Build a career with your hands. Train for the trades.

HVAC, electrical, plumbing, CDL trucking, welding and solar — practical courses built to get you certified and working.

6Trade programs
10Courses
1Open for enrollment
HVAC/R 3 courses Electrical 2 courses Plumbing 1 course CDL / Trucking 2 courses Welding 1 course Solar 1 course
HVAC/R Beginner Enrolling now

EPA Section 608 — Core Prep

Everything on the Core section: ozone depletion, Clean Air Act, venting rules, the three Rs, recovery, evacuation, safety and shipping.

  • 117 practice questions
  • Answer keys with explanations
  • Exam-day strategy
12 lessons · ~5.2 hrs Start course
HVAC/R Beginner Coming soon

EPA 608 — Type I, II, III & Universal

Type-specific prep for small appliances, high-pressure systems and low-pressure chillers.

  • Type I small appliances
  • Type II high pressure
  • Type III chillers
HVAC/R Beginner Coming soon

HVAC Technician Fundamentals

Refrigeration cycle, airflow, electrical controls, gauges, charging and troubleshooting.

  • Refrigeration cycle
  • Superheat & subcooling
  • Basic diagnostics
Electrical Beginner Coming soon

Electrician Fundamentals

Ohm's law, circuits, residential wiring methods, tools and jobsite electrical safety.

  • Theory & circuits
  • Residential wiring
  • Lockout/tagout
Electrical Intermediate Coming soon

NEC Code Basics

How to navigate the National Electrical Code and apply common articles on the job.

  • Code navigation
  • Conductor sizing
  • Grounding & bonding
Plumbing Beginner Coming soon

Plumbing Fundamentals

Supply and DWV systems, pipe materials, fittings, fixtures and basic code requirements.

  • Supply & DWV
  • Pipe joining methods
  • Fixture installation
CDL / Trucking Beginner Coming soon

ELDT Theory — Class A CDL

FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training theory curriculum required before the Class A skills test.

  • Basic operation
  • Safe operating procedures
  • Hours of service
CDL / Trucking Beginner Coming soon

CDL Permit Test Prep

General knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles written-test preparation.

  • General knowledge
  • Air brakes
  • Combination vehicles
Welding Beginner Coming soon

Intro to Welding

SMAW, MIG and TIG basics, joint types, weld symbols and shop safety.

  • Processes overview
  • Blueprint symbols
  • Shop safety
Solar Beginner Coming soon

Solar PV Installation Basics

PV system components, site assessment, mounting, inverters and roof safety.

  • System design basics
  • Inverters & wiring
  • Fall protection

Certification-focused

Courses track the actual exams — EPA 608, CDL permit and ELDT, and trade licensing basics.

Learn at your pace

Short lessons, key-fact summaries and practice questions with explanations.

Beginner friendly

No prior experience needed. Every program starts from the fundamentals.

Local to SoCal

Built for students and employers across Southern California.

Questions about a program?

Tell us which trade you're interested in and we'll get back to you.

info@socalcollege.org