Apprenticeship

The Acoustical Installer Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Acoustical Installer apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• identify the components of a personal fall protection system (PFPS) and a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).
• calculate elevations from information obtained from residential plot and foundation plans.
• calculate contributory leg loads.
• formulate proper layout, cutting, and material installation procedures for the installation of braced and unbraced soffits.
• explain how to install stringer system reinforced perimeter locations, bridge obstructions, and additional bracing.
• extract the information necessary to construct a Photovoltaic support structure using a set of blueprints.
• install an acoustical ceiling conforming with the regulations of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
• analyze and perform methods of joining and welding plastic materials.
• describe the importance of a construction schedule and daily job log and organize labor in conjunction with the construction schedule.

Acoustical technicians are in high demand. The acoustical industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the Acoustical industry.

The Carpenter Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Carpenter apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the carpenter's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to carpentry.
• analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
• evaluate, layout, and construct various systems such as floor, wall, roof, and concrete form.
• evaluate and layout a building site using architectural drawings.
• calculate elevations by using an engineer's rod and various leveling devices.
• estimate and order material for construction projects.
• identify and select appropiate materials for each phase of construction.
• develop interpersonal skills with customers, co-workers, and different trades-workers.
• plan projects with given information such as blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.

Carpenter technicians are in high demand. The carpenters industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the carpenters industry.

The Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Drywall/Lathing apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the drywall/lathing craftsman's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to the drywall/lathing profession.
• analyze and interpret residential commercial construction blueprints.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various metal framing systems such as floor, wall, roof, and arches.
• calculate elevations using various leveling devices.
• identify and select appropriate material for each phase of construction.
• estimate and order material for construction projects.
• plan projects with given information such as blueprints, specifications, and verbal and written information.
• install advanced lathing and drywall systems.

Drywall/lathing technicians are in high demand. The drywall/lathing industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the drywall/lathing industry.

The Electrical Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered electrical apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• apply commercial and industrial safety procedures on job sites.
• analyze, interpret and apply national, state and local electrical codes.
• apply electrical mathematics in calculating resistance, current, voltage, and power in a DC series circuit.
• demonstrate use of meters to confirm electrical calculations and to troubleshoot AC and DC circuits.
• analyze, identify, and evaluate electrical mathematics in RL, RC, LC, and RLC series, parallel, and combination circuits.
• describe and apply the requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E work practices.
• define principles of basic AC and DC motor theory.

Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction, and utilities.

The Ironworkers Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safely working in a field construction environment.
• analyze and interpret blueprints.
• interpret and apply welding codes.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of fiber lines, steel cables, wire ropes, chains, slings, cranes, ladders, scaffolds, and helicopter rigging.
• define, identify, interpret, and analyze uniform building codes (UBC), classifications, plans, schedules, charts, and specifications commonly used in the ironworker trade.
• describe and apply reinforcing techniques and principles to concrete structures using steel, bar supports, bar splicing, and welding.
• perform proper structural steel erection on bridges, overpasses, and large buildings.
• weld various ferrous metals using common welding processes and safety guidelines.
• set cable tensions and pre-stress reinforcing steel to industry standards.

The Mill and Cabinet Maker Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Mill and Cabinet apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the mill and cabinet carpenter's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to mill and cabinet carpentry.
• analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.
• construct and complete an advanced project demonstrating journeymen-level skills.
• apply design elements and principles to create functional and attractive cabinets.

Mill and cabinet maker technicians are in high demand. The industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the mill and cabinet maker industry.

The Millwright Apprenticeship Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Millwright apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate proper procedure for working on turbines.
• prepare a one-inch-thick vertical groove joint that meets AWS standards.
• produce the AWS 3G and 4G unlimited thickness practice test with FCAW.
• distinguish alternative energy sources, such as wind, nuclear, and tidal power.
• install machinery safely and effectively at the proper elevation.
• explain the layout and fabrication of header steel and methods for connecting and attaching support steel.
• explain the layout and fabrication of a monorail system.
• identify and explain plasma welding and cutting processes, components, and safety issues.
• demonstrate safe rigging practices, including hand and voice signals.

