Course Descriptions
APR101 Trade Skills Fundamentals
Introduces the apprenticeship industry and the requirements necessary to enter an apprenticeship program. Includes employment and industry opportunities, and base construction and maintenance skills used in various crafts. Examines concepts in safety. Covers use of trade vocabulary, math, hand and power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, and basic principles of resume writing.
4 Credits
APR116A Millwright Apprenticeship-Basic Electricity 1A
Covers basic electrical theory, safety procedures, electrical equipment, installation, electrical schematic, electricity measurements, and the industrial applications of AC/DC motors.
5 Credits
APR153A Electrician Apprenticeship Fundamentals
Provides training for Inside Wire Electrician Apprentices. Includes trade history and concepts, trade math, basic electrical DC theory, safety, and introduction to Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Prerequisite: Provides training for Inside Wire Electrician Apprentices. Includes trade history and concepts, trade math, basic electrical DC theory, safety, and introduction to Oregon Electrical Specialty Code.
5 Credits
APR153B Electrician Apprenticeship AC/DC Circuits
Provides training for the Inside Wire Electrician Apprentice. Covers mathematical formulas of equations, basic AC theory, use of test equipment, and applicable Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Includes safety procedures. Prerequisite: APR153A with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR153C Electrician Apprenticeship Measurements
Provides training for the Inside Wire Electrician Apprentice. Includes direct current (DC) and alternative current (AC) electrical theory, practical residential wiring, safety and related Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Prerequisite: APR153B with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
3 Credits
APR153D Electrician Apprenticeship Theory
Continues training for Inside Wire Electrical Apprentices. Includes requirements for wiring and installation of electrical devices, auxiliary gutters, raceways, fuses and over-current devices, wire devices, hazardous locations, busways, residential calculation, safety, and applicable Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Prerequisite: APR153C with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR153E Electrician Apprenticeship Wiring and Reading
Continues related training for the Inside Wire Electrical Apprentice. The content will include requirements for wiring and installation of electrical devices, wire devices, hazardous locations, residential calculation, safety and applicable Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Prerequisite: APR153D with a grade “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR153F Electrician Apprenticeship Residential Installation
Continues related training for Inside Wire Electrician Apprentices. Includes requirements for wiring and installation of electrical devices, auxiliary gutters, raceways, fuses and over-current devices. Covers hazardous locations, busways, residential calculation, safety and applicable Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Prerequisite: APR153E with a grade “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
3 Credits
APR156A HVAC/R Apprenticeship Fundamentals 1
Focuses on general construction safety, use of hand and power tools, and construction math using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, ratio proportion, percent, geometry, and math applications in measurement. Introduces basic electricity concepts. Designed for Oregon State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade.
5 Credits
APR156B HVAC/R Apprenticeship Fundamentals 2
Focuses on developing a basic understanding of heating, cooling, and associated piping. Designed for Oregon State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade. Prerequisite: APR156A with a grade “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR156C HVAC/R Apprenticeship Fundamentals 3
Focuses on soldering and brazing, bending and flaring tubing, and steel piping. Designed for Oregon State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade. Prerequisite: APR156B with a grade “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR156D HVAC/R Apprenticeship Intermediate 1
Focuses on the principals of AC power, functionality of refrigeration compressors, characteristics and use of refrigerants and oils, leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging refrigerant systems. Designed for Oregon state State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade. Prerequisite: APR156C with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR156E HVAC/R Apprenticeship Intermediate 2
Focuses on various types of metering devices and their effects, operation fundamentals of heat pumps, inspection and maintenance of HVAC/R systems, principles of combustion, and various venting types and designs. Designed for Oregon State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade. Prerequisite: APR156D with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR156F HVAC/R Apprenticeship Intermediate 3
Focuses on HVAC ducting types and principles; various types and designs of commercial airside systems, indoor air quality design and application, and hydronic systems. Designed for Oregon State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade. Prerequisite: APR156E with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR158A Plumber Apprenticeship Fundamentals
Introduces related training for the plumber apprentice in trade theory and practices. Includes an introduction to the trade, basic math, related science, 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC), blueprint reading, and safety. Prerequisite: Registered apprentice; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR158B Plumber Apprenticeship Math and Print Reading
Continues related training for the plumber apprentice to study theory and trade practices. Includes mathematics, installation practices, print reading, related 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC), health and safety, sanitary drainage, and venting. Prerequisite: APR158A with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR158C Plumber Apprenticeship Pipe Sizing
Continues related training for the plumber apprentice to study theory and trade practices. Includes mathematics, installation practices, related 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC), health and safety, blueprint reading, and gas piping. Prerequisite: APR158B with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
3 Credits
APR158D Plumber Apprenticeship Basic Installation
Continues related training and trade practices for plumber apprentices. Includes installation and related 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC), safety, rigging and hoisting, welding and brazing, and blueprint reading. Prerequisite: APR158C with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR158E Plumber Apprenticeship Occupancy
