Building Construction Technology - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College

2025-2026 Catalog

(43-44 credits)

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all CNST, DRFT, OETS, and TCEN courses, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 43-44 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
Related Requirements
Choose one from the following:3-4
Intermediate Algebra3
College Algebra3
Basic Mathematics for Technicians4
Mathematics for Technicians3
Technical Requirements
CNST 1121Introduction to Construction I2
CNST 1122Introduction to Construction II2
CNST 1133Introduction to Construction Laboratory3
CNST 1160Plumbing Theory I 3
CNST 1120Construction Drawings4
CNST 1114Basic Carpentry3
CNST 1115Carpentry Level I3
CNST 1116Basic Carpentry Lab2
CNST 2217Building and the Environment3
TCEN 105Building Analyst I3
TCEN 106Building Analyst II3
Technical Electives
Select 6 credits from the following:6
Plumbing II0,3
Computer Drafting Fundamentals3
Building Envelope3
Advisor approved CNST or TCEN elective3
Total Credits43-44

(43-44 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. 

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all CNST, DRFT, OETS, and TCEN courses, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 43 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
CNST 1121 Introduction to Construction I 2
CNST 1122 Introduction to Construction II 2
CNST 1133 Introduction to Construction Laboratory 3
Choose one from the following: 3-4
Intermediate Algebra  
College Algebra  
Basic Mathematics for Technicians  
Mathematics for Technicians  
Technical Elective 3
Plumbing II
or Computer Drafting Fundamentals
or Building Envelope
 
 Credits13-14
Semester 2
CNST 1160 Plumbing Theory I 3
CNST 1120 Construction Drawings 4
CNST 1114 Basic Carpentry 3
CNST 1115 Carpentry Level I 3
CNST 1116 Basic Carpentry Lab 2
TCEN 105 Building Analyst I 3
 Credits18
Semester 3
CNST 2217 Building and the Environment 3
TCEN 106 Building Analyst II 3
Technical Elective 3
Plumbing II
or Computer Drafting Fundamentals
or Building Envelope
 
Advisor approved CNST or TCEN elective 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits43-44