Printed on 4/19/2024
Construction Project Supervision
20-455-1
Certificate (C)
15 Credits
Not Financial Aid Eligible
Location*:
Oshkosh
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Experienced construction supervisors and commercial construction workers seeking advanced project management skills will find them here. You’ll learn how to manage projects, estimate costs and schedule jobs. You will also learn how to keep workers safe on the job and how to manage contracts. Field study allows you to investigate a specific area of project supervision and you’ll gain experience through an internship.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(15 Credits)
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Construction Estimating (CMT)
10-455-106
2Credit
48
60
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 48
- Outside Effort Hours: 60
- Course Number: 10455106
- Credits: 2.00
Teaches students the basics of construction estimating with an emphasis on quantity takeoff procedures for both detailed and conceptual estimates. Additional topics include types of estimates, types of contracts and evaluation of subcontractors. Students use Microsoft Excel software to prepare a detailed estimate from a set of working drawings.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Construction Contracts and Law (CMT)
10-455-108
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455108
- Credits: 2.00
Explores the legal aspects of construction. Topics include types of contracts, contract procedures and documents, responsibilities of contractors and owners, reporting requirements, insurance, bonds, and change order management.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework
Accuplacer Sentence 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 18+ OR English Level 2 Coursework
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
OR ANY of the following options:
Student is in progress in Construction Project Supervision (20-455-1) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Construction, Small Business Management (20-455-4) Program of Study
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Construction Scheduling (CMT)
10-455-109
2Credit
48
60
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 48
- Outside Effort Hours: 60
- Course Number: 10455109
- Credits: 2.00
Teaches students to plan and schedule construction projects. Provides information on establishing schedule activities, durations and logic. Students will manually draw and calculate CPM (critical path method) schedules. Students are also introduced to computer-aided scheduling.
Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) OR Construction Project Supervision (20-455-1)
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Software Fundamentals for Construction (CMT)
10-455-110
1Credit
18
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10455110
- Credits: 1.00
Applies business and construction software solutions to functional applications in construction. Explores and applies applications utilizing software that is needed to write and create documents, presentations, emails, and spreadsheets. Explores the use of project management and document management software. Collaborates with software and practices the use of business communication platforms utilized in the construction industry.
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Construction Financial Management (CMT)
10-455-123
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455123
- Credits: 2.00
Introduces the principles of financial management used by construction companies including budget management and cash flow. Emphasis is on the construction manager's role in project profitability. Analyses of construction economic factors through cost, schedule and productivity management. Topics include project cash flow, billing, budget status reports, true profit and value engineering studies.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
ACCTG 10101107 - Accounting, Principles of
TECMANUF 10455106 - Construction Estimating (CMT)
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
OR ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
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Construction Safety Management (CMT)
10-455-127
2Credit
45
68
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 45
- Outside Effort Hours: 67.5
- Course Number: 10455127
- Credits: 2.00
Provides training in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Teaches strategies for creating a successful safety management plan. Students receive their OSHA 30-hr. Construction Safety card upon successful completion.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (10-455-4)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework
Accuplacer Sentence 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 18+ OR English Level 2 Coursework
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION (10-522-6)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework
Accuplacer Sentence 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 18+ OR English Level 2 Coursework
Student is in progress in Career and Technical Education Instruction (10-522-6) Program of Study
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
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Construction Supervision (CMT)
10-455-140
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455140
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on the function of construction supervision. Practices routine communication, reporting, and documentation techniques. Executes daily and weekly task requirements of a superintendent. Focuses on the oversight of project schedules, site logistics, safety, trade labor coordination, and quality control.
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Construction Project Management (CMT)
10-455-150
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455150
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on the leadership skills of a Construction Project Manager. Interactively explores the function and practice of leading a project team. Executes project initiation, planning, execution and control, and closeout activities. Practices effective communications techniques, human resource interface, and balance of workplace culture.