Skilled Trade Programs For Your Career Growth in Aurora, CO
Careers in skilled trades revolve around planning, managing, and maintaining environments, machines, or materials. Professionals who work in skilled trades are:
Observant | Coordinated | Practical
Explore the programs we offer in the skilled trades fields!
Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing is a 2-year program focused on teaching students to become machinists and learn how to:
- Calculate and measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
- Digitally Design 3 Dimensional objects
- Learn to operate Mills, saws, lathes, grinders, laser engravers, and heat-treating machinery
- Operate metal or plastic forming equipment such as CNC machines and 3D printers
Master Automotive Service Technican
Master Automotive Service Technician is a 2-year program focused on teaching students how to become entry-level service technicians by learning and performing:
- Diagnostic testing
- Repairing engines, air systems, and brakes
- Testing electrical systems
- Aligning suspension systems
- Transmission maintenance and repair
Advanced Construction Methods
Advanced Construction Methods is a 2-year program that prepares students for entry-level work in the construction field by teaching:
- Blueprint reading and building code and ordinance compliance
- Cost Estimation
- Framing, drywall, roof framing, and finish work
- Tool and equipment identification and operation and usage
- Interior and exterior finishing
- Our students build an actual house
Diesel Technology
Diesel Technology is a 1-year program in a high demand field that prepares students for entry-level work as a diesel mechanic by teaching:
- Heavy-duty starting and charging of engines
- Heavy-duty brake repair
- Lighting and instrumentation
- Body and electrical system
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Facilities Maintenance Technician is a 1-year program focused on teaching students how to:
- Perform basic electrical and plumbing functions
- Inspect mechanical equipment and appliances to locate damage, defects, or wear and make appropriate repairs
- Paint, drywall, and carpentry skills
- Pool maintenance
Heating & Air Conditioning Service Technology
Heating and Air Conditioning Service Technology is a 1-year program focused on teaching students:
- The principles of electricity as they relate to air systems
- Servicing of heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration systems or components
- Repairing or replacing worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts
- Conferring with customers to assess issues and resolution options
Non-Structural Repair Technician
Non-Structural Repair Technician is a 1-year program focused on teaching students how to become an entry-level auto-body repair technician. Students are taught how to:
- file, grind, sand, and smooth surfaces
- Examine vehicles that have been repaired to ensure they are in good condition
- Install and weld new parts into their proper positions
- Utilize tools such as wrenches, welding equipment, and power grinders
Refinishing Technician
Refinishing Technician is a 1-year program that teaches students how to become an entry-level auto-body refinishing technician. Students learn how to:
- Dispose of dangerous waste properly
- Accurately use spray guns and other painting tools
- Apply primers and coatings for decoration or finishing
- Monitor painting activities to detect and fix flaws in car bodywork
- Take apart, clean, and put together equipment used in the industry
Motorcycle Service Technology Advanced Technician
Motorcycle Service Technology Advanced Technician is a 1-year program focused on preparing students to become entry-level service technicians by teaching:
- Tool identification and usage to perform specific tasks or functions
- Inspection of vehicles to determine the overall condition
- Conferring with customers to assess problems and repair solutions
- Observing and testing equipment in operation to detect potential problems
- Replacement of worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts and basic maintenance
Welding
Welding is a 2-year program focused on teaching students how to:
- Operate welding equipment
- Read blueprints
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
- Select production equipment according to product specifications
- Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow