Construction Technologies (Associate Degree)
FTI students are able to complete an Associate of Applied Science Degree in as little as 3 years. Students can choose from 5 different areas of concentration that are completed in addition to a common core curriculum.
Areas of Concentration:
Glazier
A Glazier is responsible for selecting, installing, replacing, and removing all types of glass. Work in the glazing field can involve both residential and commercial projects. Residential projects may include replacing a home’s window glass to improve energy efficiency, installing glass mirrors, shower doors and fitting glass for tabletops and display cases. Commercial interior glazing projects include installing items such as heavy, decorative room dividers or security windows. Other glazing projects may involve replacing storefront windows for establishments such as supermarkets, auto dealerships or banks. In the construction of large commercial buildings, glaziers build metal framework extrusions and install glass panels or curtain walls.
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Coating Application Specialist
Coating Application Specialists apply techniques to prepare substrates for coating and lining application. Techniques may include removal of rust, mill scale and previously applied hazardous coatings utilizing industry‐specific tools and techniques. Industrial Specialists apply/install protective coatings and linings to steel and concrete on complex structures, such as bridges and towers; waterfront structures, such as locks and dam, metal and manufacturing facilities.
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Commercial Painter
Painters apply decorative and protective finishes in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial settings. They prepare a variety of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application of materials such as paint, high performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, shellac, wall coverings and special decorative finishes.
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Drywall Finisher
Drywall finishers (or tapers) prepare unfinished interior drywall panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and imperfections. Drywall finishers also use joint compound to give many decorative finishes to ceilings, textured walls through spray application. Drywall consists of a thin layer of gypsum between two layers of heavy paper; it is used on walls and ceilings in most buildings today because it is faster to apply than plaster and gives a professional finish when completed. Good math and communication skills are needed for these types of jobs.
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Glassworker
Glassworkers fabricate aluminum doors and windows, insulated glass units, show doors, mirrors and glass tabletops. Custom fabricate glass, mirror, shower and bath enclosures and architectural aluminum. These finished products are shipped to residential and commercial buildings for installation by the glaziers. Typically glassworkers work in a production or fabricating facility environment working with glass and metal working equipment. This program allows an apprentice to develop his/her skills to cut, edge, polish, bevel, and notch glass and mirror.
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