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Building Trades and Construction Design Technology
Building Trades and Construction Design Technology
at Daytona State College
Central Florida Catalog
The purpose of this program is to provide the student with basic construction skills including but not limited to applying construction techniques, reading blueprints and specifications, and developing trade skills in carpentry, masonry, electricity, plumbing, and air conditioning. The student will have the opportunity to earn industry credentials from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
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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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$37,440
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Admissions
- Students who do not have a standard high school diploma/GED may be eligible for admission, on an alternative basis, to this program if they meet the following criteria:
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) which measures reading, English and math skills, and achieve specified minimum scores.
- Meet with a counselor/advisor for placement test evaluation to receive advice on course selection and registration.
- Students who do not have a standard high school diploma/GED cannot receive student financial aid.