Skilled Trades Center

Basic Carpentry Certificate

The Basic Carpentry Certificate is a hands-on program designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the construction industry or confidently complete home improvement projects. With no prerequisites, flexible 8-week classes, and extensive lab-based learning, students can take a single course or complete the full certificate pathway.

Course Credit Hours: 16

• CBT 101 - Plan Reading, Drawings, and Codes
• CBT 102 - Framing I
• CBT 103 - Masonry & Concrete
• CBT 104 - Framing II
• CBT 105 - Interior Finishes
• CBT 106 - Remodeling
• CBT 107 - Exterior Finishes
• CBT 108 - Trim Work

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Electrician Technician

The Electrician Technician Certificate Program provides students with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to enter the electrical industry in entry-level positions. Students gain practical experience in residential wiring, commercial drawings, and the installation of electrical systems in both residential and commercial settings. With no prerequisites, flexible 8-week classes, and extensive hands-on lab training, students can build real-world skills that prepare them for careers in the electrical trades.

Course Credit Hours: 24

• CBT 111 – Basic Electricity for the Trades
• CBT 114 – Blueprint Reading & Electrical Codes
• CBT 115 – Residential Wiring Techniques
• CBT 116 – Conduits & Raceways
• CBT 117 – Advanced Residential Wiring
• CBT 118 – Electrical Troubleshooting & Maintenance
• CBT 119 – Commercial Wiring Techniques
• CBT 121 – Solar Applications for Electricians

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HVAC Certificate Programs

Start your career in one of today’s most in-demand skilled trades with HVAC training at Yavapai College’s Skilled Trades Center on the Verde Valley Campus.

Whether you’re new to the industry or an experienced technician looking to advance your skills, our hands-on HVAC programs prepare students to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair residential and commercial heating and cooling systems while working toward industry-recognized certifications like EPA Section 608.

From foundational training to advanced service technician skills, Yavapai College offers multiple pathways designed to help you build real-world experience and prepare for high-demand HVAC careers focused on comfort, energy efficiency, and system reliability.

Explore your HVAC pathway by learning more about the HVAC Installation & Maintenance Certificate or advancing your skills through the HVAC Service Technician Certificate at Yavapai College.

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Plumbing Technician Certificate

Whether you are looking to enter the plumbing profession or build confidence in your homeowner repair and improvement skills, the Plumbing Technician Certificate Program at Yavapai College provides practical, real-world training designed to get you working with your hands from day one. Students gain experience in residential plumbing installation and repair, blueprint reading, plumbing system design, safety, testing, codes, and industry-standard tools and materials.

Through heavy hands-on learning labs, students work on projects related to new construction, renovations, wells, and septic systems in a real-world learning environment. With flexible 8-week classes, students can complete the certificate in as little as 4 months and begin building valuable lifelong skills for work or home

Credit Hours Required: 16

• CBT 101 - Plan Reading, Drawings, and Codes
• CBT 102 - Framing I
• CBT 103 - Masonry & Concrete
• CBT 104 - Framing II
• CBT 112 - Plumbing Codes & Standards, Blueprint, and Design
• CBT 120 - Basic Residential Plumbing
• CBT 212 - Drain, Waste, and Vent Systems

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Basic Residential Trades Certificate

The Basic Residential Trades Certificate prepares students to apply basic skills and knowledge in the core trades of residential carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. Includes NCCER curriculum and instruction in safety, employment, tool usage, measurement, plan reading, codes, supplies, equipment, fixtures, installations, and finishes in these core trades. With no prerequisites, flexible 8-week classes, and extensive hands-on lab training, students can build real-world skills that prepare them for careers in the trades.

Credit Hours Required: 24

• CBT 101 - Plan Reading, Drawings, and Codes
• CBT 102 - Framing I
• CBT 103 - Masonry & Concrete
• CBT 104 - Framing II
• CBT 105 - Interior Finishes
• CBT 106 - Remodeling
• CBT 107 - Exterior Finishes
• CBT 108 - Trim Work
• CBT 115 – Residential Wiring Techniques
• CBT 120 – Basic Residential Plumbing

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Production Horticulture Certificate

The Production Horticulture Certificate program is designed to prepare students for potential careers in the horticulture and greenhouse industry including grower, nursery technician, integrated pest management, greenhouse management and entrepreneur.

Locations: Verde Valley*, Chino Valley

Please note, not all courses required to obtain the Horticulture Production Certificate are available on the Verde Valley campus. Those offered at the Verde Valley campus are indicated with an asterisk. Students should inquire further with their advisor for class location availability.

Credit Hours Required: 32

• AGS 103* - Plant Biology
• AGS 105* - Soils
• AGS 107 - Entomology
• AGS 156 - Organic Home Gardening
• AGS 157 - Community Supported Agriculture
• AGS 202 - Summer Horticulture
• AGS 215 - Agricultural Mechanics
• AGS 250* - Horticulture Fall Production
• AGS 252* - Horticulture Spring Production
• AGS 255 - Micro Propagation of Plant Tissue
• AGS 274* - Water Management

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