Apprentice Related Training

More than 2,000 apprentices from over 25 different trades attend classes weekdays, evenings and Saturdays at the Georgetown Campus of South Seattle Community College.

The Campus is currently co-operating with the following Joint Apprenticeship Committees to provide related and supporting courses for apprentices and journey workers 2009-2010 Apprentice-Related Training Programs/Georgetown Campus of SSCC.

For more information contact the listings below or go to the Labor and Industry Web site.

South Seattle Community College also offers a non-transferable Associate of Applied Science Degree in Multi-Occupational Trades. View degree requirements (PDF file) AAS Multi-Occupational Trades Brochure (PDF file).

Aerospace Apprenticeship (AJAC)

Contact Laura Hopkins, Apprenticeship Director

Phone: (206) 768-6629
Fax (206) 764-7949
Email: lhopkins@ajactraining.org

Boeing

Highly skilled operators of machine tools used to make metal parts. They follow blueprints, sketches or specific dimensions to make or repair machines, metal pieces and tools. The Boeing/IAM Apprenticeship program offers eight vocational trades related to aircraft manufacturing.

Available to current Boeing Company employees only.
Phone: (253) 657-2518
Email: gina.m.ames@boeing.com
Web site

Boiler Makers

Boilermakers are complete metal fabricators who build and repair ships, fishing boats, ferries, barges, cranes, offshore drilling platforms, boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, plate and structural fabrications. Boilermakers perform welding, automatic and manual burning, blueprint reading, layout and template making, CAD (computer aided drawings), rigging, operation of mobile and stationary cranes, operation of shears, brakes, rolls, drill press, saws and all other metal fabrication equipment.

Phone: (206) 624-4707
Email: boilermakerapprenticeship@msn.com
Web site

Cement Masons

Cement Masons are responsible for all concrete construction and repair, including pouring and finishing of slabs, steps, curbs, sidewalks and other structures requiring specific grades, slopes and shapes. They also work with terrazzo, polymers and other synthetics for topping, repair and injection. Cement Masons are responsible for all preparation and repairing of concrete. They also set forms and pins for slabs, steps, curbs, gutters and paving.

Cement Contractors Fact Sheet
Cement Finishers Fact Sheet

Phone: (206) 762-9286
Email: concretetraining@msn.com
Web Site

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Construction Linemen, Power Line Clearance,
and Tree Trimmers

Construction linemen construct electric transmission and distribution facilities. Tree trimmers work outdoors year-round clearing trees from around power lines.

Phone: (503) 253-8202
Email: @nwlinejatc.com
Web Site

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Electricians

Construction and residential electricians work in all phases of the electrical construction and service industry, including low voltage/sound and communication. Their work includes repair and maintenance on all electrical installations.

Phone: (425) 228-1777
Email: arlene@psejatc.org
Web site

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Electricians HVAC/Marine

Marine Electrician This program includes basic electrical training, blueprint reading, power tool skills training, repair of electrical boxes, electrical materials, ship construction techniques, including tanks, wire-ways, welding brackets, cabling, tagging, power generation, power distribution., load testing of AC/DC systems, lighting, phones, propulsion system cabling, weapon systems, communication systems, combat information center systems, welding, testing and industrial safety courses. The Marine Electrician is able to install, repair and maintain marine electrical systems. Completion of the apprenticeship allows the student to apply for an EL01 License.

Residential HVAC Electrician This program teaches the principles of energy, energy auditing for sustainability, motor, relay solenoids, transformers, temperature controls and safety devices, circuits, testing, transformers, temperature controls and safety devices, circuits, testing, AC/DC motors, signal circuits, high and low voltage residential and commercial wiring, electrical code, principles of oil burners and equipment, theory of pumps and pumping, combustion draft chamber and draft chamber efficiency, fuel oils, gravity, viscosity, BS, W, and BTU content, use of power tools, equipment and materials and instruments, basic blueprint reading and layout, welding, and multiple safety courses. Upon completion of the training program, a student may attain a Washington EL06A License.

Phone: (253) 315-0540
Email: brett@ibew46.com
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Firefighters

Firefighters are no longer associated with South Seattle Community College. You can contact David Myers concerning this program.

Phone: (253) 318-1638
Email: dmyers@wsffjatc.org

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Floorcovering

Install carpet, linoleum and soft tile on floors, walls and stairs at residential and commercial sites. This includes the preparation of the surface, measuring and calculations, cutting and fitting.

Phone: (253) 709-4348
Email: rrjg6010@aol.com
Web site

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Glaziers, Architectural Metal, and Glass workers

Glaziers fabricate and install glass, mirrors, metal framing, aluminum doors, entrances and storefronts on both commercial and residential buildings.
Phone: (206) 762-7001
Email: cstewart@glaziers188-training.com
Web site

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Iron Workers

Assemble and erect steel framework and other metal parts in building, on bridges, dams and other steel structures. They raise, place and join steel girders and columns to form structural frameworks.

Phone: (206) 244-2993
Email: local86@local86.org
Web site

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Masonry Trades (Bricklayers, Caulkers, Marble
and Tile setters)

Bricklayers construct walls, fireplaces, industrial furnaces and other structures using brick, cement, cinder blocks and stone. Tile setters install ceramic tile, marble and granite. Building restoration includes cleaning, pointing and caulking.

Phone: (206) 767-3986
Email: wwmtrades@msn.com
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Meat Cutters

Retail meat cutters are involved in the production of fresh and frozen meat products, such as beef, pork, lamb, fish, poultry and cured and smoked items. Also learn merchandising, customer relations and management.

Phone: (253) 735-8181
Contact Tim Phalen, Union Representative
Meatcutters Brochure
Web Site

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Painters, Decorators,, Stripers and Tapers (Drywall)

Painters and Decorators prepare and paint a diverse array of surfaces including industrial (steel structures and bridges), commercial (small businesses to skyscrapers) and residential. Drywall Finishers fill in and smooth seams in drywall.

Phone: (206) 762-8332
Email: more_info@apprenticeship.net
Web site

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Seattle City Light Electrical Workers

Electrical utility workers construct and maintain electric transmissions and distribution facilities that deliver electricity to residential and commercial buildings.

Phone: (206) 386-1603
Email: apprenticeship.scl@seattle.gov
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Sprinkler Fitters

Pipe fitter specialist in fire protection. They install fire protection systems that are designed for every type of commercial or residential building and its specific hazards.

Phone: (206) 764-0395
Email: school699@qwest.net
Web site

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