The Architectural and Construction Technology programme is a two-year Applied Associate Degree with a total of 75 credits that seeks to provide individuals with theoretical, technical, and vocational knowledge and skills that will lead to employment and further studies in the field of the built environment.
The courses will enable the graduate to work in related areas or continue toward a Bachelor’s degree in an associated field of technology such as Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Land Surveying, etc. The Building Technician graduating with a CCCJ’s Applied Associate of Science Degree in Architectural and Construction Technology will be able to undertake work requiring a knowledge of drafting, construction materials, mechanical and structural systems, estimating, site and building design fundamentals and presentation methods, building codes and specifications, and computer applications.
Skills Gained
Overview
Target Group
Requirements
Course Structure - Full Time and Part Time
Overview
The Construction Sector represents a critical component of any country based on its impact on national development. The sector currently suffers from a shortage of skilled construction workers; this has affected a number of major projects in recent years and has consequently led to an importation of skilled workers (e.g., from the Dominican Republic, China, and other countries) to fill the existing gaps) and so this programme seeks to provide certification for locals involved in the sector.
Labour market information (Construction Industry Study, 2018) provided by HEART Trust NTA projected an increase in the demand for construction workers through the Tourism sector. The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment predicts that by this current year (2016), an additional 2,694 hotel rooms would be added to the sector. This addition will result in the increase of
employment within the construction industry from the development of these rooms. It also states that 2017 would see a projection of 8,800 rooms added, which would further contribute to the growth within the construction sector.
Target Group
This programme targets any of the following individuals:
- Persons with industry experience seeking certification.
- Persons with industry experience who need formal training.
- Persons who want to change their career path.
- High school graduates interested in careers in the Architectural and Construction Technology industry.
Requirements
To matriculate to the programme applicants must fulfil one of the following:
- Pass five (5) subjects in GCE ‘O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, a related technical subject (Technical Drawing, Building Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Electronic Technology and Visual Arts) or Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, or Integrated Science) and any other two appropriate subjects, with grades A, B or C.
- Pass five (5) subjects in CXC, including English, Mathematics, and a related technical subject (Technical Drawing, Building Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Electronic Technology, and Visual Arts) or Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, or Integrated Science) along with two (2) other subjects, with grades I, II or III. Grade III pass must be after September 1998.
- Mature Student Entry. Applicants falling in this category must be over the age of twenty-five (25), with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a specialized area of the industry, for e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Woodwork, Construction, Electrical Engineering. Applicants will be accepted based on his/her employment portfolio, as well as certificates of achievement and positions held along with job description and community involvement. Each applicant will be assessed independently of the other. Refer to the Prior Learning Manual for additional information.
The CCCJ acknowledges the following examining bodies.
- The Caribbean Examination Council – CXC
A pass in a subject offered by The Caribbean Examination Council at the CSEC level is defined as follows:
Grades: I and II – up to January 1998
Grades: I, II, and III – as of May 1998
To matriculate to the programme applicants must fulfil one of the following:
- Pass five (5) subjects in GCE ‘O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, a related technical subject (Technical Drawing, Building Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Electronic Technology and Visual Arts) or Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, or Integrated Science) and any other two appropriate subjects, with grades A, B or C.
- Pass five (5) subjects in CXC, including English, Mathematics, and a related technical subject (Technical Drawing, Building Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Electronic Technology, and Visual Arts) or Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, or Integrated Science) along with two (2) other subjects, with grades I, II or III. Grade III pass must be after September 1998.
- Mature Student Entry. Applicants falling in this category must be over the age of twenty-five (25), with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a specialized area of the industry, for e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Woodwork, Construction, Electrical Engineering. Applicants will be accepted based on his/her employment portfolio, as well as certificates of achievement and positions held along with job description and community involvement. Each applicant will be assessed independently of the other. Refer to the Prior Learning Manual for additional information.
The CCCJ acknowledges the following examining bodies.
- The Caribbean Examination Council – CXC
A pass in a subject offered by The Caribbean Examination Council at the CSEC level is defined as follows:
Grades: I and II – up to January 1998
Grades: I, II, and III – as of May 1998
Basic Matriculation Requirements
There are two (2) methods by which an applicant can meet the Basic Matriculation Requirements; these are classified as Standard forms of matriculation and Alternate forms of matriculation.
- Standard forms of matriculation
An applicant MUST have a minimum of five (5) passes in subjects at CSEC or GCE O’ Level, including English ‘A’ (CSEC) or English Language (GCE O’ Level) and CSEC Mathematics.
- Alternate forms of matriculation
- Equivalent qualification(s) as determined by the CCCJ.
- Mature Status as determined by the CCCJ.
- Level 3 HEART NVQJ Certification as determined by the CCCJ.
