Industrial Training (AAS)

This program gives indentured journeymen of the United Association or Ironworkers, the opportunity to apply their work as certified apprentice instructors toward an associate in applied science degree in Industrial Training. Students will complete the general education courses, five summer instructor training sessions, and receive prior learning credits for experience in an area of specialization such as plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC, sprinkler fitting and ironworking.

Articulation

Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees

Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: http://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php.

Program Admission Requirements

Open only to United Association of Plumbers Apprentices/Journeymen.

Open only to United Association and Ironworker instructors.

Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 63

Major/Area Requirements (22 Credits)

• UA students must complete 12-15 additional credits from a combination of required teaching methods courses and technical update courses (UAT courses).
• Ironworker students must complete 15 credits from a combination of required teaching methods courses and technical update courses (IWT courses).
• Complete electives (0-10 credits) to meet a minimum 60 credits.

General Education Requirements (19 Credits)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
UAT 210	Public Speaking 1	1.5
UAT 213	Planning, Teaching and Assessing Effective Lessons - Advanced 1	1.5
Arts/Human. Elective(s)		3
Math Elective(s) 2		3
Nat. Sci. Elective(s) 2		3
Soc. Sci. Elective(s)		3
Writing Elective(s)		4
Total Credits		19

¹

Students may choose any WCC courses that meet the speech requirement. Only applies to UA programs.

²

APP 113 Math for Pipe Trades and SCI 102 Applied Science are included in UA specializations.

Minimum Option Credits Required for the Program: 22

Complete a specialization in plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC, sprinkler fitting or ironworking. Students should apply for non-traditional credit evaluation of their apprenticeship experiences to meet this requirement.

Industrial Training Options