Construction Trades - General Apprenticeship
Construction Trades - General Apprenticeship (PDF)*
2020-21
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Courses for this Program
About the Program
The Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship program is based on the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Oregon State Apprenticeship Training Council and local Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee related training standards. It combines full-time, on-the-job work experience with trade-related theoretical instruction. The degree is available only to BOLI-registered apprentices. If you are interested in becoming a registered apprenticeship in an Oregon state apprenticeship program, contact the Apprenticeship office at 541-245-7912. RCC supports the following BOLI-ATD trades: HVAC/R, plumber and sheet metal (8,000-hour trades).
The AAS degree is a credential within Rogue Community College’s Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship Pathway. The pathway model provides statewide transfer opportunities, ladder-type certificate of completion, and an optional transfer path into a bachelor of science degree at Oregon Tech. The degree features general education courses prescribed by Rogue Community College, related training credits previously earned in the certificate of completion, college credit for an earned journey-level card, and some industry electives. It also provides additional access to related training courses across the state for registered apprentices with aligned program outcomes, assessments and courses.
If students intend to transfer to SOU’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree program, transfer courses should be chosen from the list of electives where possible. See an advisor for more information or visit www.sou.edu/degreecompletion. The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. For a list of learning outcomes for this discipline or program, see www.roguecc.edu/Programs/LearningOutcomes.
Program Learning Outcomes
The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program Learning Outcomes for the Construction Trades General Apprenticeship AAS program are:
Complete a minimum of 6000-8000 hours State of Oregon-approved on-the-job training (OJT).
Repair, install and maintain a variety of building construction projects using trade specific tools and techniques in compliance with building codes and OSHA regulations.
Seventy-five percent of applicants have documented trade-specific skills listed on the Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship Outcomes Assessment Tool.
Complete required related training with a grade C or better.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined by the results of their placement assessment. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and approval of the department chair.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete all courses in this program with a grade of “C” or better to receive their degrees. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade. Students must also possess the appropriate Bureau of Labor and Industries Apprenticeship Certificate and be recommended by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee or Trades Apprenticeship and Training Committee. This degree does not guarantee licensure.
General Education Requirements |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| BT101 |
Human Relations in Organizations or PSY101 Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
| CIS/CS |
Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120/CS120 or above or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years 1 |
0-2 |
| HE112 | Emergency First Aid | 1 |
| LIB127 | Introduction to Academic Research | 1 |
| MTH60 |
Fundamentals of Algebra I or MTH63 Applied Algebra I or higher level math |
4 |
| WR115 | Introduction to Expository Writing 2 | 3 |
| WR121 | English Composition I 2 | 4 |
| Total General Education Credits | 16-18 | |
Credit for Prior Certification (Work-based Learning) 3 |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| APR105 | Apprenticeship Credit for Prior Learning | |
| • HVAC/R – 22 credits | ||
| • Plumber – 22 credits | ||
| • Sheet Metal – 22 credits | ||
| Total Credit for Prior Certification | 22 | |
HVAC/R |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| APR107A | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Basics | 4 |
| APR107B | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Air Conditioning | 4 |
| APR107C | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Safety and Environmental Controls | 4 |
| APR107D | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Electrical Basics | 4 |
| APR107E | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Electrical Circuit I | 4 |
| APR107F | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Electrical Circuit II | 4 |
| APR207A | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Systems I | 4 |
| APR207B | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Systems II | 2 |
| APR207C | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Systems III | 2 |
| APR207D | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Airflow and Systems Control I | 4 |
| APR207E | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Airflow and Systems Control II | 4 |
| APR207F | Apprenticeship/HVAC: Operations and Systems Review | 4 |
Total HVAC/R Credits |
44 | |
Plumber |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| APR111A | Apprenticeship Introduction to Plumbing Skills | 4 |
| APR111B | Apprenticeship Plumbing Principles I | 4 |
| APR111C | Apprenticeship Plumbing Principles II | 4 |
| APR111D | Apprenticeship Mathematics of Plumbing and Commercial Drawing | 4 |
| APR111E | Apprenticeship Water Piping and Fixture Installation | 4 |
| APR111F | Apprenticeship Installation of DWV Systems and Water Heaters | 4 |
| APR211A | Apprenticeship Water Supply Systems | 4 |
| APR211B | Apprenticeship Plumbing DWV and Compressed Air Systems | 4 |
| APR211C | Apprenticeship Plumbing Backflow Prevention | 4 |
| APR211D | Apprenticeship Review of Oregon Plumbing Code | 4 |
| APR211E | Apprenticeship Test Preparation I | 4 |
| APR211F | Apprenticeship Test Preparation II | 4 |
| Total Plumber Credits | 48 | |
Sheet Metal |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| APR118A | Apprenticeship Introduction to Sheet Metal | 3 |
| APR118B | Apprenticeship Duct Lay Out | 3 |
| APR118C | Apprenticeship Parallel Line Development | 3 |
| APR118D | Apprenticeship Applied Field Practices | 3 |
| APR118E | Apprenticeship Architecture Sheet Metal | 3 |
| APR118F | Apprenticeship Round Fittings | 3 |
| APR218A | Apprenticeship Duct Design | 3 |
| APR218B | Apprenticeship Field Math | 3 |
| APR218C | Apprenticeship Triangulation | 3 |
| APR218D | Apprenticeship Industry Standard | 3 |
| APR218E | Apprenticeship Specialty Items | 3 |
| APR218F | Apprenticeship Advanced Sheet Metal | 3 |
| Total Sheet Metal Credits | 36 | |
Approved Program Electives |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Any college-level course (numbered 100 or above) to meet minimum degree requirement |
0-16 | |
| Minimum Total Program Electives | 90 | |
1 Required for graduation.
2 In lieu of WR115 and WR121, students may substitute BT113 Business English I and BT114 Business English II (8 credits total); or BT113 Business English I (or WR115 Introduction to Expository Writing) and 3 or 4 credits of speech (COMM100 Basic Communication, COMM111 Fundamentals of public speaking COMM218 Interpersonal Communication), 6-8 credits total.
3 A maximum of 22 credits can be earned for documented work-based learning for registered apprentices and journey persons. Students must provide a State of Oregon Apprenticeship Training Journeyman card or BOLI-ATD certificate.
For more information contact the Apprenticeship office:
Grants Pass or Medford: 541-245-7912
Toll free in Oregon: 800-411-6508, Ext. 7912
email: apprenticeship@roguecc.edu
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/apprenticeship
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711
3345 Redwood Highway • Grants Pass, OR 97527
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