Skilled Trades Programs Overview CCAC West Hills Center

Skilled Trades Programs Overview CCAC West Hills Center 1000 Mc. Kee Rd Oakdale, PA 15071 Contact Information: Laurel Westrom Director of West Hills Center- Suite 1704 412. 788. 7511 lwestrom@ccac. edu General number- 412 -788 -7500

Transportation Port Authority Transit runs daily www. portauthority. org for schedule (29) Ride. ACTA shuttle runs from IKEA bus shuttle to WHC www. rideacta. org Buses- 28 x Airport Flyer, 24 West Park or 29 Robinson. Cost is now $. 25 cash per trip Call toll-free number 1. 888. 600. 1100

What is offered at the WHC? Tutoring office- no appointments needed Math Café and computer labs Cafeteria, table games, student and study lounges Student Life office and clubs/sports/activities Academic Advisors Alternating schedule of student success coaches, admissions, career services, counseling, financial aid, registration and supportive services General Education Classes

Skilled Trade Programs offered at WHC Automotive- AS and Certificate Building Construction- AS (3 tracks) Facilities Maintenance -AS & Certificate Heating and Air Conditioning- AS & Certificate Welding- AS & 2 Certificate options Mechatronics- AS & Certificate Polymer Technology Certificate Plumbing- Certificate Apprenticeships- www. buildersguild. org

Apprenticeships & Requirements Generally 3 -5 year free training programs ‘Earn as you learn’ Must be 18 with GED or HS Diploma Valid PA Driver’s license Have suitable transportation Must be drug free Competitive admission through unionstesting and interviews & application dates vary We offer a Math for Union Trades Exam prep class

Example of Apprenticeship Carpentry Apprenticeship through CCAC Four year certificate program Students receive classroom and shop training Students receive on the job training After certificate- journeyman papers- skilled carpenters in commercial or residential construction (40 -60 k) Students earn up to 42 credits towards progressive CCAC degrees

Progressive Degree Options Building Construction Supervision Building Construction Estimating Additional 12 classes (sponsored by union) 5 BLC courses must be at WHC (evenings) Other institutional credits can transfer in for academics (MAT, ENG, PHS, PSY, BUS, & SPH) Students receive Associate Degree Or we offer a separate degree- BC Tech AS (not union but for students with construction work experience)

Additional Union Programs Electrical Construction Technology Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Ironworker Apprenticeship Plumber Apprenticeship Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Stationary Operating Engineer Union Questions? Steve Ankney- 412. 369. 3710

Automotive Automotive- approximately 50 cars in bayrotated and donated by manufacturers Students need license (& clean driving record) & Mechanic’s Set & Tool Box before co-op starts AS Degree- manufacturer specific AS Degree- Automotive Technology Program Certificate (4 semesters- 50 credits)

Facilities Maintenance Technology Certificate option- entry-level technician 2 semesters (HAC-101, 202 & MMT, PLT, WLD and electives) Associate Degree- Additional 2 semesters of academics (ENG, MAT, SPH, PSY, PHS, and electives) Employment growth 11% through 2018 Median hourly wage $16. 21

Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate – 2 semesters (for day courses) and takes 6 semesters for evening course sequence. Installation, service & maintenance for mechanic or repairer’s assistant Associate Degree- additional 2 semesters (5 additional HAC classes and 6 academics for installer or technician. (ENG, MAT, SPH, PHS & PSY) Field expected to grow 28% through 2018 Median wage in PA is $43, 570

Energy Innovation Center Located at 1435 Bedford Avenue, 15219 We offer Heating and Air Conditioning Technology Certificate here on opposite schedule as WH HAC at WH schedule runs from Fall-Spring HAC at EIC schedule runs from Spring-Fall Welding and Job Safety may be at other locations For more information- 412. 482. 3381

Welding Technology Certificate- 6 classes over 1 semester for certificate and prep for AWS certification test. 3 additional classes needed for Welding, Gas & Oil Certificate Associate degree is 3 additional semesters Median wage in PGH is $34, 490

Mechatronics Technology Certificate to prepare for operating, maintaining and repairing of industrial equipment 2 semesters of 10 classes total After first 2 classes (MEC 100 & 102) sit for exam to be a Certified Production Technician Associate Degree is 2 additional semesters

Polymer Technology Certificate

Plumbing Certificate program 2 semesters- 8 classes Teaches basic skills to assist with installation and repairs of plumbing systems Classes include introduction to the profession, 3 plumbing skills courses, measuring and calculating, blue print reading, maintenance and welding Prepares student as plumber’s assistant