Millwright technicians are in high demand. The millwright industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the millwright industry.

The Pile Driver Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Pile Driver apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the pile driver's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to pile driving.
• analyze and interpret construction blueprints.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various project types.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction, and utilities.

The Plumbers/Pipefitters Apprenticeship Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Plumbers and Pipefitters apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• apply hot pass and cover pass procedures.
• perform pipe weld methods in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
• identify personality traits to work effectively with others.
• negotiate difficult workplace situations.
• practice conflict resolution.
• evaluate and develop project schedules.
• draft and properly complete construction documents.
• demonstrate uphill pipe welding method.
• list National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC) requirements for medical gas systems.
• demonstrate ability to apply applicable plumbing codes.

Plumbers and pipefitters are in high demand. The plumber and pipefitters industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the plumbing industry.

The Refrigeration Service Technician Apprenticeship Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Refrigeration Service Technician apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• explain safety hazards with Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration (HVACR) systems.
• explain proper design, testing, and balancing of air distribution.
• demonstrate the testing of fluid flow in piping systems.
• explain electrical principles necessary for startup and testing.
• identify proper documentation requirements to report findings during start, test, and balance operations.
• prepare for the proctored UA STAR exam.
• describe methods of maximizing energy efficiency of existing Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment.
• demonstrate a service technician's role in customer service.
• list conditions of air on a psychrometric chart.
• identify jobsite hazards.

Refrigeration technicians are in high demand. The refrigeration industry is not able to hire the amount of employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the refrigeration industry.

The Scaffold Erector Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Scaffold Erector apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the scaffold erector's tools of the trade.
• interpret and apply national building codes relating to scaffold erection.
• interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various project types.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management.

The Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the sheet metal worker's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to sheet metal construction.
• analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
• acquire skills and knowledge to make a successful transition to a journey-level position in the sheet metal worker trade.
• demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical concepts to the sheet metal trade.
• demonstrate proficiency in the principles, concepts and applications in metal fabrication methods.

Upon completion of the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management. Students may further their career as a licensed contractor.

The Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the sheet metal worker's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to sheet metal and mechanical construction.
• analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
• demonstrate the proper start-up and balancing of different HVAC systems.
• demonstrate troubleshooting techniques on various HVAC systems.

Upon completion of the Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, HVAC servicing, utilities, facilities management, and central plant operations.Students may further their career as a licensed contractor.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Acoustical Installer apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• identify the components of a personal fall protection system (PFPS) and a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).
• calculate elevations from information obtained from residential plot and foundation plans.
• calculate contributory leg loads.
• formulate proper layout, cutting, and material installation procedures for the installation of braced and unbraced soffits.
• explain how to install stringer system reinforced perimeter locations, bridge obstructions, and additional bracing.
• extract the information necessary to construct a Photovoltaic support structure using a set of blueprints.
• install an acoustical ceiling conforming with the regulations of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
• analyze and perform methods of joining and welding plastic materials.
• describe the importance of a construction schedule and daily job log and organize labor in conjunction with the construction schedule.

Acoustical technicians are in high demand. The Acoustical industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the Acoustical industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Acoustical Installer apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• identify the components of a personal fall protection system (PFPS) and a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).
• describe the importance of a construction schedule and daily job log and organize labor in conjunction with the construction schedule.

Acoustical technicians are in high demand. The acoustical industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the acoustical industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Acoustical Installer apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• identify the components of a personal fall protection system (PFPS) and a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).
• describe the importance of a construction schedule and daily job log and organize labor in conjunction with the construction schedule.
• calculate elevations from information obtained from residential plot and foundation plans.
• calculate contributory leg loads.

