Residential Construction Education at the
College of Southern Idaho
Residential Construction Education
Why Enroll
Residential Construction is one of the fastest growing industries in America. Over 1 million new jobs will be created over the next decade to accommodate the nearly 18 million new homes and apartments expected to meet the growing population need. Home building makes up 15% of this nation’s Gross National Product.
From Construction Management to Specialized Skilled Trades, this is an exciting, financially rewarding, growth industry with endless opportunities suited to match your individual talent, personality, and unique skills. You will get hands-on experience as we build a complete home, with all facets of construction, from footings to finish, sheetrock to shingles, including the latest cutting edge and new technologies.
You may complete and earn a 1 year Technical Certificate, or a 2 year Associates of Applied Science. Details are on the back of this pamphlet.
Choose a career path that is distinctively shaped to fit your skills and personality, and conveniently located right in your own backyard.
What Will You Learn?
- Concrete Forming and Flatwork
- Framing and Rough Carpentry
- Stairways and Detailed Carpentry
- Roofing Installation
- Siding, Facia, and Soffits
- Window and Door Installation
- Insulation Techniques
- Drywall, Taping and Texturing
- Painting and Interior Décor
- Interior Finish Carpentry
- Cabinet and Hardware Installation
- Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, and Carpet
- Countertops and Finish Trim
- Estimating and Scheduling
Hands-on Experience
Construction is a broad industry with many specialized trades. You will gain skill through actual hands-on training in masonry, carpentry, roofing, windows, siding, soffits & facia, drywall, painting, tile, laminate, carpet, finish carpentry, cabinetry, and interior décor. During each one year block, students will build a house from start to finish.
What Can You Expect to Earn
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Appraiser & Assessors
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$ 42,900
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Brick & Block Masons
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$ 42,100
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Concrete/Flatwork
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$ 37,500
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Cost Estimators
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$ 32,200
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Drywall & Texturer
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$ 44,200
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Inspectors
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$ 43,100
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Finish Carpenter
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$ 47,400
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First-Line Supervisors
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$ 49,900
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Project Managers
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$ 38,500
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Framing Carpenter
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$ 31,000
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Tile/Flooring Contractor
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$ 46,500
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How Do You Apply
To apply for this program, please visit the CSI website at http://www.csi.edu and click on the Admissions link. You will need to complete the Compass Exam to determine your Math and English placement requirements, prior to enrollment.
For More Information
Call the Trade and Industry Dept. in the Canyon Office at 208-732-6300 to receive more information about this exciting career.
You can also contact Alan Heck, the Program Instructor at:
208-732-6330