Noncredit Pre-Apprenticeship
10 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
N AP PRE 901 Introduction to the Construction Trades Industry
- Hours
- 25.00-54.00 hours lecture, 20.00-40.00 hours lab
This course provides participants an introduction to the construction trades industry, with specific emphasis on the electrical industry, sheet metal industry, and carpentry, as a basis for working in all other trades. After successful completion, participants will have general knowledge and skills needed to choose and prepare for advanced training in the pre-apprenticeship program and then to seek further knowledge in a state-approved apprenticeship program.
N AP PRE 902 OSHA 10 Certification
- Hours
- 10.00 hours lecture
OSHA 10-Hour Construction is a part of an online OSHA outreach program that results in a valid DOL/OSHA 10-Hour Card. This OSHA10 online training course teaches recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces. This course also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities and how to file a complaint. It was also designed to help workers stay up-to-date with their OSHA safety requirements.
N AP PRE 903 Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- Hours
- 5.00-7.00 hours lecture, 5.00-7.00 hours lab
This course will prepare students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. These courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card (CPR/AED First Aid) for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. After completing the online portion, students will attend a structured, Instructor-led, hands-on session that focuses on meaningful coaching, skills practice, and skills testing. This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults and meets OSHA/workplace requirements.
N AP PRE 906 Essential Skills
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- 8.00 hours lecture, 8.00 hours lab
Essential skills will address the following competencies as keys to the success of workers: Communication; Networking; Enthusiasm and Attitude; Teamwork; Problem Solving and Critical Thinking; and Professionalism.
N AP PRE 908 Construction Math
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lecture, 16.00-18.00 hours lab
This course provides the participants with an overview of the mathematics used in the industry. These include but are not limited to: basic arithmetic operations, integers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion, basic geometric concepts and measurement, problem-solving techniques, and an introduction to algebraic thinking.
N AP PRE 909 Construction Print Reading
- Hours
- 6.00-16.00 hours lecture, 6.00-16.00 hours lab
This course will cover the fundamental functions and structure of construction prints. Course content will include construction drawings, line symbols, freehand sketching, and pictorial drawings.
N AP PRE 910 Tools
- Hours
- 24.00 hours lecture, 24.00 hours lab
This course provides the participants with an overview of measuring, marking, layout, hand, power, and fastening tool use and safety considerations when using these tools.
N AP PRE 920 Carpentry - Hands On Skills
- Hours
- 10.00-24.00 hours lecture, 15.00-72.00 hours lab
Carpentry Hand Skills continues where N-AP-PRE 901 left off in carpentry topics. This course will review carpentry trade skills and develop advanced skills in carpentry trades with the use of project based learning.
N AP PRE 930 Electrician - Hands On Skills
- Hours
- 20.00-30.00 hours lecture, 15.00-30.00 hours lab
Introduction to the electrical industry, with emphasis on jobsite safety, basic conduit bending, National Electric Code (NEC), sexual harassment, introduction to blueprints, tools and their use. Particular attention will be given to fastening devices, basic mathematics, resistance, voltage, power in DC series, parallel, and combination circuits.
N AP PRE 940 Sheet Metal - Hands On Skills
- Hours
- 15.00-30.00 hours lecture, 15.00-20.00 hours lab
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles, processes, drawings and materials used in the sheet metal industry.