Comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions

Why Choose Red Hat Center of Practical Construction?

Our program is derived from the "school of hard knocks," which includes over 30 years and over 2500 projects. With that experience, our primary goal is to train you well enough that you will be able to get a better-than-entry-level position, and keep you from having to be a "construction gypsy," endlessly chasing one type of work (i.e. framing or concrete) around the country. We provide you with the education and experience to go almost anywhere and earn a living wage.

What are the minimum requirements for admitttance into your program?

Only those 18 years of age at time of enrollment with a high school diploma or equivalent, who pass an entrance exam, will be eligible for admission.
The entrance exam includes the following components (minimum passing grades are in parenthesis): Reading (90%), Spatial Relationships (90%), Spelling (70%), Math (15 out of 45), and an interview with our staff. All students must also possess a clean driving and criminal record as well as pass a physical and drug test. We also require that all students have a tetanus booster within the last five years.

Is there a certain time I have to enroll in?

Enrollment will be accepted at any time, as per our guidelines.

What is required for graduation?

For a two-year construction technician certificate, the student must pass grade requirements on homework assignments and competency tests in the areas studied. He or she must also have less than ten percent missed attendance. In addition to this we expect reports from our field work associates that show competency, the proper jobsite interaction with others, and suitable progress.

For a four-year construction supervisor certificate, the student must pass grade requirements on homework assignments and competency tests in the areas studied. He or she must also have less than ten percent missed attendance. The student must also pass evaluations of the accuracy of estimates including how close labor hours and materials/subcontractor invoices are to those projected in the estimates (with appropriate allowances for cost change orders) and demonstrate professional interaction with the people they supervise, the customers, the subcontractors and the suppliers.

What will my prospects be after graduation?

A two-year construction technician certificate will be awarded to each student who completes all the course requirements for years one and two. A four-year construction supervisor certificate will be awarded to each student who completes all course requirements for years three and four.

For job placement, since we have started our formal in-house field training program over 10 years ago, we have never had an employee who has failed to find a construction or construction-related job outside of our organization after completing only two years of courses. We encourage you to take a listing of our curriculum to your local construction company and ask them if they would hire someone with knowledge and experience in these areas. While most companies will not have heard of a comprehesive construction school before, most will also be more than happy to hire upon completion of our program.