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Career Studies Certificate in Construction

Career Studies Certificate
Mountain Empire Community College

The Building Construction career studies program is designed to provide the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level construction technician. This program is designed to be flexible and meet industry needs as they arise. It is not offered continuously and admission is by permission only.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the knowledge of safe working practices and procedures.
2. Demonstrate and understand reading of blue prints and building design, and schematic.
3. Apply basic construction math so solve problems.
4. Gain an NCCER certification in Core curriculums.
5. Gain the ability to Communicate and demonstrate good working practices with other workers.
6. Apply technical construction skill particular to the concentration.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Building Construction program is designed to provide the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level construction technician.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Participants must be enrolled in a specific cohort with permission.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Mountain Empire Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses This program is designed to be flexible and meet industry needs as they arise. This program is not offered continuously and admission is by permission only.
Doing More With Your Degree The certificate in Construction is designed to prepare graduates for occupations such as entry level construction trades.
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Construction
16
Career Studies Certificate in Construction
16
Course Requirements for 221-989-10
16
Core Requirements for 221-989-10
16
BLD 105
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BLD 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SAF 195
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IND 149
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 148 or BLD 295
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HLT 106
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SAF 130
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SAF 295
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Residency
16
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 12 credits may be applied to this program.
Plan GPA for 221-989-10
16
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities.
Credit for Prior Learning VCCS Policy 5.6.5.1
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Mountain Empire Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Mountain Empire Community College’s mission is to provide our region with accessible, quality higher education, workforce training, and community programs to ensure an educated population and globally competitive workforce.
Transfer Student Catalog Year
First Year Student Catalog Year The catalog year is based on the admission term that the student applies for.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies WeldingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies ElectricalAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies HVACAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies PlumbingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies CarpentryAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
47-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.Construction and Extraction Occupations
47-1011.03Solar Energy Installation ManagersDirect work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.Construction and Extraction Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 16 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Construction at Mountain Empire Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $167 Per Credit $2,672 $0 $2,672
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
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