Construction & Energy
4 Programs Available
The construction & energy technology industry is waiting for you
Construction and energy workers are in high demand. Learn the latest technologies along with the skills necessary to fabricate and build a variety of industrial products.
Building Trades and Construction Design Technology
Program Length: 900 hrs. / approx. 9 months – full time
Construction is one of the fastest growing industries in South Florida. The Building Trades & Construction Design Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in the residential and commercial construction industry. Graduates will be eligible to be employed as rough carpenters doing framing and formwork or as finish carpenters installing windows and doors using hand tools and power tools. Students will also be taught the basics of construction planning, management, finance and production skills.
Electricity
Program Length: 1200 hours hrs. / approx. 12 months – full time
Get Plugged In! Learn basic electrical principles, residential wiring, commercial wiring, blueprint reading, installation of conduit, and safe work practices. Program content also includes interpreting national and local electrical codes. Special Note: With additional successful testing, the completion of this program may be used as a substitute for the first year of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program. Graduating students are encouraged to pursue taking the Broward County Electrical Journeyman License exam.
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
Program Length: 1350 hours / approx. 12 months – full time
A/C jobs are cool! Instruction includes classroom and lab experiences that enable the student to be job ready and become proficient in the installation, repair, and maintenance of domestic and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems. Heavy emphasis is placed on electrical systems.
Plumbing
Program Length: 1080 hours
This program focuses on training in plumbing for residential, commercial and industrial systems. Students will be instructed on soldering, blueprint reading, cutting/joining pipes, and interpreting national and local plumbing codes. Also, the students will master the understanding of all aspects of the plumbing industry’s planning, management, finance, technical and production skills.