Enter a new career in as few as 16 weeks Trades Industry Enter a new career in as few as 16 weeks

Trades Industry Job Point offers programs in: Intermediate Construction Trades (Carpentry) Highway/Heavy Construction Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Trades Industry With the rapidly aging construction workforce, there is a high demand for skilled personnel Job Point utilizes curricula from National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Nationally accredited Competency-based Developed by industry professionals Portable

Introductory Craft Skills (Core) 4 weeks Required to enroll in the Intermediate Construction Trades (ICT), Highway/Heavy Construction (HHC) or Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades programs

Introductory Crafts Skills Curriculum Basic Safety, OSHA-10, CPR and First Aid Introduction to Construction Math, Hand and Power Tools, Construction Drawings and Materials Handling Basic Rigging (ropes, chains, hoists, loaders, and cranes) Basic Communication and Employability Skills  

Intermediate Construction Trades (ICT) 12 weeks + 4-week Core Curriculum (16 weeks total) Optional paid internship Average starting salary: $24,000-$32,000 7-11% growth through 2024

ICT Curriculum Orientation to the trade, building materials, hand and power tools Fasteners and adhesives Reading plans and elevations Flooring systems Wall, ceiling and roof framing Concrete Reinforcing materials and forms Windows and exterior doors Basic stair layout

Highway/Heavy Construction (HHC) 12 weeks + 4-week Core Curriculum (16 weeks total) Optional paid internship Average entry level salary: $25,000 – $27,000 5-9% growth expected through 2024 In partnership with MoDOT

HHC Curriculum Trucks, heavy equipment, cranes and forklifts Below grade construction, earthmoving Plant operations, paving, structures Teamwork, following directions, planning and scheduling, problem solving

HHC Curriculum, Cont. Inspecting, examining and recording, and craftsmanship Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Permits and Testing for license Flagger certification

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) 16 weeks with day classes, 24 weeks through evening classes HVAC Technician average starting salary: $29,000 13% increase in positions expected through 2024

HVAC 1 - Curriculum Intro to Heating, Cooling and Air Distribution Systems Orientation to the Trade Basic Electricity Basic Copper, Plastic and Steel Piping Practices Soldering and Brazing Air Distribution Systems

HVAC Curriculum, Cont. Alternating Current Compressors Refrigerants & Oils Leak Detection Evacuation, Recovery, & Charging Metering Devices Heat Pumps Basic Maintenance

HVAC – 2 Curriculum Leak Detection Chimneys, Vents & Flues Trouble Shooting Gas Heating & Cooling Systems Intro to Control Circuits Basic Electronics, Basic Installation Practices EPA 608 (handling Freon)

HVAC, Curriculum Cont. Apprentice license and 400 hours toward Journeyman license.  Optional paid internship

Trades Entrance Criteria Valid Driver’s License Successful completion of one- week Orientation. 8th grade reading and math levels on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Interest in working with a variety of hand and power tools and an ability to get along with crew members

Trades Entrance Criteria, Cont. Medical clearance Physical tolerance for light and moderate work Lifting requirement range of 5 to 40 lbs Must pass a drug screen to participate in the Trades Internship

Specific Trades Entrance Criteria Intermediate Construction Trades (ICT) 17½ years of age or older Highway/Heavy Construction HHC) 18 years of age or older High school graduation or equivalency Strong preference given to racial and ethnic minorities, females and individuals with economic disadvantages

Specific Trades Entrance Criteria Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 18 years of age or older Minimum score of 56% (69% or higher preferred) on the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test, Form S, during one-week Orientation to program

Research Shows Nearly 50% of college graduates are underemployed The value of technical and vocational training is better than ever Call Job Point today! 573-474-8560 800-844-6029