Program Overview
The Construction and Building Science Certificate is a one-year program designed to prepare students for careers in the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of the built environment. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, demonstrations, hands-on testing, and design exercises, students gain foundational knowledge of building performance and sustainable construction practices. This program is ideal for individuals aiming to become designers, builders, project managers, property owners, or policy professionals, providing a critical understanding of building science and the path to net-zero buildings.
Program Highlights
- The program offers a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the construction industry.
- Learn from dedicated professionals with extensive experience in construction and building science
- Engage in practical exercises that reinforce classroom teachings, providing real-world experience.
- Earning this certificate demonstrates your value to employers who prioritize a skilled workforce in the evolving construction industry.
- Courses in this certificate count towards the STEM Foundation: Construction and Building Science Associate Degree, facilitating continued education.
Program Details
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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
Courses typically cover sustainable building practices, construction materials and the methods used in modern building practices, construction drawings and blueprints, computer-aided design using AutoCAD software, and mathematical principles and techniques. Courses include:
- Introduction to Sustainable Building and Construction Science
- Construction Materials and Methods
- Blueprint Reading for the Building Trades
- Computer Aided Design: AutoCAD
- Computer Aided Design: AutoCAD 3D and Revit
- Precalculus 1 and 2
For a full list of courses visit our Academic Catalog.
Graduates of the Construction and Building Science Certificate program are equipped for various entry-level positions in the construction industry, including:
- Construction Technician
- Building Systems Technician
- Sustainability Consultant Assistant
- Drafting Assistant
- Site Supervisor Assistant
For students interested in continuing their education, courses in this certificate count towards the STEM Foundation: Construction and Building Science Associate Degree. This pathway facilitates a smooth transition to further studies in fields such as Building Design & Construction, Construction Management, Interior Design, and Architectural programs.
Please note the data above reflects a degree in the listed program
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Accreditation
North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.