semester 5

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
Additional Major Requirement (See Counselor) 2 - 4  
Additional Major Requirement (See Counselor) 2 - 4  
GE Area G1 Health Knowledge Requirement 2 - 3  
GE Area C Natural Sciences Requirement 3 - 6  
GE Area F United States History and Government Requirement 3  
Degree Applicable Elective   3  

Total Units: 15 - 23

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Required courses:

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
CNST 69 Construction Safety 1  
CNST 100 Introduction to Construction Applications 3  
CNST 107 Blueprint Reading 3   
CNST 111 Carpentry - Rough Framing 3  

Total Units: 10 

Choose 3 units from the following elective courses:

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
CNST 112 Carpentry-Advanced Framing 3  
CNST 113 Finish Carpentry 3  
CNST 116 Furniture Making & Woodworking 3  
CNST 118A Adv. Project Furniture Making I 3  
CNST 108 Contractor License Preparation 3  
CNST 102 Concrete Applications 3  

Total Units: 3 

Overall Total Units: 13

View Requirements in College Catalog

First Semester required courses:

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
CNST 100 Introduction to Construction Applications 3  
CNST 77 OSHA 30 2  

Total Units: 5 

Choose elective courses totaling at least 13 units:

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
CNST 102 Concrete Applications 3  
CNST 103 Residential Plumbing 3  
CNST 106 Fundamentals of the Uniform Plumbing Code 3  
CNST 107 Blueprint Reading 3  
CNST 108 Contractor License Preparation 3  
CNST 109 Residential Wiring 4  
CNST 111 Carpentry - Rough Framing 3  
CNST 112 Carpentry-Advanced Framing 3  
CNST 113  Finish Carpentry 3  
CNST 114 Custom Cabinetmaking 3  
CNST 116  Furniture Making & Woodworking 3  
CNST 118A Adv. Project Furniture Making I 3  
CNST 118B Adv. Project Furniture Making II 3  
CNST 128 Introduction to the National Electrical Code 2  
CNST 129 Intermediate National Electrical Code 2  
CNST 131 Advanced National Electrical Codes 2  

Total Units: 13 

Overall Total Units: 18