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Diploma of Construction Technology

Santa Barbara, United States
1.5 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Certificate of Achievement in Construction Technology at Santa Barbara City College, a short career-focused course of study.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Construction Technology. Apply knowledge in areas including certificate of Achievement requiring 36.4 semester units of major coursework
. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Entry-level construction trades positions
mid-level and advanced training for incumbent workers
green building and building science

Curriculum

Certificate of Achievement requiring 36.4 semester units of major coursework
including Construction Materials & Tools
Basic Electrical and Plumbing
Framing and Roof Framing. Courses must be passed with a C or better
and at least 20% of the major units are taken at SBCC.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion or equivalent with transcripts for all prior study (equivalent of a 2.00 US GPA); at least 17 years old; official bank letter and financial statement; English proficiency (IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE 44
Duolingo 90 or other listed proof); not open to applicants who already completed a US degree; several majors closed to F-1.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion or equivalent with transcripts for all prior study; equivalent of 2.00 US GPA; at least 17 years old by start; applicants who already completed a degree in the US are not accepted; proof of funds (bank letter)

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 44
Duolingo 90
Cambridge 160
TOEIC 850
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,916 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus (Cliff Drive)
Faculty or school	Academic Affairs (credit programmes)
Department	Construction Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.5 years.