Acoustical technicians are in high demand. The acoustical industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the acoustical industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Acoustical Installer apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• identify the components of a personal fall protection system (PFPS) and a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).
• calculate elevations from information obtained from residential plot and foundation plans.
• calculate contributory leg loads.
• describe the importance of a construction schedule and daily job log and organize labor in conjunction with the construction schedule.
• formulate proper layout, cutting, and material installation procedures for the installation of braced and unbraced soffits.
• extract the information necessary to construct a Photovoltaic support structure using a set of blueprints.

Acoustical technicians are in high demand. The acoustical industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the acoustical industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Carpenter apprentice

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the carpenter's tools of the trade.
• develop interpersonal skills with customers, co-workers, and different trades-workers.

Carpenters are in high demand. The carpenters industry is not able to hire the amount of employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the carpenters industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Carpenter apprentice

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the carpenter's tools of the trade.
• develop interpersonal skills with customers, co-workers, and different trades-workers.
• analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to carpentry.

Carpenters are in high demand. The carpenters industry is not able to hire the amount of employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the carpenters industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Carpenter apprentice

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the carpenter's tools of the trade.
• develop interpersonal skills with customers, co-workers, and different trades-workers.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to carpentry.
• analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
• plan projects with given information such as blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.
• evaluate, layout, and construct various systems such as floor, wall, roof, and concrete form.

Carpenters are in high demand. The carpenters industry is not able to hire the amount of employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the carpenters industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Carpenter apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the carpenter's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to carpentry.
• analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
• evaluate, layout, and construct various systems such as floor, wall, roof, and concrete form.
• evaluate and layout a building site using architectural and other related drawings.
• calculate elevations by using an engineer's rod and various leveling devices.
• estimate and order material for construction projects.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

Carpenter technicians are in high demand. The carpenters industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the carpenters industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Drywall/Lathing apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the drywall/lathing craftsman's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to the drywall/lathing profession.
• analyze and interpret residential commercial construction blueprints.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various metal framing systems such as floor, wall, roof, and arches.
• calculate elevations using various leveling devices.
• identify and select appropriate material for each phase of construction.
• estimate and order material for construction projects.
• plan projects with given information such as blueprints, specifications, and verbal and written information.
• install advanced lathing and drywall systems.

Drywall/lathing technicians are in high demand. The drywall/lathing industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the drywall/lathing industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Drywall/Lathing apprentice

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the drywall/lathing craftsman's tools of the trade.
• calculate elevations using various leveling devices.

Drywall/lathing technicians are in high demand. The drywall/lathing industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the drywall/lathing industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Drywall/Lathing apprentice

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the drywall/lathing craftsman's tools of the trade.
• calculate elevations using various leveling devices.
• identify and select appropriate material for each phase of construction.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various metal framing systems such as floor, wall, roof, and arches.

Drywall/lathing technicians are in high demand. The drywall/lathing industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the drywall/lathing industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Drywall/Lathing apprentice

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the drywall/lathing craftsman's tools of the trade.
• calculate elevations using various leveling devices.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various metal framing systems such as floor, wall, roof, and arches.
• identify and select appropriate material for each phase of construction.
• estimate and order material for construction projects.

Drywall/lathing technicians are in high demand. The drywall/lathing industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the drywall/lathing industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered electrical apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• apply commercial and industrial safety procedures on job sites.
• analyze, interpret and apply national, state and local electrical codes.
• apply electrical mathematics in calculating resistance, current, voltage, and power in a DC series circuit.
• demonstrate use of meters to confirm electrical calculations and to troubleshoot AC and DC circuits.
• analyze, identify, and evaluate electrical mathematics in RL, RC, LC, and RLC series, parallel, and combination circuits.
• describe and apply the requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E work practices.
• define principles of basic AC and DC motor theory.

Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction, and utilities.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Hardwood Floor Layer apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the hardwood floor layer tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to hardwood floor laying.
• analyze and interpret construction blueprints.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various project types.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

Hardwood floor layer technicians are in high demand. The hardwood floor layer industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the hardwood floor layer industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Insulator apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the insulator's tools of the trade.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various project types.

