Construction and Technical Programs

Program Chair Kelly Gridley
Program Advisor Tom Mason

The purpose of the Construction and Technical Programs is to prepare individuals for initial employment in a wide range of industrial occupations. Individuals completing Construction and Technical Programs are qualified to function as skilled or semi-skilled workers. Instruction is provided in a classroom setting for technical-related theory, safety, mathematics, and science, and in a laboratory and shop setting for manipulative skill development, and on-the-job experience. Many of the programs are housed in Santa Fe’s Charles R. Perry Construction Institute (Building O). The college also utilizes apprenticeship and cooperative methods of instruction.

The programs provide a wide range of opportunities to enhance current employment and to provide a career ladder for advancement. Students who choose to change majors at Santa Fe may have their transcripts evaluated for credit toward our degrees. It is possible for students who have partially completed General Education requirements toward an Associate in Arts degree to transfer these credits toward the Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science.

A program advisor is available in the Construction and Technical Programs area to provide information about the programs as well as admission, advisement, and registration assistance to prospective, currently enrolled and returning students. For an appointment: call 352-395-5362, email tom.mason@sfcollege.edu. or visit the office on the Northwest Campus in Building O, room 127.

Scholarships will be awarded annually to provide financial assistance to eligible graduating seniors from Alachua and Bradford counties who attend Santa Fe College. Additionally, scholarships are available to assist women entering the Construction and Technical programs of Automotive, Building Maintenance and Management, Construction Management, HVAC, or Welding who are enrolled full time at Santa Fe College. Funds include full tuition fees, lab fees, and books. Please call 352-395-5362 for more details on scholarships.

Building Construction Associate in Arts Degree
Please consult the Associate in Arts degree section of this catalog as a well as the catalog of the university that you plan to attend.

High School Dual Enrollment
Many of our programs can be attended by High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE) students. The HSDE option is one that would save money and help put a young person on the fast track towards a great technical career. Options vary depending on the program of interest.

For more information, call Tom Mason at 352-395-5362 or email tom.mason@sfcollege.edu. For information on High School Dual Enrollment, call the Dual Enrollment office at 352-395-5490.

Apprenticeship Programs

“Earn while you learn” embodies the core principle of Santa Fe College’s Apprenticeship Program. The construction industry has a pressing need for skilled professionals such as electricians, carpenters, plumbers, A/C and heating technicians, and building maintenance experts. This demand creates abundant opportunities for apprentices to acquire valuable trade skills. As an apprentice, expect to earn a competitive salary while progressing towards the journeyperson level.

Apprenticeships offer individuals currently employed in the field the chance to gain comprehensive knowledge of their trade through a blend of classroom instruction and practical application on the job. This combined approach equips apprentices with the expertise needed to advance rapidly in their chosen field. Throughout the program, apprentices receive a guaranteed wage, with incremental raises at various stages.

Apprentices attend classes two nights a week during both fall and spring semesters. All programs are four years, with the exception of carpentry and building maintenance, which lasts two years. Classroom activities, coupled with hands-on training, prepare apprentices to excel as skilled tradespeople upon completion. For those not currently employed in the field, assistance is available in securing employment with sponsoring contractors.

The program is sponsored by the Builders Association of North Central Florida. For further information, please contact Justin MacDougall at 352-395-5251 or via email at justin.a.macdougall@sfcollege.edu.

Programs

Associate in Applied Science

Automotive Service Management Technology, A.A.S.

Associate in Science

Certificate