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Construction Trades
This program is designed for the student who is interested in a construction-related career. The specialized trade options of Electrical, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal are offered parallel to the apprenticeship related instructional programs. Each option provides indepth information and a working knowledge of tools, materials and techniques used in the industry. These courses are not designed for the handyman, but for the individual pursuing a career in a related field. Program planning should occur with the assistance of a department member. All courses have been designed to be taken sequentially.
Construction Trades Career Pathway
San Diego City College University Transfer Employment
Certificate Associate in Science
Certificates of Achievement
Electrical Trade Option
(Non-apprentice)
CoursesUnits
ELEC 060A, Introduction to Electrical Construction I3
ELEC 060B, Introduction to Electrical Construction II3
ELEC 065A, Intermediate Electrical Construction I3
ELEC 065B, Intermediate Electrical Construction II3
ELEC 070A, Advanced Electrical Construction I3
ELEC 070B, Advanced Electrical Construction II3
ELEC 075A, Electrical Construction Specialties I3
ELEC 075B, Electrical Construction Specialties II3
Total Units = 24

Sheet Metal Trade Option
(Non-apprentice)
CoursesUnits
SHEE 060A, Level I Sheet Metal/HVAC3
SHEE 060B, Level I Sheet Metal/HVAC3
SHEE 065A, Level II Sheet Metal/HVAC3
SHEE 065B, Level II Sheet Metal/HVAC3
SHEE 070A, Level III Sheet Meta/HVAC3
SHEE 070B, Level III Sheet Metal/HVAC3
SHEE 075A, Level IV Sheet Metal/HVAC3
Total Units = 21

Pipefitting Trade Option
(Non-apprentice)
CoursesUnits
PLBG 160A, Introduction to Plumbing I3
PLBG 160B, Introduction to Plumbing II3
PLBG 065A, Intermediate Plumbing I3
PLBG 065B, Intermediate Plumbing II3
PLPF 080, Introduction to Pipefitting3
PLPF 085, Intermediate Pipefitting3
PLPF 090, Advanced Pipefitting3
Total Units = 21

Plumbing Trade Option
(Non-apprentice)
CoursesUnits
PLBG 160A, Introduction to Plumbing I3
PLBG 160B, Introduction to Plumbing II3
PLBG 065A, Intermediate Plumbing I3
PLBG 065B, Intermediate Plumbing II3
PLBG 070A, Advanced Plumbing I3
PLBG 070B, Advanced Plumbing II3
PLBG 075A, Plumbing Construction Specialties3
PLBG 075B, Plumbing Code3
Total Units = 24

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