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Building Construction Technology
Looking to jump-start a career in the wide-open field of construction? Your search can be over, right here at DC3! Now in its second year, the Building Construction Technology program at DC3 is growing quickly, waiting only for…YOU! Featuring a single-semester or a one-year, NCCER-backed, certificate for those looking to boost their hiring status or a full, two-year associate degree geared towards finishing at a four-year school, DC3 has a plan to enable you to reach that goal. Low student-to-instructor ratios give a student extra attention at a very reasonable cost.
Program Information
About Program (Skills)
Students completing the Building Construction Technology program will gain the following:
- Floor framing
- Wall framing
- Roof framing
- Door & window installation
- Stair construction
- Drywall installation and finish
- Cabinet installation
- Trim/finish work
- Basic concrete forming & finishing
- Basic roofing methods
- Building Codes/Standards
- Basic Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing methods
Career Options
Graduates of the Building Construction Technology program may pursue the following careers:
- Apprentice level carpenter
- Journeyman level carpenter
- Project estimator
- Licensed contractor – additional experience
- Project foreman – additional education/experience required
2 years (60 credits)
Associate of Applied Science
1 year (34 credits)
Certificate A
1 Semester (18 credits)
Certificate B
Tuition
$30*/per credit hour
Fees
$80
Books
All materials are included
Other Program Fees
Course fees for certain lab courses
* This rate applies to residents of Ford County. The rate for residents outside of Ford County is $60/per credit hour. International rate is $80/per credit hour.
Tuition and fees are subject to change
Fall
Students may start this program at the beginning of the fall semester.
Job Outlook*
Carpenter – 6.9% Growth
First Line Supervisor, Construction – 4.8% Growth
Construction Laborer – 3.9% Growth
Annual Median Salary*
Carpenter – $47,495
First Line Supervisor, Construction – $65,933
Construction Laborer – $36,850
*As of August 2025
Faculty
Patrick Shiew
Professor of Building/Construction Technology
AAS in Communication, BBA, NCCER Outreach Trainer, OSHA 10 Trainer, Contractor's License – Dodge City Community College, Sterling College
Sample Degree Plan
Year 1
Fall I: (18 Credits)
- BCT 101-1001 – Intro to Safety – 1 Credit
- BCT 103-1001 – Intro to Craft Skills – 3 Credits
- BCT 151-1001 – Carpentry Basics – 4 Credits
- BCT 106-1001 – Floors, Walls, Ceiling Framing – 4 Credits
- BCT 104-1001 – Roof Framing – 3 Credits
- BCT 105-1001 – Windows, Doors, Stairs – 3 Credits
Spring I: (16 Credits)
- BCT 161-1001 – Concrete & Forming – 3 Credits
- BCT 165-1001 – Construction Technology I – 5 Credits
- BCT 111-1001 – Codes & Standards – 2 Credits
- Computer Sci Basic Skill – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs T▶ – 3 Credits
- MATH 089 OR above – Basic Applied Math (or above) See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs T▶ – 3 Credits
Year 2
Fall II: (16 Credits)
- BCT 171-1001 – Commercial Frame & Construction I – 5 Credits
- BCT 166-1001 – Construction Technology II – 5 Credits
- *^ENG 101, ENG 102 OR ENG 104 – Technical Communication OR English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
- HLTH 101 – First Aid T▶ – 3 Credits
Spring II: (13 Credits)
- BCT 172-1001 – Commercial Frame Construct II – 5 Credits
- BCT 240-1001 – Cabinet Construct & Install – 3 Credits
- *SP106, SP206 OR BUS100 – Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communications, OR Intro to Business T▶ – 3 Credits
Key
T▶ Kansas Systemwide Transfer Course
* Course requires a C or higher
^ Course has a testing or prerequisite requirement