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Submitter's Information

Name

Kenneth Starkman

Title

Dean, Technology and Engineering

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Ken Starkman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Construction Estimating Skills Certificate

Submission Type

Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)

TOPs Code

Construction Crafts Technology (095200)

Projected Start Date

08/15/26

Catalog Description

The Construction Estimating Certificate Program is designed to prepare students to perform estimations and bidding of construction work which is part of the construction building trade as well as other professions associated closely with the trade. Students will study the phases of a building construction project to develop an overview and understanding of the building construction industry. This certificate requires a total of 17 units in required courses. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward this certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.

Enrollment Completer Projections

30 annual completers

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

This program is designed to meet workforce demand for estimating professionals who understand construction-specific processes and can contribute immediately to project efficiency, documentation accuracy, and team coordination.  This certificate provides students with the necessary skills to obtain employment in positions such as: Construction Estimating Assistant/Project Estimator/Take Off Assistant/Pre-Construction Coordinator/Field Office Coordinator/Estimate Procurement Officer.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

17

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

This certificate requires a total of 17 units in required courses. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward this certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.  

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CSTR 109 FConstruction Plans Reading3Y1
CSTR 110 FResidential Estimating3Y1
CSTR 112 FConstruction Materials, Specifications, and Purchasing2Y1
CSTR 115 FConstruction Management3Y2
CSTR 141 FComputer Estimating in Construction3Y2
CSTR 142 FConstruction Scheduling3Y2




Supporting Documents

Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

Program Modification

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Construction Technology Department

List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region

Orange Coast College

Santa Ana College

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

35 annual enrollments

Priority Sector

Energy Construction and Utilities

Submission Details

Published at

06/09/26 - 04:39 PM

Status

Under Review

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