Trade and Technical Career Programs

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Get hands-on experience while you train for a career you’ll love

Black Hawk College trade and technical grads learn to create, repair, install and troubleshoot – all skills that make them highly attractive to local industry recruiters.

These programs cover a wide range of training in technical and trade related fields. Students interested in a technical career can tailor their course selection in many areas, including basic science, mathematics, and applied disciplines. Many trade and technical courses which will transfer from high school to college credit. Both day and evening classes are available in most courses, and both full and part-time students may enroll.

Opportunities for employment and earnings are excellent. Graduates in technology based programs are highly sought by industrial recruiters who offer high wages.

Find your program

Take a look at the trade and technical degree and certificate programs by selecting one to see the catalog description and suggested courses. Not sure what fits your interests? Explore programs using Career Coach to get started.

Program Name Code Award Credits Category Department Keywords
Program Name Code Award Credits Category Department Keywords
Welding Certificate 5855 Certificate 31 Trade and Technical Career Programs Agriculture
Engineering Technology Mechanical Track (AAS) 5187 AAS Degree 64 Trade and Technical Career Programs Business, Computer and Engineering Technology
Wheel Alignment/Suspension Certificate 5614 Certificate 16 Trade and Technical Career Programs Agriculture car, automotive
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate 5870 Certificate 17 Trade and Technical Career Programs Agriculture
ProE Certificate 5783 Certificate 15 Trade and Technical Career Programs Business, Computer and Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Processes Certificate 5884 Certificate 21 Trade and Technical Career Programs Business, Computer and Engineering Technology
General Occupational and Technical Studies (AAS) 1111 AAS Degree 63 Trade and Technical Career Programs
Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate 5866 Certificate 14 Trade and Technical Career Programs Agriculture
Engineering Technology Fundamentals Certificate 5782 Certificate 21 Trade and Technical Career Programs Business, Computer and Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology Manufacturing Track (AAS) 5187 AAS Degree 64 Trade and Technical Career Programs Business, Computer and Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology Electrical Track (AAS) 5187 AAS Degree 64 Trade and Technical Career Programs Business, Computer and Engineering Technology
Criminal Justice Certificate 5749 Certificate 30 Trade and Technical Career Programs Health and Human Services law
Criminal Justice Technology (AAS) 5149 AAS Degree 60 Trade and Technical Career Programs Health and Human Services law, law enforcement
CNC Production Certificates 5985, 5986 Certificate Trade and Technical Career Programs Business, Computer and Engineering Technology
Brake Specialist Certificate 5612 Certificate 15 Trade and Technical Career Programs Agriculture car, automotive
Automotive Repair Technology (AAS) 9398 AAS Degree 67 Trade and Technical Career Programs Agriculture car
Automotive Repair Certificate 5810 Certificate 36 Trade and Technical Career Programs Agriculture car
AutoCAD Certificate 5796 Certificate 17 Trade and Technical Career Programs Business, Computer and Engineering Technology
Air Conditioning Specialist Certificate 5613 Certificate 12 Trade and Technical Career Programs Agriculture
Agriculture Mechanics Technology (AAS) 9181 AAS Degree 61 Trade and Technical Career Programs Agriculture
Agriculture Mechanics Certificate 9683 Certificate 40 Trade and Technical Career Programs Agriculture