Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College · Courses
CST
6 courses with the subject CST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CST 110Intro to Construction 1 22
3 This course covers standard and alternative building methods to include wall framing. Topics include safety and footings, foundations, floor framing systems, and wall framing systems commonly used in the construction industry. Upon completion, students should be able to safely erect all framing necessary to begin roof framing. CST-111 Construction I 3 3 4 This course covers standard and alternative building methods 3 to include wall framing. Topics include safety and footings, foundations, floor framing systems, and wall framing systems commonly used in the construction industry. Upon completion, students should be able to safely erect all framing necessary to begin roof framing. CST-112 Construction II 3 3 4 This course covers building methods and materials used to dry-in a building. Topics include safety, ceiling/roof framing applications, roof finishes, windows, and exterior doors. Upon completion, students should be able to safely erect different roof types and properly install window and exterior doors, roofing, and exterior finish materials.
Total Credit Hours Required 18 Green Building & Carpentry Certificate - (C35190L5) Our training provides hands-on skills in advanced framing to build high performance buildings. Whether you want to join the workforce or build your own shelter, we welcome all regardless of skill-level and experience. Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: CST and
This course covers building methods and materials used to complete the interior of a structure. Topics include safety, installation of thermal and acoustical barriers, and interior finishes including millwork, cabinets, interior doors, flooring, and wall treatments. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and accurately install interior treatments including insulation, paneling, drywall, molding, doors, flooring, and cabinetry.
This course introduces concepts and techniques for the design and interaction of the mechanical systems of high performance buildings. Topics include building envelope, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), indoor air quality, lighting, plumbing, and electrical. Upon completion, students should be able to understand building systems interaction and performance. *CST-241 Planning/Estimating I 2 2 3 MAT 171 This course covers the procedures involved in planning and Pr estimating a construction/building project. Topics include Corequi Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat and performing quantity takeoffs of materials required for a building project. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately complete a take-off of materials and equipment needs involved in a construction project.
None Take one: BPR 130, MAT 110, MAT 121, MAT 143, or
Corequisite
None CT
CST 241Planning/Estimating I3
Total Credit Hours Required 18 Construction & Millwork Certificate (C35190L2) Whether you are building your own home or just looking for practical skills to help with projects around the house, the Basic Construction & Millwork Certificate program is consolidated and focuses on hands on construction cabinetmaking/woodworking skill-sets. Students who want to gain applicable skills for personal construction projects or to become more employable in the construction industry can look no further…the Basic Construction & Millwork program focuses on four classes that will help you become the handy person you’ve always wanted to be. One way to manage the affordable housing issue in our area is to have skills that can provide sweat equity in your own home or perhaps help pay the rent. These are practical skills that can be taken anywhere while providing the security of a labor force that is difficult to outsource in the global economy. Come utilize our great shop & equipment resources & see why A-B Tech is the community’s Community College. Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: BPR and
