PROGRAMS

                                                                             Residential and                                                                              commercial                                                                                                           construction

The Residential and Commercial Construction Program is aligned with the California Career Technical Education Standards, and Uniform Building Code (UBC) of California. Starting with the fundamentals of construction safety, tool usage, and nomenclature the class quickly pivots to hands-on participation and building structures. Students learn to rough frame walls and roofs, install doors and windows, and plumb and square walls. Upon completion of the Program, students are eligible for NCCER certification and are qualified to apply for employment as a skilled tradesperson

Cabinet Making

The Cabinet Making Program is aligned with the California Career Technical Education Standards and is focused on hands-on participation. Starting with the fundamentals of safety, tool usage, materials and nomenclature the class quickly pivot to building cabinets. Students complete all the steps of cabinet making which include material and hardware selection, computer layout, fabrication and finish. Upon completion of the Program, students are eligible for NCCER certification and are qualified to apply for employment as a skilled tradesperson.

Electrical

The Residential and Commercial Electrical Program is aligned with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and is focused on hands-on participation. Starting with the fundamentals of electrical safety, tool usage, and nomenclature the class quickly pivots to installing electrical systems. Students learn how to apply Ohm’s Law, watts, amps, volts, and resistance when designing and installing electrical wiring in houses and commercial buildings. Upon completion of the Program, students are eligible for NCCER certification and are qualified to apply for employment as a skilled tradesperson.

Plumbing

The Residential and Commercial Plumbing Program is aligned with the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) of California and is focused on hands-on participation. Starting with the fundamentals of plumbing and construction safety, tool usage, and nomenclature the class quickly pivots to installing plumbing systems, including water, gas, and drain, waste, and vents (DWV). Students learn how to measure, cut and fasten a variety of pipes and fittings when designing and installing plumbing systems in houses and commercial buildings. Upon completion of the Program, students are eligible for NCCER certification and are qualified to apply for employment as a skilled tradesperson.

Welding

The Welding Program is aligned with the California Career Technical Education and American Welding Society Standards and is focused on hands-on participation. Starting with the fundamentals of welding safety and nomenclature the class quickly pivots to hands-on activities where students learn the four primary processes of arc welding- SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW. Upon completion of the program students are eligible for AWS certification and are qualified to apply for employment as a skilled tradesperson.