Insulator technicians are in high demand. The insulator industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the insulator industry.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• analyze and interpret blueprints.
• interpret and apply welding codes.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of fiber lines, steel cables, wire ropes, chains, slings, cranes, ladders, scaffolds, and helicopter rigging.
• define, identify, interpret, and analyze universal building codes (UBC), classifications, plans, schedules, charts, and specifications commonly used in the ironworker trade.
• describe and apply reinforcing techniques and principles to concrete structures using steel, bar supports, bar splicing, and welding.
• perform proper structural steel erection on bridges, overpasses, and large buildings.
• weld various ferrous metals using common welding processes and safety guidelines.
• set cable tensions and pre-stress reinforcing steel to industry standards.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Mill and Cabinet apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the mill and cabinet carpenter's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to mill and cabinet carpentry.
• analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.
• construct and complete an advanced project demonstrating journeymen-level skills.
• apply design elements and principles to create functional and attractive cabinets.

Mill and cabinet maker technicians are in high demand. The industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the mill and cabinet maker industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Mill and Cabinet Maker apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the mill and cabinet carpenter's tools of the trade.

Mill and cabinet maker technicians are in high demand. The industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the mill and cabinet maker industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Mill and Cabinet Maker apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the mill and cabinet carpenter's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to mill and cabinet carpentry.

Mill and cabinet maker technicians are in high demand. The industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the mill and cabinet maker industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Mill and Cabinet Maker apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the mill and cabinet carpenter's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to mill and cabinet carpentry.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

Mill and cabinet maker technicians are in high demand. The industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the mill and cabinet maker industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Millwright apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate proper procedure for working on turbines.
• prepare a one-inch-thick vertical groove joint that meets AWS standards.
• produce the AWS 3G and 4G unlimited thickness practice test with FCAW.
• distinguish alternative energy sources, such as wind, nuclear, and tidal power.
• install machinery safely and effectively at the proper elevation.
• explain the layout and fabrication of header steel and methods for connecting and attaching support steel.
• explain the layout and fabrication of a monorail system.
• identify and explain plasma welding and cutting processes, components, and safety issues.
• demonstrate safe rigging practices, including hand and voice signals.

Millwright technicians are in high demand. The millwright industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the millwright industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a state registered Millwright apprentice

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• understand basic safety practices with hand and power tools, scaffold and fall protection use, fire protection, respiratory protection, and confined spaces as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulations.
• describe the responsibilities of the apprentice as required by Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) and other governing agencies.
• demonstrate basic layout methods for establishing a right angle.
• describe fall protection anchorage points for scaffolding.

Millwright technicians are in high demand. The millwright industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the millwright industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a state registered Millwright apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• understand basic safety practices with hand and power tools, scaffold and fall protection use, fire protection, respiratory protection, and confined spaces as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulations.
• describe the responsibilities of the apprentice as required by Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) and other governing agencies.
• demonstrate basic layout methods for establishing a right angle.
• describe fall protection anchorage points for scaffolding.
• identify the characteristics of a variety of shapes of structural materials and appropriate applications of each.
• calculate and lay out angles using appropriate methods.

Millwright technicians are in high demand. The millwright industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the millwright industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a state registered Millwright apprentice

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• understand basic safety practices with hand and power tools, scaffold and fall protection use, fire protection, respiratory protection, and confined spaces as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulations.
• describe the responsibilities of the apprentice as required by Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) and other governing agencies.
• demonstrate basic layout methods for establishing a right angle.
• describe fall protection anchorage points for scaffolding.
• identify and troubleshoot optical instruments.
• analyze faulty readings from optical instruments.
• explain the purpose, printing, modifications, and assembly of blueprints.

