Construction and Trades

Construction and Trades Training at MDC

Learn a trade that builds Miami. Electrical, HVAC/R, Plumbing, Telecom and Fiber Optics and General Construction programs, with coursework aligned to certifications employers ask for.

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Our programs are designed to prepare you for the jobs of the future — accessible, flexible, and effective.

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General Construction

Build the foundation every trade starts with. General construction training in jobsite safety, blueprint reading, applied math, tools and materials

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.