From foundation to finish - learn by doing in the #1 ranked in NY and #6 ranked program in the US - US News & World Report.

Gain hands-on training in the essential skills of carpentry and masonry for residential and light-frame commercial buildings. You’ll gain extensive experience in building layout, foundations, framing, sheathing, trim, block work, brick, and concrete construction, preparing you for a career in the construction trades.

 

Program length and availability:

2 Years Associate in Occupational Studies

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 years

Method of Delivery:

On-Campus

Department:

Building Trades Department

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

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Admissions Requirements

Building Trades: Building Construction program has a Tool/Supplies Lending program

The beginning of the semester can bring with it a lot of expenses. There is a program that may be able to help.

The tools/supplies lending program is an initiative to ensure the academic success of our students. The purpose of the loan program is to temporarily lend items.

Funded through a Title III Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Grant, this program provides tools/supplies for students who are not able to afford to immediately purchase them. If a non-disposable item, these need to be returned at the end of the semester.

Students interested in utilizing the program must complete an application. The program is open to eligible students who are in need, although priority is given to first-year students.

Tools/supplies are lent on a first-come, first-served basis for the entire semester to eligible students. There is no cost for the student to participate in this program.

Approved students are given a contract detailing the tools/supplies they have been loaned and when these are due to be returned.

This program has the following items that can be borrowed:

  • Tool set
  • Textbooks
  • Laptop

Complete a Tool Application

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SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN

In building construction, you’ll practice accurate measurement, layout, and cutting while learning to safely operate tools and equipment. You’ll estimate and manage materials, read blueprints, and solve job-site problems. Strong communication, math, and computer skills, paired with hands-on experience, prepare you to build and supervise successful construction projects.

JOBS/INTERNSHIPS YOU'LL SECURE

Professional Outlook
Median hourly salary is $24.71. Median annual salary is $51,390. With the career fairs hosted by the college and the employment opportunities available, many students have multiple employment offers.

2022 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.