Career Opportunities

Graduates will benefit from a wide variety of career paths ranging from concrete quality control specialist, highway inspector, research and development technician, batch plant production manager/supervisor, ready mix plant manager, engineering technician, aggregate production and supply manager, admixture technician, concrete supply sales, decorative concrete specialist, structural engineer, and form and placement specialist. These job classifications differ from those having skill sets in flatwork and finishing and require a stronger knowledge of composition and application.

Recommended High School Subjects

Two years of algebra and one year of science, preferable Chemistry.

Special Equipment Needs

See program Tool List for major.

 Laptop Computer Required

• Windows 11 or higher (recommended) 
• Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended) 
• 8+ GB RAM (recommended) 
• 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended) 
• Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required) 
• Laptop must include a wireless network card (required) 
• Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required) 
• Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance). 
• Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited

Remediation Strategies

All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy).

Transfer Procedures

This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean

Program Goals

• practice safe work habits in a professional and responsible manner.
• interpret concrete drawings, identify key symbols specific to concrete, and estimate quantities per plan.
• establish parameters and set elevations for concrete formwork according to required specifications.
• identify building codes specific to both commercial and residential concrete including American Concrete Institute (ACI) testing for air, temperature, and slump.
• perform a standard evaluation and provide recommendations for concrete strengths, reinforcement, and thickness per specific application.
• design concrete mixes based on application and purpose.
• successfully obtain professional industry certifications.
• analyze applications and procedures for repair or replacement of defective concrete work.
• perform accurate analysis on aggregates used in concrete for specific gravity, moisture, and cleanliness.
• identify significant historical events and their effect on the concrete industry.