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Door + Hardware Technician (DHT) Certificate

Door and Hardware Institute

Certification

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The Door + Hardware Technician (DHT) certificate was created to recognize individuals who have demonstrated proficiency in identifying suitable products for assembly in accordance with industry codes and standards. DHT certificants possess fundamental expertise in detailing and estimating, equipped to aid contractors and building owners in addressing construction project concerns effectively.

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Courses required to be awarded the DHT certificate: 1. DHIA Certificate 2. COR103 - Understanding and Using Construction Documents 3. COR117 - Door, Frame, + Architectural Hardware Applications 4. COR123 - Using Door, Frame, and Hardware Standards 5. COR125 - Take-off and Estimating 6. COR133 - Electrified Architectural Hardware 7. COR140 - Using Codes and Standards

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Identify suitable door, frame, and hardware products in accordance with industry codes and standards
  • Apply detailing and estimating methods to support contractors and building owners in construction projects
  • Use construction documents to interpret specifications and drawings for door and hardware applications
  • Apply door, frame, and hardware standards to ensure compliant opening assemblies
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Mechanical Door Repairers49-9011.00
  • Locksmiths and Safe Repairers49-9094.00
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General49-9071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Worn or broken door parts — repair or replace independently using hand tools on routine residential and light commercial door systems.
  • Large springs — wind with correct upward arm motion and attach to tracks with reduced oversight during standard door service calls.
  • Door adjustment tasks — calibrate doors to open and close with the correct amount of effort, including basic electric opener adjustments, with minimal supervision.
  • Work orders and service records — complete required paperwork accurately and submit documentation following company procedures after each job.
  • Spring systems — carry springs using ladders or scaffolding and attach to tracks, applying proper sequencing on familiar door configurations.
  • Angle iron back-hangers — fasten to ceilings and tracks using fasteners or welding equipment following standard installation specifications.
  • Door frames and steel rolling curtains — install using power tools, hand tools, and electronic test equipment on routine commercial projects.
  • Customer interactions — communicate clearly about services performed, answer basic questions, and collect payment professionally upon job completion.
  • Electronic-eye mechanisms and electric openers — install and test using electronic test equipment, following manufacturer instructions on standard door systems.
  • Route navigation software and office suite tools — use to plan service routes and manage basic digital job records in a field service environment.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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