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.

Kickstart your career with in-demand skills!
Boost Your Credentials with the NC3 Workshop Series: Greenlee Electrical Training. This training prepares students to earn up to nine NC3/Greenlee certifications, allowing you to validate your skills with industry-leading credentials.
Building Trades & Safety: Current Offerings
Electrical
NC3 Workshop Series: Greenlee Electrical Training
When:
August 11 – August 15
8 am – 5 pm
You can earn: NC3 Certification, Greenlee Certifications: Hand Bending, Basic Conduit Bending, Advanced Conduit Bending, Wire Pathways, Fishing Conduits/Raceways & Cable Pulling, Electrical Wire Termination, Insulation & Ground Rod Resistance Testing, Basic Electrical Installation and 3-Phase Sequencing and Motor Rotation.
Cost: $80
* Price discounted from $390 with grant funding
Pricing Includes: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Certification Exams
Questions? Contact a Navigator:
Give us a call: 520-206-5100
Email: pcc-csnavigator@pima.edu
Next Start: September
Duration: 14 weeks
Time Commitment: 2 evenings per week
Classes:
UBCT-107 Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint Reading
UBCT-105 Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging
UBCT-172 Electrical 1
You can earn:
NCCER Electrical Level 1 Certification
NCCER Core Certification
Cost: $1600.00
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.
Carpentry
Next Start: September
Duration: 14 weeks
Time Commitment: 2 evenings per week
Classes:
UBCT-107 Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint Reading
UBCT-105 Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging
UBCT-145 Carpentry 1
You can earn:
NCCER Carpentry Level 1 Certification
NCCER Core Certification
Cost: $1600.00
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
Next Start: September
Duration: 14 weeks
Time Commitment: 2 evenings per week
Classes:
UBCT-107 Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint Reading
UBCT-105 Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging
UBCT-181 Residential and Industrial Plumbing 1
You can earn:
NCCER Plumbing Level 1 Certification
NCCER Core Certification
Cost: $1600.00
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.
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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.
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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.
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