Trades Programs
Launch Your Career in the Electrical, Carpentry, or Plumbing Industries
Need job skills now? PimaFastTrack is the fastest way to break into the building and trades industries. Learn industry-recognized skills through our electrical, carpentry, or plumbing programs to get hired quickly. Take the PimaFastTrack and launch your new career in as little as four months. Each program teaches you essential skills with hands-on training using the latest tools and technologies.
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In these programs you’ll learn how to:
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment
- Learn construction and worksite safety
- Apply critical thinking and professionalism in the workplace
In PimaFastTrack’s Carpentry program you’ll also:
- Demonstrate how to construct wall and ceiling framing, and floor assemblies
- Learn procedures for window and door installation
View more of the skills you’ll learn in the carpentry course catalog.
In PimaFastTrack’s Electrical program you’ll also:
- Learn electrical theory and safety, conduit bending, and more
- Perform commercial, industrial, and residential wiring
View more of the skills you’ll learn in the electrical course catalog.
In PimaFastTrack’s Plumbing program you’ll also:
- Measure, cut, and join copper, cast-iron, and carbon piping
- Learn to install faucets, toilets, and other appliances
View more of the skills you’ll learn in the plumbing course catalog.
Program Perks
Speed, Simplicity, and Affordability
- Be career-ready in four months at one all-inclusive cost of $1,499*
- Register easily, with no need for transcripts or entrance exams
- Spend just 17-20 hours a week on lectures, labs, projects, reading, and homework
- Learn through a hybrid format with 1-2 days a week in-person for hands-on learning
- Have the opportunity to get industry certifications like NCCER Core or NCCER Level I (Carpentry, Electrical, or Plumbing)
- Get support in connecting to employment opportunities in the field
*Ask about our funding opportunities, as you may be eligible for additional scholarships or aid.
Meet Your Faculty
What key skills will students learn?
Employers are looking for individuals who understand construction drawing, who are professional and understand what it means to be a good employee. Our students will get that training, and more.
What makes BCT faculty special?
Almost everyone in the Building and Construction Technologies department comes from industry. They have insight and experience. They want to share their experience and get you prepared for a career that has treated them very well.
Keep the Momentum Going
Through Prior Learning Assessment, completing this PimaFastTrack program gives you a ten credit headstart on our BCT certificate or degree programs at Pima Community College.
New Classes Starting Soon!
Plumbing: Jan 27, 2025
Electrical: Jan 27, 2025
Carpentry: Jan 27, 2025
Let’s Get Started
Submit your information today to receive more information about our PimaFastTrack Building and Construction Trades program.
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Unsure if PimaFastTrack is right for you?
Our Building and Construction Trades programs are right for you if you want to kick-start a new career in carpentry, electrical, or plumbing and have some basic understanding of what these trades entail.
Contact your Community & Corporate Navigator to help you determine if PimaFastTrack or one of our other Pima programs best fit your education and career goals.
Email: pcc-csnavigator@pima.edu
Phone: (520) 206-5100