SHIPFITTING / SHIPBUILDING - ENTRY LEVEL
Pearl River Community College - Hancock Center
454 Hwy 90 Suite D, Waveland, MS, 39576
About This Program
The Structural Fitting class is designed to prepare participants for entry-level positions within the commercial/industrial or maritime industry. In the Structural Fitting program participants will practice reading and interpreting blueprints to determine how to build items to design be introduced to hand and power tools and use them to cut and shape metal pieces identify proper rigging techniques and other safety protocols and practice basic welding and joining techniques. Upon completion participants will possess the entry-level skills necessary to enter the workforce based upon the National Center for Construction Education and Research competencies and the Maritime Structural Fitter Level 1 certification.
Credential
Workforce Certificate
Field of Study
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Related Occupation
Production workers operate machinery and equipment to manufacture goods ranging from automotive parts to food products. They work in factories and production facilities, performing tasks in assembly, quality control, and machine operation.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$61,870/yr
$29.74/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
454 Hwy 90 Suite D, Waveland, MS, 39576
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$500
Length (Weeks)
12
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