Microcredential in
Building Construction Fundamentals
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY 14203
Hybrid
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
9.2 CEUs
Continuing education units
$1,575.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Hands-on experience drives your work in this Building Construction Fundamentals microcredential! Through the campus's onsite lab, you will gain essential skills in all facets of residential construction, from painting and staining, to foundations, floor and wall systems. You will know how to install windows, replace plumbing and the basics of building rehabilitation. You will learn the differences between traditional and pre-fabricated construction, understand how to read blueprints and do basic cost estimates. Similar to a pre-apprenticeship, successful completion of this microcredential readies you to move into union apprenticeship or into the residential construction field as a general laborer.
A hybrid microcredential from Erie Community College (9.2 CEUs). Registration is completed with Erie Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Building Construction Fundamentals Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Estimating
Blueprint Reading
Residential Construction
Traditional and Prefabricated Construction
Foundations
Floor Systems
Wall Systems
Roofing Systems
Building Rehabilitation
Insulation
Window Replacement
Plumbing Replacement
Drywall Installation and Repair
Paneling
Painting and Staining
Career outlook
Related occupations: Production Technician, Maintenance Technician, CNC Operator
Advanced manufacturing employers in New York report a shortage of skilled technicians.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
Employer Tuition Assistance (Employer Sponsored)
Many employers pay for job-related training. Ask your employer before you register.
Who qualifies: Employees of a participating employer; your employer decides.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.