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STUDENT HANDBOOK2021–2022
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTWelcome to Western States College of Construction—WSCC. It is a privilege andhonor to serve as the first President of WSCC. We are grateful for the tenacity andvision of the leadership of the Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association,our local labor partners, UA Locals 3, 58, 145, 192, 208, IBEW Locals 68 and 111,SMART Local 9, and the members of our construction industry who worked hard tobuild the foundation of WSCC.At WSCC, we create opportunities and inspire Students to achieve their life goals.We are unique. During our Students’ academic journeys, they earn a salary whilelearning, apply what they learn, and graduate with almost no debt. All classes aretaught by highly dedicated industry professionals and the curriculum is designed toprepare Students for an applied and professional career in our industry.Dr. Mostafa KhattabWSCC PresidentToday, WSCC serves nine different educational campuses in Colorado and Wyoming with six programs.These educational programs have served our community for over 125 years. At graduation, our Students fullyparticipate in building our economy as active members of our construction industry and our society.I believe the responsibility of education is to build good citizens and leaders; leaders with compassion, integrity,critical thinking skills, and a desire to serve others. Delivering such an education to Students who will be facing achallenging and dynamic marketplace in our industry calls for a different structure; one that requires a dynamic,passionate, and collaborative environment. President John F. Kennedy said it best during his speech at theAmerican University in 1963:“Professor Woodrow Wilson once said that every man sent out from a university should bea man of his nation as well as a man of his time, and I am confident that the men and womenwho carry the honor of graduating from this institution will continue to give from their lives,from their talents, a high measure of public service and public support.”I’m glad that you have decided to begin your career with us. This Student Handbook provides information on ourprograms, as well as policies and procedures to help you be successful.2STUDENT HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTSGeneral InformationWelcome Letter. 2About WSCC. 4Mission, Vision, Objectives. 5Programs of Study. 6Mechanical - Pipefitting. 7Mechanical - HVAC Service. 8Mechanical - Plumbing. 9Electrical - Inside Wiring. 10Electrical - Residential Wiring. 11Electrical - Telecommunications Installer-Technician. 12Mechanical - Sheet Metal. 13GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION. 14Apprenticeship Registration. 14Statement of Non-Discrimination. 14WSCC Rules and Regulations. 15Student Rights and Responsibilities. 15Grievance Procedures. 15Prohibited Conduct, Violation of Policies & Rules. 16Academic & On-the-Job Training Services. 16Admissions. 16Registration. 17Job Placement. 17Graduation Requirements. 17Transfer from Other Apprenticeship Institutions. 17Transfer Between Programs or Campuses. 17Credit for Previous Experience. 17Withdrawal Policy. 17Advisement. 17Transcripts. 18Remedial Assistance. 18Accommodation Policy. 18Classroom Conduct. 18Electronics Policy. 18Excused Absences Policy. 19Employer Extenuating Circumstances. 19Medical Extenuating Circumstances. 19Drug, Marijuana, and Alcohol Policy. 19Medications. 19Rehabilitation Assistance. 19Veterans Policy. 20STUDENT HANDBOOKFERPA. 20Access Rights of Students. 20Access by or Release to Others. 21Apprenticeship. 21Indenturing. 21Apprenticeship Agreement. 21Probationary Period. 22Disciplinary Action. 22Religious Accommodation. 22On-the-Job Training Rules & Regulations. 23On-the-Job Training. 23Required Number of Work Hours. 23Advancement Policy. 24Work Report. 24Employment Policy. 25Unemployment: Laid Off, Disability,or Leave of Absence. 25Safety, Security, & Emergency Procedures. 25Objectives. 26Activities to Achieve Objectives. 26Roles and Responsibilities. 26Additional Injury, Illness, or Accident Protocols. 26Emergency Procedures. 27In Network Health Facilities. 27Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues. 27Education Center Security. 27On-the-Job Safety. 28Education Center Safety. 28Inclement Weather Policy. 28Harassment, Discrimination, & Bullying Policy. 28Student Code of Ethics. 29Appendix AIncident Report. 30Appendix BActive Shooter Procedure. 31Appendix CAffirmative Action Plan. 32Board of Directors. 33Contact Information. 333
