From carpentry to plumbing, concrete to fine woodworking, from basic to master builder. The OCC Career Advantage Construction Technology program gives you the skills you need to build or advance your career in the construction industry. You can enter the field and start earning as soon as you complete your first certification program and return to OCC for additional certifications to advance in the industry if you’re already working. Build your career in construction technology here. Read on to learn how OCC can give you the career advantage.

A sampling of courses for these careers

  • Building Construction
  • Blueprint Reading and Drafting
  • Cabinet Making/Furniture Making & Design
  • Residential Electrical Wiring
  • Construction Inspection
  • Plumbing

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Program Details

Complete one of our certificate programs, and you'll be well-prepared to enter a career in construction technology.

Build upon your skills if you're already employed in the field. Or earn an associate degree for even greater advancement opportunities.

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Carpentry

Prepare for an entry-level position in the maintenance and construction fields. Learn how to install windows and doors in buildings, as well as their interior and exterior finishes. 

Concrete and Masonry

Prepare for an entry-level position in the construction field with a specialization in concrete and masonry. 

Construction Technology

Gain the knowledge, skills and experience you need for an entry-level position in the construction field, in areas such as inspection and as a hands-on skilled tradesperson. 

Master Construction Specialist

Complete a minimum of 54 semester units to earn this certificate, signifying you have a very broad knowledge in several of the construction trades and management disciplines. Upon completing this program, your name will be displayed on a perpetual "Award of Excellence" listing in the Construction Department. 

Plumbing

Prepare for an entry-level position in the construction field with a specialization in plumbing. 

Residential Construction Development First Award

Prepare for an entry-level position in the construction field in areas such as inspection, management, and as a hands-on skilled tradesperson. Choose a combination of 18 units from a list of diverse courses, ranging from Principles of Construction to Cabinet Making. 

Residential Construction Development Second Award

Prepare for an entry-level position in the construction field in areas such as inspection, management, and as a hands-on skilled tradesperson. Choose a combination of 18 units from a list of diverse courses, ranging from Principles of Construction to Cabinet Making. Units earned for other Residential Construction Development certificates cannot be applied here. 

Residential Construction Development Third Award

Prepare for an entry-level position in the construction field in areas such as inspection, management, and as a hands-on skilled tradesperson. Choose a combination of 18 units from a list of diverse courses, ranging from Principles of Construction to Cabinet Making. Units earned for other Residential Construction Development certificates cannot be applied here. 

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Fine Woodworking

Prepare for a career as a professional woodworker in the local construction industry, including a job as a maker, designer, repair staff or a sales professional. Learn cabinet and furniture making, guitar making and design, sculpture, interior design and more.

Residential Electrical

Prepare for an entry-level position in residential electrical-related trades. Learn how to wire electrical systems, understand code requirements and interpret electrical blueprints.

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Construction Technology

Complete the Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. You will be prepared for an entry-level position in the construction field, in areas such as inspection and as a hands-on skilled tradesperson.

Residential Construction Development First Award

Complete the Residential Construction Development First Award Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. You will be prepared for an entry-level position in the construction field in areas such as inspection, management and as a hands-on skilled tradesperson.

Master Construction Specialist

Complete the Master Construction Specialist Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associate degree. Complete a minimum of 54 semester units to earn this certificate, signifying you have a very broad knowledge in several of the construction trades and management disciplines.

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Did you know?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people who have a certificate as
their highest level of education earned, on average, 20 percent more than
those whose highest education level is a high school diploma.

Our Team

Katie Ottoson
Katie Ottoson, M.S.
Counselor, CTE and
Career Services
Cindy Voss
Cindy Voss
Counselor, Technology
Programs