2015-2016 Catalog

Construction and Building Science – Framing and Finishing Specialist (CBFCE)

Award: Certificate of achievement

Pathway to associate degree:  Construction and Building Science - Residential Carpentry (CBRCO)

Program location: South Omaha Campus

This certificate of achievement provides basic framing and finishing skills using measuring devices and teaches the application of hand and power tools. Graduates are employable in large and small construction companies in both framing and finishing.

Graduation Requirements

General education

13.5

Major requirements

36.5

Total credit hours required

50.0

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 or Financial Literacy

4.5

See Quantitative/numeracy skills course options

MATH 1240 is recommended but may not transfer.

Major requirements for Construction and Building Science – Framing and Finishing Specialist (36.5 credit hrs.)

CNST 1010Print Reading II - Residential/Light Commercial

3.5

CNST 1250Interior Finish

6.5

CNST 1350Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Framing

6.5

CNST 1370Exterior Finish

6.5

CNST 2050Builders Level, Transit, and Building Layout

3.5

CNST 2360Roof Framing

6.5

CNST 2380Stair Construction

3.5