Building Construction Fundamentals, Microcredential

SUNY Code: 
Microcredential

Pre-Admission Recommendations: High school degree or HSE (High School Equivalency)
Career Opportunities: 
Further Education: Microcredential stacks into SUNY Erie’s Building Trades Certificate

• Program Description
• Admission Requirements
• Outcomes
• Department Notes
• Curriculum

Program Description

The Building Construction Fundaments microcredential will provide individuals with the knowledge to enter the residential construction field at an entry level position. These courses would allow a student to continue their education at SUNY Erie in either Building Management and Trades or Construction Management areas.

Admission Requirements

Admission Criteria include:

• High school degree or HSE (High School Equivalency)

Outcomes

Upon completion of the Cannabis Science Microcredential, students will be able to:

• estimate and schedule, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to build a residential structure;  
• understand common materials and methods of construction for residential construction; and
• read and interpret residential blueprints.

Department Notes

• Courses can be taken in an in-person learning format.

Curriculum

Total Credits: 13