Apprenticeship/ Skilled Trades Fall 2026
APPRENTICESHIP
What Is An Apprenticeship?
A systematic approach of on-the-job learning and related technical courses for a specific occupation.
How long is the training period?
Depending on the occupation, it varies from 1 to 5 year Apprenticeships 144+ hours/yr. technical instruction.
Employers
Call your County Apprenticeship Coordinator for more information at 732-431-7245 Ext. 5590.
Establish a model program for your employees to obtain a nationally recognized credential.
Apprentices
Call your County Apprenticeship Coordinator: 732-431-7245 ext. 5590
Businesses
We can provide customized training programs for your organization!
Sample customized training courses/programs: Air Conditioning and Heating, Auto Mechanics, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Dietetic Assistant, Instrumentation, Machine Trades, Maintenance Mechanic, Millwrighting, Office Occupations, Packaging Mechanics, Refrigeration, ServSafe® Sanitation, Tool and Die Maker, Pipefitter and Welding Additional Customized Training is available.
NEW! All students who have completed the four-year registered apprenticeship program will be eligible for 30 college credits towards a Technical Studies AAS degree at Brookdale Community College!
Interested students can contact either Dr. Bill Burns, our AVP of Educational Access and Innovation, or the Brookdale Admissions department. This agreement applies to all previous MCVSD Apprenticeship completers.
Please call the Adult Education Office for more information at 732-431-7245 Ext. 5590
Through NJ-GIVS, women and students of color pursuing a certificate in a construction-related field may be eligible for up to $2,000 per year towards tuition! See www.njgrants.org to see if you qualify!
Electricity I
Electricity I is the first year of a four-year training program in preparation for the state license exam. This is a theory class; there is no hands-on training.
Books, supplies and personal safety equipment are not included. Certificates will not be issued for attendance less than 144 hrs. Topics covered: electrical safety, national electrical code, hand bending, electrical test equipment, fasteners and anchors, raceways, boxes & fittings electrical theory I and II, conductors, intro to electrical blueprint, wiring commercial and industrial.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (156 Hours-52 sessions)
6:30 pm-9:30 pm • Neptune Annex
September 15, 2026 – April 15, 2027 ...........$945
OR
Mondays & Thursdays (156 Hours-52 sessions)
6:30 pm-9:30 pm • Allied
September 14, 2026 – April 14, 2027............$945
Electricity II
Electricity II is the second year of a four-year training program in preparation for the state license exam. This is a theory class. Books, supplies, and personal safety equipment are not included. Prerequisite: Electricity I. Certificates will not be issued for attendance less than 144 hrs. Topics covered: alternating current, cable tray, grounding, motors, theory & application, conduit bending, conductor installations, boxes & fittings
conductor termination, electric lighting, installation of electric services, circuit breakers & fuses, conductors & relays.
Mondays & Wednesdays (156 Hours-52 sessions)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm • Middletown
September 14, 2026 – April 14, 2027 .......................$945
OR
Mondays & Thursdays (156 Hours-52 sessions)
6:30 pm-9:30 pm Career Center
September 14, 2026 – April 15, 2027........................$945
Electricity III
Electricity III is the third year of a four-year training program in preparation for the state license exam. This is a theory class. Books, supplies and personal safety equipment are not included. Prerequisite: Electricity II. Certificates will not be issued for attendance less than 144 hrs. Topics covered: wiring devices, load calculations-branch circuits, motor controls, conductor selection & calculations, overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, raceway, box & fitting fill requirements, distribution, system transformers, lamps, ballasts, & components, motor calculations, motor maintenance-part one, and electricity in HVAC systems.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (156 Hours-52 sessions)
6:30 pm-9:30 pm Middletown
September 15, 2026 – April 6, 2027 .......................$945
OR
Mondays & Wednesdays (156 Hours-52 sessions)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Aberdeen
September 14, 2026 – April 14, 2027.......................$945
Electricity IV
Electricity IV is the fourth year of a four-year training program in preparation for the state license exam. This is a theory class. Books, supplies, and personal safety equipment not included. Prerequisite: Electricity III. Certificates will not be issued for attendance less than 144 hrs. Topics covered: load calculations-feeders & services, advanced controls, practical applications of lighting, HVAC controls, standby & emergency systems, welding machines, basic electronic theories, fire alarm systems, heat tracing & freeze protection, specialty transformers, motor maintenance-part two, high voltage termination.
Mondays & Wednesdays (156 Hours-52 sessions)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Aberdeen
September 15, 2026 – April 15, 2027 .......................$945
HVAC/R I
HVAC/R is the first year of a four-year training program. Registered Apprenticeship is not necessary to register for this class. This is a theory class. Books, supplies, and personal safety equipment not included. Certificates will not be issued for attendance less than 144 hrs. Topics covered: introduction to HVAC/R, soldering and brazing, trade mathematics, ferrous metal piping, tools of the trade, basic electricity, copper & plastic piping practice, introduction to cooling, and introduction to heating.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (156 Hours)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Allied
September 15, 2026 – April 6, 2027.......................$945
HVAC/R II
HVAC/R II is the second year of a four-year training program. Registered Apprenticeship is not necessary to register for this class. This is a theory class. Books, supplies, and personal safety equipment not included. Prerequisite: HVAC/R I. Certificates will not be issued for attendance less than 144 hrs. Topics covered: review from first year, safety, A/C systems, heat pumps, EPA certification, recovery, leak detection, air distribution, and residential load calculations.
