Degrees and Certificates
By working toward your certificate or degree, you will receive high-quality training from skilled faculty in the planning and management of all types and phases of construction projects.
In as little time as one semester, you can earn one of our certificates and as little as two years for an associate's degree!
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Cabrillo College offers options for an Associates in Science (A.S.) degree in
Construction Management
Building Inspection and Constructions Codes
Energy Management
Each of the three degrees requires 60 units.
Cabrillo College offers options for an Associates in Science (A.S.) degree in
Construction Management
Building Inspection and Constructions Codes
Energy Management
Each of the three degrees requires 60 units.
Building Inspection and Construction Codes - Associate in Science (A.S.) - 60 Credits
The Associate in Science in Building Inspection and Construction Codes prepares students to apply for industry-recognized certifications and jobs in the building inspection sector. Students develop the necessary abilities and skills to read plans, conduct inspections, and interpret codes according to building plans and specifications.
Construction Management - Associate in Science (A.S.) - 60 Credits
The Associate in Science in Construction Management provides technical and managerial education and training. This degree is designed for entry-level students and skilled workers to provide fundamental construction management skills training such as planning and scheduling, estimating, project management, and finance.
Energy Management - Associate in Science (A.S.) - 60 Credits
The Associate in Science in Energy Management focuses on the study of building science and energy management. Students will study the fundamentals of energy science with an emphasis on sustainability and energy management as they relate to the current construction industry.
Certificates
The Basic Construction Certificate of Completion is a noncredit certificate designed to provide fundamental carpentry skills necessary to perform basic construction tasks.
Courses
The CEM program also offers a variety of classes and labs to improve skill-building for those seeking career advancement in the trades. If you are already employed as a contractor, supervisor, inspector, project manager, estimator, scheduler, or any job related to construction, the management level courses are helpful to individuals desiring advancement to administrative or supervisory roles. Examples include Construction Law, Cost Estimating, Planning & Scheduling, and Business Management.
The courses are also designed to keep students and professionals current on methods, approaches, trends, codes, standards, and technology that are constantly changing in the construction, energy, and building inspection fields.
I am proud to be a student of Cabrillo College's CEM program. The instructors are experienced, passionate, and dedicated to teaching the industry's best practices. In addition to providing excellent practical hands-on training, the program also focuses on innovative methods and materials, with a leaning towards safety, health, durability, efficiency, and sustainability. Further, the facilities and the robust set of tools are exceptional and conducive to learning the trade. For anyone wanting to learn hard skills for a career in the construction and energy management field, I'd highly recommend this program.
- Karl Lee
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