Construction Management – Estimating Certificate - Academic Plan
2024-2025
Total Credits = 16
The Construction Estimating program introduces students to residential and commercial print reading, covering the interpretation and reading of construction prints and related documents as used within the building trades industry. This certificate also covers construction estimating. Students will develop skills in estimating the amount and cost of various constructions and will demonstrate these skills by making estimates of materials, labor quantities and the cost of representative types of construction.
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations
Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.
*Grade C or better required
| Required Course | Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation |
|---|---|
| MAT 1150 - Technical Mathematics | Prerequisite: College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math |
| AEC 1200 - Print Reading Residential/Commercial | Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math |
| AEC 1510 - Building Materials | Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math |
| AEC 2610 - Construction Estimating | Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math |
| AEC 2611 - Estimating II: Cost Analysis | Prerequisite: AEC 2610 - Construction Estimating |
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)
Year 1: Fall
3 Credits
3 Credits
4 Credits
Year 1: Spring
3 Credits
Notes
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- Course availability is subject to change.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this certificate.