PREAPP 121 — MC3 Pre-Apprenticeship Essentials
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)