Construction Trades II - Formerly Construction – Major #8095

Certificate of Achievement Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


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.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Install roof sheathing.
  2. 2. Construct foundation forms for a slab on grade.
  3. 3. Correctly install vinyl windows in a newly framed residence.
  4. 4. Correctly install and finish drywall.
  5. 5. Install pre-hung doors.
  6. 6. Lay out and square a building foundation.
  7. 7. Rough wire a residential building to trade practices and code requirements.
  8. 8. Install finish electrical apparatus.
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester

Term 1

18-21 units

AT 21
Occupational Safety and Health

2 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
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)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: AT 10

ARCH 12
Architectural Practice I

2 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
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:

    CONS 51
    Residential Construction: Foundations and Framing

    8 units
    Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
    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
      3. )

    Residential Plumbing 1 or Residential Wiring 1

    3 units

    CONS 56A
    Residential Plumbing 1

    3 units
    Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
    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:
      or

      CONS 175A
      Residential Wiring 1

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
      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

        3-6 units

        CONS 50
        Basic Residential Construction

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
        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)
        Course Details:
          or

          Basic Residential Construction

          6 units
          CONS 50A
          Basic Residential Construction
          3 units
          Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
          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:
            and
            CONS 50B
            Basic Residential Construction
            3 units
            Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
            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:

              Term 2

              20 units

              ARCH 21
              Materials of Construction

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
              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:

                ARCH 22
                Architectural Practice II

                3 units
                Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
                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

                CONS 53
                Residential Construction: Exterior and Interior Finish

                8 units
                Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                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)
                Course Details:
                  (
                1. Advisory: CONS 50
                  2. OR
                2. Advisory: CONS 50B
                  3. )

                CONS 55
                Roof Framing Systems

                3 units
                Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                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
                  3. )

                Residential Plumbing 2 or Residential Wiring 2

                3 units

                CONS 56B
                Residential Plumbing 2

                3 units
                Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                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
                or

                CONS 175B
                Residential Wiring 2

                3 units
                Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
                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)
                Course Details:
                  Total: 38-41 units