As an apprentice, you may apply your related training towards an Associate in Applied
Science Degree. Supportive electives are courses taken to fit your individual needs.
Prior academic course work may be acceptable. Electives will be customized for each
individual.
Delta College offers required Trade Related Instruction Programs for apprentices and
up-graders in the industrial trades, building trades, and maintenance trades from
the tri-county and surrounding areas. Trade Related Instruction Programs are designed
with the cooperation of industry and provide the instruction to strengthen the theoretical
knowledge in each trade area. The combination of related instruction and on-the-job
experience is essential in order to provide a complete program to train skilled personnel
for the trades. Courses are offered during the evening only. The scheduling and registration
for courses is the responsibility of the Skilled Trades department; therefore, any
inquiry about a particular class should be made directly to them at 989-686-9476 or
989-686-9594.
Since many company apprenticeship programs are registered with the U.S. Department
of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, it is imperative that the registration
of these courses be coordinated by the local plant apprenticeship coordinator and
the Skilled Trades department. All Trade Related Instruction is subject to change
per agreement with the participating employer and Delta College. Delta College does
not issue a journeyman's card only a completion certificate.
The following program is representative of the typical Trade Related Instruction Programs
Delta College offers in conjunction with area employers. Employers, however, are not
restricted to just these programs and many elect to modify our programs to meet their
specific needs. Employers desiring more information on Delta's Trade Related Instruction
Programs should call the Skilled Trades Manager at 989-686-9594 or 989-686-9476.
Machine Tools I (Note: SKTR 113 is a prerequisite.)
SKTR 182
4
Machine Tools II
SKWL 103
3
Introduction to Plasma, Carbon Arc and Fuel Gas Cutting
SKWL 104
3
Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding
37 credits
Additional Course Information
Successfully complete six credits in content-area writing courses. Students with previously
earned Bachelor’s or higher degree from regionally accredited colleges and universities
are exempt from this policy.
ENG 111A, ENG 111B, ENG 111C, or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111 OAT 151 and OAT 152 can be taken in place of ENG 111 and ENG 113
MTH 103, MTH 118W, or MTH 119W can be taken in place of SKMA 103
ENG 112, ENG 112A, or ENG 112H can be taken in place of ENG 113 OAT 151 and OAT 152 can be taken in place of ENG 111 and ENG 113+
Any 1 credit LW and LWA or 2 credit LW can be taken in place of LW 223W
POL 105W, POL 212W, POL 215W, POL 220W, POL 221W, POL 223W, POL 225W, POL 228W, HIS
221W, HIS 222W, or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W
