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Subscribe at careercollegecentral.com 38 Maintenance Electricity & Construction Technology By learning about residential wiring, electric lighting, power distribution, conduit installation, cost estimating, and more, graduates of this program are prepared to succeed as residential, commercial, or industrial electricians. Triangle Tech includes a special emphasis on becoming adept at the skills that are needed outside of electrical services: troubleshooting, estimating costs, coordinating with other tradespeople on projects are all essential to succeeding in the industry. Carpentry & Construction Technology For students who are interested in becoming entry- level carpentry and construction technicians in either residential or commercial environments, this program helps them get the skills they need. Using both tried-and-true crasmanship traditions and modern construction methods, students learn the basics like tools and safety, reading blueprints, and construction contracts—as well as drywall installation, millwork, cabinet making, stair construction, and floor, wall, and roof framing. Welding & Fabrication Technology Welding technicians need a variety of important and specialized skills to succeed. is program helps students prepare for all of them: metallurgy, metal identification, metal surfacing, steel fabrication, pipe welding and fitting, and arc welding processes are all part of the curriculum. In addition, students also learn how to read blueprints, understand layout, and use computer applications. Students complete the AWS (American Welding Society) and the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) certification exams before graduating. To learn more about Triangle Tech, their programs, and their adaptations in the time of COVID-19, visit www.triangle-tech.edu. Mallory Herrmann is a writer and editor whose work has also been featured in Unity Magazine and the Lee's Summit Tribune. She can be reached at mallory@malloryherrmann.com. MALLORY HERRMANN EDITOR Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology e RHVAC program is a great opportunity to gain the skills students need to become RHVAC technicians in both residential and commercial environments. Students learn about the refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems—including how they work, how to troubleshoot issues, how to read blueprints and controls, and how to estimate costs. Students get to combine hands-on training with the theory of how these complex systems operate.