Overview This program gives indentured journeymen of the United Association the opportunity to apply their work as certified apprentice instructors toward an associate in applied science degree in Industrial Training. Students will complete the general education courses, 5 summer instructor training sessions, and receive non- traditional credits for experience in an area of specialization such as plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC, sprinkler fitting, and ironworking.
This associate in applied science degree requires fewer classes than the related associate in science degree. It’s generally considered to be best suited for people who don’t want to go on to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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2023-2024 Academic Requirements
This program gives indentured journeymen of the United Association or Ironworkers, the opportunity to apply their work as certified apprentice instructors toward an associate in applied science degree in Industrial Training. Students will complete the general education courses, five summer instructor training sessions, and receive prior learning credits for experience in an area of specialization such as plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC, sprinkler fitting and ironworking.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .
Open only to United Association and Ironworker instructors.
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- United Association Dept
- Advisors
Major/Area Requirements
General Education Requirements
- Total Credits Required
- 41
Concentrations
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWA 120 | Introduction to Ironwork | 3 | |
| IWA 122 | Ironworker - General Rigging | 2 | |
| IWA 131 | Introduction to Metal Building | 2 | |
| IWA 161 | Introduction to Architectural and Ornamental Ironwork | 2 | |
| IWA 201 | Introduction to Welding | 3 | |
| IWA 224 | Labor and Trade History | 1 | |
| IWA 265 | Advanced Architectural and Ornamental Ironwork | 6 | |
| Total | 19 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE 140 | Introduction to HVACR Service Technician Practices | 3 | |
| UAE 142 | Soldering and Brazing | 3 | |
| UAE 144 | Refrigeration | 2 | |
| UAE 146 | Air Conditioning | 2 | |
| UAE 148 | Electrical Controls | 2 | |
| UAE 150 | DC Electronics | 2 | |
| UAE 152 | Advanced Electrical Controls and Pneumatic Controls | 3 | |
| UAE 154 | Advanced Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 3 | |
| UAE 156 | Air and Water Balancing and Motor Alignment | 3 | |
| UAE 158 | Advanced HVACR Practices | 3 | |
| Total | 26 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 67
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWA 120 | Introduction to Ironwork | 3 | |
| IWA 122 | Ironworker - General Rigging | 2 | |
| IWA 131 | Introduction to Metal Building | 2 | |
| IWA 141 | Introduction to Reinforcing Ironwork | 3 | |
| IWA 155 | Rigging/Machinery Mover II | 3 | |
| IWA 161 | Introduction to Architectural and Ornamental Ironwork | 2 | |
| IWA 172 | Introduction to Structural Features | 4 | |
| IWA 201 | Introduction to Welding | 3 | |
| IWA 224 | Labor and Trade History | 1 | |
| IWA 272 | Advanced Structural Features | 3 | |
| Total | 26 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 67
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWA 120 | Introduction to Ironwork | 3 | |
| IWA 122 | Ironworker - General Rigging | 2 | |
| IWA 131 | Introduction to Metal Building | 2 | |
| IWA 161 | Introduction to Architectural and Ornamental Ironwork | 2 | |
| IWA 172 | Introduction to Structural Features | 4 | |
| IWA 201 | Introduction to Welding | 3 | |
| IWA 224 | Labor and Trade History | 1 | |
| IWA 235 | Advanced Metal Building | 2 | |
| Total | 19 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAF 102 | Introduction to Arc Welding, Soldering, and Brazing | 3 | |
| UAF 120 | Introduction to Pipefitter Practices | 3 | |
| UAF 122 | Drawing Interpretation and Plan Reading | 2 | |
| UAF 124 | Oxy Fuel Cutting and Shielded Arc Welding | 2 | |
| UAF 126 | Hydronic Heating and Steam Systems | 2 | |
| UAF 128 | Refrigeration and Electrical Controls | 2 | |
| UAF 130 | Advanced SMAW Welding | 3 | |
| UAF 132 | Advanced Pipefitter Topics | 3 | |
| UAF 134 | Controls and Instrumentation | 3 | |
| UAF 136 | GTAW Welding | 3 | |
| Total | 26 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 67
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAP 100 | Introduction to Plumbing Practices | 3 | |
| UAP 102 | Introduction to Arc Welding, Soldering and Brazing | 3 | |
| UAP 104 | Drawing Interpretation and Plan Reading | 2 | |
| UAP 106 | Oxy Fuel Cutting and Shielded Arc Welding | 2 | |
| UAP 108 | Water Supply and Drainage | 2 | |
| UAP 110 | Customer Service Techniques | 2 | |
| UAP 112 | Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances | 3 | |
| UAP 114 | Plumbing Codes and Regulations | 3 | |
| UAP 116 | Medical Gas and Backflow Prevention Techniques | 3 | |
| UAP 118 | Advanced Plumbing Practices | 3 | |
| Total | 26 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 67
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWA 120 | Introduction to Ironwork | 3 | |
| IWA 122 | Ironworker - General Rigging | 2 | |
| IWA 151 | Rigging/Machinery Mover I | 3 | |
| IWA 155 | Rigging/Machinery Mover II | 3 | |
| IWA 191 | Reinforced Iron and Structures for Rigging | 4 | |
| IWA 201 | Introduction to Welding | 3 | |
| IWA 224 | Labor and Trade History | 1 | |
| Total | 19 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAR 160 | Introduction to Sprinkler Fitter Practices | 3 | |
| UAR 162 | Basic Drawing and Introduction to Automatic Sprinklers | 3 | |
| UAR 164 | Reading Automatic Sprinkler Piping Drawings | 2 | |
| UAR 166 | Installation of Sprinkler Systems | 2 | |
| UAR 168 | Architectural Working Drawings and Blueprint Reading for Sprinkler Fitters | 2 | |
| UAR 170 | Sprinkler Water Supply and The Automatic Sprinkler | 2 | |
| UAR 172 | Types of Fire Protection Systems and Alarms | 3 | |
| UAR 174 | Special Application Sprinkler Systems and Hydraulics | 3 | |
| UAR 176 | Human Relations | 3 | |
| UAR 178 | Technical Writing | 3 | |
| Total | 26 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 67