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Welcome to the Building Construction Program

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Program Description

The Building Construction and Remodeling (BLDG) three-quarter program certificate is designed to provide students with basic entry-level skills to enter the workforce, to enter an apprenticeship program, or to continue their education toward a specific certificate or degree in the remodeling/construction trades. Basic blueprint reading, machinery, hand and power tool use and safety will be taught. Students should be prepared for entry-level construction positions such as general laborers, and helpers in roofing, electrical, concrete finishing, plumbing and pipefitting. The courses are taught in a team environment with an emphasis on safety throughout the program.

Program Certificate

BLDG 101, 102, 103, 199, PE 200, and SOSC 113.

Contact Us

Al Urness
Building Construction & Remodeling Instructor

Mount Vernon Campus
2405 East College Way

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

(360) 416-7646
allen.urness@skagit.edu