Apprenticeship | Construction Trades and Apprenticeship Readiness, Certificate

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The Construction Trades and Apprenticeship Readiness certificate 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 tool 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.

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

MTH 070 Elementary Algebra Credits: 4

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

APR 101 Trade Skills Fundamentals Credits: 4
FE 120 Career Jump Start Credits: 3
OR
APR 280C Cooperative Work Experience Credits: 3
Construction Trades and Apprenticeship elective Credits: 4*

Construction Trades and Apprenticeship Elective (4 Credit Hours):*

*Choose from the following:

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