Program: Construction Technology (Technical Certificate C) - Cowley College

Jul 13, 2025

2025 - 2026 Cowley College Academic Catalog

KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM

The Construction Technology Program is designed to provide detailed instruction to students in building trades on both the commercial and residential construction. The student will be introduced to skills and knowledge in safety protocols, handling and care of the tools of the trade, and the basics of electricity, plumbing, HVAC, site layout, concrete, masonry and equipment used in the industry. Students can complete Technical Certificates and NCCER industry recognized credentials along the pathway to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree.

The Cowley College Construction Technology program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 46.0201: Carpentry/Carpenter. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards.

Symbol(s) Translation:
(T►) - Kansas Regents Systemwide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier
SGE - Systemwide General Education Designation

PROGRAM SEMESTER MAP - Construction Technology (CERT A, B & C)

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Pathway Code: CSTC (CIP: 46.0201)

Technical Requirements (47 hours)

INR3718 - OSHA 10 ($) 1 hour(s)
CST3261 - Introductory Craft Skills ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3262 - Construction Basics ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3263 - Concrete ($) 5 hour(s)
CST3265 - Carpentry I ($) 4 hour(s)
CERT A COMPLETION LEVEL (16 credits)
Students may assess for NCCER CORE Certification upon successful completion
CST3266 - Carpentry II ($) 6 hour(s)
CST3274 - Workplace Skills 2 hour(s)
CST3245 - Principles of Plumbing & HVAC ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3246 - Principles of Electricity in Construction ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3249 - Introduction to Construction Codes ($) 3 hour(s)
CERT B COMPLETION LEVEL (33 credits)
Students may assess for NCCER GENERAL CARPENTRY Certification upon successful completion
CST3237 - Fundamentals of Crew Leadership 2 hour(s)
CST3267 - Advanced Carpentry: Frame and Finish ($) 6 hour(s)
Skills Applications/Internships
Complete a minimum of 6 credit hours of Skills Applications or Internships
CST3275 - Carpentry and Construction Skills Applications I ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3276 - Carpentry and Construction Skills Applications II ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3281 - Carpentry and Construction Internship I ($) 3 hour(s)
CST3282 - Carpentry and Construction Internship II ($) 3 hour(s)
Students may assess for NCCER ADVANCED CARPENTRY Certification upon successful completion

Total Hours 47

Possible Industry Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn the following industry-recognized credentials within this program if satisfactory assessments are completed:

OSHA 10 Certificate
National Center for Education and Research (NCCER) CORE Certification
NCCER GENERAL CARPENTRY Certification
NCCER ADVANCED CARPENTRY Certification