Cert in Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection

At the SouthWest College for the Deaf, the construction maintenance certificate prepares students for beginning jobs in building trades. OSHA-aligned safety instruction runs throughout. Classes meet in labs for residential and commercial construction and cover plumbing maintenance, carpentry, wall systems, cabinet making, interior finishing and welding. The 31 credit hours emphasize hand skills and work adjustment, and a cooperative education course closes the sequence. Students buy a tool kit at registration and should have a current tetanus record on file. Completers receive a certificate from the college and are prepared to enter the workforce. Questions about scheduling or equipment can be directed to the program office before registration, and applicants should arrive with a clear picture of the trade skills they hope to gain.