Campus
Beloit
Hays
Department Chair
Beloit: TBD
Hays:
Program Instructors
James Courtney
Overview
The Construction Technology Program is based upon the National Center for Construction, Education, and Research (91Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½CER) curriculum. The program is designed to provide the skills, knowledge and quality workmanship necessary to become a successful carpenter or cabinetmaker. Students gain hands-on experience in drafting blueprints, designing cabinetry products, framing, roofing and interior/exterior finishing. Students apply those skills to construct project homes on the Beloit and Hays campuses. Upon successful completion of the one-year program, students receive a Construction Technology Certificate.
Beloit Carpentry House Auction
2024-2025 Beloit Carpentry House Layout
Auction Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Contact: Mike Cheney, 785-738-9030
Hays Carpentry House Auction
2024-2025 Hays Carpentry House Layout
Auction Date: May 27, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Contact: Ethan Kriley, 785-301-2257
Program Outcomes
- Sketch diagrams of building projects and manipulate them into working drawings.
- Demonstrate proper use of drafting tools and equipment to produce working drawings.
- Lay out building lines for footings and foundations. Setting batter boards and demonstrate correct use of leveling instruments.
- Construct floor, wall and roof systems. Apply framing square techniques for rafter and stair applications.
- Complete exterior wall and finishes including doors, windows and trim.
- Acquaint self with estimating of building materials and labor costs.
- Establish a working estimate of materials and labor from a working drawing or blueprint.
- Estimate and install wall and ceiling insulation on an existing structure.
- Hang, tape, and finish drywall on walls and ceilings. Complete interior finish process by painting, texturing and installing doors and trim.
- Develop a plan for designing and creating working drawings for cabinetry to complete interior finish process.
- Demonstrate proper and safe use of portable and stationary power tools.
- Exhibit construction methods used in the cabinet industry.
Required Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OSHA-110 | OSHA Training | 1 |
| CC-101 | Basic Drafting | 1 |
| CC-106 | Introductory Craft Skills | 3 |
| CC-107A | Construction Basics | 2 |
| CC-113 | Carpentry I | 3 |
| CC-114 | Carpentry II | 4 |
| SS-102 | Tech Connect | 0 |
| TOTAL | 14 | |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CC-105 | Cabinetmaking | 4 |
| CC-110 | Windows and Doors | 3 |
| CC-111 | Interior Finish | 3 |
| CC-112 | Exterior Finish | 1 |
| CC-115 | Concrete Technology | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 | |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-100 | Computer Applications Tâ–¸ | 3 |
| MA-102 | Essential Math Tâ–¸ | 3 |
| SS-100 | General Psychology Tâ–¸ | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 | |
Additional Notes
Optional: The Construction Technology program can be combined with other construction trade programs (Heavy Equipment Operation or Plumbing Heating and Air-Conditioning) to achieve an Associate of Applied Science degree in Building Construction Technology. *Note additional General Education courses required.
Post Graduate Jobs
| Job Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Project Managers Metal Building Co. | $40,000 |
| Cabinet Shops | $15 / hr |
| Residential Framing Crew | $18 / hr |
| General Contractor | $60,000 |
| Laborer Forman and Lead Carpenters | $22 / hr |
Transfer Options
This program offers a seamless transition to Fort Hays State University for the following degrees: