For more information, visit the Dallas College Construction Technology webpage and your academic advisor at the North Lake Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Construction Technology Commercial Construction Certificate with an emphasis in Plumbing-Commercial. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Level 1 Certificate in Construction Technology Commercial Construction. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This apprenticeship program, through North Lake Campus' partnership with the Construction Education Foundation (CEF), has been nationally approved by the National Center for Construction Education Center and Research (NCCER). Graduates of this award will be prepared for employment as a journeyman craft person. Successful completion of the entire curriculum and coordinated on-the-job training prepares the student for the required county, state or federal examinations. The student will also acquire math, science, communications, planning, problem solving, human relations and management skills. Courses that complete the Commercial Construction Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 32 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CNBT 1300 – Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
PFPB 1373 – Introduction to the Plumbing Trade
PFPB 1370 – Commercial Plumbing I
PFPB 2307 – Pipe Fabrication and Installation I
CHOOSE ONE:
- OSHT 1307 – Construction Site Safety and Health OR
- OSHT 1313 – Accident Prevention, Inspection, and Investigation
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Cooperative course. Craft specific licensing exam may be substituted for CNBT 2281.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
CNBT 2281 – Cooperative Education-Construction/ Engineering Technology/Technician
PFPB 1371 – Commercial Plumbing II
PFPB 2343 – Advanced Pipe Practices
PFPB 2336 – Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting
PFPB 2370 – Industrial Plumbing
PFPB 1350 – Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- After reviewing your program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Commercial Construction Certificate.
Total Hours: 17
PATHWAY TOTAL: 32 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS