Construction Safety Planning (Certificate)

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Program Summary

The Construction Safety Planning Certificate is designed to prepare students for the widely recognized safety certifications offered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), including the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC). This certificate offers comprehensive coverage of safety subjects and construction best practices in residential and commercial projects, including several building systems, such as electrical and mechanical systems, that act as essential for construction safety planning. The certificate is designed to instill a safety-first philosophy across all levels of construction projects. In addition, students will explore the role and function of safety administration in preventing accidents and complying with government agencies-adequate instruction for students to earn the 30-hour OSHA certificate. Students will be familiar with and able to navigate OSHA’s 1926 construction industry regulations document.

Upon completion of the certificate, graduates can emerge with the experience to neutralize the physical and environmental hazards that are a daily concern for construction professionals. They will be able to develop a construction site safety plan for every project, accounting for hazards unique to the project. They are also in charge of providing safety training for construction workers. The certificate can help graduates craft their leadership style, build their expertise, and better position themselves for career advancement, such as construction safety officers, managers, and consultants.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to be awarded the certificate.

Certificate Completion

This certificate program may be completed independently and does not require enrollment in or completion of any degree program to be awarded.

General Education Requirements (9-13 Credits)

For this Certificate of Completion, 9-13 credit hours are required in the following areas:

One course in the Written Communication (English) Core
One course in the Quantitative Literacy (Mathematics) Core
One course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences Breadth Area (minimum of 3 credits)

Construction Safety Planning Curriculum (27 Credits)

Construction Management Courses (21 Credits)

CM 1000 - Construction Plans 3 Credit(s)
CM 1290 - Electrical Systems 3 Credit(s)
CM 2020 - Residential Construction Materials and Methods 3 Credit(s)
CM 2030 - Commercial Construction Materials 3 Credit(s)
CM 3270 - Building Codes and Ethics 3 Credit(s)
CM 3880 - Planning and Scheduling 3 Credit(s)
CM 4550 - Construction Safety 3 Credit(s)

Math Course (3 Credits)

MATH 1060 - Trigonometry 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy)

Engineering Course (3 Credits)

CCET 1040 - Introduction to Residential Architecture Using AutoCAD 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Certificate: 33-40

Program Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes

Each graduate will take from the Construction Safety Planning Certificate:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data, and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.