Unsure of the construction trade area that may interest you? Try 3 different trade areas by enrolling in this class and explore welding, electrical, or plumbing. You will learn what a quality product is, making sure it is square and correctly sized in welding. You will learn how to wire simple electrical circuits found in a home using NM-B (romex) wire including lighting, recepticle, and 3-way circuits. We'll a copper pipe system you solder together and then pressure test for leaks in plumbing. All students work with blueprints learning how to sketch, read, and build from them. If you meet the requirements, you may also enroll in Co-op and work in a related field poaaibly earning money and credits at the same time. If you are interested or are considering a career as an electrician, plumber, welder, general property manager, or physical plant manager, Industrial Trades is the ideal match for you. We keep this class small to provide plenty of hands-on lab projects in these fields. At the end of your two-year program, you will have a heads-up to start your next step in a job or in pursuing further training in your chosen industry.

Certifications available:
• American Welding Society (AWS) certifications
• National Center for Construction and Education Research certifications




Program Highlights:
• Eligible to enroll in the first-year plumbing or electrical state apprenticeship course.
• Earn money while you learn through a co-op opportunity.
• Welding certification using AWS guidelines
Welding:
• Weld metals using Stick, MIG, or TIG.
• Make an AWS acceptable weld in various positions.
• Cut steel using oxy-fuel torches, including cutting shapes and holes along with bevels on edges of parts.
• Fabricate various projects throughout the course
Electrical:
• Learn how many receptacles you can put on one circuit.
• Wire using Romex.
• Diagnose wiring problems.
Pllumbing:
• Learn and use the tools and fittings of the trade.
• Solder copper pipe.
• Test a pipe system for leaks using air not water.


YEAR ONE: Industrial Trades I
Credit: 3-4 elective credits
Eligibility: Students in grades 11 (10 with instructor permission)
Prerequisites: Successful completion ofAlgebra I.
Schedule: Full year; 2 hours per day

Your first year provides experiences with the tools and basic skills of the electrical, plumbing, and welding trades. Your hands-on lab training will be combined with the use of class room activities including videos, powerpoints, and lectures on related trade area. Our on-site lab is equipped with start-of-the-art technology so you’ll be learning and working with the best. The year will also get you started on developing industry-based skills common to all trade areas, like basic safety, construction math, hand and power tools, reading blueprints, and most important employability skills.



YEAR TWO: Industrial Trades II
Credit: 1 embedded math and 2-3 elective credits
Eligibility: Students in grades 11 and 12
Prerequisites: Grade of 70 or better in Industrial Trades I
Schedule: Full year; 2 hours per day

Your second year brings a choice of what trade area you would like to concentrate in. If electrical or plumibing is your choice, we'll help you locate an employer to work with in full time Co-op. You will also likely choose to start the apprenticeship classes in the related area through VTC and possibly held at RVTC. If welding is where you want to go, you will continue work in the program's lab towards an AWS certification as well as fabricating projects using various welding skills. Whatever choice you make, you have the opportunity to get ahead of others through this course!

When you successfully complete the Industrial Trades program, you’re ready to continue your education in a two- or four-year college, undertake an apprenticeship, or start with an entry-level position in your trade area.

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“This program has taught me to take things one step farther and to accomplish goals.”

“After taking this class, I have a totally different perspective on life. I am able to think and do things for myself."

"I feel better and more complete as a person and more ready for the world.”

“Industrial Trades has changed my plans completely for what I want to do after high school — for the best, I think.”

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