Build a Real Career
Craft timeless, in-demand skills.
Learn techniques at Pima that are useful in a wide variety of rewarding careers. Choose from Electrical or Carpentry. HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and Plumbing are coming soon. Each offers practical instruction and includes hands-on experience with the most current construction technology.
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Take the first step toward a career in the fast-growing field of Automotive Technology & join our waitlist today!
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PimaFastTrack
PimaFastTrack is a new way to go to college. It’s built for adult learners who want to quickly get industry-recognized skills.
Through PimaFastTrack you can work full-time, raise a family, and learn today's in-demand skills for a new career.
Affordable Options
- All-Inclusive Pricing: Everything from textbooks to certification exams. No hidden fees!
- Earn college credit for work experience: Find out if you qualify for Prior Learning Assessment.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Find out if your employer offers financial assistance to support your studies.
Speed and Simplicity
- The Machining program can be completed in three months.
- No need to take an entrance exam, provide a transcript, or fill out multiple forms.
Personal Assistance
You'll get a personal adviser to help you from start (registration) to finish.
Great Earnings Potential!
$49,520
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics median salaries
What You'll Learn: All Programs
Read and Interpret Blueprints
Use Hand and Power Tools with Proper Safety Protocols
Construction and Worksite Safety
What You'll Learn: Specific Programs
Electrical Theory and Conduit Bending
HVAC Maintenance, Refrigeration Concepts, and Coolant Handling
Math for the Jobsite and Plumbing Fixture Installation
Carpentry Skills Like Doors, Framing, and Finishing
More Reasons to Love Pima
Earn in-demand industry certifications:
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Level I (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, or Plumbing)
- EPA 608
- NC3 Mike Rowe
Relevant, in-demand skills – for today and tomorrow:
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Working in teams
Hybrid Learning: Experience the Best of Both Worlds
Online
You complete class activities online at your own pace, from anywhere you have an internet connection.
In-Person
You attend a lecture or lab on specific days and times and collaborate with your instructor and classmates.
Hybrid
This course employs hybrid learning, which combines online and in-person instruction. Experience the best of both worlds!
More Options to Explore
Career Services: Get connected to employers hiring.
Prior Learning Assessment: Earn credentials to use for credit.
Tuition Reimbursement: Ask your employer if this applies.
Wraparound Support
Financial assistance is available. Our dedicated advisors are ready to help you every step of the way. Our faculty members have industry experience and are dedicated to your success.
Meet Your Faculty
What key skills will students learn? Employers are looking for individuals who understand construction drawing, who are professional and understand what it means to be a good employee. Our students will get that training, and more.
What makes BCT faculty special? Almost everyone in the Building and Construction Technologies department comes from industry. They have insight and experience. They want to share their experience and get you prepared for a career that has treated them very well.
– Patrick Lawless, Building and Construction Technologies
Great Job Potential
No matter what you specialize in, there are more than 1,000 job openings in Pima County!
Carpenter: 3,131
Plumber: 1,297
HVAC Technician: 1,303
Electrician: 1,544
Source: EMSI, 2020 data
Keep Your Momentum Going
The credential you earn from Pima stacks up toward advanced certifications and degrees at Pima through our Prior Learning Assessment program. And if you already have an industry credential, it can convert into even more college credit. With EMT certification, you may work as an emergency medical technician, or pursue a Paramedic Associate of Applied Science Degree at Pima.
Pima Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Classes Start January 23