Pre-Trades, Career Pathway certificate
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Pathway Certificate: Pre-Trades | Less than 1 year | Limited entry, see how to apply to Apprenticeship and Trades |
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Locations
OMIC at Columbia County
Swan IslandProgram description
The Pre-Trades Career Pathway is a certificate program specially designed to prepare students who seek careers in the trades. Students will build the critical skills to meet the qualifications and become a desirable applicant to one of the 40+ apprenticeship programs registered in the State of Oregon.
Cohort format
All courses in this program require department approval to register and must be taken at the same time in one term. There are two cohorts that run fall, winter, and spring terms with limited space. This is a one-term, full-time program. Classes typically run Monday – Thursday, 8am-6pm (actual days and times vary). If you’re interested in this program, plan ahead at least one term in advance of when you want to start. When you’re ready to get started, see how to apply.
Attending an is mandatory for entry into the program.
Courses
Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ´¡±Ê¸éÌý162 | Calculations for the Trades | 4 |
| ´¡±Ê¸éÌý200´¡ | Pre-Apprenticeship | 3 |
| ´¡±Ê¸éÌý200µþ | OSHA 30 for Pre-Apprenticeship | 3 |
| ´¡±Ê¸éÌý200°ä | Pre-Apprenticeship Hands-On Instruction | 2 |
| ·¡³¢°ÕÌý110 | Introduction to Residential Electrical Wiring | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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