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Program Overview
Construction and Remodeling program students at Madison College come from all walks of life, but they all share an interest in learning the most current construction techniques for completing projects small to large, rough to refined. After completing the Construction and Remodeling program, graduates go on to employment in all areas of the construction industry,from commercial to residential, new construction to remodeling.
As a Construction and Remodeling student, you will
- Learn hands-on how to complete a project from prints and specifications.
- Understand site preparation, layout and foundations.
- Practice framing floors, walls, ceilings and roofs and related carpentry tasks.
- Install shingles, windows, doors, stairs, exterior trim, siding, cabinets and interior trim.
- Gain experience working in all phases of home construction including estimating materials, understanding building codes and maintaining tools and equipment.
- Prepare for a career in residential construction, remodeling, and commercial construction.
Program Details
Students in the Construction and Remodeling program can attend full or part time.
Women and minorities are highly encouraged to apply since our program has a diverse staff including two female instructors.
Night Classes are Available!
Fundamentals of Construction- Spring semesters
Introduction to Construction - Fall semestersConstruction and Remodeling Program classes are offered at our Truax Campus.
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Construction Careers
Earning your technical diploma in the Construction and Remodeling program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as:
- Rough/Finish Carpenter
- Remodeler
- Product Sales Representative
- Estimator
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Master Carpenter
- Supervisor
- Head Estimator
- Teacher
- Inspector
Madison College's Wood Technics Department is an active member in the following organizations:
Resources
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
First Semester(Note: Program evening students take 31-410-399 Fundamentals of Construction in place of 31-410-410 and 31-410-411.)Second Semester(Note: Program evening students take 31-410-399 Fundamentals of Construction in place of 31-410-410 and 31-410-411.)Course Selectives (3 credits required)Select 3 courses from the Course Selectives list below. (Recommended during second semester in program.)3 credits
Careers in construction provide family supporting wages and benefits.
Feel the satisfaction that comes with seeing what you’ve built.
Our carpentry instructors have over 100 years of building experience.
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Admission
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then complete the International Admission Process.
Apply Now – Join the Waiting List
This program is in transition to assess capacity and enrollment availability for the 2026-2027 academic year. Beginning Fall 2026, all qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
- Program Capacity: This program maintains a maximum of 54 students enrolled at any given time. It shares this capacity with other programs that have similar curriculum.
- Estimated Wait Time: To be determined
- Notification Timeline: Students on the waiting list will be notified in March 2026 about available spots. Those who remain on the list will also receive an update on their estimated wait times.
Submitting your application now ensures you're considered as soon as space becomes available.
Learn more about waiting lists in the Waiting List section below.
Application Dates
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
Spring 2026
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2026
Fall 2026
- Application available on September 15, 2025
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2026
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
- High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED completion
- College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
- Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a program or waiting list does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the program.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at enrollmentservices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Construction and Remodeling career.
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Waiting List
This program uses a waiting list to manage program admission due to capacity limitations and high program demand. This means there are typically more applicants than there are open seats in the program.
A waiting list helps us manage applications in a way that is fair and transparent.
Students on the waiting list receive priority in future terms based on the date they complete all application requirements.
Priority does not guarantee a spot in the program.
You may remain on the waiting list if you continue to follow the steps to notify Madison College of your continued interest.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at enrollmentservices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
Completion of MC Technical Diploma in Construction & Remodeling will transfer to UW Platteville with a maximum of 72 credits to be applied to B.S. in Construction Management -
Career Outcomes
MATC Construction and Remodeling program graduates are prepared to:
- Solve construction problems using accepted principles, tools and skills.
- Apply techniques and principles appropriate to building science.
- Investigate basic construction business operational strategies.
- Model professional and ethical behavior.
- Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal relationship skills.
- Analyze the environmental impacts of building practices.
- Apply safety practices and procedures in the work area.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2022 2023 2024 Number of Program Graduates 13 15 32 Number of Surveys Sent 9 15 31 Number of Surveys Returned 6 13 21 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 5 12 8 Percent Available for Employment 83.3% 92.3% 38.1% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 16.7% 7.7% 14.3% Available for Employment
2022 2023 2024 Graduates Employed 5 12 6 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% 75.0% Employed in Related Occupation 4 10 6 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 80.0% 83.3% 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 1 2 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 20.0% 16.7% 0.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 0 0 2 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 4 3.7 3.6 Number of Satisfaction Responses 5 13 9 Very Satisfied (4) 5 9 7 Percent Very Satisfied 100.0% 69.2% 77.8% Satisfied (3) 0 4 1 Percent Satisfied 0.0% 30.8% 11.1% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 6 13 11 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2022 2023 2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 5 12 6 Before Enrollment 1 2 1 Percent Before Enrollment 20.0% 16.7% 16.7% While Attending the College 0 3 1 Percent While Attending the College 0.0% 25.0% 16.7% After Training at the College 4 7 4 Percent After Training at the College 80.0% 58.3% 66.7% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2022 2023 2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 5 12 16 In College District 5 10 6 Percent In College District 100.0% 83.3% 37.5% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 2 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 10 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 62.5% Salary Trend 2022 2023 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 3 9 4 Average Monthly Wage $4,415 $4,317 $4,472 Average Hourly Wage $25.67 $25.10 $26.00 Average Work Hours per Week 40.0 44.4 42.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 Average Hourly Wage $22.00 Average Work Hours per Week 32.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Architectural Building Art Carpenter TDS Custom Construction Carpenter 2 Tile Smith Apprentice Tile Setter Westring Construction Carpenter * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
