PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ROCK CREEK
Building Construction Technology: Design/Build Remodeling: The Design/Build Remodeling option, accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) prepares you to enter the field of design/build remodeling of kitchens and baths. Students take interior design classes like Interior Planning, Kitchen and Bath Planning and CAD for Kitchens and Baths. Students participate in an on-the-job internship, design competitions, and a variety of field trips. This program uses training materials supplied and supported by the National Kitchen and Bath Association, and follows NKBA Kitchen and Bath Planning Guidelines.
Associate of Applied Science -
COURSE OF STUDY
This option offers coursework in building construction and interior design with an emphasis on kitchen and bath remodeling and design. The courses focus on hands-on residential construction practices, basic interior design principles and kitchen and bath design and drafting. This broad based curriculum opens the door to a wide variety of careers in the remodeling, kitchen and bath industry. Students participate in an on-the-job internship. Students also participate in professional organizations, competitions, and a variety of field trips to further enhance their training and knowledge. Graduates would pursue becoming a certified kitchen designer (CKD) and/or a certified bath designer (CBD) while working in the industry.
Career Description: This option allows students to choose from a wide variety of positions in the remodeling and kitchen and bath industry. A graduate might work as a kitchen or bath designer, remodeler, cabinet installer, project superintendent, project manager, estimator, or showroom and sales associate for a remodeling company or kitchen and bath design/build firm. Graduates might also work for wholesale or retail distributors of products used in the kitchen and bath industry such as cabinets, solid surface, appliances, lighting and plumbing fixtures. Job descriptions in this area include sales representatives, manufacturers representatives, showroom managers and installers. With experience, motivated graduates may own and operate their own design/build remodeling company.
Spencer Hinkle - CKD
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Rock Creek Campus
Building 7 Room 210
Phone: 503-614-7405
Email: shinkle@pcc.edu
20 years experience in the remodeling and cabinetry industry. He recently authored a Construction Mathematics book that is used as a textbook at PCC and other schools. He received the Staff Excellence Award in 1998 from US Bank and Portland Community College, Educator of the Year Award in 2004 from the Oregon Building Congress and the Galbraith Award in 2006 from Portland Community College. Spencer is a certified kitchen designer; he earned a two-year degree in Building Construction Technology from PCC and a Bachelor of Art from the University of South Florida.
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NKBA Student Chapter Officers-Rockcreek:
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President - Stephanie Lujan
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VP of Programs - Troy McCartney
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Treasurer - Kathy Finn
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Secretary - Teirney Ricks
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PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SYLVANIA
PCC’s Interior Design program is the only two-year degree program in residential interior design available in Oregon and Southern Washington. Our graduates are sought by employers for their unique abilities: adept design problem solving skills, the ability to draw from architectural and art-historical traditions, and interpersonal communication skills, all of which are strongly emphasized. In addition, our curriculum includes a broad range of courses that include graphic communication, architectural drawing, history of architecture and furniture, lighting design, and professional practices, ensuring a comprehensive foundation for your education.
Students gain hands-on experience through an internship program. This cooperative work experience gives students invaluable experience in the field, enabling a real-world learning environment. Articulation agreements with Marylhurst University and the Art Institute of Portland are in place for those students who want to further their education in a four-year bachelor’s degree program.
Degrees and Certificates
In this program you can earn the following:
a. Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interior Design
b. Interior Furnishings Certificate
c. Kitchen and Bath Certificate
Faculty coordinator
Amanda D. Ferroggiaro
Faculty, Interior Design
Portland Community College
Sylvania Campus, ST-208
amanda.ferroggiaro1@pcc.edu
NKBA Student Chapter Officers, Sylvania
Keith Tallant-President
Jerome Janet-Vice President
Joanne Morrissey-Treasurer
Bettina Rasmussen-Secretary
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KITCHEN AND BATH CERTIFICATE
This program prepares students for an entry-level position as a kitchen and bath designer. The Kitchen and Bath Certificate includes course work from architecture and interior design and prepares students to take the National Kitchen and Bath Association exams to become a Certified Kitchen and/or Bath Designer. The Certificate earned is accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
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What is an NKBA Accredited Program?
NKBA Accredited Programs provide a curriculum that develops a student's knowledge and skills to successfully work in the kitchen and bath industry and prepare for the NKBA certification exams. NKBA's Accredited Program was created to serve the professional needs of the industry and ensure consistent, quality education for students who desire to become kitchen/bathroom design professionals.
A college applying for NKBA endorsement must demonstrate that it meets NKBA's educational requirements. These requirements represent the basis of a program that the NKBA considers essential for quality education. Each student must complete classroom work and supervised internships, which will enhance and extend the classroom experiences and ensure that they have fulfilled the minimum student competencies.
