Construction and Remodeling

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    Program Number: 
    314106
    One-Year Technical Diploma
    Program Courses offered at the following Campuses: 

    For more information contact:
    Construction Program Cluster
    Phone: 
    (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6102 or (608) 246-6102

    About

    The Construction and Remodeling program prepares students for a career in residential construction and/or remodeling. Through intensively hands-on coursework, students learn how to take a project from prints and specifications through the final finish work. They will learn about site preparation, layout and foundations. In a semester-long hands-on course, students frame floors, walls, ceilings and roofs. In another course devoted to learning by doing, students install roof shingles, windows, doors, stairs, exterior trim, siding, cabinets and interior trim. All phases of home construction are covered, including estimating materials, understanding building codes and maintaining tools and equipment.

    Admissions

    Requirements for Program Application

    The following is required to process your application:

    • High School transcript - or
    • HSED/GED Test Scores - or
    • College transcript showing an Associate's, Bachelor's or higher degree from an institution other than Madison College
       

    Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year

    The following are required to be eligible for the program:

    No required course pre-requisites. If the COMPASS or ASSET places you into developmental reading, writing or math courses, we recommend that you start taking that coursework the summer prior to your start, if possible.

    For program waitlist information, refer to the Admission Information and Next Steps below.

    Admission Processing Deadlines: 
    Fall 2012

    Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2011. For this program applications must be received by August 31, 2012, to be considered for the fall semester.  All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by September 15, 2012.

    Program Outcomes

    Program Outcomes: 

    Graduates of Madison College’s Construction and Remodeling program:

    1. Solve construction problems using accepted principles, tools and skills.
    2. Apply techniques and principles appropriate to building science.
    3. Investigate basic construction business operational strategies.
    4. Model professional and ethical behavior.
    5. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal relationship skills.
    6. Analyze the environmental impacts of building practices.
    7. Apply safety practices and procedures in the work area.

    Employment

    Graduation Requirements: 

    32 credits with a GPA of 2.0 (C) or above.  Average of 2.0 (C) or above for occupational specific courses.

    Career Potential: 

    View Gainful Employment information.

    • Rough/Finish Carpenter
    • Remodeler
    • Product Sales Representative
    • Estimator

    With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

    • Master Carpenter
    • Supervisor
    • Head Estimator
    • Teacher
    • Inspector

    Additional Info

    Industry Links

    Madison College's Wood Technics Department is an active member in the following organizations:

    Last Modified: November 17, 2011