Industrial Training (AAS)
Program Code: APITRN
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program is also available online
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
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)
| 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
Architectural and Ornamental Ironworker (AOIW) (19 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IWA 120 | Introduction to Ironwork | 3 |
| IWA 122 | Ironworker - General Rigging | 2 |
| IWA 131 | Introduction to Metal Building | 2 |
| IWA 161 | Introduction to Architectural and Ornamental Ironwork | 2 |
| IWA 201 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
| IWA 224 | Labor and Trade History | 1 |
| IWA 265 | Advanced Architectural and Ornamental Ironwork | 6 |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
HVAC Specialty (HVTC) (26 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UAE 140 | Introduction to HVACR Service Technician Practices | 3 |
| UAE 142 | Soldering and Brazing | 3 |
| UAE 144 | Refrigeration | 2 |
| UAE 146 | Air Conditioning | 2 |
| UAE 148 | Electrical Controls | 2 |
| UAE 150 | DC Electronics | 2 |
| UAE 152 | Advanced Electrical Controls and Pneumatic Controls | 3 |
| UAE 154 | Advanced Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 3 |
| UAE 156 | Air and Water Balancing and Motor Alignment | 3 |
| UAE 158 | Advanced HVACR Practices | 3 |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
Journeyman Ironworker (JMIW) (26 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IWA 120 | Introduction to Ironwork | 3 |
| IWA 122 | Ironworker - General Rigging | 2 |
| IWA 131 | Introduction to Metal Building | 2 |
| IWA 141 | Introduction to Reinforcing Ironwork | 3 |
| IWA 155 | Rigging/Machinery Mover II | 3 |
| IWA 161 | Introduction to Architectural and Ornamental Ironwork | 2 |
| IWA 172 | Introduction to Structural Features | 4 |
| IWA 201 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
| IWA 224 | Labor and Trade History | 1 |
| IWA 272 | Advanced Structural Features | 3 |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
Metal Building Erector (MTBE) (19 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IWA 120 | Introduction to Ironwork | 3 |
| IWA 122 | Ironworker - General Rigging | 2 |
| IWA 131 | Introduction to Metal Building | 2 |
| IWA 161 | Introduction to Architectural and Ornamental Ironwork | 2 |
| IWA 172 | Introduction to Structural Features | 4 |
| IWA 201 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
| IWA 224 | Labor and Trade History | 1 |
| IWA 235 | Advanced Metal Building | 2 |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Pipefitter Specialty (PIPE) (26 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UAF 102 | Introduction to Arc Welding, Soldering, and Brazing | 3 |
| UAF 120 | Introduction to Pipefitter Practices | 3 |
| UAF 122 | Drawing Interpretation and Plan Reading | 2 |
| UAF 124 | Oxy Fuel Cutting and Shielded Arc Welding | 2 |
| UAF 126 | Hydronic Heating and Steam Systems | 2 |
| UAF 128 | Refrigeration and Electrical Controls | 2 |
| UAF 130 | Advanced SMAW Welding | 3 |
| UAF 132 | Advanced Pipefitter Topics | 3 |
| UAF 134 | Controls and Instrumentation | 3 |
| UAF 136 | GTAW Welding | 3 |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
Plumber Specialty (PLUM) (26 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UAP 100 | Introduction to Plumbing Practices | 3 |
| UAP 102 | Introduction to Arc Welding, Soldering and Brazing | 3 |
| UAP 104 | Drawing Interpretation and Plan Reading | 2 |
| UAP 106 | Oxy Fuel Cutting and Shielded Arc Welding | 2 |
| UAP 108 | Water Supply and Drainage | 2 |
| UAP 110 | Customer Service Techniques | 2 |
| UAP 112 | Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances | 3 |
| UAP 114 | Plumbing Codes and Regulations | 3 |
| UAP 116 | Medical Gas and Backflow Prevention Techniques | 3 |
| UAP 118 | Advanced Plumbing Practices | 3 |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
Reinforcing Ironworker (REIW) (19 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IWA 120 | Introduction to Ironwork | 3 |
| IWA 122 | Ironworker - General Rigging | 2 |
| IWA 141 | Introduction to Reinforcing Ironwork | 3 |
| IWA 201 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
| IWA 224 | Labor and Trade History | 1 |
| IWA 241 | Advanced Reinforcing Ironwork | 7 |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Rigger/Machinery Mover (RGMM) (19 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IWA 120 | Introduction to Ironwork | 3 |
| IWA 122 | Ironworker - General Rigging | 2 |
| IWA 151 | Rigging/Machinery Mover I | 3 |
| IWA 155 | Rigging/Machinery Mover II | 3 |
| IWA 191 | Reinforced Iron and Structures for Rigging | 4 |
| IWA 201 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
| IWA 224 | Labor and Trade History | 1 |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Sprinkler Fitter Specialty (SPRF) (26 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UAR 160 | Introduction to Sprinkler Fitter Practices | 3 |
| UAR 162 | Basic Drawing and Introduction to Automatic Sprinklers | 3 |
| UAR 164 | Reading Automatic Sprinkler Piping Drawings | 2 |
| UAR 166 | Installation of Sprinkler Systems | 2 |
| UAR 168 | Architectural Working Drawings and Blueprint Reading for Sprinkler Fitters | 2 |
| UAR 170 | Sprinkler Water Supply and The Automatic Sprinkler | 2 |
| UAR 172 | Types of Fire Protection Systems and Alarms | 3 |
| UAR 174 | Special Application Sprinkler Systems and Hydraulics | 3 |
| UAR 176 | Human Relations | 3 |
| UAR 178 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
Trade Related Elective Credits (TRI) (19 Credits)
- TRI Trade Related Elective Credits 19-26