Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Prince George's Community College Proposal	Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)	Building Trades	2/12/2023	Approved	3/23/2023
Building Trades Program Description
The Building Trades, A.A.S program prepares students for careers in the building and construction trades. Students choose one of four tracks of courses in the building trades, which provides them the skills, knowledge and hands-on training to gain employment as carpenters, electricians, HVAC/R technicians, or plumbers. Students learn the principles of construction and how to use construction equipment. They interpret drawings and specifications and gain hands-on construction skills for use in their trade of choice. Additionally, they develop the communication, management and problem solving skills necessary for career advancement in the construction industry. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates earn NCCER Levels 1-4 certification in the trade of their choice, as well as OSHA 10 certification. The NCCER Core Craft Skills course and many of the levels in each trade and Construction Management courses are cross- <br>listed as continuing education courses. They may be used towards continuing education certificates in the trades and in Construction Management respectively.