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Building & Construction Certificate
Building & Construction Certificate
at Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Catalog
The Introduction to Building and Construction Trades Certificate of Completion will prepare you to meet the application requirements for entry into construction-related apprenticeship programs and entry-level construction positions in the public and private sectors.
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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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$36,160
$51,390
$89,950
$17.39
$24.71
$43.25
Admissions
Admissions Eligibility:
- Be 18 years old or older
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent (i.e. GED or California High School Proficiency Exam)
- (exceptions apply)