Industrial Training, AAS

Industrial Training, AAS

Advance your skills and take your career to the next level in industrial trades.

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.

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Career Outlook in Michigan

Career Title Median Salary Annual Openings
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $72,525 1,421
Chemical Plant and System Operators $67,226 35
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,366 1,525

What do Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters do?

  • Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
  • Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
  • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.

What skills do Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters have?

  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Did You Know?

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How much does it cost?

WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.

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