Construction & Skilled Trades
Construction & Skilled Trades Certificates
Take a deep dive on each of these certificates to see if it's a right fit for you!
- Strengthen basic math skills (A very important skill needed for the construction profession.)
- Complete First Aid, CPR and OSHA-10 Training
- Learn about the variety of construction trades through guest speakers and organized field trips
- Learn about the history of the construction unions
- Build skills to help you find work including the basics of resume writing, interviewing, and networking
Plus, learn and connect with union, industry and labor leaders!
18+ years or older
A minimum 7th grade English & Math literacy
Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Ability to pass a drug test
Valid Driver's License
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. (Those who don't have a high school diploma,
GED, or equivalent, must also enroll in such a program while in the construction program.)
You will learn safety, basic refrigeration, basic electricity, heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, and soft skills. Build entry-level skills in the repair and servicing of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment. Repair equipment used in residential, industrial, and commercial buildings.
VCNST 630 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVAR-R) Technology
These courses prepare you for Santa Ana College's Welding Technology Program. Get prepared for entry-level employment in the welding technology field. You will learn shop safety, the proper use of tools and equipment. Practice various welding processes used in the welding and metal fabrication industry. Processes include Oxy-fuel cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
Students must pass the following course:
VCNST 101 - Introduction to Welding
Students must pass ONE of the following courses:
VBUS 243 - Introduction to Customer Service Skill
VBUS 400 - Employability Skills (VBUS400)
ESL 520 - English for Work 2
HSMTH 190 - Math for College and Career Readiness
You must first meet with a counselor before enrolling in HSMTH 190.
If you pass VCNST 101 with a grade of B or higher, you can earn credit for WELD 101 Introduction to Welding through the credit-by-exam process. Credits from VCNST 101 can count towards a welding technology certificate or degree at Santa Ana College. There is no tuition cost for VCNST 101.