Skilled Trades
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