- Mature Student Entry
Applicants falling in this category must be over the age of twenty-five (25), with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a specialized area of the industry, for e.g., mechanical engineering, woodwork, construction, electrical engineering. Applicants will be accepted based on his/her employment portfolio, as well as certificates of achievement, positions held along with job descriptions and community involvement. Each applicant will be assessed independently of the other. Refer to the Prior Learning Manual for additional information.
Course Structure - Full Time and Part Time
Associate of Applied Science in Architectural and Construction Technology (FULL TIME)
Semester I YEAR 1
CODE | COURSE | CREDITS (HOURS) |
COMM1101 | Communication I | 3(45) |
MATH1104 | Technical Mathematics I | 3(45) |
ITECH1104 | Fundamentals of Information Technology | 3(75) |
DRAW1101 | Technical Drawing | 2(60) |
GTECH1101 | General Technology | 3(75) |
PHYS1101 | Physics I | 4(90) |
18 |
Semester II
CODE | COURSE | CREDITS (HOURS) |
COMM1202 | Communication II | 3(45) |
MATH1204 | Technical Mathematics II | 3(45) |
ACAD1201 | Introduction to CAD | 2(90) |
CONS1201 | Construction Technology I | 3(75) |
BLDG1203 | Land Surveying I | 2(90) |
ARCH2302 | History of Architecture | 3(45) |
16 |
Semester III YEAR 2
CODE | COURSE | CREDITS (HOURS) |
BLDG1201 | Building Science | 3(45) |
CONS2302 | Advanced Construction Technology | 3(75) |
BLDG2303 | Land Surveying II | 2(90) |
MGMT1101 | Introduction to Management | 3(45) |
ACAD2301 | AutoCAD Application | 3(75) |
ARCH1201 | Architectural Drafting I | 3(45) |
CMPC2401 | Capstone Major Project Construct. – Consultation | 1(15) |
18 |
Semester IV
CODE | COURSE | CREDITS (HOURS) |
CONS2401 | Structures | 3(75) |
BLDG2402 | Measurements and Estimating | 3(45) |
Elective | 3 (45) | |
ARCH2303 | Advanced Architectural Drafting | 3(45) |
WOEP 1100 | Work Experience | 3(240) |
BLDG2302 | Building Services | 3(45) |
PSYC1111 | Introduction to Psychology I | 3(45) |
CMPC2401 | Capstone Major Project Construction– Practical | 1(45) |
22 |
Associate of Applied Science in Architectural and Construction Technology (PART-TIME)
Semester I YEAR 1
CODE | COURSE | CREDITS (HOURS) |
COMM1101 | Communication I | 3(45) |
ITECH1104 | Fundamentals of Information Technology | 3(75) |
DRAW1101 | Technical Drawing | 2(60) |
GTECH1101 | General Technology | 3(75) |
PHYS101 | Physics I | 4(90) |
15 |
Semester II
CODE | COURSE | CREDITS (HOURS) |
COMM1101 | Communication II | 3(45) |
MATH1104 | Technical Mathematics I | 3(45) |
ACAD1201 | Introduction to CAD | 2(90) |
ARCH2302 | History of Architecture | 3(45) |
11 |
Summer I
CODE | COURSE | CREDITS (HOURS) |
CONS1201 | Construction Technology I | 3(75) |
MATH1204 | Technical Mathematics II | 3(45) |
BLDG1203 | Land Surveying I | 2(90) |
ARCH1201 | Architectural Drafting I | 3(45) |
11 |
YEAR 2
Semester III
CODE | COURSE | CREDITS (HOURS) |
BLDG1201 | Building Science | 3(45) |
CONS2302 | Advanced Construction Technology | 3(60) |
BLDG2303 | Land Surveying II | 2(90) |
ARCH2303 | Advanced Architectural Drafting | 3(45) |
11 |
Semester IV
CODE | COURSE | CREDITS (HOURS) |
ACAD2301 | AutoCAD Application | 3(75) |
CONS2401 | Structures | 3(75) |
BLDG2302 | Building Services | 3(45) |
PSYC1111 | Introduction to Psychology I | 3(45) |
CMPC2401 | Capstone Major Project Construct.– Consultation | 1(15) |
13 |
Summer II
CODE | COURSE | CREDITS (HOURS) |
WOEP1100 | Work Experience | 3(240) |
MGMT 1101 | Introduction to Management | 3(45) |
Elective | 3 | |
BLDG2402 | Measurements and Estimating | 3(45) |
CMPC2401 | Capstone Major Project Construction– Practical | 1(45) |
13 |
- Duration: 2 Years
- Modality: Online/Face 2 Face
- Skill Level: Middle Management
- Completion Rate: 90%
- Certified: Yes
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