# Workplace Readiness - Construction - Non-Credit COC (Certificate of Completion)

College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Degrees and Certificates A-Z

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**Credits:** 76.0 - 98.0 credits

This certificate is designed to prepared students for entry-level employment in basic construction, including electricians, plumbing, and photovoltaics. This preparation covers construction skills, as well as workplace skills employers have indicated are critical.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Workplace Readiness - Construction: Complete all of the following** | | 76-98 |
| **Take all of the following: Complete all of the following** | | 68 |
| BA 0503 | Work Readiness: Basic Job Skills | 36 |
| WORK 0517 | Basic Construction Fundamentals and Green Building | 16 |
| WORK 0518 | Introduction to Electrical Systems | 8 |
| WORK 0519 | Introduction to Plumbing | 8 |
| **Take one of the following: Complete the following number of hours: 8-30** | | 8-30 |
| WORK 0520 | Introduction to Photovoltaics (Solar) | 8 |
| WORK 0528 | Construction Trade Welding | 30 |
| WORK 0529 | Introduction to Gas Welding | 8 |

### Recommended Sequence

#### Workplace Readiness - Construction Certificate

**Term 1** (52 units)

-   BA0503 - Work Readiness: Basic Job Skills (36)
-   WORK0517 - Basic Construction Fundamentals and Green Building (16)

**Term 2** (16 units)

-   WORK0518 - Introduction to Electrical Systems (8)
-   WORK0519 - Introduction to Plumbing (8)

**Term 3** (8-30 units)

-   WORK0520 - Introduction to Photovoltaics (Solar) (8)
-   WORK0528 - Construction Trade Welding (30)
-   WORK0529 - Introduction to Gas Welding (8)

### Program Outcomes

#### Workplace Readiness - Construction