Construction and Remodeling

One Year Technical Diploma

Program number: 314106

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

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 or remodeling. 

Program Details

Construction & Remodeling is on a career pathway that includes this one-year technical diploma, a one-year version and an apprenticeship. All will prepare you for a good job. Learn at your own pace and increase your earning potential with credentials that keep you moving on your career path.

Students in the Construction and Remodeling program can attend full or part time.

Construction and Remodeling Program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Commercial Avenue
• Madison - Truax

Explore financial aid eligibility for Construction and Remodeling.

All courses for this program are offered only in person.

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Admission

Admission

To Apply

View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.

• Review the admission checklist to learn how to apply to a program or certificate at Madison College.
• Attend an Academic Information Session to get started in the admission process.
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210. 

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2018-2019 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

31-410-301

Introduction to Construction

5 credits

31-410-302

Plans, Site and Formwork

2 credits

31-410-309

Plan Reading and Drawing

1 credits

31-410-328

Construction Techniques 1

5 credits

31-410-337

Workplace Safety

1 credits

31-410-410

Fundamentals of Construction 1

2 credits

10-890-101

College Success and Study Skills 1cr

1 credits

31-804-379

Vocational Math 1

1 credits

Second Semester

31-410-308

Construction Industry Codes and Regulations

2 credits

31-410-329

Construction Techniques 2

5 credits

31-410-335

Intermediate Carpentry Lab

2 credits

31-410-345

Materials and Estimating 1

1 credits

31-410-411

Fundamentals of Construction 2

1 credits

31-801-356

Communications 1

1 credits

 

Select 3 courses from the Course Selectives list below.

3 credits

Course Selectives

31-410-363

Building Science and Sustainability

1 credits

31-410-385

Introduction to 3D Computer Assisted Drafting

1 credits

31-410-311

Commercial Construction

1 credits

31-410-310

Materials and Estimating 2

1 credits

31-410-324

Remodeling Techniques

1 credits

Outcomes

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.

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:

• National Association of Remodeling Industry
• Madison Area Builders Association
• Seventhware
• Sustainable Woods Cooperative
• National Association of Home Builders

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