Applied Construction

Pathway: Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology Manufacturing Programs: Construction

Build It Here!

If you're excited by building structures, reading blueprints, working with wood, and choosing the right materials for the job, you'll fit right in here. You'll learn residential framing and how to complete both the outside and inside of a house. You'll also get hands-on with tools, learn building codes, and explore Green Construction — building homes that are better for the environment.

This is a two-year program covering every part of home building, start to finish. In your first year, you can even earn your 10-hour MiOSHA safety certification — which means you could start working in the field before you even graduate!

Key Highlights

Operate a full range of portable and stationary power tools
Learn the entire start-to-finish process of building a home
Earn your MiOSHA safety certification and get real work experience while still in school

Learn to Use

Tools & Equipment

saw
hammer

Earn Certifications

Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn -

Level 3 Residential Construction
Carpenters International Training Fund
OSHA 10

Earn College Credit

Up to 13 free college credits available*

*Students must meet requirements.

The number of credits varies by college.

Future Career Options & Earnings

Future Career Options and Earning Potential

The range of pay for professionals in Construction covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.

With a HS diploma (some certification could be required):

Construction Laborer - Entry Level: $37,220 | Median: $49,590 | High End: $69,890
Floor Layer - Entry Level: $36,850 | Median: $46,800 | High End: $74,680
Painter - Entry Level: $37,440 | Median: $50,650 | High End: $75,670
Roofer - Entry Level: $41,910 | Median: $59,530 | High End: $80,270
Carpenter - Entry Level: $44,550 | Median: $61,680 | High End: $81,860

With additional college and/or advanced certifications:

Crane & Tower Operator - Entry Level: $44,510 | Median: $59,740 | High End: $99,090 Construction & Building Inspector - Entry Level: $47,100 | Median: $71,040 | High End: $95,980
First-Line Supervisor (Foreman) of Construction Trades - Entry Level: $57,140 | Median: $78,180 | High End: $119,990
Construction Manager - Entry Level: $61,830 | Median: $103,230 | High End: $171,340

* Note: Jobs titles and salary data are taken directly from O*Net.