Trades
Trade programs can equip you with the tools you need to go after a job that lets you use your hands to make a noticeable impact in the world. In fact, the skilled trades represent some of the smartest and most fulfilling job choices available today, and offer stable, well-paying careers.
ELECTRICAL LINE WORKER
The Hillsborough Community College Electrical Line Worker Training Program is a scholarship-based program designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and basic skills needed when seeking a career in the electric utility industry as an Apprentice Line Worker. The following certificates will be earned upon program completion:
- OSHA 10-Hour
- CPR & AED
- First Aid
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MECHATRONICS & ROBOTICS
Students will learn Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems along with Tools, Meters and Test Equipment. Mechatronics combines mechanical, electronic and computer technologies to create automated, ‘intelligent’ machinery and robotics that improve the efficiency, safety and productivity of manufacturing (and other) processes. Successful students will have the opportunity to earn up to 4 PMMI Certifications in:
- Fluid Power 1
- Industrial Electricity 1
- Mechanical Components 1
- Programmable Logic Controllers – PLCs 1
AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
Advance your career and industry knowledge by earning the Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Standard and Certification developed by ASTM’s National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) along with their industry partners.
The NCATT AET is the primary certification and is required for all endorsements in the career field. The AET certification identifies the core knowledge of an Aircraft Electronics / Avionics technician that is common across the industry. This includes the military, air carrier, air cargo, repair stations, fixed-based operators, corporate flight departments, and manufacturers.
NCATT certificates are an industry-defined mechanism to identify professionals who demonstrate their knowledge through testing and commit themselves to the aerospace industry. Associations and professionals across every industry use these certifications to recognize qualified and competent individuals.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) 10-HOUR TRAINING – ONLINE & SELF-PACED
OSHA 10-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY TRAINING (Offered in English and Spanish)
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training is appropriate for workers in any industry outside of construction, agriculture, or maritime. This course is ideal for workers in manufacturing, factory operations, warehousing and storage, health care, and more. OSHA general industry training covers a wide range of occupational hazards, including risks related to walking and working surfaces, materials handling, bloodborne pathogens, fires, machinery, and more.
Our OSHA 10 online course is designed to familiarize workers with OSHA standards as well as safety and health hazards common to the workplace. We’ve designed this training to be fully narrated and interactive with a goal to educate workers on identifying, avoiding, controlling, and preventing job site hazards.
This OSHA General Industry course is ideal for:
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training is appropriate for workers in the following fields: healthcare, factory operations, warehousing, manufacturing, storage, and more. Enrollment and completion of OSHA 10 General Industry Training will help educate workers to predict, prevent, identify and stop possible common worksite hazards.
- Health Care Professionals
- Factory Workers
- Warehouse Staff
- Manufacturing
OSHA 10-HOUR CONSTRUCTION TRAINING (Offered in English and Spanish)
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training teaches basic safety and health information to entry-level workers in construction and the general industry. It is part of the OSHA Outreach Training Program, which explains serious workplace hazards, workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file an OSHA complaint.
OSHA recommends workplace safety training for a safe and healthful work environment, specifically for hazard avoidance on the job site. Our OSHA 10 online Construction training is 100% online and covers specific OSHA regulations and requirements as they apply to the Construction Industry. It includes a detailed overview of the most common risks of construction work, including fall hazards, caught-in or -between hazards, struck-by hazards, and electrocution.
This OSHA Construction course is ideal for:
OSHA 10-Hour Construction training is designed for entry-level workers in construction, demolition, building development, and other fields in the construction industry.
Course details:
- Construction Industry Health Hazards
- OSHA’s Construction Focus Four
- Material Handling Hazards
- OSHA-Sanctioned Employer Responsibilities
- Hand and Power Tool Hazards
- OSHA-Supported Workers’ Rights
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)