At Orleans Technical Institute you can gain hands-on experience and technical skills to establish the foundation for a successful career in the Building Trades. We offer full and part-time training programs in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating; Building Maintenance;  Carpentry; Plumbing and Heating; Residential and Commercial Electricity; and Telecommunications that allow you to earn your Trades Diploma in just 6 or 13 months. Students learn using the latest technologies and benefit from job search assistance upon graduation. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

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Program Objectives

All Orleans Technical Institute Building Trade programs prepare students with the fundamentals to enter and succeed in their chosen field. Training programs emphasize hands-on, practical instruction using the latest technologies.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates are employable in entry-level positions in their chosen field. Students in select programs are encouraged to take additional exams or earn further certification.

Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment in the building trades is expected to increase during the 2008–18 decade. Specific opportunities vary by program.

Gainful Employment Information

For information on costs, financing, related jobs, and graduate completion and employment statistics, visit the homepage of your desired Building Trades training program:

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating
Building Maintenance
Carpentry
Plumbing and Heating
Residential and Commercial Electricity
Telecommunications Technician

Industry Certification

Graduates of our Building Trades programs are eligible to receive industry-recognized certification from the NOCTI upon successful completion of certification exams.

Train Green at Orleans

We've enhanced our curriculum with green skills training. Get prepared for the "green workforce" by learning green technologies, methods, energy-efficiencies and conservation at Orleans Technical Institute.