Millwright technicians are in high demand. The millwright industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the millwright industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Office Modular Systems apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the office modular systems tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to office modular systems.
• analyze and interpret construction blueprints.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various project types.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

Office modular systems technicians are in high demand. The office modular systems industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the office modular systems industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Office Modular Systems apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the office modular systems tools of the trade.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

Office modular systems technicians are in high demand. The office modular systems industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the office modular systems industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered pile driver apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the pile driver's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to pile driving.
• analyze and interpret construction blueprints.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various project types.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction, and utilities.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Pile Driver apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the pile driver's tools of the trade.

Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction, and utilities.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Pile Driver apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the pile driver's tools of the trade.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction, and utilities.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Pile Driver apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the pile driver's tools of the trade.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.
• analyze and interpret construction blueprints.

Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction, and utilities.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Plumbers and Pipefitters apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• apply hot pass and cover pass procedures.
• perform pipe weld methods in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
• identify personality traits to work effectively with others.
• negotiate difficult workplace situations.
• practice conflict resolution.
• evaluate and develop project schedules.
• draft and properly complete construction documents.
• demonstrate uphill pipe welding method.
• list National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC) requirements for medical gas systems.
• demonstrate ability to apply applicable plumbing codes.

Plumbers and pipefitters are in high demand. The plumber and pipefitters industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the plumbing industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Plumbers and Pipefitters apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate use of mathematics related to the plumbing industry.
• calculate pipe measurements.
• understand basic safety practices on the jobsite as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulations.
• demonstrate safe rigging practices, including hand and voice signals.
• understand scientific and mechanical principles applicable to plumbing.
• describe the operating principles of plumbing fixtures.

Plumbers and pipe-fitters are in high demand. The plumber and pipefitters industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Plumbers and Pipefitters apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safety procedures related to welding, brazing, burning, and soldering.
• demonstrate proper welding skills per industry standards.
• interpret blueprint drawings and welding symbols.
• classify piping layouts.
• create isometric drawings of piping systems.
• identify piping and fixture support.

Plumbers and pipefitters are in high demand. The plumber and pipefitters industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the plumbing industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Plumbers and Pipefitters apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• identify water treatment purification practices.
• design, lay out, and build commercial water supply systems.
• define thermal expansion and pressure control.
• identify properties of gas.
• identify traps and vents in drainage systems.
• understand building drawing and project specifications.

Plumbers and pipefitters are in high demand. The plumber and pipefitters industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the plumbing industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Plumbers and Pipefitters apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices related to steam and hydronic heating and cooling systems.
• identify steam piping systems.
• identify hydronic piping systems.
• define terminology used in the Uniform Plumbing Code.
• apply safety practices in a health care facility.
• list National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC) requirements for medical gas systems.

Plumbers and pipefitters are in high demand. The plumber and pipefitters industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the plumbing industry.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• describe basic skills required for the construction of roads, bridges, levees, and rail.
• describe the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating process.
• identify green alternatives to conventional building practices and describe the pros and cons of those alternatives.
• apply proper lifting/movement techniques applicable to green technology workforce occupations.
• determine the validity of fitness and health information using the scientific method and the relationship between scientific research and established knowledge.
• implement a personal fitness plan using proper strength and cardiovascular training.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Refrigeration Service Technician apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• explain safety hazards with Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration (HVACR) systems.
• explain proper design, testing, and balancing of air distribution.
• demonstrate the testing of fluid flow in piping systems.
• explain electrical principles necessary for startup and testing.
• identify proper documentation requirements to report findings during start, test, and balance operations.
• prepare for the proctored UA STAR exam.
• describe methods of maximizing energy efficiency of existing Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment.
• demonstrate a service technician's role in customer service.
• list conditions of air on a psychrometric chart.
• identify jobsite hazards.

Refrigeration technicians are in high demand. The refrigeration industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the refrigeration industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Refrigeration Service Technician apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• classify piping layouts.
• create isometric drawings of piping systems.
• demonstrate working knowledge of Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration (HVACR) related science.
• understand the EPA 608 certification requirements.

