Craft timeless, in-demand skills.
Learn techniques at Pima that are useful in a variety of rewarding careers. Choose from electrical, carpentry or plumbing. HVAC is coming soon. Each trade school program offers practical instruction and includes hands-on experience with the most current construction technology. Programs can be completed with an immersive plan of 17-20 hours per week in as little as three to eight months.
PimaFastTrack is a new way to go to college. It’s built for adult learners who want to quickly get industry-recognized skills. Through PimaFastTrack you can work, raise a family, and learn today's in-demand skills for a new career.
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What You'll Learn
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Use hand and power tools with proper safety protocols
- Learn construction and worksite safety
What You'll Learn: Specific Programs
- Electrical theory and conduit bending
- Math for the jobsite and plumbing fixture installation
- HVAC maintenance, refrigeration concepts, and coolant handling (Coming soon!)
- Carpentry skills: doors, framing, and finishing
Skills & Certifications
Earn in-demand industry certifications:
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Level I (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, or Plumbing)
- EPA 608
Relevant, in-demand skills – for today and tomorrow:
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Working in teams
Take the first step toward earning a trade school certification & join our waitlist today!
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Affordable Options
- All-Inclusive Pricing: Everything from textbooks to certification exams. No hidden fees!
Speed and Simplicity
- No need to take an entrance exam or provide a transcript.
Relevant, In-demand Skills
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Working in teams
Great Earnings Potential!
$49,520
Annual Salary*
No matter what you specialize in, there are more than 1,000 job openings in Pima County!
- Carpenter: 3,131
- HVAC Technician: 1,303
Source: EMSI, 2020 data
- Plumber: 1,297
- Electrician: 1,544
*Median salary in the electrician sector – Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Hybrid Learning
Experience the Best of Both Worlds
In-Person
You attend a lecture or lab on specific days and times and collaborate with your instructor and classmates.
Online
You complete class activities online at your own pace, from anywhere you have an internet connection.
Hybrid
This course employs hybrid learning, which combines online and in-person instruction. Experience the best of both worlds!
Reasons to Love Pima
Wraparound Support
- Dedicated Advisors: Helping every step of the way. Our faculty have industry experience and are dedicated to your success.
- Career Services: Get connected to employers who are hiring for these in-demand skills.
- Personal Assistance: You'll get a personal advisor to help you from start (registration) to finish.
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.
– Patrick Lawless, Building and Construction Technologies
Keep the Momentum Going
Through Prior Learning Assessment, completing this PimaFastTrack gives you a 10-credit head start on our BCT certificate or degree programs at Pima.
New Classes Starting Soon!
Pima Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.