CONSTRUCTIoN MANAGEMENT
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Be a part of building the North Texas of tomorrow. North Texas is one of the fastest growing regions in the U.S. A degree in Construction Management from North Central Texas College will help provide a pathway to build a better tomorrow and prepare you for the exciting career of construction manager.
The Construction trades have a lot of specialized skill groups. As a Construction Manager, you have to develop a blend of skills including business, electrical, plumbing, residential, and commercial projects. Construction Managers oversee projects that involve the planning, design, and overall progress of a project. The goal is to complete the project safely, on time, and within budget.
The Construction Management program equips the student with a varied skill set that is developed through a combination of theory and hands on skills. The program has a strong focus on a plumbing concentration. This allows students to understand plumbing aspects of a project while still having the skill set to manage the overall project.
PLUMBING
Plumbers are a targeted occupation by the local workforce boards and demand is high for those who are seeking a career in the plumbing field.
NCTC’s plumbing program gives you the skills necessary to begin a career as a Tradesman Plumber. A basic knowledge of blueprints, piping/material standards, residential construction, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, provides a foundation for success. The certificate is completed with a review of plumbing codes and standards. This certificate broadens the job opportunities for you as a plumber or for continuation into construction management program.
The Plumbing Program is an approved curriculum for the Tradesman Plumber license with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/ Plumbing
Program details
This program will teach you plumbing skills that you can apply to residential and commercial plumbing systems. You can use these skills in a variety of work environments where plumbing maintenance is needed. The program curriculum is aligned with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners tradesman plumber-limited license.
This program focuses on training in plumbing for residential, commercial, and industrial systems. Students will be instructed on soldering, blueprint reading, cutting/joining pipes, and interpreting national and local plumbing codes. Also, the students will master the understanding of all aspects of the plumbing industry’s planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, with underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues.
Upon completion of the Plumbing Certificate Program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of basic blueprints & plumbing codes.
Understanding of piping standards and materials.
Demonstrate proper plumbing and maintenance repair techniques.
Demonstrate an understanding of residential plumbing.
Prepared to complete the Tradesman Plumbing License.
Plumber Basic Level 1 Certificate (15 Credit Hours)
PFPB 1306 | Basic Blueprint
PFPB 1323 | Plumbing Codes 1
PFPB 2308 | Piping Standards & Materials
PFPB 2309 | Residential Construction Plumbing 1
PFPB 1321 | Plumbing Maintenance & Repair
Construction Management Level 1 Certificate (30 Credit Hours)
Students will have the opportunity to earn their Basic Level 1 Certificate on their way to earning their Level 1 Certificate. (Definitions: Level 1 Certificate)
1st Semester
CNBT 1311 | Construction Methods & Material 1
CNBT 1302 | Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems in Construction
CNBT 1309 | Basic Construction Management
OSHT 1320 | Industrial Safety
TECM 1301 | Industrial Mathematics
2nd Semester
PFPB 1306 | Basic Blueprint
PFPB 1323 | Plumbing Codes 1
PFPB 2308 | Piping Standards & Materials
PFPB 2309 | Residential Construction Plumbing 1
PFPB 1321 | Plumbing Maintenance & Repair
Construction Management AAS Degree
Students will have the opportunity to earn their Plumber Basic Level 1 Certificate and a Construction Management Level 1 Certificate on their way to a Construction Management AAS Degree. (Definitions: Level 1 Certificate, AAS Degree)
1st Semester
CNBT 1311 | Construction Methods & Material 1
CNBT 1302 | Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems in Construction
CNBT 1316 | Construction Technology 1
OSHT 1320 | Industrial Safety
TECM 1301 | Industrial Mathematics
2nd Semester
PFPB 1306 | Basic Blueprint
PFPB 1323 | Plumbing Codes 1
PFPB 2308 | Piping Standards & Materials
PFPB 2309 | Residential Construction Plumbing 1
PFPB 1321 | Plumbing Maintenance & Repair
3rd Semester
CNBT 1326 | Construction Estimating 1
PFPB 1337 | Basic HVAC for Plumbing/ Pipefitting
CNBT 1359 | Project Scheduling
BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management
ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation
4th Semester
CNBT 2380 | Cooperative Education
MATH 1314 or 1342 | College Algebra or Elementary Statistics
ECON 2301 or 2302 | Principles of Macro Economics or Micro Economics
SPCH 1315 or 1321 or 1311 | Public Speaking, Business Communications, or Intro to Speech Communications
GOVT 2305 or 2306 | Federal Government or Texas Government
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