(90 credits)

Program Description

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Are you interested in being part of a team that creates the built environment – homes, schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, etc.? When you study Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Technology at SPSCC, you gain experience to build a better tomorrow. From creating 2D drawings of cabinets to 3D modeling of land, buildings, and construction trades – there are opportunities abound. Join a long history of serving the community with a successful track record of our students finding gainful employment.

The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Technology Associate in Applied Science Program, which is from here on referred to as the AEC Program, is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in various sectors of the AEC Industry.

Program graduates will use industry standard software tools to translate conceptual ideas into 2D plans and 3D models. Experienced workers may advance to project managers, virtual design and construction (VDC) coordinators, plan checkers, detailers and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) technicians. A typical work week will consist of 40 hours, but overtime may be required to meet deadlines. Graduates can work for engineering and architectural firms, contractors, government agencies, and a wide variety of related industries.

Career Opportunities

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Program graduates will use industry standard software tools to translate conceptual ideas into 2D plans and 3D models. Experienced workers may advance to project managers, virtual design and construction (VDC) coordinators, plan checkers, detailers and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) technicians. A typical work week will consist of 40 hours, but overtime may be required to meet deadlines. Graduates can work for engineering and architectural firms, contractors, government agencies, and a wide variety of related industries.

• Architectural Engineer
• Architectural and Civil Drafter
• Urban and Regional Planner

Program Information

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• Students should expect early exposure to a wide range of software applications
• Textbooks and required tools are estimated to range from $300 to $500 for the 2-Year program
• An Autodesk certified personal computer is highly recommended. Estimated cost $1000 to $1500
• Program experiences will include E-Learning and innovative use of technology

ADMISSION: The AEC Technology Program has a limited enrollment policy with program curriculum pathways starting in Fall and Winter quarters only.

South Puget Sound Community College believes that all students need to develop a broad range of abilities that will not only make them more effective in their professional pursuits but will enhance their capacity to relate well to others in their daily lives.

 Use industry standard software to: 

• Communicate how a building is constructed, Identify conflicts between and among building systems, Design large public works infrastructures, Create virtual building models
• Communicate orally and in writing to diverse team members, colleagues, supervisors, and customers
• Present completed professional resume and portfolio that demonstrates skills, employment history, interests, and accomplishments
• Think critically, ethically, and creatively to solve work-related problems, and initiate professional growth and learning
• Apply general principles of project management to classroom work

The SPSCC college-wide abilities are embedded into each program:

• Effective Communication
• Information Literacy
• Analytical Reasoning
• Multicultural Awareness
• Social Responsibility

Courses by Quarter

South Puget Sound Community College has provided pathways and associated recommended courses for ease of student selection based upon a student’s career interest. Please review the pathway maps for required and recommended courses.