Construction & Maintenance

Get a handle on HVAC, electrical construction or facilities management, and build the skills you need to learn a trade that will lead to a well-paying job.

Just like so many things in Texas, the construction and development industry is big. A 2021 report on construction activity shows that the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s building market is still the second-largest in the nation, followed by Houston as the third-largest. And where there’s building and development, there’s a need for expert electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, pipefitters and more. You’re in the right place for this career!

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HVAC
HVAC isn’t just about air conditioning — learn to manage all kinds of temperature regulation systems with industry-standard lab equipment.
Building Construction
Learn to read blueprints, lay foundations, and manage building codes when you pursue a degree in Building Construction Technology.
Plumbing & Pipefitting
Gain the skills you need for repair and construction for private, commercial and industrial plumbing needs and you’ll be ready for a high-demand career.
Drafting & Design
With a combination of mathematics, design, and physics, you can make your mark designing architectural and engineering schematics.
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TSTC Workforce Training offers non-credit courses for those who want to update their skills without enrolling in traditional college classes.
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NCCER Basic Rigger
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4 Weeks (140 Hours)
$3,500
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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
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246 Hours
$4,500
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Heavy Duty Diesel Technician
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240 Hours
$4,500
Linda Cavazos 956-364-4553
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Mobile Welding
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Myra De Leon 956-364-4603
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Construction Safety – OSHA 10
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Construction Safety – NCCER Core 80
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