Lead Faculty:
Dr. Thomas M. Gatton
(3 courses; 13.5 quarter units)
EGR 319 - Introduction to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
CEN 410 - Construction Material and Methods
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
CEN 413 - Plans and Specifications
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
Requirements for the Certificate
(4 courses; 18 quarter units)
CEN 416 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
CEN 419 - Estimating, Scheduling and Control
(Prerequisite: CEN 410)
CEN 420 - Estimating, Scheduling, and Control II
(Prerequisite: CEN 419)
CEN 429 - Mechanical Systems Estimating and Bidding
(Prerequisite: CEN 420)
Courses taken for this certificate program may be applied to other certificate programs, as well as a degree program, where applicable. Additionally, some of the prerequisite courses have credit/challenge by exams available to students who have acquired the content knowledge of the required prerequisite coursework in a non-academic format. Please contact the Lead Faculty for more information.
Overview
The Mechanical Systems Cost Estimating certificate program provides an opportunity for students to obtain the essential skills for cost estimating with a specialization in mechanical systems. This certificate is specially focused for individuals with significant field experience, but lacking cost estimating skills and academic preparation, wishing to perform construction cost estimating for mechanical systems. Students will complete courses to develop competency in the areas of electrical and construction systems, plans and specifications, project control, scheduling, estimating, bidding, control, economics, management and accounting.
Requirements
Prerequisites for the Certificate(3 courses; 13.5 quarter units)
EGR 319 - Introduction to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
CEN 410 - Construction Material and Methods
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
CEN 413 - Plans and Specifications
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
Requirements for the Certificate
(4 courses; 18 quarter units)
CEN 416 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems
(Prerequisite: MTH 215)
CEN 419 - Estimating, Scheduling and Control
(Prerequisite: CEN 410)
CEN 420 - Estimating, Scheduling, and Control II
(Prerequisite: CEN 419)
CEN 429 - Mechanical Systems Estimating and Bidding
(Prerequisite: CEN 420)
Courses taken for this certificate program may be applied to other certificate programs, as well as a degree program, where applicable. Additionally, some of the prerequisite courses have credit/challenge by exams available to students who have acquired the content knowledge of the required prerequisite coursework in a non-academic format. Please contact the Lead Faculty for more information.
| Degree Program Locations | |
|---|---|
| Kearny Mesa Campus | |
| Spectrum Business Park Campus | |