BUILDING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
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BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION TRADES
DRAFTING & DESIGN PROGRAM
This certificate program prepares students for employment as entry-level drafters in architectural and engineering professions or for further study in the field. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to interpret and create technical drawings using various types of CAD software, understand and demonstrate the use of industry standards, perform estimates and scheduling for various types of projects, and much more.
For additional information, contact a College Admissions Officer at admissions@chesapeake.edu or 410-822-5400, or the Skilled Trades Department at SkilledTrades@chesapeake.edu or 410-822-5400 x2360.

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Register for this exciting new course where students will receive the following certifications: OSHA 10, Lift Truck, and First Aid/CPR. Explore topics such as introduction to hand tools, introduction to power tools, introduction to construction drawings, introduction to construction math, materials handling, fall protection, emergency action plans, electrical safety, hazard communication, machine guarding and loading/unloading trailers, and basic employability skills. No class 9/4/23.
Total Cost: $1,290 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
CET 422 9A |
20 |
8/2-10/11/23 |
M/W |
6-9:00 p.m. |
Wye Mills campus |
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
Electricians install electrical systems in structures; they install wiring and other electrical components, such as circuit breaker panels, switches, and light fixtures; and they follow blueprints, the National Electrical Code® and state and local codes. To prepare learners for a career in the electrical field, students utilize the NCCER Electrical Program, a comprehensive four-level electrical curriculum that complies with the Department of Labor time-based standards for registered apprenticeships. Each level is divided into two consecutive classes (Part 1 and Part 2). Instruction consists of both classroom (theory) and lab (hands-on) training throughout the program.
PREREQUISITES: at least 16 years of age, College Placement Test for Arithmetic, Core Training for Skilled Trades (CEI 930). (Core may be waived by permission of the Program Director or Coordinator if you have qualifying work experience in the trade.) Contact skilledtrades@chesapeake.edu for additional information.
ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 1 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first course in the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 1 electrical curriculum. Topics include: electrical circuits, electrical safety and hazards, electrical power equations, electromotive force, series parallel and resist circuits. No class 11/22/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
CET 347 9A |
24 |
9/18-12/11/23 |
M/W |
6-9:00 p.m. |
T124/T122 |
ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 2 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first course in the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 2 electrical curriculum. Topics include: forces that are characteristic of alternating-current systems, AC and DC motors, conduit bending, select and size pull boxes, junction boxes and handholds. No class 11/23/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
CET 349 9A |
24 |
9/19-12/12/23 |
T/Th |
5:30-8:30pm |
T121/T122 |
ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 3 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first course in the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 3 curriculum. Topics will include: load calculations - branch circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical application of lighting and hazardous locations, and overcurrent protection. No class 11/22/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
CET 351 9A |
24 |
9/18-12/11/23 |
M/W |
5:30-8:30 p.m. |
T121/T122 |
ELECTRICAL TRAINING LEVEL 4 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first of two courses in Level 4 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Electrical Curriculum. Topics include load calculations, health care facilities, standby and emergency systems, basic electronic theory, fire alarm systems, specialty transformers, and advanced controls. No class 11/22/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
CET 353 9A |
26 |
9/11-12/11/23 |
M/W |
5:30-8:30pm |
T131/T122 |
HVAC TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
Heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) technicians install, service, and repair a vast array of systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings. To prepare learners for a career in the HVAC field, students utilize the NCCER Electrical Program, a comprehensive four-level HVAC curriculum that complies with the Department of Labor time-based standards for registered apprenticeships. Each level is divided into two consecutive classes (Part 1 and Part 2). Instruction consists of both classroom (theory) and lab (hands-on) training throughout the program.
PREREQUISITES: at least 16 years of age, College Placement Test for Arithmetic, Core Training for Skilled Trades (CEI 930). (Core may be waived by permission of the Program Director or Coordinator if you have qualifying work experience in the trade.) Contact skilledtrades@chesapeake.edu for additional information.
HVAC LEVEL 1 – PART 1
This course is the first of two parts in Level 1 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum for HVAC/R students. Students will be introduced to career opportunities in the HVAC/R field, tools of the trade, and trade mathematics. Other topics include copper and plastic piping practices, soldering and brazing, and ferrous metal piping practices. No class 11/23/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
CET 330 9A |
24 |
9/19-12/12/23 |
T/Th |
6-9:00 p.m. |
T131/T101 |
HVAC LEVEL 2 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first part of two courses in Level 2 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Curriculum. Topics include altering current, compressors, refrigerants and oils, leak detection, evacuation recovery and charging, metering devices, and heat pumps. No class 11/22/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
CET 332 9A |
26 |
9/11-12/11/23 |
M/W |
6-9:00 p.m. |
T105/T101 |
HVAC LEVEL 3 – PART 1
This continuing education course is the first part of two courses in Level 3 of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Curriculum. Topics include hardware, fasteners and wiring terminations, as well as troubleshooting various heating and cooling systems. No class 11/22/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
CET 334 9A |
26 |
9/11-12/11/23 |
M/W |
6-9:00 p.m. |
T105/T101 |
HVAC LEVEL 4 – PART 1
This continuing education course represents the first portion of Year 4 for registered apprenticeship in the HVAC trade. The related technical instruction for Year 4 gives students the required course work in the following topics: water treatment, air quality, energy conservation, building management systems, air balancing, and system startup/shutdown. No class 11/23/23.
