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Building Construction Technology, In-House Track

Central Maine Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

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The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Building Construction Technology prepares the student for successful employment. No longer are the simple construction techniques of old acceptable in today's energy conscious marketplace. While never losing sight of ever-changing materials, methods, and technology associated with the construction field, this program focuses on fundamental skills applicable to either residential or commercial construction.

Credits

61 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Maine

    Maine

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 47-4061.00

Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingMonitoringCoordinationRepairingQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

TransportationMechanicalBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and Management

Abilities

Control PrecisionManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessReaction TimeFar VisionFlexibility of ClosureVisualizationNear Vision

Tasks

  • Patrol assigned track sections so that damaged or broken track can be located and reported.
  • Repair or adjust track switches, using wrenches and replacement parts.
  • Weld sections of track together, such as switch points and frogs.

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareTime accounting software

Tools

Adjustable hand wrenchesAir drillsAir purifying respiratorsAir-powered wrenchesBackhoesClaw barsCrowbarsDolliesDump trucksFall protection harnessesForkliftsGas-powered wrenchesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversGrading equipmentGrease guns

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium47-4061.00Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operatorstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Patrol routes along assigned track sections — conduct independently on a recurring schedule, documenting defects and submitting reports to the maintenance supervisor.
  • Track wrenches and powered torque equipment — operate with routine proficiency to tighten or loosen rail joint bolts to specified torque values without direct oversight.
  • Track switch parts and wrenches — repair or adjust malfunctioning switches in familiar field conditions, escalating complex faults to senior crew members.
  • Leveling indicator readings — interpret and compare against track geometry standards, making minor alignment corrections during routine resurfacing operations.
  • Single- and multiple-head spike driving machines — operate across standard track configurations, adjusting driving depth and sequence to meet tie-spacing specifications.
  • Rail saws — cut rails to specified lengths in the field, selecting appropriate blade settings based on rail profile and environmental conditions.
  • Equipment maintenance schedules — perform oil changes, hydraulic fluid top-offs, and lubrication tasks on track machinery in accordance with manufacturer intervals.
  • Troubleshooting common machine malfunctions — diagnose and resolve routine hydraulic and mechanical issues on spike drivers and track wrenches during a work shift.
  • Coordination with flagging and signal personnel — communicate clearly to manage track occupancy windows and protect crew safety during active maintenance windows.
  • Spreadsheet and time accounting software — enter production data, material usage, and labor hours accurately to support crew reporting requirements.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
59%
Placement Rate
74%