Construction and Trades
Construction and Trades
Construction and Trades Training at MDC
Explore Our Programs
Our programs are designed to prepare you for the jobs of the future — accessible, flexible, and effective.
General Construction
Build the foundation every trade starts with. General construction training in jobsite safety, blueprint reading, applied math, tools and materials
Electrical Technician
Hands-on training in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. Students learn safety, codes, wiring, motor controls, and troubleshooting, and can earn NCCER Electrical certification and OSHA 10 credentials.
HVAC/R Technician
Provides practical skills in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Covers safety, electrical and mechanical systems, and troubleshooting for residential and commercial settings, with NCCER HVAC/R and OSHA 10 options.
Plumbing Technician
Prepares students for plumbing careers with training in residential and commercial systems, codes, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Graduates may earn NCCER Plumbing certification and OSHA 10.
Telecommunications and Fiber Optics
Trains students in telecommunications and fiber optics with hands-on instruction in safety, aerial and underground construction, fiber and coax splicing, and equipment operation for high-demand tech careers.
CERTIFICATES
Construction Trades intitute
Our comprehensive certificates cover a spectrum of essential skills, ranging from OSHA training to mastery in Electrical Systems, HVAC, Plumbing, Fiber Optics, Construction Project Management.
Through rigorous curriculum and hands-on experience, our students gain the knowledge and expertise required to excel in the dynamic Florida construction landscape.
Why choose MDC's
Construction and Trades programs
Why choose MDC's
Construction and Trades programs
Locations across
Miami-Dade County
Train close to home. Trades programs run at North, Homestead, Kendall and Wolfson, so your commute doesn't decide your career.
Credentials Employers Screen For
Coursework maps to the credentials employers ask for. NCCER, OSHA and industry certifications issued by the awarding bodies themselves.
Instructors Who Worked the Trade
Your instructor has pulled wire, brazed line sets and run conduit, so you learn the code and the field judgment behind it.
Training That Stacks Into a Career
Start as a helper, come back for the next level. Short programs stack toward apprenticeship, licensure prep and supervisory roles.
Looking for more
information?
To obtain more information about the Construction Trades programs, please contact the School of Continuing Education and Professional Development at Miami Dade College by completing the form below or visiting our offices at any campus.
