Department of Community & Workforce Development

Director: Department of Community & Workforce Development: Ortiz

Specialty Certificates: are typically grant-funded and change as per the current need in the industry. Specialty Certificates available in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry, Construction, Electrical and Welding

Certificate and Associate Programs: Majors: Construction Technology, Electrical Technology, and Welding Technology.

The following regulations apply to all students seeking Technical Program degrees and certificates:

1. A grade of C or better in English 1110 or equivalent is required, if applicable;
2. A maximum of sixteen credit hours may be obtained using any combination of ACT or CLEP examinations;
3. A maximum of four classes in a Technical Program associate program may be challenged;
4. A maximum of eight credit hours of independent/tutorial course work may be applied toward graduation for the associate degree;
5. A minimum of sixteen credit hours must be taken at WNMU (twelve of the last sixteen credit hours must be at WNMU);
6. A minimum of a 2.0 grade point average is required for completion.

Arboriculture and Urban Forestry

Fast Track Certificate (Pending Approval)

Construction Technology

Framing & Drywall Fast Track Certificate, one-year certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree are offered in Construction Technology. The certificate program is designed for those individuals who desire the basic entry level skills necessary for immediate employment in the construction industry. The two-year A.A.S. degree in Construction Technology is designed for those students who wish to gain entry level construction skills as well as have the capabilities to work in the areas of project management, supervision, estimating, and inspection.

The Construction Technology program uses the International Residential Code (IRC), the International Building Code (IBC), as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) which are benchmark standards to meet local, state and national inspection requirements of the building industry. Additionally, the US Department of Labor’s publication, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Regulations is utilized as an important and necessary resource. 

Electrical Technology

The A.A.S. Electrical Technology program offers a Fast Track certificate, one year certificate which is designed to prepare students with a thorough knowledge of all aspects in the trade for immediate employment in industry or to go into an apprenticeship site to gain training needed to apply for the journeyman license. The electrical courses provide the individual with certification to meet industry needs a trained and educated work force to meet the ever-increasing demands of future construction projects. This work force will require classroom training as well as on-site experience; the electrical technology program is a direct route to a dynamic career.

The Electrical Technology program uses the National Electrical Code (NEC) developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Enforced in all 50 states, NFPA 71, NEC is the benchmark to meet local, state and national inspection requirements of the building industry to ensure the safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards. Additionally, the US Department of Labor’s publication, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Regulations is utilized as an important and necessary resource.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology program uses the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Welding Code for Steel, IPT Metal Trades & Welding Handbook, The Pipe Fitters & Pipe Welding Handbook to meet industry standards. Additionally, the US Department of Labor’s publication, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Regulations is utilized as an important and necessary resource.

Programs

Fast Track Certificate

• •  Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Fast Track Certificate (Pending Approval)
• •  Construction Technology Framing & Drywall Basics Fast Track Certificate
• •  Electrical Technology Fast Track Certificate
• •  Electrical Technology Introduction to Basics Fast Track Certificate
• •  Welding Technology Fast Track Certificate

Certificate

• •  Construction Technology Certificate
• •  Electrical Technology Certificate
• •  Pharmacy Technician Certificate
• •  Welding Technology Certificate

Associate of Applied Science

• •  Construction Technology, A.A.S.
• •  Electrical Technology, A.A.S.
• •  Welding Technology, A.A.S.