Apprenticeship, CoA
Program Code: Apprenticeship-CoA
Program Description
Qualifying apprenticeship programs for the certificate of achievement consist of two or more years of training. The student who completes this field of study will have the skills, knowledge and abilities to work in one of the building or utility trades and will be provided with basic technical-trade knowledge and manual skills required in the field. Besides general education requirements, the student will complete skill-specific courses and on-the-job training. Students must apply and be accepted into one of the qualified apprenticeship programs.
This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.
Qualifying Apprenticeship Programs
| Northern Nevada Electrical Workers, JATC | 775-358-4301 |
| Field Ironworkers, JATC | 916-428-7420 |
| International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, JATC | 775-323-0567 |
| Northern Nevada Bricklayers/Tilesetters, JATC | 702-876-6563 |
| Northern Nevada Carpenters, JATC | 702-452-5099 |
| Northern Nevada Electrical, JATC | 775-358-4301 |
| Northern Nevada Operating Engineers, JATC | 775-575-2729 |
| Northern Nevada Plasterers & Cement Masons, JATC | 775-359-4241 |
| Northern Nevada Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC, JATC | 775-359-2229 |
| Northern Nevada Sheet Metal Workers, JATC | 775-331-6393 |
| NV Energy Gas Utility | 775-834-7018 |
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Apprenticeship class 2 | 6 | |
| Communications 1 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| Approved Apprenticeship class 2 | 6 | |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| Approved Apprenticeship class 2 | 6 | |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| Approved Apprenticeship class 2 | 6 | |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Total Units | 30 | |
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See program recommendations or requirements.
For additional information, please contact the apprenticeship training office at 775-856-5302, or your qualifying sponsoring indentured apprenticeship training program.
Special Admission Requirements
Admissions to these programs are limited to members of the Qualifying Unions. For additional information, please contact the apprenticeship training office at 775-856-5302, or your qualifying sponsoring indentured apprenticeship training program.
Qualifying Apprenticeship Programs
| Field Ironworkers, JATC | 916-428-7420 |
| Northern Nevada Carpenters, JATC | 702-452-5099 |
| Northern Nevada Electrical, JATC | 775-358-4301 |
| Northern Nevada Painters and Decorators | |
| Northern Nevada Plasterers & Cement Masons, JATC | 775-3594241 |
| Northern Nevada Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC, JATC | 775-359-2229 |
| Northern Nevada Sheet Metal Workers, JATC | 775331-6393 |
| NV Energy Gas Utility | 775-359-4241 |
Program Requirements
Certificates of Achievement are a set of courses that can serve as a stepping stone to an associate degree or allow students to enter the workforce. Certificates of Achievement have a general education component.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communications | 3 | |
| Human Relations | [3] | |
Embedded in apprenticeship curriculum. | ||
| Mathematics | [3] | |
Embedded in apprenticeship curriculum. | ||
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| All Certificate requirements will be fulfilled by approved apprenticeship courses. | 24 | |
Bricklayers: BRL | ||
Carpenters: CPT | ||
Cement Masons: PLCM | ||
Electricians: ELEC | ||
Iron Workers: IRW | ||
Natural Gas Utilities: NGPF, NGPO, NGSM | ||
| Operating Engineers: OPE | ||
Painters and Decorators: PTD | ||
Plasterers: PLST | ||
Plumbers and Pipefitters: PPF | ||
Refrigeration (HVAC): RS | ||
Sheet Metal: SMTL | ||
| Elective Requirements | 3 | |
| Select at least 3 units from any remaining apprenticeship class(es) from the same program as emphasis. | ||
| or | ||
Any AAD, AC, ADT, BI, CADD, CE, CONS, ENGR, ENRG, MT, OSH or WELD class(es) | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
PSLO1: Demonstrate the principles, skills, and applications of the associated building or utility trades to work in the industry.
PSLO2: Perform tasks in accordance with local and national regulations.
PSLO3: Demonstrate the principles, skills, and applications of the specific trade to work safely and efficiently in the industry.
