Construction Trades II - Formerly Construction – Major #8095 - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

The construction curriculum is designed to provide students with hands-on training strengthened with technical information that will prepare them for entry into the construction industry or for their own personal construction projects. Specialty courses are available in Plumbing and Electrical to give students a greater depth of knowledge in construction.

1. Install roof sheathing.

2. Construct foundation forms for a slab on grade.

3. Correctly install vinyl windows in a newly framed residence.

4. Correctly install and finish drywall.

5. Install pre-hung doors.

6. Lay out and square a building foundation.

7. Rough wire a residential building to trade practices and code requirements.

8. Install finish electrical apparatus.

Program Map

Term 1

18-21 units
AT 21
Occupational Safety and Health
Students will learn about employer and employee responsibility, federal and state legislation, accident reports, industrial hygiene, personal protective equipment, materials handling and storage, hazard communication, guarding machines and mechanisms, hand and portable power tools, electrical safety, and fire protection. If the specific attendance and testing requirements are met, students in this class may be eligible to receive the Federal or California OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 General Industry or Construction Card. (A, CSU)
ARCH 12
Architectural Practice I
This course covers methods of construction and drafting practices as applied to architectural contract documents, plans and details, for light wood frame structures. Also included is the use and application of building codes and reference material, site contours and grading. Field trips may be required. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

      1. CSU Transfer
        CONS 51
        Residential Construction: Foundations and Framing
        Student are introduced to the requirements and techniques of properly framing a residential structure per the Residential code. Hands-on construction of a residential house including construction of foundation forms, installation of rough plumbing, placement and finishing of concrete, lay out and construction of wall framing, placement of roof trusses and construction of associated roof framing, and the application of roofing material. (A, CSU)

        Course Details:

        1. Advisory: CONS 50A
          2. OR
        2. Advisory: CONS 50
          1. CSU Transfer
            Residential Plumbing 1 or Residential Wiring 1
            Students will design and construct a rough-in plumbing system. Learn to design and install a residential waste, supply water and gas system by hands on installation in a home being built on a permanent site. You will also learn how the plumbing code affects how you design and install your plumbing work. Familiarization with the uniform plumbing code including inspection of systems leading to possible International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (I.A.P.M.O.) and or The International Code Council (I.C.C.) certification. (A, CSU)

            Course Details:

                1. CSU Transfer
                  OR
                  Introduction to residential electrical wiring, installation methods, and circuit design. Students will develop a working knowledge of circuits, conductor sizing, wiring diagrams, grounding requirements, circuit breakers, pipe bending, and service panel installation. Students will have hands-on labs that will include installation of the rough electrical system in the Fresno City College construction program's project house location. (A)

                  Course Details:

                          Basic Residential Construction
                          General introductory and basic skills in residential construction. Emphasis on hand & power tool use and construction safety. Students will learn foundations, framing, roofing, interior and exterior finish techniques and materials. (A, CSU)
                          OR
                          This course provides students with general basic residential construction knowledge and skills including guided hands on practice using hand and power tools to complete simple construction projects including, but not limited to: concrete, framing and roofing. (A, CSU)

                          Course Details:

                              1. CSU Transfer
                                AND
                                General introductory and basic skills in residential construction. Emphasis on using hand and power tools safely while installing interior and exterior finish, finish carpentry, and roofing. (A, CSU)

                                Course Details:

                                    1. CSU Transfer

                                      Term 2

                                      20 units
                                      ARCH 21
                                      Materials of Construction
                                      This course covers materials used in the construction of buildings; their applications and limitations, construction systems and processes. Field trips may be required. (A, CSU)

                                      Course Details:

                                          1. CSU Transfer
                                            ARCH 22
                                            Architectural Practice II
                                            This course is a continuation of Architecture 12 with further development of drafting practices and contract documents. Emphasis will be on light commercial materials and construction and computer-aided drafting in commercial architectural applications. (A, CSU)

                                            Course Details:

                                            1. Prerequisite: ARCH 12
                                            2. Advisory: ARCH 24
                                              1. CSU Transfer
                                                CONS 53
                                                Residential Construction: Exterior and Interior Finish
                                                Student are introduced to the requirements and techniques of properly finishing a residential structure per the Residential code. Hands on construction of a residential related project, including window and door installation, stucco lathing, siding installation, drywall hanging and finishing, cabinet and hardware installation, finish carpentry, interior and exterior painting, fencing, and concrete flat work including driveways and walkways. (A, CSU)
                                                CONS 55
                                                Roof Framing Systems
                                                Introduction to conventional and truss roof framing in residential construction. Instruction includes planning, selecting materials, calculations, and hands on construction of roof structures. Student will learn about load paths, structural integrity, various methods of calculations, and construction techniques. During the course instruction the student will construct conventional and roof truss structures. At the conclusion of the course the student would have adequate knowledge to construct a basic roof structure. (A, CSU)

                                                Course Details:

                                                1. Advisory: CONS 50
                                                  2. OR
                                                2. Advisory: CONS 50A
                                                  1. CSU Transfer
                                                    Residential Plumbing 2 or Residential Wiring 2
                                                    Students will design and construct a finished plumbing system. Correct installation techniques for residential finish plumbing fixtures and the code requirements associated with them. Familiarization with the uniform plumbing code including inspection of systems leading to possible International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (I.A.P.M.O.) and or The International Code Council (I.C.C.) certification. (A, CSU)

                                                    Course Details:

                                                    1. Advisory: CONS 56A
                                                      1. CSU Transfer
                                                        OR
                                                        Labs and installation of the finish materials in the college construction program's project house. The final phase of electrical installation includes installation/connections for lighting fixtures, electrical devices, and appliances. Hands-on finish installation labs include circuit troubleshooting, and installation of additional branch circuits. Students will develop the ability to identify residential electrical circuit connections and install receptacles, switches, GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters), AFCIs (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters), lighting devices, and energy saving technology. (A)