Construction Estimating
The Anoka Technical College Construction Estimating certificate is a 26-credit program that consists of technical courses designed to develop skills relating to the field of construction cost estimating, quantity surveying and building materials.
In addition to estimating skills, the student receive training in related areas such as plan reading, residential/commercial construction, specifications, construction scheduling and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
Course Prerequisites
Some courses may require appropriate test score or completing basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.
Program Learning Outcomes
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes.
- Construction Print Reading
- Residential construction materials estimating
- Commercial construction materials estimating
- Construction general conditions estimating
- Computer Estimating
Program Sequence
| Fall Semester |
14 |
| ARCH 1000 |
Residential Construction |
2
|
| ARCH 1002 |
Construction Print Reading |
2
|
| ARCH 1043 |
Architectural CAD I
|
3
|
| CEST 1000 |
Construction Estimating I |
3 |
| CEST 1030 |
Project Management for Estimators |
2 |
| COMP 1002 |
Computer Technology for Communication |
2 |
| Spring Semester |
12 |
| ARCH 1015 |
Commercial Construction |
2
|
| ARCH 1031 |
Building Systems |
2
|
| CEST 1010 |
Construction Estimating II |
3 |
| CEST 1020 |
Computer Estimating |
2 |
| SPCH 1200 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
Graduation Requirements
All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate in Applied Science (AAS), diploma, or certificate must meet the cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.
Transfer Opportunities
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Industry Information
Anoka Technical College Construction Estimating certificate graduates learn skills and technology that can be applied to a wide variety of construction industry employers including construction subcontractors, lumber suppliers, home improvement centers and construction material suppliers.
Wage/Outlook/Advancement
Faculty
Start
Fall: August
Spring: January (with instructor approval)
Award
Certificate