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Building and Construction Trades
This Is Construction Training You Can Really BUILD UPON.
Every building that you see – office buildings, hospitals, hotels, apartment complexes, college campuses, resorts, and more – needs to be maintained and have facility staff to address problems. If you’re good with your hands and enjoy fixing things for your family, friends, and neighbors, you could grow those skills into a solid, well-paying career with help from our construction trade school.
Learn Some Solid Skills
When you enroll in Tidewater Tech’s Building and Construction Trade school, you’ll learn structural, mechanical and electrical skills from supportive, experienced instructors. You’ll also master valuable skills like installing electrical wiring and switches, putting up sheet rock, maintaining HVAC systems, and much more.
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Commercial Equipment & Repair
- Tiling, Flooring, & General Repairs
- Plumbing Applications
- Structural Building Repair
- Electricial Wiring And Switches
Best of all, as a full-time student, you could graduate in 33 weeks!
Our hands-on, expert training means less time in training and more time making money. If you enjoy being the person everyone relies on to get the job done, and want a secure career that’s always in demand, it’s time to enroll in Tidewater Tech’s Building and Construction Trades Program.
Builders Get Hired
Get to work! When you graduate with your diploma in Building and Construction Trades, you’ll be ready to work in a wide range of facilities and advance into a number of positions, including:
- Maintenance Technician
- Maintenance Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Construction Worker
- Assistant Carpenter, Electrician, or Plumber
- And more!
Certifiably Built
New or returning students also have the opportunity to earn certifications that can give them the competitive edge in their job search or help them take their careers to the next level.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Safety Certification
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Refrigerant Transition Certification
Personality Assessment
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Program Overview
Our comprehensive Solar Technician Diploma program, offered at our Norfolk campus, is designed to equip students with the technical skills necessary to promote energy conversion methods. Our training combines hands-on learning in solar technology within both a classroom and a lab setting. This includes navigating the NEC Real-world applications like system maintenance, diagnostic procedures, and site analysis for a career in renewable energy.
Energize Your Training for Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Solar Technician Diploma program can find employment in installation, designing, maintenance, operations, and more! A person with a solar technician diploma can explore a wide range of entry-level job opportunities for a solar technician including working in manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and operation aspects of the solar industry.
Power Up with Industry Certifications
Our program offers the opportunity to complete certifications to further advance your knowledge, while giving you a competitive edge in the job market which include:
- National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Introduction to Power Industry and Solar Photovoltaic Systems Installer certification(s)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour safety certification
- North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Associate certification
Frequently Asked Questions
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How To Apply?
It’s easy! To start the application process, fill out form.
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Do We Offer Financial Aid?
Yes, we offer Grants, Loans and Private Student Loans. Check for more info on our financial-aid page
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Where Can I Explore Program Options?
All the programs are available in our menu above. If you require more information, please complete the form and we will be glad to contact you with information.
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Why We Are Better?
We do things differently at our college and that’s why we get different results. As professionals, we believe success is a habit and not a destination. Students who learn the same successful habits that have been applied by many people who have come before them, often find themselves repeating and exceeding these same levels of success
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Norfolk
4535 E Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk
Norfolk
2331 E Little Creek Rd
Norfolk