Skilled Construction Trades

Students must be currently working in a registered apprenticeship program overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. The apprenticeship program prepares the student to earn journey-level status in their craft and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Industrial Technology. An apprenticeship emphasizes the skill set required of a skilled craftsman.

Program Outcomes in Skilled Construction Trades:

• Communicate verbally, nonverbally and in writing with a construction team that includes members of other trades, contractors and government agencies
• Work independently and as a team to accomplish the job in a timely and professional manner
• Recognize, analyze and apply critical thinking to resolve issues as they arise; minimize waste and improve productivity
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and fall protection to ensure a safe and environmentally sensitive work environment in accordance with OSHA and other federal, state, local and contractor’s standards and policies
• Exhibit pride of craftsmanship, reliability, commitment to the organization and take opportunities to upgrade skills
• Apply basic math concepts and operations and blueprint reading to accurately determine layout in order to fabricate and install various construction tasks that minimize waste
• Be certified in OSHA; CPR/first aid; scaffold, fall protection; and MSDS
• Become highly skilled in your craft

Career Outlook