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Introduction Certificate of Completion
Introduction Certificate of Completion
at College of the Desert
Inland Empire Catalog
The Construction Technology Introduction Certificate of Completion provides students with an in-depth analysis of the organization and structure of the construction industry and the many career choices the industry offers. The certificate emphasizes green construction practices, job site safety, practical knowledge of tool and equipment use, basic construction math, basic rigging techniques, and communication as well as employability skills. Guest speakers and site visits provide students with a wide view of the expectations of entry-level work, wages, benefits, and workplace culture.
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Carpenters
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
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