7 Building Technology Associate of Applied Science Programs

Peninsula College’s Construction Technology program is an important component to the college’s commitment to workforce training in sustainable industries. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Construction Technology offers a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for employment in sustainable green construction trades, alternative building materials and methods and construction management. Foundation classes cover basic woodworking, foundations framing, roof systems and alternative energy. Core courses teach students green building concepts and design, engineered building materials, blueprint reading and alternative building methods. Capstone classes include jobsite management, construction leadership and estimation. Instruction consists of classroom presentations, hands-on training in lab settings and online learning modules.

Building Construction Technology provides students with one- and two-year options tailored for differing occupational goals. Students can choose courses in drafting, construction layout, estimating, management, residential construction, energy-efficient building methods, construction safety, cabinet-making, and interior finish.

This degree is designed for students that have a desire to learn about the different subject areas with a Construction Emphasis within the Applied Technology Division. This could prepare the student to transfer to a four-year university and earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. Some of the above courses may have prerequisites. See the catalog or schedule of classes.

Lead the future in clean and renewable energy, green building products, ecological design, building automation and controls, and sustainable landscaping. The Green Building Technology, AAS, provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to design, construct, operate and maintain sustainable buildings and renewable energy systems.

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.

The AAS degree total credit requirement depends upon which state apprenticeship the student is pursuing and the governing Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee's requirements; however, a minimum of 90 credits is required for all degrees.

Provides the knowledge and skills leading to immediate employment in the field of engineering technologies and manufacturing-related fields.