Mission and Outcomes

Construction Technology

Mission: The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Technology is to prepare students for entry level and mid-level positions within the various construction industry disciplines.

Student Learning Outcomes: Expectations for students completing the Construction Technology curriculum are as follows:

Construction Project Management

• know the tasks, responsibilities, and industry standards of the various trades,
• understand the responsibilities of subcontractors, general contractors, superintendents, project managers, architects and engineers,
• demonstrates the ability to communicate with the above entities per industry standards,
• demonstrates the ability to produce a construction schedule,
• understands the implementation and coordination of a construction schedule,
• demonstrates the ability to write construction contracts per industry standards,
• demonstrates an understanding of construction law,
• utilizes the various resources available to explore new construction methods an insure quality control,
• demonstrates the ability to favorably represent himself or herself to a potential employer.

Certified Inspector of Structures

• demonstrates an understanding of all components within a certified inspection,
• demonstrates the ability to conduct a certified inspection per NRS 645D,
• demonstrates the ability to produce a credible, professional report consistent with NRS 645D,
• successfully completes the State of Nevada examination for Certified Inspector of s1 Structures-Residential.

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