Construction Trades Program
Program Level:
Continuing Education
Program Type:
Face-to-Face
Department:
Continuing Education
Institute:
Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics
College:
SPC
Build Skills. Start a Career. Join the Construction Workforce.American Heart Association CPR, Heart saver First Aid & Stop the Bleed | OSHA-30 Construction | NCCER Core Curriculum Whether you are entering the workforce for the first time or changing careers, this program provides foundational construction skills, safety training, and career readiness to help you move quickly into employment. |
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Hands-on, In-Person Program format |
$2,600 Cost of tuition |
150 Contact Hours Length of program |
Grants and Scholarships Are Available!Find out if you’re eligible to receive free tuition and job placement services that will enable you to secure an in-demand career. |
Program RequirementsThe program focuses on preparing learners for entry-level careers in residential construction and connecting participants with employers and industry partners. |
✓ Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
✓ You are at least eighteen (18) years of age
✓ Have a high school diploma or GED
✓ Must have access to computer/tablet and internet
✓ Recommended CASAS scores: Reading >231 | Math >221
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Give Your Career A Strong FoundationWith strategic support from the Lennar Foundation and the Building Talent Foundation (BTF), the Construction Trades Program helps learners gain the skills employers are looking for—while supporting a growing, skilled construction workforce in our region. |
Your Course of Study
5-course program | 150 Total Course Hours
12 Hours
Explore the fundamentals of the construction industry while building the academic and workplace skills needed for training and career success. Students learn about construction roles, jobsite expectations, workplace communication, safety practices, and foundational trade concepts aligned with workforce readiness standards.
9 Hours
Develop life-saving emergency response skills used in workplace and community settings. Students learn first aid procedures, CPR techniques, AED operation, and bleeding control methods to respond confidently during medical emergencies until professional help arrives.
80 Hours
Build foundational construction skills through hands-on training in workplace safety, communication, construction math, tool usage, and construction drawing interpretation. This course prepares students for entry-level construction careers and continued training in specialized trade areas.
34 Hours
Gain industry-recognized safety training focused on OSHA standards, hazard recognition, workplace safety procedures, and construction industry regulations. Students learn how to identify, prevent, and respond to common jobsite risks while strengthening safety awareness in construction and manufacturing environments.
15 Hours
Strengthen workplace readiness skills through hands-on learning focused on communication, problem-solving, digital literacy, and professional construction practices. Students build the academic and occupational skills needed for success in construction training programs and entry-level trade careers.
ContactPhone: 210-485-0500 Email: dst-aceadmission@alamo.edu |
Get StartedGet career-ready fast with our high-demand technical training programs. You can expect a response from our team within 24–48 hours. |
HB 1508This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. |