Building Technology
Certificate
This program prepares students with entry-level job skills in the building technology profession. Students are involved with all phases of construction to include: foundation, footings, blueprint reading, site layout, interior/exterior finish, roofing, as well as floor, wall and roof framing. Safety is covered in accordance with procedures and practices. Students will gain on-site observation and experience. With advisement, the Building Technology Certificate can assist students in obtaining National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Associate General Contractors of American (AGC) Journeyman Certifications.
Completion of this certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Vocational/Technical Studies.
Institutional Proficiency Requirements
In addition to the courses listed below for this program of study, students must also complete institutional proficiency of ENG098.
Program Requirements (22 hours)
| BT112 | Building Construction I | 3 credits |
| BT113 | Building Construction Application I | 4 credits |
| BT114 | Building Construction II | 3 credits |
| BT115 | Building Construction Application II | 4 credits |
| VOC109 | Fundamentals of Vocational Education | 4 credits |
| VOC117 | Blueprint Reading and Construction Math | 4 credits |
Approved Electives (9 hours)
| BT130 | Basic Plumbing Principles | 4 credits |
| BT135 | Heavy Equipment Operations | 2 credits |
| BT140 | Heavy Equipment Operations II | 8 credits |
| BT142 | Building Construction III | 4 credits |
| BT143 | Building Construction Application III | 4 credits |
| BT154 | Building Construction IV | 4 credits |
| BT155 | Building Construction Application IV | 4 credits |
| BT207 | International Building Code | 4 credits |
| BT215 | Concrete Finishing I | 4 credits |
| BT231 | Concrete Finishing II | 4 credits |
| BT232 | Concrete Finishing Application II | 4 credits |
| FCMK100 | Introduction to Furniture and Cabinet-Making | 3 credits |
| FCMK104 | Planning, Layout and Design | 3 credits |
| FCMK118 | Advanced Furniture and Cabinet Design | 3 credits |
| FCMK130 | Advanced Woodworking Projects | 3 credits |
| FS133 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 4 credits |
Program Director: Jessica McGee
Phone: (505)454-2522Email: jmcgee@luna.edu
Program Advisor: Joseph Montoya
Phone: (505)454-2586Email: jjmontoya@luna.edu
Student Success Center Personnel
Director: Renee Maestas
Phone: (505)454-5355Email: rmaestas@luna.edu
Advisor: Janice Medrano
Phone: (505)454-2546Email: jmedrano@luna.edu