Construction Technology, AAS

Construction Technology, AAS

A hands-on program to jumpstart your career in the construction and building trades

WCC's Construction Technology Associate of Science (AAS) degree program is designed to put you on a fast-track toward your career. You'll earn two certificates on your way to the AAS degree, allowing you to stack credentials and advance your career, even before you graduate:

After graduation, you'll be prepared:

  • For entry-level positions and careers with long-term growth in construction and building trades.
  • To take the Michigan State Builder's License Exam with confidence.
  • To continue advancing your career and education. This program transfers with ease to related bachelor’s degree programs at Eastern Michigan University.

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What You’ll Learn in Construction Technology at WCC

We design courses in partnership with local industry experts to teach on-the-job skills that can be applied to residential and industrial buildings:

  • Framing: Techniques, tools and practices for walls, windows, doors and more.
  • Finishing: Techniques, tools and practices for hands-on installation for drywall, flooring, roofing and more.
  • Concrete & Masonry: Layout techniques and material applications for foundations, slabs, brick, block and stone.
  • Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanicals: Material recognition, energy transmission, water supply, sewage systems, and industry best practices.
  • Job site safety: A deep understanding of safe work practices for power tools, equipment and site safety. Graduates earn their Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-30 hour card.
  • Construction production: How to estimate materials, schedule and plan projects, and ensure quality control for materials and builds.

Why Study Construction Technology at WCC?

  • For beginner and advanced students: This program is designed for students who have little or no training in construction, to students who are more advanced.
  • Bypass classes based on experience: Students with acceptable experience or training may be able to override courses.
  • Hands-on learning: Spend half your time applying what you learn using real materials and practices in our shop, and the other half in classroom instruction. 
  • Expert instructors: Learn from industry experts. WCC instructors have hands-on experience at job sites throughout Michigan.
  • Small class sizes: Individualized attention to help you master tools and techniques safely.

A Degree in Construction Technology? It's Worth It.

In Washtenaw County and beyond, trained construction workers are in-demand – and area employers look to WCC graduates to fill the roles.

 

Career Outlook in Michigan

Career Title Median Salary Annual Openings
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,323 1,595
Construction and Building Inspectors $68,849 359
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,584 224

What do First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers do?

  • Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
  • Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
  • Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.

What skills do First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers have?

  • Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Did You Know?

Programs for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers can lead to other interesting professions, including:

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