Continues theory and trade practices for plumbing apprentices. Includes single occupancy installation and Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC), trade math calculations and related sources, properties of water, pressure and testing, and single occupancy. Prerequisite: APR158D with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR158F Plumber Apprenticeship Advanced Waste Systems
Covers theory and trade practices for plumber apprentices. Includes installation standards (I.S.) and reviews. Focuses on 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC). Prerequisite: APR158E with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
3 Credits
APR166A Sheet Metal Apprentice Fundamentals
Presents related training material consistent with the minimum skill requirements of the sheet metal trade. Includes introduction to the trade, terminology, tools, mathematics, safety, fasteners, rigging, and hoisting. Prerequisite: Indentured apprentice; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR166B Sheet Metal Apprenticeship: Fundamentals of Drawings
Presents related training material consistent with the minimum skill requirements of the sheet metal trade. Includes layout and fabrication of common fittings and SMACNA standards. Prerequisite: APR166A with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR166C Sheet Metal Apprenticeship: Fundamentals of Layout
Presents related training consistent with the minimum skill requirements of the sheet metal trade. Includes advanced sheet metal calculations, an introduction to architectural sheet metal, blueprint reading, and layout of common fittings. Prerequisite: APR166B with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR166D Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Basic Installation
Presents related training material consistent with the minimum skill requirements of the sheet metal trade. Includes common layout methods, roof drainage components, and miscellaneous ventilation fittings. Prerequisite: APR166C with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR166E Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Architectural Systems
Presents related training material consistent with the minimum skill requirements of the sheet metal trade, including fabrication of roof drainage components and HVAC ductwork. Prerequisite: APR166D with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR166W Welding Processes for Apprenticeship
Introduces the fundamentals of shield metal arc welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, metallic inert gas (MIG) welding, and arc-air procedures. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship program; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits
APR216G Millwright Apprenticeship-Machine Shop 3A
Covers basic machine tool practices, bench work, engine lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, precision grinding, tool room operations, and elements of production work. Prerequisite: APR116F.
5 Credits
APR216H Millwright Apprenticeship-Machine Shop 3B
Stresses advanced machine tool practices, drafting, bench work, engine lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, precision grinding, tool room operations, and production work. Prerequisite:APR216G.
5 Credits
APR216I Millwright Apprenticeship-Drafting 3C
Covers the use of mathematical calculations to determine circular, linear, area and volume measurements, drafting terminology, characteristics of various types of drawings, drafting symbols, and blueprint interpretation. Prerequisite:APR216H.
5 Credits
APR216J Millwright Apprenticeship-Hydraulic/Pneumatics 1 4A
Covers aspects of fluid power, manually and electrically-oriented directional valves, flow controls, pressure reducing devices fittings, and types of piping. Prerequisites: APR216I.
5 Credits
APR216K Millwright Apprenticeship-Hydraulic/Pneumatics 2 4B
Presents advanced aspects of fluid power, electrically-oriented directional valves, flow controls, pressure reducing devices fittings, and types of piping. Prerequisite:APR216J.
5 Credits
APR216L Millwright Apprenticeship-Rigging 4C
Explores the evolution of rigging systems and the mathematics of rigging. Covers basic system principles, rope tying techniques, and mobile and stationary crane operations. Prerequisite: APR216K.
5 Credits
APR253G Electrician Apprenticeship Safety and Code
Provides training for the inside wire electrical apprentice. Covers applied electrical theory, residential and commercial wiring practices, busways, motor fundamentals and application and the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Prerequisite: APR153F with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR253H Electrician Apprenticeship Motors and Controls
Offers training for the inside wire electrical apprentice. Includes motors, generators, controls, safety, and applicable Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Prerequisite: APR253G with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Offered as needed
5 Credits
APR253I Electrician Apprenticeship Fiber Optics
Covers applied electrical theory, residential, and commercial wiring practices, busways and motor fundamentals. Applies applicable Oregon Electrical Specialty Code for Inside Wire Electrician Apprentices and safety best practices. Prerequisite: APR253H with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Offered as needed
3 Credits
APR253J Electrician Apprenticeship-Math and Test Equipment
Offers training for the inside wire electrician apprentice. Includes trade history, safety and first aid, blueprint reading, commercial and residential calculations, wiring methods, related theory, and applicable Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Prerequisite: APR253I with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Offered as needed
5 Credits
APR253K Electrician Apprenticeship-Voltage
Offers training for the inside wire electrician apprentice. Includes a thorough review of the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Focuses on theory and application of motor controls, solid state fundamentals, special termination, layout, hazardous locations and transformer locations. Prerequisite: APR253J with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Offered as needed
5 Credits
APR253L Electrician Apprenticeship-Code and Test Prep
Covers a thorough review of the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code for the Inside Wire Electrician Apprentice. Includes theory and application of motor controls, special termination, layout, hazardous locations, and transformer locations. Prerequisite: APR253K with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
3 Credits
APR256G HVAC/R Apprenticeship-Intermediate 4
