Program Description
Prepare for an apprenticeship or other entry-level positions in construction and related fields.
Core: Students learn safety, construction math, blueprint reading, tool usage and other trade skills used in a wide variety of construction jobs.
Specialties: Students will be prepared to enter a carpentry, electrical or plumbing apprenticeship program depending on which specialty classes they complete.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential:
Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate, and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
External Credential:
Core: Upon successful completion of the core classes, students will receive a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate and the following industry certifications: First Aid/CPR; OSHA 10 for Construction; and National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Specialty: Upon successful completion of the classes, students will receive a Level 1 certificate in Carpentry, Electrical or Plumbing from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Certifying Organization:
Core & Specialties: National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER); www.nccer.org
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Baltimore County College Promise
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
Core Courses:
6 weeks of intensive daytime training or 10 weeks of part-time evening/weekend training; start dates vary at CCBC Randallstown.
Carpentry Specialty:
6 weeks of intensive daytime training or 10 weeks of part-time evening/weekend training
Electrical Specialty:
5 weeks of intensive daytime training or 9 weeks of part-time evening/weekend training
Plumbing Specialty:
5 weeks of intensive daytime training or 9 weeks of part-time evening/weekend training.
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED; minimum age of 18, basic math skills.
Application Process
To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
Core Course Information:
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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Core Courses – Must be completed before enrolling in specialty courses:
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CON 315
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Construction Safety
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15
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$250
T-$100/F-$150
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APP 680
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First Aid/ CPR/ AED
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8
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$200
T-$80/F-$120
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CON 316
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Construction Skills I
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63
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$399
T-$80/F-$319
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CON 317
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Construction Skills II
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64
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$399
T-$80/F-$319
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Core Course Series Totals:
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150
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$1399
T-$360/F-$1039
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Specialties Course Information:
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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Carpentry Specialty Courses:
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APP 681
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Carpentry NCCER Level 1A
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65
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$682
T-$202/F-$480
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APP 682
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Carpentry NCCER Level 1B
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88
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$917
T-$302/$615
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Totals for Carpentry Specialty:
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153
|
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$1599
T-$504/F-$1095
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Course Series Totals: Core and Carpentry
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303
|
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$2998
T-$864/F-$2134
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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Electrical Specialty Courses:
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VOA 660
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Electrical NCCER Level 1A
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57
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$699
T-$299/F-$400
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VOA 661
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Electrical NCCER Level 1B
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57
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$700
T-$300/F-$400
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Totals for Electrical Specialty:
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114
|
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$1399
F-$599/F-$800
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Course Series Totals: Core and Electrical
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264
|
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$2798
T-$899/F-$1899
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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Plumbing Specialty Courses:
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APP 683
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Plumbing NCCER Level 1A
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63
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$699
T-$299/F-$400
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APP 684
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Plumbing NCCER Level 1B
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60
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Texts will be provided in class.
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$700
T-$300/$400
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Totals for Plumbing Specialty:
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123
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$1399
T-$599/F-$800
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Course Series Totals: Core and Plumbing
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273
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$2798
T-899$/F-$1899
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Additional Information
Career Opportunities:
Core: Graduates of the Construction Pre-Apprenticeship series will be prepared to enter apprenticeship programs, or other entry-level jobs, in a variety of construction fields.
Specialty: Graduates of a specialty series will be prepared to enter an apprenticeship program or other construction jobs. Apprenticeship programs take 4 to 5 years. Apprentices work in their chosen field under the supervision of an experienced (journey-level) worker. Wages typically start at $10-$15/hour plus benefits, and wages increase as they progress through the apprenticeship program. Apprentices also take classes, which are often paid for by their employer or union. Apprentices earn credits towards an Associate of Applied Science degree at CCBC called Construction Craft Professional. They also receive a credential from the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) upon completion of their apprenticeship program.
Journey-level workers may earn $20-$30/hour or more, plus benefits. They may also become managers, business owners, inspectors or instructors for their construction trade.
Career Coach
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Program Contact Information
Coordinator: David Frey | dfrey@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-2793 | Randallstown | Room 190
Administrative Assistant: Denise Bellamy | dbellamy@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4712 | Catonsville | BESS 100
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