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This course is designed to cover the principles of electrical wiring as it applies to commercial/ residential applications. Emphasis is on Ohm’s law, alternating and direct currents, series circuits, parallel circuits and series parallel circuits, use of electrical tools and equipment, wiring materials and many other special subjects. Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as well as National Electrical Code will be covered.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to the trade, safety, identification of heavy equipment, preventive maintenance, dump trucks, tractors, soils, grades, earth moving, scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, finish operator, telescoping excavators, motor graders, excavators, finishing and grading. Instruction will include driving skills tests.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to the trade, safety, identification of heavy equipment, preventive maintenance, dump trucks, tractors, soils, grades, earth moving, scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, finish operator, telescoping excavators, motor graders, excavators, finishing and grading. Instruction will include driving skills tests.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to the trade, safety, identification of heavy equipment, preventive maintenance, dump trucks, tractors, soils, grades, earth moving, scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, finish operator, telescoping excavators, motor graders, excavators, finishing and grading. Instruction will include driving skills tests.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of heavy equipment operator responsibilities, heavy equipment safety and career opportunities. Topics include orientation to the trade, safety, identification of heavy equipment, preventive maintenance, dump trucks, tractors, soils, grades, earth moving, scrapers, bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, finish operator, telescoping excavators, motor graders, excavators, finishing and grading. Instruction will include driving skills tests.

NCCER Heavy Equipment Ops 2

NCCER Heavy Equipment Ops 2

This course is broken down into topics including HVAC operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial heating/cooling systems. You’ll also use diagnostic tools and procedures to identify problems and establish operating efficiency in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and standards. By the end of the course, you’ll earn your National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Technology Level 1 certificate.

This course is broken down into topics including HVAC operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial heating/cooling systems. You’ll also use diagnostic tools and procedures to identify problems and establish operating efficiency in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and standards. By the end of the course, you’ll earn your National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Technology Level 1 certificate.

In this 175 clock hour course, You’ll learn more about the concepts from Level 1, as well as key content including: commercial airside systems, chimneys, vents, flues, introduction to hydronic systems, air quality equipment, leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging, alternating current, basic electronics, introduction to control circuit troubleshooting, troubleshooting gas heating, troubleshooting cooling, heat pumps, basic installation and maintenance practices, sheet metal duct systems, and fiberglass and flexible duct systems. By the end of the course, you’ll earn your National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Technology Level 2 certificate.

In this 175 clock hour course, You’ll learn more about the concepts from Level 1, as well as key content including: commercial airside systems, chimneys, vents, flues, introduction to hydronic systems, air quality equipment, leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging, alternating current, basic electronics, introduction to control circuit troubleshooting, troubleshooting gas heating, troubleshooting cooling, heat pumps, basic installation and maintenance practices, sheet metal duct systems, and fiberglass and flexible duct systems. By the end of the course, you’ll earn your National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Technology Level 2 certificate.

In this 157.5 clock hour course, you will expound on concpets and technigues taught in Levels 1 through 3. You’ll learn key concepts and techniques in Water Treatment, Indoor Air Quality, Energy Conservation Equipment, Building Management Systems, System Air Balancing, Construction Drawings and Specifications, Heating and Cooling System Design, Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems, Alternative and Specialized Heating and Cooling Systems, and Fundamentals of Crew Leadership.

With air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration (HVACR) credential from NCCER, you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVACR systems. Training will be provided for both residential and some commercial applications. Course topics will include: Construction Safety Orientation Power/Hand Tools Construction Math Construction Drawings Instrumentation Basic soldering practices Residential comfort sizing Advanced Comfort Systems Basic Refrigeration and much more. Upon successful completion of NCCER-credentialed Core, HVACR1, HVACR2, graduates could qualify for positions as HVAC technicians, service technicians, installers and mechanics. This is a high demand employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.

With air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration (HVACR) credential from NCCER, you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVACR systems. Training will be provided for both residential and some commercial applications. Course topics will include: Construction Safety Orientation Power/Hand Tools Construction Math Construction Drawings Instrumentation Basic soldering practices Residential comfort sizing Advanced Comfort Systems Basic Refrigeration and much more. Upon successful completion of NCCER-credentialed Core, HVACR1, HVACR2, graduates could qualify for positions as HVAC technicians, service technicians, installers and mechanics. This is a high demand employment opportunity and in less than 15 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career.

This course provides training on basic principles and practices of masonry. Topics include standard tools, materials, cost estimating, foundations, bonding variations, expansion joints, wall ties, building codes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of safety practices, blueprint reading, and basic tool use; identify materials, operate machinery and lay masonry units.

This course provides training on basic principles and practices of masonry. Topics include standard tools, materials, cost estimating, foundations, bonding variations, expansion joints, wall ties, building codes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of safety practices, blueprint reading, and basic tool use; identify materials, operate machinery and lay masonry units.

This course provides training on basic principles and practices of masonry. Topics include standard tools, materials, cost estimating, foundations, bonding variations, expansion joints, wall ties, building codes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of safety practices, blueprint reading, and basic tool use; identify materials, operate machinery and lay masonry units.

This course provides training on basic principles and practices of masonry. Topics include standard tools, materials, cost estimating, foundations, bonding variations, expansion joints, wall ties, building codes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of safety practices, blueprint reading, and basic tool use; identify materials, operate machinery and lay masonry units.

This 222.5 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast-iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. All students will receive 72.5 clock hours of Core Curriculum. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Plumbing Level 1.

This 175 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: plumbing math two, reading commercial drawings, structural penetrations, insulation, fire stopping, installing and testing DWV piping, installing and testing water supply piping, types of valves, installing fixtures and valves, installing water heaters, basic electricity, fuel gas and fuel oil systems, and installing roof, floor, and area drains.

This 160 clock hour course is broken down into topics including: applied math, sizing water supply piping, potable water treatment, backflow preventers, types of venting, sizing DWV and storm systems, sewage pumps and sump pumps, corrosive-resistant waste piping, and compressed air.

This course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast-iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.

This course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast-iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.

This course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast-iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition, Revised 2020, ISBN 978-0-13-663791-2 Plumbing Level 2, Fourth Edition, Revised 2013, ISBN 978-0-13-314850-3 Plumbing Level 3, Fourth Edition, Revised 2014, ISBN 978-0-13-340424-1 Check our campus bookstore for availability.