Construction Trade Certificate Programs
CARPENTRY
Program Description:
The Carpentry program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Carpentry is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
| PROGRAM COURSE | Total Credit Hours | Lecture Credit Hours | Lab Credit Hours | Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
| OSHA0000 OSHA 10-hour certification | 0 | |||
| CAR1100 Carpentry I | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| ENG0100 English | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| MAT0100 Math | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| CON1100 Blueprint Reading | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| SLS0003 Student Success | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| CAR1101 Carpentry II (Pre-requisite CAR1100 Carpentry I) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| ENG1100 English I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| CON1101 Trade Estimating (Pre-requisite Blueprint Reading) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| MCA0100 Intro to Computers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| CTD2101 Roof Framing I | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| CAR1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Pre-requisite all above courses) |
4 | |||
| Total Credit Hours Required for Completion | 39 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Program Description:
The Electrical Installation program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate is awarded in Electrical Installation for successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
2 (7wks) |
|
|
OSHA0000 OSHA Certification -10 hours |
0 |
|||
|
CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ELI1100 Electrical I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
EEI2100 AC/DC Circuits & Lab |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ELI1101 Electrical II (Pre-requisite ELI1100 Electrical I) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
CON1100 Blueprint Reading |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1101 Trade Estimating (Pre-requisite CON1100 Blueprint Reading & Math 0100 ) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ELI1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Pre-requisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours Required for Completion |
39 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above.
It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
HEATING VENTILATION & AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)
Program Description:
The Heating Ventilation & Air-conditioning program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce at an entry-level. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Heating Ventilation & Air-conditioning is awarded for successful completion of the program.
| PROGRAM COURSES | Total Credit Hours | Lecture Credit Hours | Lab Credit Hours | Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
| SLS0003 Student Success | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| OSHA0000 OSHA – 10 Hour Certification | 0 | |||
| CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| HVAC1100 HVAC I | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| ENG0100 English | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| MAT0100 Math | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| MCA0100 Intro to Computers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| ENG1100 English I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| MAT1100 Math (Formerly Applied) | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| EEI2100 AC/DC Circuits & Lab | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| CON1100 Blueprint Reading | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| ELI1100 Electrical I | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| HVAC1101 HVAC II (Pre-requisite HVAC1100 HVAC I ) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| CON1101 Trade Estimating (Pre-requisite CON1100 Blueprint Reading & Math 0100 ) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
|
HVAC 1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Pre-requisite all above courses) |
4 | |||
| Total Credit Hours Required for Completion | 43 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It
may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite
entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed at BTVI must possess a grade of B or higher.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Program Description:
The Maintenance Technician program is designed to prepare students to be proficient in property operations as it will expose them to various disciplines in building maintenance. Persons completing this program can have careers as room technicians, general maintenance technicians, and shift engineers in-service properties. This is a full-time program for a period of one academic year. The Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute Certificate in Maintenance Technician will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.
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|
PROGRAM COURSE |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
OSHA0000 OSHA certificate |
0 |
|||
|
MCA1100 Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
HVAC1100 HVACI |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
ENG0100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
TLY1100 Tile Laying I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
0 |
||||
|
CAR1100 Carpentry I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
ELI1100 Electrical I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
PLM1100 Plumbing I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MTC1100 Painting & Drywall |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
0 |
||||
|
MTC1299 Internship |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours Required for Completion |
39 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed must possess a grade of B or higher.
MASONRY
Program Description:
The Masonry program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce at an entry level. Students will receive instructions about masonry techniques inclusive of materials used, mixing mortar, laying masonry units, block and brick making and block laying. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Masonry is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
OSHA0000 OSHA Certification – 10 hours |
0 |
|||
|
MAS1100 Masonry I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1100 Blueprint Reading |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
MAS1101 Masonry II (Pre-requisite MAS1100 Masonry I ) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1101 Trade Estimating (Pre-requisite Blueprint Reading) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
MAS 1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Pre-requisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours required for completion |
35 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed at BTVI must possess a grade of B or higher.
PLUMBING
Program Description:
This program is designed to develop skills knowledge and attitudes that are needed in the plumbing trade. Students will learn the various types of plumbing fixtures and their function. They will also learn the proper installation, maintenance and servicing of fixtures; pipe and fittings required in drainage waste and ventilation (DWV) and water distribution systems. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in plumbing is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
|
Program Courses |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
OSHA0000 OSHA – 10 hours Certification |
0 |
|||
|
PLM1100 Plumbing I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
CTD1100 Trade Career Path Introduction |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
CON1100 Blueprint Reading |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
ELI1100 Electrical I |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
PLM1101 Plumbing II (Pre-requisite PLM1100 Plumbing I) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1101 Trade Estimating (Pre-requisite CON1100 Blueprint Reading & Math 0100 ) |
3 |
1 |
6 |
6 |
|
PLM1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Pre-requisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours Required for Completion |
39 |
To enter the program students are required to have Mathematics and English BJC with grades of C or above. It may be necessary for students to enroll in preparatory English and Math if they do not possess the requisite entry requirements.
Period of Candidacy
Students must complete all requirements within five (5) years. Students that do not comply with this rule will be required to start the program over including previously passed courses. Students requesting exemption from courses previously completed at BTVI must possess a grade of B or higher.
WELDING
Program Description:
The Welding program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as a Certified Welder. This program requires approximately 4 semesters for completion provided that the student is full-time. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be acquired by students are found in the course syllabi. The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate in Welding is awarded for successful completion of the program.
|
PROGRAM COURSES |
Total Credit Hours |
Lecture Credit Hours |
Lab Credit Hours |
Instructor Contact Hours Per Week |
|
SLS0003 Student Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
OSHA0000 OSHA – 10 hours Certification |
0 |
|||
|
WEL1106 Welding Fundamentals |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
WEL1105 Oxyacetylene Welding |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
ENG0100 English |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
MAT0100 Math |
2 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
WEL1107 Positional Shield Metal Arc Welding (Pre-requisite WEL1106 Welding Fundamentals, WEL1105 Oxy. Welding) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
WEL1104 Steel Structures & Fabrication (Pre-requisite WEL1106 Welding Fundamentals, WEL1105 Oxy. Welding) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
WEL1103 Blueprint for Welders |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
ENG1100 English I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
MAT1100 Math I (Formerly Applied) |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
MCA0100 Intro to Computers |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
GCM1100 Entrepreneurial Work Force Preparation |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
CON1101 Trade Estimating (Pre-requisite Blueprint reading) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
WEL1102 Pipe Welding (Pre-requisite WEL1107 Positional, WEL1104 Steel Structure) |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
WEL1299 Co-op Work Experience / Internship (Pre-requisite all above courses) |
4 |
|||
|
Total Credit Hours Required for Completion |
44 |