Residential Construction Management, Degree

 

Program Standard and Course Guide

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

General Program Standards

 

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

 

Admission Requirements............................................................................. CM03-02-01

 

Provisional Program Admissions................................................................. CM03-02-04

 

Program Numbering..................................................................................... CM03-03-02

 

Program Course Consistency and Sequence............................................... CM03-03-03

Program Course List

 

Accreditation (Guide)................................................................................... Appendix A

 

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide).......................................................... Appendix B

 

Suggested Equipment List (Guide).............................................................. Appendix C

 

 

ADMISSIONS

 

Standard Number:  CM03 –02-01 (Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Residential Construction Management Degree program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Admission refers to regular admission into a Degree-granting program.

 

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.

 

The institution develops and implements clearly stated Degree program admissions policies and procedures.

 

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Residential Construction Management profession.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Residential Construction Management Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

 

The requirements for admission to the Residential Construction Management Degree program are:

a)      documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

b)      achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c)      completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Residential Construction Management Degree program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a)      regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b)      proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Standard Number: CM03 02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Residential Construction Management Degree program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

 

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into Degree programs on a provisional basis.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

Provisional admission to the Residential Construction Management Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Residential Construction Management Degree program are:

 

a)      documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

b)      achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading,  language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c)      completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Residential Construction Management Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

 

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

 

Standard Number:  CM03-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

 

Standard Statement

 

A Major Code of CM03 and a CIP Code of 52.029103 are applied to the Residential Construction Management, Degree program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CM03 and CIP Code 52.029103 to the Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

Evaluation Criteria

 

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code   and CIP Code  .

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate having a given Major Code   is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code  .

 

Degree/diplomas/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code   for each option.

 

Residential Construction Manager    (SPC) 52.0292

Residential/Light Commercial Construction Manager   (SPC) 52.0293

 

Standard Number:  CM03-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

 

Standard Statement

 

The Residential Construction Management Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Code  s are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CM03 and (PGM) CIP Code   52.029103 are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification Code  .

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The Residential Construction Management Degree program is assigned a Major Code of CM03 and (PGM) CIP Code   of 52.029103, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

 

Program Title

 

Residential Construction Management, Degree

 

Program Description

 

The Residential Construction Management associate degree program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career in some aspect of construction supervision.  The associate degree program builds upon the diploma program in carpentry providing background skills in several areas of construction.  Supervision courses, computer aided drafting, project management, and accounting for construction businesses provides a core of management and supervisory courses leading to a Residential Construction Management Associate of Applied Technology degree.

 

Courses

General Core Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(25)

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric I

[P] Program Admission

5

0

0

5

5

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

[P] Program admission level

language competency or

ENG 098

5

0

0

5

5

ECO 193

Macroeconomics

[P] Program Admission

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 196

Contemporary Mathematics

[P] Program admission level math achievement

5

0

0

5

5

PSC 191

Physical Science I

[P] MAT 191, or MAT 196

5

0

0

5

5

Courses

Occupational Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(60)

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

CFC 100

Safety

[P] Provisional admission

1

0

0

1

1

CFC 101

Introduction to Construction

[P] Provisional admission

2

0

0

2

2

CAR 101

Safe Use of Hand and Power Tools

[P] Provisional admission

2

1

3

6

3

CAR 103

Materials

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

CAR 105

Print Reading

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

CAR 107

Site Layout, Footings, and Foundations

[P] CAR 105

4

0

3

7

5

CAR 110

Floor Framing

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

2

0

3

5

3

CAR 111

Wall Framing

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

2

0

3

5

3

CAR 112

Ceiling and Roof Framing

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

4

0

6

10

6

CAR 114

Roof Coverings

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103

1

0

4

5

2

CAR 115

Exterior Finishes and Trim

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

2

2

6

10

5

CAR 117

Interior Finishes I

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

1

0

9

10

4

CAR 118

Interior Finishes II

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

1

0

9

10

4

 

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY

 

 

 

 

11

CAR 119

Interior Finishes III

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

1

0

6

7

3

CAR 121

Cornice and Soffit

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105, Program admission

1

0

2

3

1

CAR 126

Stairs

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

Program admission

2

0

3

5

3

CAR 127

Residential Carpentry Internship OR Electives

[P] All non-elective courses

0

0

12

12

4

(4)

 

COMMERCIAL SPECIALTY

 

 

 

 

11

CAR 130

Door and Door Hardware

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105 Program admission

1

0

4

5

2

CAR 131

Concrete Forming

[P] Provisional admission

2

1

4

7

3

CAR 132

Site Development

[P] MAT 101, CAR 107

1

1

0

2

1

CAR 134

Commercial Carpentry Internship OR Electives

[P] All non-elective courses

0

0

12

12

4

(4)

CAR 135

Steel Rigging and Reinforcing

[P] Program admission

1

0

0

1

1

 

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COURSES

 

 

 

 

 

(41)

ACC 101

Principles of Accounting I     

[P] Provisional Admission   

2

6

0

8

5

CMT 201

Residential Estimating Review
[P] Completion of the Carpentry program or advanced placement.

4

0

0

4

4

CMT 202

Construction Drafting I
 [P] CAR 105, SCT 100

1

5

0

6

3

CMT 203

Accounting and Financial Management for Builders

[P] ACC 101, MAT 196

1

2

0

3

2

CMT 204

Construction Scheduling

[P] Completion of the Carpentry program or advanced placement.

2

0

0

2

2

CMT 205

Inspection Practices

[P] Completion of the Carpentry program or advanced placement.

3

2

0

5

4

CMT 207

Construction Drafting II

[P] CMT 202

1

5

0

6

3

CMT 211

Computerized Construction Estimating

[P] SCT 100, CMT 201

2

3

0

5

3

CMT 212

Computerized Construction Accounting

[P] SCT 100, CMT 203

2

2

0

4

3

CMT 213

Computerized Construction Scheduling

[P] CMT 204

2

3

0

5

3

CMT 214

Construction Management with Computers

[P] CMT 211, CMT 212, CMT 213

3

2

0

5

4

CMT 217

Construction Contracting

[P] CMT 201

5

0

0

5

5

 

Program Final Exit Point

 

Residential Construction Management Associate of Applied Technology degree recipient

 

126 minimum quarter hour credits required for graduation

 

APPENDIX  A

 

Associate Degree Program Description

 

Accreditation and Certification

 

The Construction Management associate degree program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Commission on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

 

APPENDIX B

 

General Information

 

Associate Degree Program Curriculum Model

 

Suggested Course Sequence

 

The standard curriculum for the Residential Construction Management associate degree program is set up on the quarter system. Suggested sequence for the program is given below.  Technical institutes may implement the Residential Construction Management associate degree program by using one of the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or core-requisites.

 

SUGGESTED SEQUENCE

 

FIRST QUARTER

 

Course

Number

Courses

Class

Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/

OBI

Hours

Weekly

Contact

Hours

Credit

Hours

(19)

MAT 196

Contemporary Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

CFC 100

Safety

1

0

0

1

1

CFC 101

Introduction to Construction

2

0

0

2

2

CAR 101

Safe Use of Hand and Power Tools

2

1

3

6

3

CAR 103

Materials

3

0

0

3

3

CAR 105

Print Reading

5

0

0

5

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTALS

18

1

3

22

19

SECOND QUARTER

Course

Number

Courses

Class

Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/

OBI

Hours

Weekly

Contact

Hours

Credit

Hours

(22)

CAR 107

Site Layout, footings, and Foundations