AutoCAD® is computer-aided design (CAD) software. This industry-specific software is used by architects, engineers, and construction professionals. They rely on AutoCAD® to create precise 2D and 3D drawings for architectural, mechanical, and engineering design projects. The AutoCAD® Intensive course includes three modules and totals forty hours of training.

Module One: The first module, a total of twelve hours, starts at the very beginning. No experience with AutoCAD®. is necessary. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with the software program in our Drafting Lab and get hands-on experience creating various shapes. After this module is completed, students can:

• Set drawing limits and scales
• Learn to use edit commands
• Work with layers, create text and other basic concepts
• Turn grids on and off, set grid dimensions
• Snap to endpoints, midpoints, and more

Module Two: The next module continues the working knowledge of essential AutoCAD® drafting tools for an additional twelve hours. Students will build on the basic digital drafting through hands-on exercises and use more advanced commands and tools. After this portion of the course, students can use functions such as:

• Annotating
• Working with blocks and symbols
• Learn more in-depth details of layer functions
• Explore layout styles, printing, plotting and publishing

Module Three: The last module, at sixteen hours, provides an overview of AutoCAD® 3D Fundamentals and Sketchup. This section of the course focuses on creating images with modeling and realistic three-dimensional renderings using software tools including:

• UCS (User Coordinate System), Control perspective views
• Learn rendering with commands in AutoCAD
• Create images with modeling tools in Sketchup

This course is designed for students who have a working knowledge of basic AutoCAD® drafting. Students will build on the fundamentals through hands on exercises and use more advanced commands and tools such as annotating, block, working with symbols and layers, style, plotting and publishing.
Prerequisite: AutoCAD® Level 1(CC-407) or instructor permission if you have equivalent experience

This course provides an Overview of AutoCAD 3D Basics & Sketchup. This course covers the basics of:

• 3D modeling using solid modeling tools
• UCS (User Coordinate System)
• Control and display settings
• Rendering using AutoCAD
• Modeling in Sketchup

Prerequisites: CC-407 | AutoCAD Level I, CC-422 | AutoCAD Level II

Learn in-depth construction industry estimating procedures, including:

• Material Take-offs, computations, pricing structures
• Understand labor requirement and cost factors
• T & M – time and materials costing
• How to prepare a detailed estimate review
• Analyze estimates for a comparative review

Prerequisite: Construction Estimating Basics (CD-582) or instructor permission

Learn how to plan and manage efficient and effective use of a construction project site. Understand best practices, key ways to implement systems, and operate best practices on a construction job site. Topics covered include:

• Establishing workflows and coordination of trades
• Material deliveries and staging areas
• Managing construction waste
• Managing hazardous waste
• Minimizing site disruption
• Retention of site plantings and drainage issues
• Inclement weather planning
• Trade tool storage needs and temporary storage sheds
• Safety issues, security and more

The 30-hour Construction OSHA Outreach Training Program is intended to provide a variety of training to workers with some safety responsibility. The training focuses on hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention.

This course goes into greater detail on commercial and heavy commercial construction including:

• Site work
• Mechanical and electrical systems
• Structural steel
• Reinforced concrete

Prerequisites: CD-405 | Basic to Intermediate Blueprint Reading

This course continues past the basics and fundamentals of construction project scheduling with online instruction diving deeper into the software capabilities of Oracle Primavera P6 software systems. A personal computer with a Microsoft platform and administrative capability to download software is required to take this course. Learn hands-on application of more advanced concepts of logic and planning, preparation, tasks, resource and cost loading, tracking, and updating of a project schedule. Students complete their own advanced project schedules. Project Scheduling with industry standard Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software, is held in our computer lab with hands-on instruction.

