Building Trades Technology Certificate (HVAC, Welding, Electrical)

The Building Trades Technology Certificate provides students with a comprehensive practical training in the areas involved in building trades technology. The student selects a track in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC); Welding; or Electrical.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

Building Trades Technology Certificate - Track I: HVAC

• Apply blueprints and schematics to a construction project within the trade.
• Create a cost estimate of a specific project to include materials, equipment, and labor.
• Evaluate a construction project to select and operate appropriate tools, equipment, and materials.
• Apply principles of safety to equipment usage and materials handling on a construction work site.
• Apply appropriate building codes to complete a construction project.
• Install, troubleshoot, and/or repair equipment toward completion of a project to meet job specifications.

Building Trades Technology Certificate - Track 2: Welding

• Demonstrate appropriate shop safety rules.
• Perform a variety of cuts in the flat position on carbon steel using multiple methods.
• Utilize SMAW electrodes and the American Welding Society (AWS) identification system.
• Identify the basic welding joints and welding positions.
• Perform various weld joints in multiple positions using the GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW processes. 

 Building Trades Technology Certificate - Track 3: Electrical 

• Apply blueprints and schematics to a construction project within the trade.
• Create a cost estimate of a specific project to include materials, equipment, and labor.
• Evaluate a construction project to select and operate appropriate tools, equipment, and materials.
• Apply principles of safety to equipment usage and materials handling on a construction work site.
• Apply appropriate building codes to complete a construction project.
• Install, troubleshoot, and/or repair equipment toward completion of a project to meet job specifications.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

Program Pathway