The purpose of this program is to provide a structured system of training in construction fundamentals to prepare students with the skills and knowledge required to enter the construction trade.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 5,040
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Resident Tuition: $ 2,900
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Technology Fees: $ 280
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General Student Fees: $ 900
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Online Course Fee $ 200
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Books / Course Materials: $ 700 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Apply theory as it relates to trade competencies
PLO 2 - Successfully complete all required core related-training with a grade of C or better for individual trade
PLO 3 - Perform the duties and responsibilities of the individual construction trade/occupation
PLO 4 - Repair, install, and maintain a variety of building construction projects using trade specific tools and techniques in compliance with building codes and OSHA regulations
Admission Information
Students must be registered apprentices with the State of Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) and accepted by a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. Information is available on the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries website.
Program Requirements
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a letter grade of C or better. P/NP is not accepted.
Choose one of the following trades and complete all courses listed.
Carpenters (18 credits)
| APR 115 | Carpentry Skill Fundamentals | 3 |
| APR 116 | Carpentry Framing Fundamentals | 3 |
| APR 117 | Carpentry Framing and Introduction to Concrete | 3 |
| APR 118 | Carpentry Framing and Finishing | 3 |
| APR 119 | Carpentry Commercial Plans and Exterior Finish | 3 |
| APR 120 | Carpentry Interior Finish | 3 |
Glazier (25 credits)
| APR 101 | Trade Skills Fundamentals | 4 |
| CST 110 | Blueprint Reading 1 | 3 |
| CST 211 | Blueprint Reading 2 | 3 |
| MTH 075 | Applied Algebra for Technicians | 4 |
| MTH 085 | Applied Geometry for Technicians | 4 |
| NRG 111 | Residential/Light Commercial Energy Analysis | 3 |
| WLD 121 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 (stick welding) | 4 |
HVAC Technician/Installer (12 credits)
APR 190: must complete 4 credits. Also see Footnote 3.
Plumbers (20 credits)
| APR 160 | Plumbing Skill Fundamentals | 4 |
| APR 161 | Plumbing Materials and Fixtures | 4 |
| APR 162 | Plumbing Basic Waste Water Systems | 2 |
| APR 163 | Plumbing Calculations and Print Reading | 4 |
| APR 164 | Plumbing Basic Installation 1 | 4 |
| APR 165 | Plumbing Basic Installation 2 | 2 |
Sheet Metal Workers (12 credits)
| APR 101A | Trade Skills Fundamentals | 4 |
| APR 170 | Introduction to Sheet Metal Apprenticeship | 4 |
| APR 171 | Sheet Metal Basic Layout | 4 |
Footnotes
1 – Accepted alternative for APR 190 is APR 130 - Electrical Principles (5 credits)
Notes