This program concentrates on training pile driver apprentices to the specific levels required for the construction industry and has been approved by the State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. It includes safety, blueprint reading, commercial construction processes, building codes, estimation, welding, and various pile driving topics.
Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction, and utilities.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
✔ demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the pile driver's tools of the trade.
✔ analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to pile driving.
✔ analyze and interpret construction blueprints.
✔ evaluate, lay out, and construct various project types.
✔ identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.