PREAPP 121 - MC3 Pre-Apprenticeship Essentials

    Recent Professors
    C. Graves
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3.5
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of PREAPP 121
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    In this course, students learn introductory construction skills used by Iron Workers, Masons, and Operating Engineers. Through in-person expert demonstrations for each trade while under the guidance of their instructor, students grind iron, walk iron beams, assemble rebar, and operate a backhoe, vertical scissor lift, and/or an articulating scissor lift. Students also learn history, safety practices, trade norms, tools, working conditions, and methodology used for each trade. Students may also learn about other building trades via special guest speakers. For lab instruction, travel is required to various training centers in the Fresno metropolitan area. (A)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 11:20am–12:10pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 12:40pm–4:10pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–11:10am