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Construction Technology

Construction Technology

What You'll Learn

Students will gain skills to work in all areas of the construction field, including carpentry; interior/exterior finishing; electrical; plumbing; masonry; heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R); and home repair, building and grounds maintenance.

Students will build and maintain residential and commercial construction projects, operate power tools and heavy equipment for demolition and construction, and read blueprints for rough and finished carpentry, masonry, electrical and plumbing. This program of study will also prepare students who are interested in entering a post-secondary program in construction management. Students can earn Level 1, 2 or 3 in the JATC certification. This certification is recognized by all United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) throughout the country.

Licenses/Certificates Available

  • Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF) - Level 3 Residential Construction
  • Career Safe, OSHA 10 General Industry, Construction
  • Career Safe, OSHA 30 Construction
  • Certainteed Vinyl, Insulated, and Polymer Siding Industry, Construction
  • Red Cross CPR AED First Aid

Campus Availability

NE   NW  SE  


Prospective Salary, Metro Detroit Area

$62,000 - $177,000

OSTC-NE Construction students
OSTC-NE Construction student
OSTC-SE construction students measure a piece of brick

Contacts

Northeast Campus
(Pontiac)

Northwest Campus
(Clarkston)

Southeast Campus
(Royal Oak)