Program

Associate of Technical Study in Construction Management-Commercial and Residential Electricity

The electrical Construction Management program responds to the growing need for individuals trained in commercial and residential electricity management and skilled craftwork. Electricity construction managers are involved in the planning, estimating, scheduling, and execution of a variety of commercial and residential projects.  Opportunities also exist for those who aspire to manage their own businesses as independent electrical contractors.

Prior work experience and/or completion of electrical management apprenticeship programs may result in credit hours being awarded by advanced standing, portfolio, and exam assessment.

Program Outcomes

The following outcomes are skills, behaviors, and attitudes cultivated in students seeking the Associate of Technical Study in Construction Management - Commercial and Residential Electricity:

• Displays knowledge and demonstrates basic skills of the commercial and residential electricity trade following the National Center for Construction, Education, and Research (NCCER) curriculum as a guidelline;
• Organizes total build process in a safe, effective, and efficient (within budget) manner to meet customer expectations;
• Exhibits supervisory, leadership, and management skills;
• Interprets contract documents (records/drawings) for purpose of estimating materials and labor;
• Demonstrates problem solving skills;
• Communicates effectively with others (public, clients, employees, vendors, owners, supervisors, employers); and,
• Demonstrates professional ethics.

Curriculum

• 2011 Transition
• 2012 Curriculum

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Construction Management-Commercial and Residential Electricity program are employed as construction estimators, construction sales managers, purchasing managers and electricians.

Occupation Profile

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