2015-2016 Catalog

Construction and Building Science – Concrete and Masonry Specialist (CBMCE)

Award: Certificate of achievement

Pathway to associate degree:  Construction and Building Science - Concrete/Masonry Construction (CBMCO)

Program location: Applied Technology Center, South Omaha Campus

This certificate of achievement provides basic skills in the concrete and masonry trade. Students acquire knowledge and skills needed for an entry-level position in concrete and masonry. This certificate leaves students employable in both the residential and commercial areas of construction.

Graduation Requirements

General education

13.5

Major requirements

40.0

Total credit hours required

53.5

General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

English level I

4.5

See Communications course options

ENGL 1220 is recommended but may not transfer.

Humanities/social sciences

Humanities/social sciences

4.5

See Humanities/social sciences course options

PSYC 1000 is recommended but may not transfer.

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Mathematics

4.5

See Quantitative/numeracy skills course options

MATH 1240 is recommended but may not transfer.

Major requirements for Construction and Building Science – Concrete and Masonry Specialist (40.0 credit hrs.)

CNST 1000Introduction to Building Construction

3.5

CNST 1010Print Reading II - Residential/Light Commercial

3.5

CNST 1070EIFS and Stucco Finish

3.5

CNST 1400Introduction to Masonry

6.5

CNST 1410Advanced Masonry Construction

6.5

CNST 1500Introduction to Concrete

6.5

CNST 1510Concrete and Wall Forms

6.5

CNST 2050Builders Level, Transit, and Building Layout

3.5