Construction Technology | Certification | WSU Tech | Wichita KS

Construction TechnologyAngie Evans2025-06-12T09:25:43-05:00

Construction Technology Program Features

The Construction Technology program prepares students in the basic skills necessary for all occupations in construction. Students begin their study in nine modules, which include: safety; math; materials; hand and power tools; construction drawings; basic rigging; communication; and employability skills. Students then advance to courses which provide hands-on application of technical knowledge and skills. In these courses students will apply all aspects of basic carpentry and will receive instruction in: technical mathematics; framing; construction materials and selection; job estimating; blueprint reading; foundations and roughing-in; finish carpentry techniques; and applicable codes and standards.

The WSU Tech Construction Technology program is aligned with the National Center for Education Statistics CIP code 46.0201: Carpentry/Carpenter prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards.

Degree and Certificate Options

Associate of Applied Science, Construction Technology	60 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Construction Technology Level 1	19 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Construction Technology Level 2	34 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Construction Technology Level 3	45 Credit Hours

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WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Students interested in this program are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.

WSU Tech’s City Center is a training, assessment and education facility for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Currently, WSU Tech is accredited in Carpentry and HVAC.

WSU Tech will be closed and classes will be canceled Wednesday, Dec. 5 in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush.

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NOTICE: Due to anticipated severe weather, WSU Tech will close at 3 PM on Monday, May 6. All evening classes are canceled.

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