Civil Construction Technician
Build the Roads and Bridges of Tomorrow
Launch a career in civil construction through hands-on training, industry-recognized credentials, and real-world exposure to road and bridge construction inspection.
Program Overview
The Civil Construction Technician Certificate is an entry-level workforce training program that prepares you for careers supporting road, bridge, transportation, and other civil construction projects.
You’ll build foundational skills in safety, construction inspection, documentation, surveying, materials, plans and specifications, and quality assurance.
At a Glance
The schedule includes a two-week winter break and a built-in snow day/make-up week.
Where It Leads
Graduates are prepared for entry-level or trainee positions such as:
Program Schedule
Classes meet Monday evenings, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, unless noted.
| Week | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, Nov. 2 | Industry Orientation, Career Pathways & Construction Safety |
| 2 | Fri. & Sat., Nov. 13–14 | OSHA 10 Certification (no Monday class) |
| 3 | Monday, Nov. 16 | Introduction to Road & Bridge Construction |
| 4 | Monday, Nov. 23 | Construction Math Fundamentals |
| 5 | Monday, Nov. 30 | Construction Math Applications & Quantity Calculations |
| 6 | Monday, Dec. 7 | Plans, Specifications & Construction Drawings; Intro to Surveying |
| 7 | Monday, Dec. 14 | Documentation, Reporting & Professional Communication |
| 8 | Monday, Dec. 21 | Materials Fundamentals: Soils, Asphalt & Concrete |
| – | Dec. 28 & Jan. 4 | Winter Break – No Classes |
| 9 | Monday, Jan. 11 | Construction Inspection Fundamentals |
| 10 | Monday, Jan. 18 | Inspection Documentation, Quality Control & Quantity Tracking |
| 11 | Monday, Jan. 25 | Introduction to Surveying & Digital Field Tools |
| 12 | Monday, Feb. 1 | Reserved Snow Day / Make-Up Session / Industry Presentation |
| 13 | Monday, Feb. 8 | Career Fair, Employer Networking & Graduation Celebration |
Friday Sessions
| Date | Session |
|---|---|
| Friday, Nov. 13 | OSHA 10 Certification |
| Friday, Nov. 20 | Jobsite Observation & Construction Equipment Exposure |
| Friday, Dec. 11 | Surveying & Layout Field Lab |
| Friday, Jan. 15 | Materials Testing Laboratory Experience |
| Friday, Jan. 29 | Capstone Inspection Experience |
Friday field lab dates are tentative and may change based on weather, facility availability, and partner schedules.
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