Program Description
The Construction Technology Certificate program at UNM-Valencia Campus equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of entry-level positions in the construction industry. This hands-on program covers areas like carpentry, blueprint reading, and formwork, and is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), ensuring high-quality instruction, standardized curriculum, and recognized certification.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
The program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in the construction industry. Students also obtain NCCER and OSHA certifications along the way. This program does not transfer to a four-year degree.
Contact and Advising Information
Apply NowInformation about the certificate in Construction Technology is available from the Advisement Center at 505.925.8907 or vcadvise@unm.edu, or the Academic Affairs Office at 505.925.8600.
Degree Requirements
| CNST 1115 - NCCER Safety Core | 4 | ||
| CNST 1120 - Construction Drawings | 3 | ||
| CNST 1140 - Concrete Finishing I | 4 | ||
| CNST 1150 - Layout and Framing | 4 | ||
| CNST 1250 - Interior Finishing | 4 | ||
| ELTR 1120 - Electrical Theory I | 3 | ||
| HVAC 1105 - Introduction to Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 4 | ||
| PLMB 1112 - Plumbing I | 4 | ||
