Construction Trades and Apprenticeship Readiness, Certificate

Location(s): Salem Campus

The Construction Trades and Apprenticeship Readiness Certificate of Completion prepares students for entry-level construction jobs and Registered Apprenticeship programs in a variety of construction trades. These include sheet metal workers, HVAC/R technicians, plumbers, carpenters, and laborers.

The program ensures students meet the math requirement for apprenticeship applications and includes coursework to investigate and select possible trades careers. APR 101 Trade Skills Fundamentals , introduces trade vocabulary, hand and power tools use, rigging principles, basic blueprint reading, and safety. Students learn about Registered Apprenticeship and how to strengthen their resumes and applications to secure and retain positions.

Construction Trades And Apprenticeship Readiness General Education Requirements (4 Credit Hours).

MTH 070 - Elementary Algebra Credit Hours: 4

Construction Trades And Apprenticeship Readiness Required Courses (11 Credit Hours).

APR 101 - Trade Skills Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4
FE 120 - Career Jump Start Credit Hours: 3
OR
APR 280C - Cooperative Work Experience Credit Hours: 3

Construction Trades and Apprenticeship Elective Credit Hours: 4 *

Choose one of the following:

AUM 168 - Automotive Electrical Systems 1 Credit Hours: 5
CAM 054 - Manual Projects Machining 4 Credit Hours: 4
WLD 151 - Basic Arc Welding Credit Hours: 5
WLD 156 - Blueprint Reading and Sketching Credit Hours: 4
ELT 100 - Electronics Fundamentals for Non-Majors Credit Hours: 4
ELT 131 - Electronic Concepts 1 Credit Hours: 4
APR 156A - HVAC/R Apprenticeship Fundamentals 1 Credit Hours: 5
APR 166A - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Fundamentals Credit Hours: 5

Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship, Certificate of Completion

Students may earn a Certificate of Completion by successfully completing the Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship general education requirement of 12 credit hours, plus additional credits in one area of specialization.

Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship General Education Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

MTH 095 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 4 + (or higher)
WR 115 - Introduction to Composition Credit Hours: 4 + (or higher)

Human Relations Requirement Credit Hours: 4 *

(Choose One Of The Following Courses):

PSY 101 - Psychology of Human Relations Credit Hours: 4
PSY 104 - Workplace Psychology Credit Hours: 4
PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology: Mind and Body Credit Hours: 4
PSY 202 - Introduction to Psychology: Mind and Society Credit Hours: 4
PSY 237 - Life Span Development Credit Hours: 4
PSY 239 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 4
SOC 204 - The Sociological Perspective Credit Hours: 4
SOC 205 - United States Society Credit Hours: 4
SOC 206 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 4
SOC 210 - Sociology of the Family Credit Hours: 4
SOC 213 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Credit Hours: 4

Plus: Choose One Area Of Specialization

(HVAC/R , Sheet Metal or Plumbing )

Note:

+ Meets related instruction requirement, see Degrees and Certificates . For subject areas, see General Education .