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Train for an AI Proof Career in the Skilled Trades
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Build practical skills for a hands-on career in the skilled trades.
North-West College offers career training programs designed to help students prepare for entry-level roles in essential industries like heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical technology.
With focused training and hands-on learning, students can develop technical skills used in residential and commercial environments.
Programs available:
✔ HVAC Technician
✔ Electrician Technician
Train for an AI Proof Career in the Skilled Trades!
Why Train for a Career in the Skilled Trades?
Skilled trades professionals help power homes, businesses, and communities.
North-West College programs are designed to provide practical training and industry-relevant knowledge so students can begin building a career working with real-world systems and equipment.
Students receive instruction from experienced faculty and gain hands-on experience using tools and equipment commonly used in the field.
Skilled trades careers offer opportunities for individuals who enjoy working with tools, solving problems, and building practical skills.
Hands-On Training
Practice using industry-relevant tools and equipment.
Career-Focused Programs
Training designed to prepare students for entry-level roles.
Essential Industry Skills
HVAC and electrician technicians help keep homes and businesses running.
HVAC Technician Training
The HVAC program prepares students with the skills needed to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential and commercial environments.
Students receive training in:
- Electrical systems and HVAC controls
- Refrigeration systems and refrigerant handling
- Heating systems and combustion fundamentals
- Air conditioning and heat pump systems
- HVAC troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Commercial refrigeration systems
- Green HVAC technologies
The program also prepares students to take the EPA Section 608 certification exam, required for handling refrigerants used in HVAC systems.
Electrician Technician Training
Electrician technician training focuses on the foundational skills needed to work with electrical systems used in residential and commercial settings.
Students learn about:
- Electrical theory and circuitry
- Wiring methods and installation
- Electrical safety and industry standards
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Electrical tools and equipment
- Blueprint reading and system planning
Hands-on instruction helps students develop the skills needed to begin working with electrical systems in a variety of environments.
60 Years of Trusted Education in Southern California
For six decades North-West College has proudly served the local community, preparing generations of professionals through hands-on, career-focused education. We’ve been committed to providing accessible, affordable training that leads to real opportunities.
With small class sizes and immersive clinical experiences, our students gain the confidence and practical skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced environments. At North-West College, we don’t just prepare you for a career — we prepare you to make a difference from day one.
North-West College maintains the relevancy and quality of its training programs through compliance and involvement with the following:
