Current Courses
See some of our current Skilled Trades courses below. To receive financial aid, please get in touch with us directly to register for your course or program through CCWA.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills (Downtown Campus, leads to Plumbing)
09/12/2023 - 10/11/2023
This class leads to, and is required for the plumbing course. The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER CORE Curriculum certification. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall and construction craft laborer. The NCCER standardized curricula introduces basic skills for obtaining and retaining industrial employment, including an introduction to hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, basic communication skills, basic safety and basic employability skills. This certification-training course provides the foundational skills needed to continue entry-level education in any skilled-craft.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills (Downtown Campus, leads to HVAC)
09/12/2023 - 10/11/2023
This class leads to, and is required for HVAC 1. The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER CORE Curriculum certification. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall and construction craft laborer. The NCCER standardized curricula introduces basic skills for obtaining and retaining industrial employment, including an introduction to hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, basic communication skills, basic safety and basic employability skills. This certification-training course provides the foundational skills needed to continue entry-level education in any skilled-craft.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills, leads to Heavy Equipment Operator Course)
05/09/2023 - 06/01/2023
This course leads to and is a prerequisite for Heavy Equipment operator 1. The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER CORE Curriculum certification. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall and construction craft laborer. The NCCER standardized curricula introduces basic skills for obtaining and retaining industrial employment, including an introduction to hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, basic communication skills, basic safety and basic employability skills. This certification-training course provides the foundational skills needed to continue entry-level education in any skilled-craft.
NCCER – Electrical Level 1
05/10/2023 - 06/28/2023
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER Electrical level 1 certification. The NCCER Electrical level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companies’ apprenticeship programs. This course is intended for students interested in entering the Electrician industry and it can help you get a foot-in-the-door to a helper or apprentice position. Instruction will cover topics such as Orientation to the Electrical Trade, Electrical Safety, Electrical Circuits, Electrical Theory, National Electrical Code, Device Boxes, Raceways, Fittings, Conduit, Conductors and Cables, Fasteners and Anchors, Basic Electrical Construction Drawings, Residential Electrical Services, and Electrical Test Equipment. Registration in NCCER CORE, or previous NCCER CORE certification is required for enrollment in NCCER Electrical level 1.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Downtown Campus, Leads to Electrical 1
04/10/2023 - 05/02/2023
This class leads to, and is required for the Electrical 1 courses. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer.
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) – Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 (HYBRID)
06/06/2023 - 07/27/2023
The Heavy Equipment Operator program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment operators. This class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program.
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) – HVAC Level 1
10/12/2023 - 12/12/2023
The NCCER HVAC level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companies’ apprenticeship programs. This course is intended for students interested in entering the HVAC industry and it can help you get a foot-in-the-door to a helper or apprentice position.
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) – Plumbing Level 1
10/12/2023 - 12/12/2023
The NCCER Plumbing level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companies’ apprenticeship programs. This course is intended for students interested in entering the Plumbing industry and it can help you get a foot-in-the-door to a helper or apprentice position.
Lead Abatement Supervisor
06/27/2023 - 06/30/2023
Lead Abatement Supervisor training provides information on lead-based paint abatement and regulatory guidelines for those individuals that will plan and/or oversee lead abatement work. This 32-hour course includes a required minimum of 8 hours for hands-on training.
Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting
06/02/2023 - 06/02/2023
This course was developed by the EPA, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to train renovation, repair, and painting contractors how to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule. This course includes EPA required hands-on components.
Lead Abatement Inspector
06/05/2023 - 06/07/2023
Lead Abatement Inspector training provides information for individuals who wish to perform lead-based paint inspections and/or clearance examinations. This course will teach the inspection and clearance procedures outlined in state and federal regulations and guidelines, and legal obligations facing inspectors when inspecting for lead-based paint.
Lead Abatement Risk Assessor
06/08/2023 - 06/09/2023
The Lead Risk Assessor training course provides information for those individuals who wish to perform lead-based paint Risk Assessment or Lead Hazard Screening services. This class will prepare students to perform on-site risk assessment, take samples, determine the severity of lead hazards, and develop options for eliminating those hazards.
Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting
07/07/2023 - 07/07/2023
This course was developed by the EPA, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to train renovation, repair, and painting contractors how to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule. This course includes EPA required hands-on components.
Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting
08/04/2023 - 08/04/2023
This course was developed by the EPA, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to train renovation, repair, and painting contractors how to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule. This course includes EPA required hands-on components.
Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting
09/01/2023 - 09/01/2023
This course was developed by the EPA, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to train renovation, repair, and painting contractors how to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule. This course includes EPA required hands-on components.