Course fee: $580 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
CET 336 9A |
26 |
09/20-12/15/22 |
T/Th |
6-9pm |
T105/T101 |
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
HOME INSPECTION LICENSURE PREP AND EXAM
This 78 hour course meets the requirements for home inspection pre-licensure for the State of Maryland as a provision of law under the Business Occupational and Professions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, § 16-3A-03. This course teaches the basics of home inspection as required to be a licensed home inspector in the State of Maryland. Topics include structural systems, exterior systems, roofing systems, plumbing systems, and electrical systems. Students must contact the bookstore prior to the start of class to secure course materials. No class 11/23/23.
Course Fee: $750 (Tuition: In-county $95, Out-of-county $100, Out-of-state $105)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
CEO 327 9A |
26 |
9/7-12/7/23 |
T/Th |
6-9:00 p.m. |
TBA |
LICENSURE PREP FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS (MHIC)
This course is designed for those who would like to sit for the Maryland Home Improvement Contractor/Subcontractor licensing exam. Instruction will focus on the terms and concepts relative to the home improvement contractor’s licensing exam. The National Assessment Institute’s Maryland Home Improvement Reference Manual is the textbook for this course.
Course fee: $165 (Tuition: In-county $75, Out-of-county $80, Out-of-state $85)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
CEO 325 9A |
3 |
10/14-10/28/23 |
S |
8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
CAMB 117 |
Chesapeake College is an InterNACHI® Training Partner. InterNACHI® School (internachi.edu) is the only accredited home inspector college that provides free memberships to our students.
POOL OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
This course offers instruction for the completion of the Maryland Pool Operators license. Upon completion, students will become certified and eligible for a State Pool & Spa Operator’s license. The course materials include the role of the operator, legal aspects of opening a pool/spa facility, water chemistry, sanitation, safety, maintenance of plant equipment, and spa operations. Deadline to register is 9/12/23. Contact skilledtrades@chesapeake.edu
Course fee: $250 (Tuition: In-county $45, Out-of-county $50, Out-of-state $55)
Section |
Dates |
Format |
CEU 167 9XOA |
10/16-10/26/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
WELDING AND FABRICATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
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This program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment as certified entry-level welder/fabricators. Students can choose from the following two specialization tracks:
MIG & TIG Certificate: Provides students with specialized instruction in GMAW, GTAW, and metal fabrication. Designed for students interested in career pathways involving structural and decorative metal fabrication in shop-settings using carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Stick & Flux-cored Certificate: Provides students with specialized instruction in SMAW, FCAW, and metal fabrication. Designed for students interested in pursuing career pathways in construction of steel structures, shipbuilding, pipeline/utilities construction, industrial fabrication and repair.
For additional information contact a College’s Admissions Officer at admissions@chesapeake.edu or 410-822-5400, or the Skilled Trades Department at SkilledTrades@chesapeake.edu or 410-822-5400 x2360.
FUNDAMENTALS OF WELDING
This course is designed to provide introductory knowledge and skills for an entry-level welder. Topics include occupational and safety considerations, identification of suitable metals, electrodes and wires, performing various welding techniques, basic welding symbols and codes, welding inspection methods, and groove and fillet welds on carbon steel. Course provides an overview of oxy-fuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) processes. No class 09/05/22, 11/23/22.
Course fee: $805 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
COL 066 9C |
31 |
8/22/2023 - 12/9/2023 |
T/Th |
3:40-5:20pm |
MTC101 |
WELDING AND CUTTING PROCESSES
his continuing education course is designed to develop the student’s skills in oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), flux-cored arc (FCAW), gas tungsten arc (GTAW) welding processes. Students will also establish a deeper understanding of drawing and welding symbol interpretation as they work towards the AWS Entry Level Welder Performance Qualification Tests.
Course fee: $805 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
COL 067 9A |
15 |
08/22-10/11/23 |
T/Th |
6-9:30pm |
MTC101 |
METAL FABRICATION I
This continuing education course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform basic metal fabrication in a welding shop. Topics include occupational and safety considerations, identification and application of types of metal and joints, fabrication processes, practical job-based math applications, and use of welding symbols and detail drawings.
Course fee: $805 (Tuition: In-county $100, Out-of-county $105, Out-of-state $110)
Section |
Sessions |
Dates |
Days |
Times |
Room |
COL 068 9B1 |
15 |
10/16-12/9/2023 |
M/W |
6:00-9:30pm |
MTC101 |