The Verde Valley
Skilled Trades Center
Welcome to the 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that opened in the fall of 2021 on the Verde Valley Campus in Clarkdale.
The Center focuses on training students in career and technical education trade programs, preparing them for essential jobs in the Verde Valley and throughout Yavapai County.
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Basic Carpentry Certificate
The Basic Carpentry Certificate is a comprehensive program providing students with the knowledge and skill sets to enter into the construction industry or tackle home projects. Take one class or take them all!
- CBT 101 - Plan Reading, Drawings, and Codes Credits: 2
- CBT 102 - Framing I Credits: 2
- CBT 103 - Masonry & Concrete Credits: 2
- CBT 104 - Framing II Credits: 2
- CBT 105 - Interior Finishes Credits: 2
- CBT 106 - Remodeling Credits: 2
- CBT 107 - Exterior Finishes Credits: 2
- CBT 108 - Trim Work Credits: 2
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Basic Carpentry Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe operations with construction materials, tools, and equipment.
- Demonstrate trade-appropriate dress and behavior.
- Assemble residential home components, from rough to finish.
- Construct all components of a residential build from rough to finish.
- Install floors, walls, ceilings, doors and windows for a residential build.
Residential Electrical Technician Certificate
The Residential Electrical Technician Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter into the electrical industry in entry level positions. The courses include electrical industry standards, residential drawings, National Electrical Code and installing an electrical system in a residential dwelling.
Course Credit Hours: 19
- CBT 101 - Plan Reading, Drawings, and Codes Credits: 2
- CBT 102 - Framing I Credits: 2
- CBT 103 - Masonry & Concrete Credits: 2
- CBT 104 - Framing II Credits: 2
- CBT 113 - Basic Electricity for the Trades Credits: 4
- CBT 115 - Basic Residential Electrician Credits: 3
- ELT 115 - Conduits and Raceways Credits: 1
- ELT 220 - National Electrical Codes Credits: 3
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Residential Electrical Technician Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
- Practice safe residential electrical industry standards.
- Install complete electrical system for a residential home.
- Diagnose and repair electrical problems occurring in a residential home.
- Interpret residential drawings and blueprints.
- Apply National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements to electrical installations and repairs.
Residential HVAC Installation & Maintenance Technician Certificate
The HVAC Installation & Maintenance Technician Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter into the HVAC/Refrigeration industry in entry-level positions.
Credit Hours Required: 24
- HVA 100 - Introduction to HVAC I Credits: 3
- HVA 110 - Introduction to HVAC II Credits: 3
- HVA 111 - Basic Electricity for HVAC Technicians: 3
- HVA 112 - EPA Refrigerant Certification Prep: 3
- HVA 215 - Refrigerant Technology I Credits: 3
- HVA 220 - HVAC Circuits and Motors Credits: 3
- HVA 225 - Heating Technologies I Credits: 3
- HVA 230 - HVAC Troubleshooting Credits: 3
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the HVAC Installation & Maintenance Technician Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
- Identify HVAC and Refrigeration equipment and system components, their functions, and their relationship within a system.
- Describe the fundamentals of electricity and explain its application in HVAC/Refrigeration equipment.
- Develop and apply competent wiring skills.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose service systems and perform service tasks.
Residential Plumbing Certificate
The Plumbing Technician Certificate is designed to provide the essential skills required of an entry-level employee in the residential plumbing industry. Training in various aspects of the construction and plumbing industry include: hand and power tool operation, blueprints, materials, and layouts. Students will learn to install and repair residential plumbing systems which include new construction, renovations, wells, and septic systems. Program will also address plumbing system design, calculations, safety, testing, and applicable codes and standards.
Credit Hours Required: 16
- CBT 101 - Plan Reading, Drawings, and Codes Credits: 2
- CBT 102 - Framing I Credits: 2
- CBT 103 - Masonry & Concrete Credits: 2
- CBT 104 - Framing II Credits: 2
- CBT 112 - Plumbing Codes & Standards, Blueprint, and Design Credits: 2
- CBT 120 - Basic Residential Plumbing Credits: 5
- CBT 212 - Drain, Waste, and Vent Systems Credits: 1
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Plumbing Technician Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
- Perform soil, top-out, trim installation, and inspection of residential plumbing systems.
- Interpret and explain basic plumbing regulations, codes, and standards.
- Explain and install drain-waste-vent systems.
- Prepare, calculate, and interpret residential plumbing designs and blueprints.
- Identify the different piping and fittings used in the plumbing industry.
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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 Credits: 4
- AGS 105* - Soils Credits: 3
- AGS 107 - Entomology Credits: 3
- AGS 156 - Organic Home Gardening Credits: 1
- AGS 157 - Community Supported Agriculture Credits: 3
- AGS 202 - Summer Horticulture Credits: 2
- AGS 215 - Agricultural Mechanics Credits: 3
- AGS 250* - Horticulture Fall Production Credits: 4
- AGS 252* - Horticulture Spring Production Credits: 4
- AGS 255 - Micro Propagation of Plant Tissue Credits: 2
- AGS 274* - Water Management Credits: 3
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Production Horticulture Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
- Manage an extensive agriculture facility.
- Develop a water delivery and quality management system.
- Propagate plants sexually and asexually.
- Develop and implement an integrated pest management system.
ADEQ Operator Certification Exam Prep: Water Distribution & Treatment Grades 1 & 2
October 23-24, 2025
Instructor: Marti Blad
Yavapai College - Verde Valley Campus
601 Black Hills Dr.
Clarkdale, AZ. 86324
Mini Classes 7th & 8th graders
Yavapai College’s Mini Class Program on the Verde Valley Campus offers hands-on classes in exciting Career & Technology fields! Perfect for your 7th & 8th grade students who want to explore career pathways and get a taste of their future in a fun, fast-paced environment.
Would you like more information about the classes?
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