Explore Academic Programs - Construction Trades


Classes in building trades cover several different specialties and are available through associate degree or certificate programs in maintenance technology, carpentry trades, construction trades and building trades. These programs prepare students for the practical aspects of construction work and combine classroom study with hands-on instruction in using tools, handling materials and job-site safety. Students will learn about blueprints, carpentry, residential wiring and electricity, masonry, residential plumbing, cabinetmaking, interior and exterior painting and construction cost estimating.


Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates

Construction Laborer

Median wages: $16.07 hourly; $33,430 annually

Projected growth rate: faster than average (nine - 13 percent )


Construction Carpenter

Median wages: $20.96 hourly; $43.600 annually

Projected growth rateaverage (five - eight percent)

 


Electrician

Median wages: $25.35 hourly; $52,720 annually

Projected growth rate: much faster than average (14 percent or higher)


Plumber

Median wages: $24.74 hourly; $51,450 annually

Projected growth rate: faster than average (nine -13 percent or higher)

Brick Mason

Median wages: $23.68 hourly; $49,250 annually

Projected growth rate: much faster than average (14 percent or higher)


Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Median wages: $18.84 hourly; $39,180 annually

Projected growth rate: faster than average (nine -13 percent or higher)


Cabinet Maker

Median wages: $15.89 hourly; $33,050 annually

Projected growth rateLittle or no change (-1 - one percent)


Construction Manager

Median wages: $42.93 hourly; $89,300 annually

Projected growth rate: (average (five to eight percent)


Know Your Path? CTC Pathway


Degrees and Certificates

This program offers different pathways, and you can choose your final destination. Students may pursue an associate degree or certificate. The certificate develops skills for more immediate employability. The associate degree adds additional specialized coursework along with more general academic courses.

 

Degrees & Certificates Delivery Mode
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Craftsman Trades (AAS)
60 credit hours, two years full-time
 Central Campus Day
Building Trades (CC)
Self-Paced Level II
48 credit hours, three semesters full time
 Central Campus Day
Carpentry Trades (CC)
Self-Paced Level I
19 credit hours
 Central Campus Day
Construction Trades (CC)
Self-Paced Level I
16 credit hours
 Central Campus Day

 Other U.S. Locations 
Residential Construction (CC)
31 credit hours
 Brady Campus Only
Course Descriptions
CBFM ELPT
CNBT MBST
CRPT PFPB
WDWK  


Contact the Department

Office: 254-526-1345

For more information about this program visit

 Industrial Technology-Maintenance Technology/Building Trades