Building Construction Core (ELL)

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Building Construction Core (ELL)

Apprenticeship Program

Building Construction Core for English Language Learners prepares students to work in the building construction industry in areas such as HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Civil Construction, while providing English language instruction and support. This is the first step toward a career in the construction trades and is recognized as meeting the requirement for the first semester of year one for each of the building construction related apprenticeship programs. Grant funding is available to qualified applicants.

Prerequisites

Best Plus 2.0 Test Score 450+
CASA Life & Work Test Score 210+

Earn Credit for Your Apprenticeship and Vocational Experience

Wilmington University’s STEP Path^TM is the Smart Transfer Enrollment Program to gain or complete a degree, no matter where you start with your apprenticeship. This unique pathway for journey people maximizes success and minimizes both the cost and time to degree completion.

An apprenticeship program works as a perfect stackable credential toward furthering your education. Journeypeople who complete a Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship and choose WilmU’s STEP PathTM can earn up to 42 academic credits* toward a WilmU degree program, including WilmU’s B.S. in Applied Business.

Required Courses

Construction – Part A (ELL)

Construction – Part A (ELL) prepares students to work in the building construction industry in areas such as HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Electronic Systems, and Construction Laborer. Participants will learn about Safety, Hand Tools, Power Tools, and Construction Math, as well as receive English language instruction and support.

Learn More About Construction – Part A (ELL)

Construction – Part B (ELL)

Construction – Part B (ELL) prepares students to work in the building construction industry in areas such as HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Electronic Systems, and Construction Laborer. Participants will learn about Construction Drawings, Rigging, Workplace Communication, Employability Skills, and Material Handling, as well as receive English language instruction and support.

Learn More About Construction – Part B (ELL)

Our information sessions are the best way to learn more about our programs. We encourage you to register for free and take the opportunity to speak with our program team. If you have questions or need additional information before you register for orientation, please submit an interest form.

Program Details

Tuition Cost:

$600.00

Hours:

144

Building Construction Core (ELL)