2014-2015 Catalog 
    
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2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Drafting and Construction Technical Certificate


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Technical Certificate
Contact Information:
Program Office 931-520-0551, ext. 103, Cookeville Campus
E-mail: Mike.Franklin@nscc.edu, Program Site

The Drafting and Construction Technical Certificate is designed to give students a basic understanding of concepts used in the construction industry. Students gain job skills such as design principles and drafting. Topics include an introduction to materials and methods of construction, residential design, light construction, construction drawings, and familiarization of computer-aided drafting using AutoCAD software.

The Drafting and Construction Technical Certificate is offered at the Cookeville Campus. The certificate includes three courses for a total of ten credit hours and can be completed in one year. All of the courses can be applied toward the Architectural, Civil and Construction Engineering Technology A.A.S. degree.

Transfer/Advising

Students should discuss course scheduling with their advisor. The certificate is designed so that a student can apply all of the required courses toward the Nashville State A.A.S. degree in Architectural, Civil and Construction Engineering Technology. A student who plans to apply the certificate toward an A.A.S. degree should consult his/her advisor about articulation options.

Course Requirements


Total Certificate Requirements: 10 Credits



 

Note:


Additional course requirements: The Tennessee Board of Regents requires that students demonstrate the appropriate skill levels before enrolling in college-level courses. ACT/SAT scores, COMPASS test scores, or other relevant information determines whether a student needs to enroll in Learning Support courses in reading, writing, and/or math. After completing the required Learning Support course(s), a student may enroll in college-level courses.

 

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