Construction and Building Science – Framing and Finishing Specialist (CBFCE)

Award: Certificate of achievement

Pathway to associate degree:  Construction and Building Science - Residential Carpentry (CBRCO)

Program location: South Omaha Campus

This certificate of achievement provides basic framing and finishing skills using measuring devices and teaches the application of hand and power tools. Graduates are employable in large and small construction companies in both framing and finishing.

For more information about educational cost, median loan debt, and other important information related to this program, please visit our website at mccneb.edu/Academics/Programs-of-Study/Construction-Education/Construction-And-Building-Science.aspx.

Graduation Requirements

General education	13.5
Major requirements	40.0
Total credit hours required	53.5

General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

English level I

4.5

See Communications course options

ENGL 1220 is recommended but may not transfer.

Humanities/social sciences

Humanities/social sciences

4.5

See Humanities/social sciences course options

PSYC 1000 is recommended but may not transfer.

Quantitative/numeracy skills

Mathematics or Financial Literacy

4.5

See Quantitative/numeracy skills course options

MATH 1240 is recommended but may not transfer.

Major requirements for Construction and Building Science – Framing and Finishing Specialist (40.0 credit hrs.)

CNST 1010	Print Reading II - Residential/Light Commercial	3.5
CNST 1050	Introduction to Carpentry	3.5
CNST 1250	Interior Finish	6.5
CNST 1350	Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Framing	6.5
CNST 1370	Exterior Finish	6.5
CNST 2050	Builders Level, Transit, and Building Layout	3.5
CNST 2360	Roof Framing	6.5
CNST 2380	Stair Construction	3.5