Refrigeration technicians are in high demand. The refrigeration industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the refrigeration industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Refrigeration Service Technician apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• interpret blueprint drawings and welding symbols.
• demonstrate hot gas defrost operations.
• demonstrate electrical defrost operations.
• describe pump down systems operations.
• understand the EPA 608 certification requirements.

Refrigeration technicians are in high demand. The refrigeration industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the refrigeration industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Refrigeration Service Technician apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• explain the fundamentals of the vapor refrigeration cycle.
• demonstrate the use of the pressure enthalpy diagram.
• list appropriate customer relation behaviors.
• read schematic electrical diagrams.
• compare direct and alternating currents.
• identify symbols in an electrical wire diagram.

Refrigeration technicians are in high demand. The refrigeration industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the refrigeration industry.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Be a registered Refrigeration Service Technician apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• adjust and calibrate a variable air volume (VAV) box.
• build control panels.
• design a pneumatic control system.
• create a wiring ladder diagram.
• demonstrate the use of automatic systems inputs and outputs.
• perform building automation system (BAS) installation, wiring, and testing.
• apply safety guidelines to electrical control systems.

Refrigeration technicians are in high demand. The refrigeration industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the refrigeration industry.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• apply residential and commercial safety procedures on job-sites.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national, state, and local electrical codes.
• apply electrical mathematics in calculating AC/DC series, parallel, and combination circuits.
• identify different wiring methods for conductors, cables, and conduits.
• analyze functions of blueprints, specifications, schedules, addenda, and revisions in construction.
• describe the function, operation, and characteristics of a system and individual components of the system such as burglar alarms, fire alarms, information transport, HVAC, etc.

Upon completion of the Residential/Commercial Electrician Trainee program, students may find employment in the following industry sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Scaffold Erector apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the scaffold erector's tools of the trade.

Upon completion of the scaffold erector apprenticeship certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Scaffold Erector apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the scaffold erector's tools of the trade.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

Upon completion of the scaffold erector apprenticeship certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Scaffold Erector apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the scaffold erector's tools of the trade.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various project types.

Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the sheet metal worker's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to sheet metal construction.
• analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
• acquire skills and knowledge to make a successful transition to a journey-level position in the sheet metal worker trade.
• demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical concepts to the sheet metal trade.
• demonstrate proficiency in the principles, concepts and applications in metal fabrication methods.

Upon completion of the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the sheet metal worker's tools of the trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to sheet metal and mechanical construction.
• analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
• demonstrate the proper start-up and balancing of different HVAC systems.
• demonstrate troubleshooting techniques on various HVAC systems.

Upon completion of the Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, HVAC servicing, utilities, facilities management, and central plant operations.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a state registered Carpenter's apprentice.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
• demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the tools used in the shingler trade.
• analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to a shingler.
• analyze and interpret construction blueprints.
• evaluate, lay out, and construct various project types.
• identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential, and commercial construction.

¹This course replaces FITNS 358

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• explain safety regulations and safe working conditions for apprenticeship training.
• identify construction practices used by different building trades such as sheet metal workers, electricians, plumbers, pipe-fitters, and carpenters.
• describe the life cycle phases of a building and impacts on the green environment over its life cycle.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• explain safety regulations and safe working conditions for apprenticeship training.
• identify construction practices used by different building trades such as carpenters, bricklayers, pile-drivers, cement masons, laborers, operating engineers, and surveyors.
• describe the construction processes involved in a typical bridge building.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• explain electrical fundamentals such as Ohm's and Watt's Law.
• define terms and vocabulary used in the utility industry.
• explain electrical and gas distribution for the utility industry.
• identify safety laws, regulations, and safe working conditions for apprenticeship.
• describe effective conflict resolution methods.
• describe the functions of transformers, electrical generators, and electrical equipment.

This program provides opportunities for entry into the utility industry where there is high demand for trained entry level workers.