TR-1400N
Pre-Apprentice Level Building Construction Technology (BCT) Worker
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.
Program Overview
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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.
- Carpentry fundamentals, mathematical concepts, and practical measurements.
- Safety protocols including PPE use, hazard communication, and hot work safety.
- Tool safety, ladder use, back injury prevention, and heat stress awareness.
- Framing techniques for walls, windows, doors, floors, and trussed rafter roofs.
- HVAC basics, tools, safety, system types, ducting, and airflow management.
- Electrical basics, tools, safety, equipment de-energization, multimeter use, and wire understanding.
- Plumbing fundamentals, tools, safety, fixtures, installation techniques, and pipe joining methods.
- Interior finishing such as drywall installation, flooring (VCT, sheet vinyl), trim work, painting basics, and repairs.
- Exterior finishing that includes roofing (asphalt shingles), siding (vinyl), deck construction, and basic landscaping.
- Professional skills like teamwork, communication, customer satisfaction, conflict resolution, and maintaining a positive image.
What You’ll Learn – TR-1400N Pre-Apprentice Level Building Construction Technology (BCT) Worker
The 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.
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