Introduction to Craft Skills for Construction

This course is designed as the foundation for construction trade careers and is intended to prepare individuals for entry-level construction work.

Training includes:

  • Basic safety
  • Construction math
  • Use of hand tools
  • Use of power tools
  • Reading construction drawings
  • Basic rigging
  • Basic communication and employability skills
  • Material handling
  • OSHA-10
  • Hands-on, shop time, and instruction

Students can earn the NCCER’s (National Center for Construction Education & Research) Industry Recognized Core Credential during class.  https://www.nccer.org/

New! Introduction to Craft Skills for Construction Bootcamp

105 hours of training

Gain essential construction industry skills through hands-on experience and expert instruction – a solid foundation for various trades. This 105-hour bootcamp class is offered in partnership with Tiny House Community Development.

Course Name Dates Days Hours Campus Room Register
CAR-3112-TH3 Intro. to Craft Skills for Construction BOOTCAMP 2/10/25-4/16/25

M, Tu, W 6-9:30 p.m. Greensboro TEC (W3) 221 Register Now

 

Is English your second language?

We have free English classes to help you be successful in this course. Visit our ESOL Career Pathways web page.

For more information, email [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

The cost is:
  • Course registration: $271 (includes certification exam fees)
  • Book: About $115
  • Total: $386

Payment for class is due at the time of registration.

Students must have:
  • Good computer skills
  • An email account and access to a computer with internet

 

You may be eligible for scholarship money. Click on the link below to learn if you might meet the applicant requirements.  Scholarships have time sensitive application deadlines.

Request Scholarship Information

Additionally, the NCWorks Career Center may be able to assist thru the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program.  For more information call NCWorks Greensboro: (336) 297-9444 or NCWorks High Point: (336) 882-4141.

You may register online:  Register

Students MUST purchase books PRIOR to the first day of class. Required book is:

ISBN 9781323695456 Introduction to Craft Skills for Construction, from Pearson Publishing.  Approximately $115 at GTCC Bookstore; https://greensborobookstore.gtcc.edu/college

 

Students who successfully complete the Introduction to Craft Skills for Construction class will receive an Award of Completion.  

Requirements for successful completion:

  • Attendance: Must be in class 90% of class hours.
  • Coursework: Achieve 80% on coursework.

If you enter after the second day of class, you will not receive credit for taking the class. Additionally, time absent will be counted against you.

The college will make a 100% refund of registration fees if you officially withdraw from class before the first meeting. Also if the class is canceled or full, GTCC will make a full refund. The college will refund 75% of the registration fee (of tuition only) if you officially withdraw from the class on the first day of class or before the class reaches the census date. The census date varies from class to class. Non-attendance is not a basis for a refund.