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Exterior envelope III

The exterior envelope of a building is the physical barrier between the interior and exterior environment. Not only does the exterior envelope provide structural support, moisture management, temperature control, and sound insulation, a high-quality design also serves an aesthetic purpose by providing a pleasing appearance.

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Course Description

This final course will continue to advance the students’ education with a deeper discussion in leadership and jobsite management. Students will get the opportunity to take advanced safety courses and complete building projects with materials and advanced construction practices.

 

Prerequisites: Exterior Envelope II or Employer Approval

Course Details
  • Dates: Aug. 27, 2025 - June 10, 2026
  • Day of the Week: Every other Wednesday til March 25.
    Then, every Wednesday until June 10.
  • Time: 7AM - 4PM
  • Tuition: $9,400 ($4,700 billed each semester)
  • Material/Lab Fees: $300 ($150 billed each semester)
Credentials Earned

Exterior Envelope Course Progression

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Exterior Envelope I

Students learn the foundational skills to build the walls, doors, windows, and other parts of a structures envelope.
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Exterior Envelope I

This course will advance the students’ education with a deeper discussion on exterior envelope-related math and field operations.
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Exterior Envelope I

WMCI's most advanced Exterior Envelope training.

Jason Roh- Director of Instruction

Director of Instruction, West Michigan Construction Institute.

“Our instructor kept everyone involved, interested, having fun, as well as making sure we all understood the exterior envelope skills we were developing.”
- Exterior Envelope '24 Graduate

exterior envelope III Curriculum

Introduction to Field Leadership

WMCI's Introduction to Field Leadership course is embedded as part of the curriculum for Exterior Envelope III. This professional development leadership course trains rising field managers, foremen, and superintendents to be expert leaders of people.

OSHA 30

OSHA 30 is 30 hour comprehensive course designed for workers and supervisors with safety responsibilities, covering a range of safety and health topics to help them recognize and avoid workplace hazards. It's particularly useful for those in positions where they oversee others or have significant safety duties within their roles.

 

Project Supervision

Project Supervision is an important leadership curriculum that gives both experienced and new field managers a step-by-step approach to honing their abilities, developing essential skills and improving their performance as leaders.

This one-level curriculum covers topics such as human relations and problem solving, safety, planning, estimating, safety supervision, scheduling, controlling costs and resources, and managing people.

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