TR-1400N

Pre-Apprentice Level Building Construction Technology (BCT) Worker

Online Credential Training

Learn about scaffolding, drywalling, roofing, HVAC and electrical concepts, and develop the precision, teamwork, and physical strength required to become a Building Construction Technology (BCT) Worker.

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5 Weeks
PROGRAM LENGTH
CREDENTIALS
$
43,300
AVG. STARTING SALARY*
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These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard.” Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs

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Pre-Apprentice Level Building Construction Technology (BCT) Worker Training Online

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We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.

Monthly Payment Options as low as

$

173

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Talk with an Education Consultant to pick the perfect payment plan, from paying in full to installments with interest rates from 0-12%.

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The total tuition can be paid immediately or through a number of grant-funded or monthly payment plan options.

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*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.
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What Does a Building Construction Technology (BCT) Worker Do?

Building Construction Technology Workers are essential to construction sites, handling tasks like scaffolding, drywalling, roofing, and demolition. They specialize in areas like framing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, ensuring projects run smoothly. Ideal candidates are creative, detail-oriented, and team players, with basic math skills and the ability to read blueprints. The physically demanding role requires strength, dexterity, and endurance, using tools like saws and drills. BCT Workers can work locally or travel, adapting to various conditions. This field offers career advancement from apprentice to journeyman and specialized roles, performing duties such as assisting specialized workers, transporting materials, and preparing sites.

1,433,430

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Construction Laborers will see available jobs grow 5% over the next 10 years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

TR-1400N

Pre-Apprentice Level Building Construction Technology (BCT) Worker

The TR-1400N: Building Construction Technology (BCT) Worker program at MedCerts prepares students for entry-level residential construction roles. This program equips learners with job-ready skills and credentials for transition into the industry, covering framing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, interior/exterior finishing and workplace safety.

Students engage in a mix of video lectures, skills demonstrations, interactive 3D simulations, and virtual hands-on practice. The curriculum also includes carpentry basics, trades math, measurements and hot work. An innovative approach using immersive 3D instruction keeps learners engaged and lets them practice in a safe virtual environment.

The program features a Career Exploration Tool, helping learners align their career paths with their interests. Through lifelike 3D simulations, students gain confidence and practical experience in a virtual environment. Graduates earn a “Job-Ready Certificate”, providing a strong foundation for entering the workforce.

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  1. Carpentry fundamentals, mathematical concepts, and practical measurements.
  2. Safety protocols including PPE use, hazard communication, and hot work safety.
  3. Tool safety, ladder use, back injury prevention, and heat stress awareness.
  4. Framing techniques for walls, windows, doors, floors, and trussed rafter roofs.
  5. HVAC basics, tools, safety, system types, ducting, and airflow management.
  6. Electrical basics, tools, safety, equipment de-energization, multimeter use, and wire understanding.
  7. Plumbing fundamentals, tools, safety, fixtures, installation techniques, and pipe joining methods.
  8. Interior finishing such as drywall installation, flooring (VCT, sheet vinyl), trim work, painting basics, and repairs.
  9. Exterior finishing that includes roofing (asphalt shingles), siding (vinyl), deck construction, and basic landscaping.
  10. Professional skills like teamwork, communication, customer satisfaction, conflict resolution, and maintaining a positive image.

Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. A PC/Mac Computer
  4. Course registration & payment

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  1. Expert-led video-based training
  2. Interactive 3D simulations and virtual hands-on practice
  3. Career Exploration Tool with simulation-based career exploration

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
Code
Course
Duration
TR 1011
5
Hours
RC 1011
8
Hours
RC 1012
6
Hours
RC 1013
5
Hours
RC 1014
7
Hours
RC 1016
9
Hours
RC 1017
7
Hours
RC 1018
4
Hours
RC 1019
10
Hours
Total Program Duration

Pre-Apprentice Level Building Construction Technology (BCT) Worker

Job Opportunities

Building Construction Worker
Construction Laborer
Laborer

Disclaimers

  1. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.