Associate of Applied Science

About the Program

The Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship program is based on the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Oregon State Apprenticeship Training Council and local Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee related training standards. It combines full-time, on-the-job work experience with trade-related theoretical instruction. The degree is available only to BOLI-registered apprentices. If you are interested in becoming a registered apprenticeship in an Oregon state apprenticeship program, contact the Apprenticeship office at ApprenticeshipInfo@roguecc.edu. RCC supports the following BOLI-ATD trades: Sheet Metal (7,200-hour trade); HVAC/R, and Plumbing (8,000-hour trades).

The AAS degree is a credential within Rogue Community College’s Construction Trades, General Apprenticeship Pathway. The pathway model provides statewide transfer opportunities, ladder-type certificate of completion, and an optional transfer path into a Bachelor of Science degree at Oregon Tech. The degree features general education courses prescribed by Rogue Community College, related training credits previously earned in the certificate of completion, college credit for an earned journey-level card, and industry electives. It also provides additional access to related training courses across the state for registered apprentices with aligned program outcomes, assessments and courses.

If students intend to transfer to Southern Oregon University’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree program, transfer courses should be chosen from the list of electives where possible. See an advisor for more information or visit www.sou.edu/degreecompletion.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program Learning Outcomes for the Construction Trades General Apprenticeship Associate of Applied Science are:

Complete 7,200 to 8,000 hours State of Oregon-approved on-the-job training (OJT).

Complete 576 to 766 hours State of Oregon-approved related training hours in the classroom.

Perform trade-specific skills and work processes in accordance with state apprenticeship standards.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to show documentation when applying that they meet the minimum requirements to apply to the desired Apprenticeship Program. Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined by placement.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and approval of the Department Chair.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete courses with at least a “C-” or better grade and they must have at least a 2.0 program GPA. Certain courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C-” or better grade.

Students must also possess the appropriate Bureau of Labor and Industries Apprenticeship certificate and be recommended by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee or Trades Apprenticeship and Training Committee. In order for coursework to apply to a BOLI Apprenticeship certificate, Apprenticeship courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. This certificate does not guarantee licensure.