This one-semester certificate program is designed to prepare candidates for entry-level positions across the construction industry. Designed to make students job-site ready, the program covers job-site safety as well as a hands on introduction to site and foundation work and basic carpentry.

General Certificate Requirements

Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page. 

Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.

Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.

CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL STUDIES - CONSTRUCTION HELPER

Course Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
CSTN 120	Carpentry Basics & Rough-In Framing	5
CSTN 122	Beginning Carpentry Lab	5
CSTN 171	Site Prep, Foundation, and Concrete Installation	3
OSH 130	Introduction to Trades and Trade Safety/Job Site Ready	3
Total Hours		16