Mondays & Thursdays (156 Hours)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Career Center
September 14, 2026 – April 15, 2027 .......................$945
HVAC/R III
HVAC/R III is the second year of a four-year training program. Registered Apprenticeship is not necessary to register for this class. This is a theory class. Books, supplies, and personal safety equipment not included. Prerequisite: HVAC/R I. Certificates will not be issued for attendance less than 144 hrs. Topics covered: review from first year, safety, A/C systems, heat pumps, EPA certification, recovery, leak detection, air distribution, and residential load calculations.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (156 Hours)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Career Center
September 15, 2026 – April 6, 2027.......................$945
HVAC/R IV
This program includes basic safety, rigging, trade mathematics, blueprint reading, basic electricity, introduction to cooling and heating, installation practices, refrigeration and air conditioning, air movements, maintenance skills, compressors and heat pumps, hydronic systems, light and heavy commercial sheet metal, service and troubleshooting of systems. Includes focus on codes necessary for the successful completion of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Universal Certification exam. This is a theory class. Books, supplies and personal safety equipment not included.
Prerequisite: HRAC/RIII.
Mondays & Wednesdays (156 Hours)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Aberdeen
September 14, 2026 – April 14, 2027 ......................$945
Plumbing I
Plumbing I is the first year of a four-year training program. This is a theory class. Books, supplies and personal safety equipment are not included. Certificates will not be issued for attendance less than 144 hrs. Topics covered: carbon steel pipe and fittings, plumbing tools, cast-iron pipe and fittings, intro to plumbing math, fixtures and faucets, intro to plumbing drawings, intro to drain, waste and vent (DWV) systems, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, and intro to water distribution systems.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (156 Hours)
6:30 pm-9:30 pm Allied
September 15, 2026 – April 15, 2027 ......................$945
Plumbing II
Plumbing II is the second year of a four-year training program. The program is focused on the needs of the plumbing apprentice. This is a theory class. Books, supplies and personal safety equipment are not included. Prerequisite: Plumbing I. Certificates will not be issued for attendance less than 144 hrs. Topics covered: reading commercial drawings, intermediate math, installing & testing DWV piping, installing water heaters, installing & testing water supply piping.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (156 Hours)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Allied
September 15, 2026 – April 15, 2027 ......................$945
Plumbing III
Plumbing III is the third year of a four-year training program. This is a theory class. Books, supplies and personal safety equipment are not included. Prerequisite: Plumbing II. Certificates will not be issued for attendance less than 144 hrs. Topics covered: intro to regional & local plumbing codes, fixture rough-in, backflow preventers, advance math for plumbers, installing water supply piping, types of vents and venting, thawing frozen water pipes, indirect & special waste, sizing, piping, venting natural gas systems, and portable water system.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (156 Hours)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Neptune Annex
September 15, 2026 – April 15, 2027 ......................$945
Plumbing III
Plumbing III is the third year of a four-year training program. This is a theory class. Books, supplies and personal safety equipment are not included. Prerequisite: Plumbing II. Certificates will not be issued for attendance less than 144 hrs. Topics covered: intro to regional & local plumbing codes, fixture rough-in, backflow preventers, advance math for plumbers, installing water supply piping, types of vents and venting, thawing frozen water pipes, indirect & special waste, sizing, piping, venting natural gas systems, and portable water system.
Mondays & Wednesdays (156 Hours)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Neptune Annex
September 14, 2026 – April 14, 2027 ......................$945
Introduction to Water and Wastewater Operation Apprenticeship
This introductory course prepares individuals for entry-level operator positions and fulfills the training requirement set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for Level 1 drinking water (T & W) and wastewater (S & C) licenses. Students will gain a foundational understanding of the physical, chemical, biological, and mechanical processes involved in water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems. Topics include the operation of equipment such as pumps, valves, tanks, filters, blowers, compressors, and chemical feed systems, as well as basic principles of math, chemistry, microbiology, physics, and hydraulics. Instruction includes assigned readings from industry-standard textbooks published by California State University, Sacramento, along with supplemental materials, quizzes, and exams to reinforce learning.
Cost of textbook not included in tuition.
Mondays - Online-Live Class 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Thursdays - In-Person at Neptune Annex 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
September 28, 2026-May 27, 2027 180 Hours Total ………………………$1795
Advanced Wastewater Collection
Systems
This 45-hour class will prepare you for a Level 2 or higher NJ “C†wastewater collection system license exam. If you’re planning to sit for a Level 2 or higher New Jersey “C†wastewater collection system license exam, you are required to complete and pass a 45-hour Advanced Wastewater Collection Systems course. This class has been designed to meet the NJDEP requirement and help you prepare for success on your wastewater license exam. In this course, you’ll learn the theory, science, and practical applications of the most critical wastewater operations. Preparation for wastewater licensing exams will be a primary focus, and you’ll have the opportunity to take a practice exam and discuss the results in this 45-hour course.
Wednesdays - Neptune Annex
6:00 pm-9:00 pm • $475
September 30, 2026 - January 27, 2027
Welding Apprenticeship
The Welding Apprenticeship program is designed to provide classroom instruction with intro practical hands-on. This is an entry-level welding program designed to help students obtain a career in the welding industry. The course emphasizes the following: Safety in welding, basic electricity in welding and proper use of tools in the welding shop. The students will be welding in booths completing multiple weld coupons in various configurations. Students will be introduced to multiple cutting processes and learn to prep root and face bend specimens for destructive testing (DT). At the end of the program students will have the opportunity to complete a welder qualification weld coupon in order to earn their industry credential, based on their individual certification preferences/career track. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to earn various credentials under AWS, such as American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 BU2A All materials and supplies are included in tuition except for safety helmets/gloves. No extra fee for certain AWS credentials! 75 hours.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:00 pm-8:00 pm • Aberdeen • $1879
September 29, 2026 – November 24, 2026
Call 732-431-7245 x5582 to register.
Please see PDF of course catalog for Refund Policy.
