Utah Career Center Apprenticeship Courses
Center for Workforce Development
Utah State University Eastern Center for Workforce Development is offering apprenticeship programs in conjunction with Utah Career Center. The Utah Career Center is an independent trade school that prepares adults for fulfilling employment as plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and HVAC technicians.
The Utah Career Center (UCC) works in partnership with the Utah Mechanical Contractors Association and UA Local 140 labor union to provide employment opportunities for apprentices to “earn while you learn.”
Map Location Icon All Course are held at Utah Career Center (UCC), 640 North Billy Mitchell Rd. SLC, Utah 84116
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640 North Billy Mitchel Road
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
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Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Welding (PPW)
UCC T-5 Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Welding (PPW)
USU | 270 completion hrs.
Begins January 5, 2025 | $638
To prepare for the penultimate steps in earning the journeyman level, apprentices will complete modules in advanced welding, pipefitting, low pressure systems, and boilers. Part of the course will provide test preparation modules to ready apprentices for state certification. Only plumbing, pipefitting, and welding apprentices who are in Steps 8, 9, and 10 are eligible for enrollment.
I-A Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Welding (PPW)
USU | 270 completion hrs.
Begins January 5, 2025 | $638
Preliminary sequence of core learning modules for all entry level PPW apprentices. Topics include job safety, OSHA regulations, math, fuel gas, plumbing code, drafting and design. Orientation to labor union organization is emphasized.
II-A Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Welding (PPW)
USU | 270 completion hrs.
Begins January 12, 2025 | $638
A continuation of successive learning in plumbing, pipefitting, and welding with an emphasis on advanced plan reading, plumbing fabrication, welding, general pipefitting, and plumbing fixtures. Theory and psychomotor skills are stressed through the application of learning in the classroom and shop.
III-A Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Welding (PPW)
USU | 270 completion hrs.
Begins January 19, 2025 | $638
Learning progresses in the third year with apprentices learning industrial rigging techniques, pipe fabrication, and advanced welding skills. Teaching will emphasize cognitive and psychomotor development, while safety and teamwork are expected.
IV-A Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Welding (PPW)
USU | 270 completion hrs.
Begins January 26, 2025 | $638
The final year of the apprentice program will focus on advanced welding processes, orbital welding, and related science. Theoretical concepts will be demonstrated in applied learning situations. Safety and workmanship will be proven in the classroom and shop.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
UCC T-5 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
USU | 270 completion hrs.
Begins January 5, 2025 | $638
A comprehensive, deep-dive into the HVAC/R industry. The course is a focus on technical processes, theory, applied physics, and customer service. This high intensity course spans a trajectory from introductory skills to advanced troubleshooting. Digital teaching is utilized for in the classroom, in the shop, and at the job site learning.
I-A Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
USU | 270 completion hrs.
Begins January 5, 2025 | $638
Preliminary sequence of core learning modules for all entry level HVAC/R apprentices. Topics include job safety, OSHA regulations, math, fuel gas, customer service, drafting and design. Orientation to labor union organization is emphasized.
II-A Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
USU | 270 completion hrs.
Begins January 12, 2025 | $638
A continuation of successive learning in HVAC/R technologies with an emphasis on advanced plan reading, basic electricity, electrical controls, refrigerant controls, and troubleshooting. Includes design and completion of a hands-on shop project related to an HVAC system’s design and control.
III-A Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
USU | 270 completion hrs.
Begins January 19, 2025 | $638
Advanced learning will be demonstrated in the areas of refrigeration, air conditioning, instrumentation, advanced techniques with variable refrigerant flow (VRF), and industrial rigging. Apprentices will be expected to apply prior learning to new areas of instruction.
IV-A Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
USU | 270 completion hrs.
Begins January 26, 2025 | $638
HVAC/R apprentices will learn advanced refrigeration systems and the physical preparation for the start-up of a new heating / cooling system. Steps in the balancing of new and re-installed air distribution systems will be stressed.