Industrial Craft
Hands-on Training
Enroll in a hands-on program in HVAC, mechanical maintenance, CNC machinist or welding. Each program helps you increase your skills to enter or advance in the workforce quickly. Industry professionals advise each program so you gain the skills that employers seek, and you will receive a certificate that is recognized in industry.
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
CNC technology provides high precision, repeatability, and automation in manufacturing processes, making it widely used in various industries for tasks like milling, turning, routing, and additive manufacturing. It enhances efficiency, reduces errors, and allows the production of complex and intricate parts.
- Petrochemical Plants and Refineries
- Manufacturing and Production Facilities
- Machine and Fabrication Shops
Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
The demand for HVAC technicians and installers is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, offering strong job opportunities and competitive wages.
Completers of the Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Program may find employment in:
- Residential Homes and Apartments
- Commercial Buildings
- Hotel and Motels
- Hospitals
- Restaurants
- Manufacturing and Production Facilities
Industrial Pipefitting
COM’s NCCER Industrial Pipefitting Program prepares students for a successful career in an entry-level position as a pipefitter helper often leading into a pipefitter career.
Electrical
The job outlook for electricians is on the rise, with increasing demand driven by new construction, technological advancements, and the need for skilled workers. As industries continue to evolve, electricians play a crucial role in upgrading electrical systems. This growing demand makes it a stable and rewarding career path with abundant opportunities for the future.
Graduates may work in many industries:
- Electrical Contractors
- Energy Providers
- Power Plants
- Commercial and Industrial Construction Sites
- Energy Exploration Organizations
Instrumentation
With expanding career opportunities, instrumentation technicians and helpers play a vital role in maintaining and troubleshooting systems in refineries, commercial settings, manufacturing facilities, and electrical plants.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Mechanical maintenance technicians, industrial machinery mechanics, and millwrights are careers in high demand as industries continue to rely on skilled professionals to keep equipment running efficiently.
Completers of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician Program may find employement in:
- Petrochemical Plants and Refineries
- Manufacturing and Production Facilities
- Energy Exploration Facilities
- Construction Sites
- Machine and Fabrication Shops
- Power Plants
Machinist – Manual
The Gulf Coast industries are investing billions of dollars in capital improvements throughout the Texas coast area. With our proximity to the Gulf Coast, home to over 200 chemical plants and to the largest petrochemical complex in the world, COM provides training that supports these industry demands.
This field offers a stable career path with competitive wages, hands-on work, and potential for growth in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, and energy. With the demand for precision-crafted components rising, skilled machinists play a vital role in keeping production running efficiently.
Completers of the Manual Machinist program may find entry level employment in the following business sectors:
- Petrochemical and Refineries
- Manufacturing and Production
- Machine and Fabrication Shops
Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship
The Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Certificate is a pre-apprenticeship program and will provide individuals with the entry-level knowledge and skills to pursue an industry apprenticeship. This 80-hour program will cover residential and commercial aspects of the plumbing trade, emphasizing safety.
Welding Technologies
Welders bring immense precision and advanced skills to their work, making them highly sought after by companies, especially in manufacturing. The demand for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is expected to grow significantly across the Gulf Coast, reflecting the increasing need for skilled labor in various industries.