What type of degrees and curriculum are offered?
NKBA has 4-year degree, 2-year degree and even 1-year certificate programs in both large and small schools. There are programs that are exclusive to kitchen & bath design and programs that incorporate additional expertise, such as interior design, housing and construction
NKBA Student Membership Benefits!
The National Kitchen & Bath Association promotes interaction between students and professionals. NKBA professional members volunteer to mentor students, serve as advisors to educational programs and sponsor a variety of student activities including career days, competitions, outings and local chapter meetings. The kitchen and bath industry realizes the value to students of practical industry experience and provides these valuable experiences to their student members.
As a Student Member of NKBA you can take advantage of numerous members-only benefits for less than 10¢ per day. Education is just the beginning.
- Students graduating from an NKBA Accredited Program are qualified to apply immediately for the Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) certification exam. AKBD certification is the first step to becoming a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) or Certified Bath Designer (CBD) upon completion of the educational requirements. Non-Accredited Program students may apply to take the AKBD exam after one year of professional experience.
- And don't forget the member discount on the study guides and manuals you'll need to help you prepare and the special registration discount for the AKBD prep course!
- The NKBA Student Center web page is a treasure trove of information. Post a question on the message board, look for a scholarship or design competition, find a NKBA Accredited Program and NKBA Student Chapter in your area, get career advice, post your resume, check out available jobs or internships or update your member record. It's a great way to connect with other students and professionals in the industry.
- Embarking on a career in the kitchen and bath industry is a lot easier with contacts. Students can rub elbows with industry professionals at local Chapter meetings and at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS). Students enjoy a substantial discount on the K/BIS registration fee.
- A subscription to NKBA's quarterly magazine Profiles is included with your membership. It informs members of Association activities, industry news and trends. You'll also receive a copy of Better Homes and Gardens' Special Interest Publication, Kitchen and Bath Ideas, the new Official Consumer Publication of the NKBA.
Finally, you are able to attend the monthly meetings of the Columbia River Chapter Association where you will have the opportunity to learn through our educational programs and meet professionals working in all areas of kitchen & bath design and remodeling. You can get further information about joining our chapter by contacting:
Tina Enomoto: 2009 VP of Membership- tina@enomotodesigns.com
ABOUT THE NKBA INTERN PROGRAM
Why hire an intern? An internship is the doorway to working in the real world. As students from an NKBA Accredited Program look ahead towards their futures, they need guidance from members who are willing to share their industry expertise. Educational institutions all over North America offer kitchen/bath curriculums accredited by the NKBA.
What is an internship? An internship is a monitored and planned work experience designed by the employer to meet the organization's needs, as well as the learning objectives of a student studying at a college or university. Internships can be full or part-time, paid or unpaid, usually no longer than a 16 week semester. Students who are studying at programs that are accredited by the NKBA are required to submit documentation that they have completed a 160 hour work experience/internship in the kitchen and bath industry in order to meet requirements for graduation from an accredited program.
What is the NKBA Intern Program? The program supports, encourages, and recognizes NKBA member firms that register to help build an educated workforce by providing internships to students at programs accredited by the NKBA.
The NKBA Intern Program: (for more information: http://www.nkba.org/industry_intern.aspx)
- Is offered free to NKBA member firms
- Provides listing of your internship online and markets the opportunity to NKBA member students at programs accredited by NKBA
- Supports firms who wish to help build an educated workforce by providing a detailed booklet to answer your questions about internships and assist in planning your firm's internship opportunities
- Flexible and adaptable to your organization's needs
- Recognizes NKBA member firms that share their expertise with a special "Thank You" certificate, and recognition in the Association's quarterly magazine, Profiles
The NKBA is pleased to offer a special gift of recognition to registered companies that offer internships and appear as the internship firm on a completed Graduation Verification Form.
How can an intern benefit my company?
- Year-round source of highly motivated pre-professionals
- Interns add enthusiasm and current industry knowledge to your company
- Visibility of your organization is increased on campus
- Quality candidates for ongoing projects
- Freedom for professional staff to pursue more creative projects
- Flexible, cost-effective work force, which does not require a long-term employer commitment
- Proven cost-effective way to recruit and evaluate potential employees
- Your image in the community is enhanced as you contribute your expertise to the educational enterprise
How long are the intern programs?
The internship is generally taken just before or during the final year of classroom work, providing real-world experience and enhancing and extending classroom learning. With preparation through classroom and internship experiences, a student who completes an NKBA Accredited curriculum should have the competencies considered to be the foundation for practice as a kitchen/bath designer. The length of time that you will have the intern can vary, but the NKBA requires 160 hours for the internship.
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