Introduction to Building Trades


Course number : TRD286    ID : 31999    Section Number : 4

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This course introduces general aspects of building trades, the building process, and its phases. Topics include blueprint reading, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) divisions, construction & project management, scheduling, estimating, and new construction technology as it relates to construction. The course also includes an overview of applicable equipment and materials required in the building trades. Students will prepare for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Certification. Also offered for credit as BLDT 101.

Class Details

15 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
Monroe Center

Instructor
Brian DeCesare 

CEUs : 3.75

 

Notice

Please read:  This class meets at the Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick, MD, room TBA. This class is co-listed with BLDT101. To enroll in the course students are asked to show academic readiness in English. Email ceinfo@frederick.edu or call 301-624-2888 to discuss which of the following methods you should use: -Take an Accuplacer Test for free at the FCC Testing Center. Score 237 on Next Gen Reading or BOTH 229 Reading & 237 Writing or Score 102 on ESL Reading or 276 on ESL overall -Placed into or be enrolled in ENGL 70 or higher -Grades from recent high school or college courses -Scores from TOEFL, ACT, AP, CLEP, DSST, GED, PARCC/MCAP or SAT exams FCC offers English skill-building courses for students (some are free).

Tuition  $331.00

Registration Closes On
Wednesday, June 30, 2027 @ 11:59 PM

Fees:  $178.00


Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 04/07/2027)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
1/27/2027 - 5/12/2027 Weekly - Wed 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM Frederick, Monroe Center  Map, Room: TBD (DO NOT USE) Brian DeCesare 

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