Construction Trades General Apprenticeship
Assembler, Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Apprenticeship
Career Pathway Certificate
About the Program
The Assembler, Pre-Engineered Metal Building Apprenticeship certificate program is based on the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Oregon State Apprenticeship Training Council and local Joint and Trade Apprenticeship Training Committee related training standards. It combines full-time, on-the-job work experience with trade-related theoretical instruction. This certificate is a limited entry program available only to BOLI-registered apprentices. To find out more about apprenticeship go to: https://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/ATD/Pages/A_AG_FAQ.aspx#apply
You must apply to the Rogue Community College Apprenticeship office if you are interested in becoming a registered apprentice in an Oregon state apprenticeship program. Contact the Apprenticeship office at [email protected]. RCC supports this 4,000-hour BOLI-ATD trades: Assembler Pre-Engineered Metal Building.
The certificate is a credential within Rogue Community College’s Assembler, Pre-Engineered Metal Building Apprenticeship. The pathway model provides statewide transfer opportunities, ladder-type certificates of completion, and an optional transfer path into a bachelor of science degree at the Oregon Tech. It also provides additional access to related training courses across the state for registered apprentices with aligned program outcomes, assessments and courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Complete a minimum of 4000 hours State of Oregon approved on-the job training (OJT).
Assemble pre-engineered metal buildings using best practices for safety, staging, layout, assembly, and related activities in accordance with state regulations.
Seventy-five percent of applicants have documented trade-specific skills listed on the Assembler Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Apprenticeship Trades Outcomes Assessment Tool.
Complete required related training with a grade C or better.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to take a placement test to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined by placement scores. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and approval of the department chair. Credits earned in the successful completion of Career Pathways certificates can be applied to other certificates and degrees in the Career Pathway.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete all courses in this program with a grade of “C” or better to receive their certificates. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade. Students must also possess the appropriate Bureau of Labor and Industries Apprenticeship certificate and be recommended by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee or the Trades Apprenticeship and Training Committee. This certificate does not guarantee licensure.
MINIMUM TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: |
25-28 |
Program Map
Prerequisite |
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| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
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MTH63 |
Applied Algebra I or | 0-4 |
General Education Requirements |
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| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
BT101 |
Human Relations in Organizations or | 3 |
CIS/CS |
Approved Computer Information Science or Computer | 0-2 |
HE112 |
Emergency First Aid | 1 |
MTH65 |
Fundamentals of Algebra II or | 4 |
WR115 |
Introduction to Expository Writing or | 3-4 |
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Total General Education Credits: | 11-14 |
Assembler Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB) |
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| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
APR109A |
Apprenticeship/Success and Leadership in the Construction Industry | 2 |
APR125A |
Apprenticeship/Introduction to Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB) | 2 |
APR125B |
Apprenticeship/Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Rigging, Staging, Assembly | 2 |
APR125C |
Apprenticeship/PEMB Framing | 2 |
APR125D |
Apprenticeship/PEMB Openings, Finishes, and Roof | 2 |
APR125E |
Apprenticeship/PEMB Exterior Finishing, Project Documents | 2 |
APR125F |
Apprenticeship/Construction Cutting and Welding | 2 |
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Total Assembler PEMB Credits | 14 |
1Advising is encouraged to meet the specifics of your educational goals.
For more information, contact the Apprenticeship Office.
Apprenticeship faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/apprenticeship
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711

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