Trade Careers

Major Appliance Service and Repair - Refrigerators, Ice Makers, Freezers

Partners with Whirlpool & Maytag, KitchenAid, Sears, LG, WASH, Best Buy, Coast Appliance Parts, Reliable Parts, K-W Sam-Sung.

Theory and practical training for job entry including refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, microwave ovens, and stoves. Learn to read wiring diagrams and sequence charts for appliance electrical diagnoses. Prepare for the E.P.A. (Environmental Protection Agency) Type 1 certification test, to work with refrigeration systems of 5 lbs. or less. Call: (626) 934-2936. (Total hours: 870.)

Session I: Fall Semester - Theory & Practical Training for Job Entry Refrigeration. Session I: Prepare for E.P.A. Plus Refrigeration theory (435 hours).

Session II: Spring Semester - Theory & Practical Training for Job Entry Washing Machines, Dryers, Microwaves, Ovens/ Stoves (435 hours).

See Quick Links section for financial aid information.

*Day Class Cost: $956 per semester (includes registration $700, materials $100, insurance $18, and books $138), Safety Glasses $10. (Takes 2 semesters to complete.)
January 8, 2018 - May 24, 2018.

**Evening Class Cost: $421 per semester (includes registration $275, materials $50 and insurance $18, and books $78).
(216 hours per semester. Takes approximately 4 semesters to complete.)
January 8, 2018 - May 24, 2018.

Partners with Whirlpool & Maytag, Kitchen Aide, Sears, Best Buy, Coast Appliances parts, Reliable Parts, K-W Sam-Sung.

For Appliance Repair Services contact (626) 934-2936.

NATEF Certified Program

National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)

HLPAE is a Certified
Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)
training institute.

Automobile Technician

This class will prepare you to become a NATEF Certified Mechanic in the automotive repair industry. Learn how to work on import and domestic vehicle. Classroom and valuable repair shop experience. ASE Master Certified Modules. (Total hours: 1,080. Takes 4 sessions to complete.)

Cost: $770 (includes registration $495/session, materials $75, insurance $18, books $175 and goggles $7). 

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Session I: Brakes & Suspension & Steering: Fall 2017
Session II: Engine Repair: Fall 2017
Session III: Electrical & Electronic Systems: 1/08/18 - 3/16/18
Session IV: Engine Performance/Engine Electric: 3/19/18 - 5/25/18

All new students must attend Appraisal - see appraisal details or for information call (626) 934-2801.

For Auto Repair Services contact (626) 934-2932.

Combination Welder

Call: (626) 934-2935. Learn oxyacetylene gas cutting, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc (MIG), gas tungsten arc & flux core welding. (Total hours: 870.)

Cost: Total cost $956 (includes registration $570, supplies $200, insurance $18 and book $168). Students provide their own helmet, gloves, welding jacket & boots from an outside vendor with approval of the instructor.

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Centerless Grinder Machinist and Basic CNC Programer

Through a grant from the ARCONIC Corporation, students will be able to learn and operate a Header Machine, producing precision fasteners for the Aerospace and Military Industry, along with basic CNC programming skills.

Cost: $50 + insurance $18.

2nd term: November 9, 2017 - February 22, 2018
3rd term: February 27, 2018 - May 24, 2018

All new students must attend Appraisal - see appraisal details or for information call (626) 934-2801.

New!

The Building Maintenance Program is designed to prepare individuals with marketable job skills in the field of Building maintenance services. The class mission encompasses and supports a comprehensive vocational curriculum that uses modern tools, technology and "green" processes. Upon successful completion of the course, students will learn the following topics, but not limited to; safety procedures, using power machines in servicing floors and carpets, and customer relations skills training. The program is divided into beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Students are rotated between work crews and supervisors to widen their facilities management skills.

Cost: $518 [class $400 ($50 per module), textbooks $100, insurance $18].

Session I: January 8, 2018 - May 24, 2018

Preparation for Water Distribution I and Treatment I

Water Technology Program is designed to prepare students who wish to seek entry level employment in the public water supply industry. There is a growing need for certified and trained water technology professionals in the area of Water Treatment and Water Distribution. Water experts project that over the next few years the water industry will see extensive job growth.

Cost: $300 per course + insurance $18. (Training may be free for those who qualify. Attend Orientation for more information.)

All new students must attend Appraisal - See link below for details or for information call (626) 934-2801.