Construction Technology at UAS
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 Field Trips
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Beginning this fall
Residential
Building School
The University of Alaska Southeast announces formation of the Residential Building School at its UAS Sitka campus. The curriculum is approved by the National Association of Home Builders and will cover all phases of home construction except plumbing and electrical.
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The training is intensive:
two eight-week terms at six hours per day. Students completing the 16 weeks program will earn 12 college credits and an occupational endorsement in residential/light construction. The fall term will run from September 24 through November 16 while the winter term runs January 22 through March 15.
Tool Safety and Skills
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Previous experience in carpentry is not necessary to succeed in this program since it will stress skill building in basic tool use as well as the latest “how to” of home construction. Women are encouraged to apply. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up 9.6 % of the construction work force in this country.
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This program has been created with help from the Federal Government in response to a huge nation-wide demand for skilled workers in construction trades. Many carpenters will also be needed for the Alaska gas pipeline project. Now is an excellent time to consider a career in light construction.
Download Course Topics (MS Doc)
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Sample Project
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The instructor for the school is Greg Reynolds, a 22 year resident of Southeast Alaska. Reynolds holds a B.A. from Seattle Pacific University and an A.S. from Sheldon Jackson College. He is a general contractor (with residential endorsement) who’s been involved with remodeling and new home construction for the last twelve years.
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If you would like to speak with an admissions counselor, Sandra Burgess can be reached toll free at 1-800-478-6653, ext. 7703 (in Sitka at 747-7703). If you have course-related questions, Reynolds can be reached at (907) 747-5518 or (907) 738-5518. Financial aid is available to qualified applicants. Housing arrangements are also available for out-of-town students. |
