Basic Construction walks students through the facets of construction with hands-on experience by working with Habitat for Humanity in our local community, as well as utilizing their skills on the TCR campus. Students will learn skills in project layout, excavating, concrete work, framing, trim work, and drywall. Students will take the NCEER (The National Center for Construction Education and Research) certification exam.
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The Technical College of the Rockies (TCR) is a public institution governed by the Delta County Joint School District #50J Board of Education. Funding for our programs comes from federal, state, and local sources. We are designated by the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education as the agent for postsecondary vocational training in Western Colorado. Our service area includes Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. We offer career and technical education programs approved and/or accredited by the Colorado Community College System. We are accredited nationally by the Council on Occupational Education. Program approvals and accreditation documents are available for review in the Administration Office.
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Finish What You Started
Have you completed some college, but do not have a degree? Or maybe you applied to attend college in 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 and did not attend. You may be eligible to participate in the statewide Finish What You Started program. This program is partnering with public colleges and universities across the state to provide individuals with support services and financial support to access and complete a certificate or degree.
Why Choose TCR / Technical Education?
Lowest Tuition on the Western Slope
Among postsecondary institutions on the Western Slope, TCR has the #1 lowest tuition rates.
For Every Job that Requires a Masters Degree…
…there are SEVEN jobs that require a one or two year certification or associate’s degree.
Faster and More Affordable…
…than a 4 year school, and a better starting salary than if you don’t go to college.
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Enhance Your Career Potential
With over 15 certificate programs and 7 industry training options, we offer various types of programs in the following areas of study:
- Beauty and Esthetics
- Human Services
- Emergency Medical and FireFighting
- Law Enforcement
- Transportation
- Health
- Computer and IT
- Welding and Electrician
- High School Programs
- Evening Programs

COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350
Telephone (local): 770-396-3898
Fax: 770-396-3790
Technical College of the Rockies, 1765 US Hwy 50, Delta, Colorado 81416, is applying for reaffirmation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education in compliance with Commission criteria. Persons wishing to make comments should write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, or submit their comments via the Council web site (www.council.org). Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing address.
