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View Building Trades Technology––Plumbing Letter of Recognition (R)

Building Trades Technology A.A.S. (R)

This program provides the student with a comprehensive mixture of academic and practical training in the areas involved in residential building trades technology. The student elects a major in carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R); or plumbing. The practical, laboratory-intensive building trades technology courses are complemented with additional specialized course work and a broad general education component. Students may select electives to enhance specialized competencies, interests, or career paths. Completion of all requirements will lead to the A.A.S. in building trades technology.

Career paths include carpenter, plumber, electrician, HVAC technician, skilled trades supervisor, codes official, material distributor, property management technician, builder, and remodeler.

This program is approved by the Suburban Maryland Building Industry Association and was developed with their assistance.

General Education and Other Requirements (23 credit hours)
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	English foundation	3
HE 100	Principles of Healthier Living
or
	Health foundation	1
	Mathematics foundation	3
	Speech foundation	3
	Arts or humanities distribution	3
	Behavioral and social sciences distribution	3
	Natural sciences lab distribution	4
Building Trades Fundamental Requirements (23 credit hours)
BU 130	Introduction to the Building Trades	3
BU 140	Carpentry I	4
or one of the following:
BU 144	Electricity I
BU 146	Plumbing I
BU 148	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration I
BU 240	Carpentry II	4
or one of the following:
BU 244	Electricity II
BU 246	Plumbing II
BU 248	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration II
BU 250	Safety for the Building Trades	3
CT 130	Construction Methods and Materials	3
CT 131	Construction Plan Reading	3
CT 135	Construction Field Operations	3
Professional Electives (15–17 credit hours) Select from BU 140, BU 144, BU 146, BU 148, BU 240, BU 244, BU 246, BU 248, BU 260, CE 261, CT 133, CT 284, and CT 299.
Total credit hours  61–63

Building Trades Technology Certificate (R)

This certificate curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of residential building trades technology.

The student elects a major in carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning/refrigeration; or plumbing. The practical, laboratory-intensive building trades technology courses are complemented with additional specialized course work. Students select elective credit to enhance specialization, interest, or career paths.

The student who completes the certificate may continue study toward the associate's degree in building trades technology.

BU 130	Introduction to the Building Trades	3
BU 140	Carpentry I	4
or one of the following:
BU 144	Electricity I
BU 146	Plumbing I
BU 148	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration I
BU 240	Carpentry II	4
or one of the following:
BU 244	Electricity II
BU 246	Plumbing II
BU 248	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration II
	Professional electives*	6
Total credit hours  17
* Professional electives: BU 250, CE 260, CT 131, CT 135.

Building Trades Technology––Carpentry Letter of Recognition (R)

This sequence of two courses is designed for persons who wish to develop skills in building trades technology, specifically in the carpentry field. To complete each course in this sequence, students need to demonstrate skills in specific areas. A grade of C or better is required in each course.

BU 140	Carpentry I	4
BU 240	Carpentry II	4
Total credit hours  8

Building Trades Technology––Electricity Letter of Recognition (R)

This sequence of two courses is designed for persons who wish to develop skills in building trades technology, specifically in the electrical field. To complete each course in this sequence, students need to demonstrate skills in specific areas. A grade of C or better is required in each course.

BU 144	Electricity I	4
BU 244	Electricity II	4
Total credit hours  8

Building Trades Technology––HVAC/R Letter of Recognition (R)

This sequence of two courses is designed for persons who wish to develop skills in building trades technology, specifically in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) field. To complete each course in this sequence, students need to demonstrate skills in specific areas. A grade of C or better is required in each course.

BU 148	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration I	4
BU 248	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration II	4
Total credit hours  8

Building Trades Technology––Plumbing Letter of Recognition (R)

This sequence of two courses is designed for persons who wish to develop skills in building trades technology, specifically in the plumbing field. To complete each course in this sequence, students need to demonstrate skills in specific areas. A grade of C or better is required in each course.

BU 146	Plumbing I	4
BU 246	Plumbing II	4
Total credit hours  8

Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements.