Design/Pre-Construction

People with careers in design/pre-construction create our future! They turn a concept into a set of plans. Their plans guide other construction professionals as they continue the building process.

Careers

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Compare up to 3 careers by selecting the compare checkbox beside each career and then press Compare Selected Careers.

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- Architectural Draftsman compare
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B
- Building Construction Professor compare
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C
- CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design Technician) compare
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- Chief Engineer compare
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- Civil Computer Aided Design (CAD) Designer compare
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- Civil Drafter compare
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- Civil Engineer compare
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- Civil Engineering Designer compare
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- Civil Engineering Manager compare
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- Civil Engineering Technician compare
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- Computer-Aided Design Designer (CAD Designer) compare
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- County Surveyor compare
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- Design Architect compare
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- Drafting Technician compare
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- Electrical Drafter compare
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- Engineering Manager compare
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- Estimator compare
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- Instrument Man (I-Man) compare
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- Intern Architect compare
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- Land Planner compare
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- Land Surveyor compare
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- Landscape Architect compare
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- Mechanical Drafter compare
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- Mine Surveyor compare
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- Process Engineering Manager compare
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- Professional Land Surveyor compare
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- Professor of Practice compare
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- Project Architect compare
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- Project Engineer compare
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- Project Engineering Manager compare
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- Rodman compare
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- Survey Crew Chief compare
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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
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  Architectural Structural Design AAS
- Fox Valley Technical College
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  Interior Design AAS
  
  Interior Design - Kitchen & Bath Design AAS
  
  Associate of Science - University Transfer AAS
- Gateway Technical College
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  Interior Design AAS
  
  Architectural - Structural Engineering Technician AAS
  
  Geospatial Surveying Technician AAS
- Madison College
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  Civil Engineering Technology AAS
  
  Architectural Technology AAS
  
  Construction & Remodeling TD
  
  Environmental Services Technician/HVAC Apprenticeship A
  
  Ironworking Apprenticeship A
  
  Telecommunications Voice Data Video Installer Technician A
  
  Interior Design AAS Lib
  
  Associate In Arts AAS Lib
- Mid-State Technical College
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  Renewable Energy Technician AAS
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
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  Architectural Technology AAS
- Nicolet Area Technical College
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  Architectural Technology AAS
  
  Drafting Design Technician TD
  
  Carpentry Apprentice A
- Northcentral Technical College
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  Architectural Design & Technology AAS
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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  Architectural Technology AAS
  
  Prototype & Design AAS
- Waukesha County Technical College
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  Interior Design AAS
  
  Architectural Drafting/construction Technology AAS
- Western Technical College
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  Architectural Technology AAS
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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  Architectural Commercial Design AAS
University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Madison
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  Landscape Architecture B
  
  Landscape Architecture M
- UW-Milwaukee
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  Architectural Studies B
  
  Architecture D
  
  Architecture M
- UW-Stout
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  Construction B
Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities
- Concordia University Wisconsin
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  Interior Design B
- Marquette University
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  Civil Engineering, General B
  
  Civil Engineering, General D
  
  Civil Engineering, General M
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
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  Interior Design / Furniture Design B
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
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  Architectural Engineering B
  
  Construction Management B
- Mount Mary College
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  Interior Design B

Gateway Technical College
Madison College
- Construction & Remodeling Career Pathway

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Life or Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics or World History

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to the Built Environment

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

The Language of Architecture and Construction

Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III Technical Writing

Math

Algebra II

Science

Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

Economics Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Safety, Health and the Workplace Environment Principles of Design and Pre-Construction

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV

Math

Trigonometry

Pre-Calculus

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Applications in Design and Pre-Construction

	9	10	11	12
English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III Technical Writing	English/ Language Arts IV
Math	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II	Trigonometry Pre-Calculus
Science	Earth or Life or Physical Science	Biology	Physics	Chemistry
Social Studies / Sciences	State History Civics or World History	U.S. History	Economics Psychology
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to the Built Environment	The Language of Architecture and Construction Information Technology Applications	Safety, Health and the Workplace Environment Principles of Design and Pre-Construction	Applications in Design and Pre-Construction

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition English Literature

Math

Algebra Trigonometry

Science

Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government or History Psychology/ Interpersonal Skills

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Architectural Technology

Design and Pre-Construction Internship

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math

Business Accounting Pre-Calculus or Calculus

Science

Environmental Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Sociology Business Law

Career and Technical Courses

Technical Applications of Design and Pre-Construction Continue Design and Pre-Construction Internship

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Complete Design/Pre-Construction Major (4-Year Degree Program

	Year 13	Year 14	Year 15	Year 16
English / Language Arts	English Composition English Literature	Speech/ Oral Communication
Math	Algebra Trigonometry	Business Accounting Pre-Calculus or Calculus
Science	Physics	Environmental Science
Social Studies / Sciences	American Government or History Psychology/ Interpersonal Skills	Sociology Business Law
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to Architectural Technology Design and Pre-Construction Internship	Technical Applications of Design and Pre-Construction Continue Design and Pre-Construction Internship	Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization	Complete Design/Pre-Construction Major (4-Year Degree Program