SCC’s Mechanical Contractor program trains students in the installation, maintenance,
and repair of mechanical systems. You’ll learn to service residential, commercial,
and industrial systems, ensuring code-compliance and performing preventative maintenance.
SCC’s Industrial Trades programs teach students in-demand skills to prepare them for
careers in a variety of industry and service sectors. All students complete core foundation
courses in computer hardware/software applications, math, science, CAD, and electronics.
You’ll also complete specialized courses related to your area of interest.
Graduates will be prepared to work as entry-level technicians and can apply their
course credits to future degrees. Students already employed in technical fields can
build additional skills in these programs to advance in their career.
Courses Include:
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Motors and Controls
- Heating Systems
- Plumbing Code
- Plumbing Systems
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Sheet Metal Duct Fabrication
- Commercial Refrigeration Systems
- Basic Blue Print Reading
- Precision Tools & Measurement
Degree
Industrial Trades, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Mechanical Contractor Focus
Careers May Include
- Esitmator
- Facilities Manager
- HVAC Technician
- Maitenance Technician
- Mechanical COntractor
- Mechanical Designer/Drafter
- Plumber
- Sheet Metal Worker
Salaries May Include
Maintenance & Repair Worker: $32,000-$74,770 (median: $48,080)
Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics and Installer: $36,670-$96,280
(median: $60,980)
Mechanical Designer/Drafter: $46,480-$96,090 (median: $64,180)
Sheet Metal Worker: $35,700-$104,480 (median: $84,010)
The salaries listed represent the annual wage range for the specified professions
for workers in the greater St. Louis MO-IL, Missouri, or national area, according
to the U.S. Department of Labor, 2023-24. Higher earnings may represent workers who
have earned a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree. Learn more about the data and
estimated career earning potential through the links provided.
SCC provides students with a comprehensive study in mechanical contracting. You’ll
take courses in electronics, industrial mathematics, motors & controls, and more.
We will train you to read blueprints, fabricate ductwork, and service HVAC-R, plumbing,
hydraulic/pneumatic, and automated systems.
You’ll graduate prepared for apprentice-level mechanical jobs that are in high demand.
The credits you earn may also be used toward future degree programs.
At SCC, You Will:
- Service residential, commercial, and industrial systems.
- Ensure code-compliance.
- Perform preventative maintenance.
