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Flint Hills Technical College
3301 W. 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801

620-343-4600 or
1-800-711-6947

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Flint Hills Technical College.  Programs and Majors.
Construction Technology > Degrees and Certifications > 1-year Technical Certificate

Courses

Advanced Concrete         Advanced Concrete Finishing        
Cabinetmaking         Carpentry Basics        
Commercial Applications         Commercial Finishes        
Commercial Frames         Computer Applications        
Concrete         Concrete Forming and Print Reading        
Concrete Fundamentals and Site Evaluation         Drywall and Insulation        
Estimating and Special Investigations         Exterior Finishes and Roofing        
First Aid and CPR         Floors, Walls and Ceiling Framing        
Framing Techniques and Coverings         Interior Finishes and Design        
Interior Trim and Finish         Internship        
Introduction to Welding         Introductory Craft Skills        
Platform and Roof Framing         Professional Development I        
Professional Development II         Roof Framing        
Roofing and Exterior Finishes         Special Investigations        


The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Construction Technology, is a four semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. The associate degree courses of study emphasize the skills needed for employment in the commercial construction industry.

Associate of Applied Science Degree Program Outcomes
    • Demonstrates proficiency of layout & assembly of steel structural members.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of code compliance issues.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of construction planning.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of jobsite safety practices.
    • Demonstrates proficiency in estimating materials.


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The Construction Technology technical certificate program, which contains technical education courses, is two semesters in length. A program advisory committee, composed of construction representatives, annually updates industry expectations. Through the actual construction of a house in the community, students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for immediate employment. For graduates opting to continue their education, the certificate courses satisfy the first year of the Construction Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program.  

Technical Certificate Program Outcomes
• Uses hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Demonstrates proficiency of layout and assembly of framing members.
• Demonstrates proficiency in uses of layout and measuring tools.
• Demonstrates knowledge of jobsite safety practices.
• Demonstrates proficiency in estimating materials.


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Advisory Members

Steve Coffman

Coffman Construction
311 Peyton
Emporia, KS 66801

Jim Francis

Francis Electric
P.O. Box 477 1013 West 12 th Avenue
Emporia, KS 66801

Lee Garriott

ReMax Select Realtors
116 W. 12th Ave.
Emporia, KS 66801

Brian Kelley

Carpet and More, Inc.
2914 West Highway 50
Emporia, KS 66801

Art Kuehler

Hastco, Inc.
813 Graham St.
Emporia, KS 66801

Dave Markowitz

Mitchell-Markowitz Construction
414 Graham
Emporia, KS 66801

Pete Day

Bluestem Pennys Concrete
3501 West 6th Street
Emporia, KS 66801

Instructor(s):

Benjamin Gray and Nathan Knight

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