Construction Academy

Construction Academy: Southeastern Community College. The Construction Academy for Spring 2024 will consist of 3 courses that are CE/CU: Carpentry 1; Green Building & Design Concepts; Print Reading-Construction. The tuition for the Construction Academy will be $276.63 and this will cover all 3 courses. This course provides instruction related to the core skills used by carpenters in residential and commercial settings. This course introduces the theory and construction methods associated with the building industry, including framing, materials, tools, and equipment. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, site preparation, measurement and layout, footings and foundations, construction framing, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely lay out and perform basic framing skills with supervision. This course covers the interpretation of prints and specifications that are associated with design and construction projects. Topics include interpretation of documents for foundations, floor plans, elevations, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret construction prints and documents. This course is designed to introduce the student to sustainable building design and construction principles and practices. Topics include sustainable building rating systems and certifications, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, sustainable building materials and water use. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the principles and practices of sustainable building design and construction. This course is connected to an introductory curriculum course which will articulate if a grade of C or better is earned.  Course embodies rigorous assignments, discussions, quizzes, etc.

This course has no requirements.

Price: $180.55 (Course Fee) + $0.00 (Credit Card and Convenience Charge)

Date: Jan 08, 2024

Time: From 09:45 am to 03:50 pm

Building: B

Room: 103

Number of seats available: 28

Section: 43809

All Meetings:

* Meetings may be subject to change

This course meets at the following location:

4564 Chadbourn Hwy , Whiteville NC 28472