Construction Skilled Trades

Construction Skilled Trades will introduce students to service tech training in plumbing & electrical, electricity and electrical installations in the construction industry, plumbing services and more! 

Pathway Topics Covered:

• Principles of Construction & Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems
• Construction Math & Materials/Blueprints
• Electrical Installations
• Plumbing/HVAC Installations

Featured Partners:

The Thompson Career Campus values partnerships with industry, business and postsecondary leaders in NOCO. These partnerships create relevant opportunities for all students to gain a competitive advantage for in-demand jobs, by cultivating professional connections and gaining advanced technical skills.

This pathway is open to students in 10th, 11th and 12th grade.

• Students must complete Algebra I or higher, prior to entering this pathway.
• Successful completion of Geometry preferred.

Trade specific certifications offered during the pathway:

1st year- *HBI PACT Core, HBI PACT/ Carpentry, OSHA 10

2nd year- HBI PACT/Electrical, HBI PACT/Plumbing

Students may also have the opportunity to work towards AIMS certificates: Carpentry Basics

* Industry Certification in BOLD meets Graduation Guidelines for College & Career-Readiness for English & Math.

Students earn 1.5 credits each semester. This pathway issues the following high school credits:

Please note none of the courses offered at TCC are currently approved by the NCAA.

All students who earn a grade of C- or better on their TCC courses meet the graduation guidelines for college & career-readiness for both English & Math.

The Construction Skilled Trades pathway allows students to earn tuition FREE AIMS Community College credit for the work they complete at Thompson Career Campus.* Students must apply to AIMS and pay the registration fee. This pathway features the following college credits:

Are these classes considered Guarantee Transfer college credit? No. Students are encouraged to connect with their preferred college/university advisor to determine the transferability of college credit. 

*If the student receives a grade of 'F', 'W' or 'Incomplete' on their college transcript, it could impact future eligibility for financial aid. Students are encouraged to connect with their preferred college/university to learn about the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP). 

What is SAP? Learn more here

Learn more about the AIMS Carpentry Certificate program.

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