Building Trades - Western Iowa Tech Community College

Get your tool belt ready!

It's time to build the framework for a great career. At Western Iowa Tech, your specialized skills stack up into a valuable diploma that positions you for a high demand job in:

Carpentry and construction
Plumbing
Electrical
HVAC

Employers know WIT-trained builders and technicians are ready for more responsibility and higher pay.

In every program, you learn from experienced instructors, connect with industry partners, and impress your future employers. It's an ideal way to get started (or extend your skills) with confidence and expertise.

Construction and Building Systems

Demonstrate your expertise in all areas of residential and commercial construction. Or make your mark behind the scenes keeping homes and businesses running. These diploma programs can secure your future and qualify you to join an apprenticeship program as a second-year apprentice. As you move through these programs you will earn certificates that are recognized by industry employers.

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration | Dipl

One-Year Program

Become a skilled technician specializing in HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including geothermal systems and other high-efficiency systems for homes and light commercial buildings. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Construction | Dipl

One-Year Program

Take your classroom knowledge to a real-life residential construction site as a skilled construction worker or company foreman. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Electrician | Dipl

One-Year Program

Master the fundamentals of applied electrical theory, wiring blueprints, project estimating, and building safety codes. Use your skills in residential, commercial, or industrial settings. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Plumbing Systems | Dipl

One-Year Program

Start your career as a licensed plumber working with water, steam, gas, and waste systems. Training includes blueprint reading and final inspection/testing including homes and new construction. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Make Western Iowa Tech YOUR PLACE
We help students grow and succeed through education and by offering affordable learning opportunities. Your path to your future starts in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Our students are our focus
We make sure students get real-world experiences, use the latest technology, and learn from top-quality teachers. Whether they are earning a degree, certificate, or just learning new skills, we give our students the tools they need to succeed.

We get students ready for their careers with real-world, hands-on training. They will gain the maximum amount of learning from industry experts We have excellent job placement rates after graduation. Students will have fun doing something new and different every day.

Kevin Woockman

Director of Building Trades and Apprenticeship

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