Focuses on operational sequences of HVAC controls, basic refrigeration concepts, and compressor replacement. Designed for Oregon State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade. Prerequisite: APR156F with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR256H HVAC/R Apprenticeship-Intermediate 5
Focuses on understanding the sequence of operations for heat pumps, gas and oil furnaces, and HVAC accessories. Designed for Oregon State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade. Prerequisite: APR256G with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR256I HVAC/R Apprenticeship-Intermediate 6
Focuses on identifying variable refrigerant flow, hydronic and steam heating systems; troubleshooting retail refrigeration systems; and the importance of appropriate customer relation skills. Designed for Oregon State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade. Prerequisite: APR256H with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR256J HVAC/R Apprenticeship-Advanced 1
Focuses on energy conservation methods and building management equipment, as well as indoor air quality and water treatment. Designed for Oregon State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade. Prerequisite: APR256I with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR256K HVAC/R Apprenticeship-Advanced 2
Focuses on air balancing; procedures for system startup and shutdown; interpreting industry drawings and specifications; system design; and LEB test prep. Designed for Oregon State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade. Prerequisite: APR256J with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR256L HVAC/R Apprenticeship-Advanced 3
Focuses on commercial and industrial refrigeration; alternative heating and cooling systems; and crew leadership. Designed for Oregon State recognized apprentices working in the HVAC/R trade. Prerequisite: APR256K with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR258G Plumber Apprenticeship-Residential Installation
Continues training for plumber apprentices in trade theory and practices. Includes installation of residential and commercial fixtures and appliances, use of mathematics related to gas and pipe sizing, 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Codes (OPSC), related science, and blueprint reading. Prerequisite: APR158F with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR258H Plumber Apprenticeship-Commercial Installation
Continues related training for plumber apprentices in trade theory and practices. Includes commercial installation practices, related applied math and science, OSHA, safety, and 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC). Prerequisite: APR258G with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR258I Plumber Apprenticeship-Code
Covers theory and trade practices for the plumber apprentice. Focuses on 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC). Includes installing fixtures and appliances, reading blueprints, and Interpreting plumbing code. Prerequisite: APR258H with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
3 Credits
APR258J Plumber Apprenticeship-Industrial Installation
Continues training for plumber apprentices to study theory and trade practices. Includes installation practices emphasizing industrial and institutional systems and service, blueprints of drainage and venting and special waste systems, mathematics of volume and pipe sizing, safety and sanitation, and applicable 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC). Prerequisite: APR258I with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR258K Plumber Apprenticeship-Basic Waste Water Systems
Continues training for plumber apprentices in trade theory and practices. Covers water supply protection, breaker valve assembly, heating systems, science of hydraulics, pumps and system performance and maintenance, shop and isometric drawings of systems and special components, and 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC). Includes an examination review. Prerequisite: APR258J with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR258L Plumber Apprenticeship-Code and Test Preparation
Covers theory and trade practices for plumber apprentices. Focuses on installation of waste systems, hydraulic theory, isometrics, and related 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC). Prerequisite: APR258K with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
3 Credits
APR266F Sheetmetal Apprenticeship-Applied Math
Provides related training materials and skill development consistent with the minimum requirements of the sheet metal trade. Course content includes shop math, basic shop practices, draft skills, duct design, blow pipe principles and human relations/sensitivity. Prerequisite: APR166E with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR266G Sheet Metal Apprenticeship-Triangulation and Fiberglass
Presents related training material consistent with the minimum skill requirements of the sheet metal trade. Includes fabrication, assembly and design of various architectural and general sheet metal tasks. Prerequisite: APR266F with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR266H Sheetmetal Apprenticeship-Calculator Layout
Focuses on architectural and mechanical sheet metal layout and fabrication principles and practices using a calculator. Prerequisite: APR266G with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR266I Sheetmetal Apprenticeship-Radial Line Development
Presents related training materials consistent with the minimum skill requirements of the sheet metal trade applicable to sheet metal fabrication and layout of various fittings. Includes triangulation and pattern development methods. Prerequisite: APR266H with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR266J Sheetmetal Apprenticeship-Duct Sizing
Presents related training materials consistent with the minimum skill requirements of the sheet metal trade. Includes air balance, duct design fundamentals, duct standards, and associated equipment and refrigeration. Prerequisite: APR266I with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR266K Sheetmetal Apprenticeship-Job Site Management
Presents related training material consistent with the minimum skill requirements of the sheet metal trade. Includes: job site organization, time management, goal setting, dispute and/or conflict resolution, organizational techniques, and goals. Prerequisite: APR266J with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
5 Credits
APR266L CAD for Apprenticeship
Incorporates hands-on experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Introduces standard graphics commands for two-dimensional drawings. Most students will use AutoCAD, but other general-purpose CAD software can also be used.
3 Credits
APR280A Cooperative Work Experience
Apprenticeship
1 Credits
APR280C Cooperative Work Experience
Apprenticeship
3 Credits
APR280I Cooperative Work Experience
Apprenticeship
9 Credits