Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Residential Remodeling and Design program prepares students for a career in the remodeling industry. The program is designed to prepare students to take on a renovation project from start to finish, starting with the initial assessment of the property and preparing an estimate, to choosing proper materials, to the actual renovation process. Professional in this field will make improvements, repairs and renovations to homes in order to improve their aesthetics and increase their monetary value. Some Home Remodeling firms invest in old or damaged houses, renovate them and sell them for profit. Home Remodeling professionals need to ensure that the remodeled homes meet specific building code requirements and pass inspection by an authorized agent to ensure safety.
Award Outcomes
Practice Safe Work habits
Operate tools and equipment correctly
Interpret blueprints and applicable building codes
Utilize computers and CAD software for plan development and research
Identify materials used in residential construction
Construct floor, wall, and roof systems
Install interior and exterior finishes
Apply various moisture and vapor management techniques
Install doors and windows
Discuss outmoded building systems
Apply cabinet design, construction, and installation techniques
Demonstrate professionalism with clients and the allied trades
Understand elements of project coordination
Career Opportunities
This program is designed to prepare students to enter the residential remodeling field. Graduates may find employment with remodeling contractors or weatherization firms. A program graduate may advance to the position of crew supervisor or job superintendent. They may start their own business specializing in general remodeling or in a certain areas of remodeling such as kitchens or bathrooms. Graduates of the program may also go into related fields of work such as sales, lumber yard management, building inspection or factory representative.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 30 Credits
General Education Required 9 Credits
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1 | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 3, 4, or 5 | 3 |
General Education Elective 6 Credits
Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College's Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general educations courses.
Technical Studies Elective 15 Credits
Choose 15 credits from Accounting (ACCT), Architectural Technology (ARCH), Business (BUSN), Carpentry (CARP), Cabinetmaking and Wood Product Design (CBTG), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Landscape and Horticulture Careers (LNDC), or Industrial Building Engineering and Maintenance (IBEM).
Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 60
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie
Third Semester
| Technical Studies Electives | 8 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1 | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 3, 4, or 5 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| Technical Studies Electives | 7 |
| General Education Electives | 6 |
Technical Studies Electives
Choose 15 credits from Accounting (ACCT), Architectural Technology (ARCH), Business (BUSN), Carpentry (CARP), Cabinetmaking and Wood Product Design (CBTG), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Landscape and Horticulture Careers (LNDC), or Industrial Building Engineering and Maintenance (IBEM).
Choose a Total of: 15 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 1
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 2
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 3, 4, or 5
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (60 Credits)
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found on the Hennepin Technical College website at hennepintech.edu, under Future Students and Transfer.
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
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