Building Trades & Safety
Study a trade that will set you up for success on the job and at home. To get a good job in these growing fields, start at Pima. Our Center of Excellence means you learn with state-of-the-art equipment. Learn from the ground up or add to your skill set in:
- Construction
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Job-site safety
Hundreds of companies across the southwest know that Pima-trained employees have both the fundamentals and experience with the latest technologies. You can also take advantage of an apprenticeship through Pima. You’ll be set for success with your proven precision results.
Building Trades & Safety: Current Offerings
Carpentry
Starts: January, September, May
Duration: Up to 4 months
Time Commitment: 15 – 20 hours per week
Classes:
Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint Reading
Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging
Carpentry 1
You can earn:
Carpentry Level 1 Certificate
NCCER Core
Cost: $1499.00
Pricing Includes: Instruction, books, personal protective equipment (PPE);
national certification exams
Need to Contact a Navigator?
Give us a call: 520-206-5100
Want to be added to a wait list? Email our navigators to be added.
Start on time and be prepared with our PimaFastTrack Checklist.
Electrical
Starts: January, September, May
Duration: Up to 4 months
Time Commitment: 15 – 20 hours per week
Classes:
Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint Reading
Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging
Electrical 1
You can earn:
Electrical Level 1 Certificate
NCCER Core
Cost: $1499.00
Pricing Includes: Instruction, books, personal protective equipment (PPE), national
certification exams
Need to Contact a Navigator?
Give us a call: 520-206-5100
Want to be added to a wait list? Email our navigators to be added.
Start on time and be prepared with our PimaFastTrack Checklist.
Plumbing
Starts: January, September, May
Duration: Up to 4 months
Time Commitment: 15 – 20 hours per week
Classes:
Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint Reading
Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging
Residential and Industrial Plumbing 1
You can earn:
Plumbing Level 1 Certificate
NCCER Core
Cost: $1499.00
Pricing Includes: Instruction, books, personal protective equipment (PPE), national
certification exams
Need to Contact a Navigator?
Give us a call: 520-206-5100
Want to be added to a wait list? Email our navigators to be added.
Start on time and be prepared with our PimaFastTrack Checklist.
Launch Your Career Quickly
Need job skills now? PimaFastTrack is the fastest way to get an in-demand job. Learn industry-recognized skills so you can get hired quickly.
Prior Learning Assessment Saves Time & Money
When you finish an industry certification, like one through PimaFastTrack, you’re ready to work and you’re ready to build on what you know. Through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program, you can turn noncredit courses and certifications into college credits that count toward a college degree from Pima. Credits vary by program—find out how your knowledge stacks up.
Keep Learning at Pima
Online Career Training & Personal Interest Courses
Pima partners with Ed2Go to offer convenient and affordable ways to learn about hundreds of topics. Try one class to see what you gain. Almost all our Ed2Go participants (96%) register for more noncredit courses after attending their first.
Ed2Go courses are online career and skill development courses with collaboration in online discussion forums. You’ll also find self-paced classes.
- 60+ Construction & Trades career training courses
- Hundreds of career-building personal Interest courses
These online classes are noncredit and do not transfer as credit for Pima Community College degrees.
Earn Your College Degree
Pima’s credit degrees and certificates prepare you for a rewarding career—whether you’re looking to start a career, want to upgrade your skills in your current career, or are planning to transfer to a university to complete your bachelor’s degree.
Find more at Pima:
Auditing: All the Learning You Crave, Fewer Fees
Consider auditing a class for self-enrichment and academic exploration when you don’t need the college credit. You may audit most credit courses offered by Pima Community College.
Course Refunds
To learn more about Pima’s refund policy, visit our Information & Services page.