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Construction Specialist
Construction Specialist
at Valencia College
Central Florida Catalog
This certificate is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions working with architects, engineers, contractors, and building officials. It provides a working knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and interpreting commercial and residential blueprints. It also provides the foundation for individuals pursuing a career in building inspection and quality control.
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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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