Additional information available on the Building and Construction Technology Department website.
Gainful Employment Disclosure at https://apps.ppcc.edu/catalog/ge/building-and-construction-fundamentals/
This Fundamentals Certificate provides students with a combination of academic and practical instruction and skills necessary in the building and construction industry. Students learn about safety concerns and gain hands-on experience in the use of hand and power tools, construction work, blueprint reading, floor and wall construction (interior and exterior), form and foundation systems, roof framing, and the selection and installation of various types of insulating materials. Additionally, students learn about the installation of windows and exterior doors, and the construction of various type of wooden stairs used in commercial and residential settings.