• Gain a deeper level of understanding in project scheduling, computations, pricing structures
• Learn to generate various reports
• Add project support documents and information to project scheduling data
• Create a project schedule from inception to completion of punch-list

Prerequisites: CD-580 | Construction Project Scheduling I Oracle Primavera P6

This course provides rigorous instruction in Mechanical Drafting used in the Architecture, Construction, Interior Design, and Manufacturing Industries. It is a comprehensive program designed for anyone involved in the construction, manufacturing or general industry and provides complete information on graphic communication including orthographic projection.
College Credits: 2

This course provides rigorous instruction in AutoCAD Drafting used in the Architecture, Construction, Interior Design, and Manufacturing Industries. This course continues the work of CAD I and covers intermediate level and advanced CAD skills. Included in this course will be file management, blocks, attributes, dynamic blocks, external references, parametric drafting, 3D surfaces and solids, rendering and architectural drawings using AutoCAD Architecture. Additional lab time is required for project work.
College Credits: 2 creditsPrerequisites: CD-163 | Drafting I

This course introduces and discusses the construction process and its role in architecture and design. The course discusses major building component systems and methods. Structural theory is also explored. Additional lab hours are required to complete project work. Course attendees must sign-in attendance roster during lab work sessions and attend all class sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion. Lab schedule released after the course begins.
College Credits: 3 credits
Prerequisites: CD-163 | Drafting I

This course provides an understanding of the basic principles and appropriate application of building service and environmental systems, incorporating thermal exposure, climate modification, environmental systems and energy use with a focus on sustainability as these relate to the building envelope. The course also introduces aspects of plumbing, vertical transportation systems, and life safety in building design. An HVAC project will be assigned. Additional lab hours are required to complete project work.
College Credits: 3 credits
Prerequisites: CD-163 | Drafting I

This 45-hour in depth course is an introduction to reading blueprints and architectural working drawings, understand:

• How to use scales
• Read symbols
• Learn to locate and interpret sections, profiles and cross sections
• Learn to read and understand schedules, details, notes and more

This course provides a step-by-step explanation of how contracts sustain positive customer and supplier relations, provide for resolution of disputes, and minimize the risk of litigation. Standard industry documents are reviewed and discussed in detail. This course includes a research presentation or a student participant mock trial that involves the topics vital to understanding construction contracts and contract law. Topics include:

• Basic contract theory
• Contract preparation
• The litigation process
• Alternate dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration)
• Case studies in New Jersey Construction Law
• Insurance coverage and important terms
• Ethics best practices

A great place to start if you are considering a career change to the Construction Industry. This course provides an overview of the construction industry including the inter-workings between various trades, construction systems and procedures, organizational planning and decision making techniques. The management of various types of construction projects, fees and organizational systems will be explained. An overview of roles and responsibilities of various parties will be discussed to establish the flow of action for project completion.

Negotiating is an essential skill in today’s dynamic construction projects. This program explores analytical tools and interpersonal techniques for dealing effectively with different bargaining styles and tactics. If you negotiate with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, or colleagues, your ability to negotiate effectively is vital to the success of your project. 

Students reflect on their tendencies and refine their approach with in-class mock negotiating activities to manage the process more effectively with bargaining tactics, style, and emotion. Topics include:

• Negotiating in real-time prepares you to close deals, negotiate prices, and set beneficial contract agreements.
• Learn to resolve differences before they escalate into costly conflicts. 
• Understand negotiation dynamics and how to prepare for uncertainty
• Learn to craft agile strategy, be quick and find the zone of possible agreement
• Secure maximum value for your project, organization, and yourself

Learn Construction Project Scheduling with industry standard scheduling software, offered online with hands on educational instruction. A personal computer with a Microsoft platform and administrative capability to download software is required to take this course. This course teaches the basics and fundamentals of construction project scheduling reviewing the latest versions of Oracle Primavera P6 software systems. Learn hands-on application of the concepts of basic logic and planning, preparation, tasks, resource and cost loading, tracking, and updating of a project schedule. Students create their own project schedules and learn how to run various reports. Learn about diagnostic tools, how they measure and how they can be used to make improvements resulting in increased performance, healthier environments, reduced cost, and energy savings. Creating understanding and implementing a project schedule is an important basic requirement for:

• Building Owners & Managers
• Architects & Engineers
• Construction management Firms
• Contractors & Industry Suppliers

This course is an introduction to construction estimating basics, gain an understanding of:

• Material take-offs
• Computations
• Pricing
• Labor requirements
• Detailed cost factors
• Project estimating information

Prerequisite: Basic to Intermediate Blueprint Reading (CD-405) or field experience and placement test score of 80 or above or instructor permission