ABOUT WESTERN STATES COLLEGE OF CONSTRUCTIONWestern States College of Construction (WSCC) is aneducational institution Program jointly formed andadministered by the Rocky Mountain MechanicalContractors Association (RMMCA), The Rocky MountainNational Electrical Contractors Association (RMNECA), andthe Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ NationalAssociation of Colorado (SMACNA Colorado) along withthe Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees for theUnited Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, Welders andHVAC Service Techs Locals 3, 58, 145, 192, and 208, theInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locals 68and 111, and the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 9.WSCC exists for setting policies that will direct andguide you through the learning process known as anapprenticeship. WSCC and its respective EducationCenters have your best interest in mind as an individualand as a group. Our goal is to make you a journeypersonwho will be a credit to WSCC, our contractors, the Unionand yourself. It is our duty to impose certain rules andregulations which will ensure that these high standardsare met.If you neglect this responsibility, you are expected toaccept the consequences. Since you have voluntarilychosen this trade as your vocation, if you find WSCC’sdirection, rules, or regulations to be a gross violation ofyour conscience or principles, you are free to resign fromyour craft without prejudice. However, please note yourobligations under the Scholarship Loan Agreement.WSCC presents you with this Handbook. Its rules andregulations should be clearly understood and followed inorder to enjoy your education experience. This Handbookcontains vital information and guidelines. Read throughit carefully so you can proceed through your apprenticeshipProgram without incident. Please note that neitherWSCC nor its Education Center campuses make anyrepresentations, warranties, or guarantees as to thelevel of knowledge that a Student will have uponcompletion of the Program described in this Handbook.It is the responsibility of each Student to learn, to seekassistance from instructors when having any difficultyunderstanding the subjects taught, and to discuss withyour journeyperson if having difficulty mastering a skill.You will be expected to put forth your best effort andproduce quality results, both on the job and in class.The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway Mother Teresa4STUDENT HANDBOOK
VISIONThe vision of WSCC is to provide the opportunity for each memberof our community to build and sustain an exceptional career while makinga positive difference in our community and our country.MISSIONThe mission of the WSCC is to become the symbol of educational excellencethat fuels the success of our graduates, industry, and society.VALUESWe hold ourselves accountable to the following list of values in the development ofour curriculum, programs, and the service we provide to our industry and the community:Excellence:We support high-quality education standards for our Studentsand the industry we serve.Integrity:We lead and serve with integrity.Compassion:We are committed to building a good citizen that cares aboutour community and the industry we serve.WSCC BY THE NUMBERSAverage Time SpentOn The Job LearningAverage AnnualTotal CompensationDuring Apprenticeship*AveragePlacement RateAverage AnnualTotal Compensationat Graduation*90%98%STUDENT HANDBOOK 78,300* Total Compensation 115,7505
PROGRAMS OF STUDYPipefittingHVACPlumbing Commercial Residential Residential Industrial Commercial Commercial Welding Service Medical GasElectricalSheet Metal Inside Wiring Residential Residential Wiring Commercial TelecommunicationsInstaller IndustrialExcellence can be achieved if you . . . risk more than others thinkis safe, love more than others think is wise, dream more than othersthink is practical, and expect more than others think is possible. Anonymous6STUDENT HANDBOOK
PIPEFITTINGAreas of StudyProgram offered at the Cheyenne, Colorado Springs,Denver, and Grand Junction Mechanical Campuses.Pipefitters play a significant role in all aspects ofmechanical construction and mechanical service, includingresidential, commercial, and industrial markets. A Pipefitterinstalls, maintains, and repairs piping systems vital tothe operation of many processes, including refrigeration,heating, cooling, steam, controls, and the transportationof liquids/gasses. As a Pipefitter, you can work on a widerange of projects, including power generation plants,oil refineries, biodiesel plants, pharmaceutical plants,chemical plants, hospitals, schools, office buildings, sportscomplexes, retail stores, manufacturing plants, defenseand aerospace industries, and more. The career path fora Pipefitter is filled with possibilities. Students can seekpositions beyond the position of journeyperson as awelder, foreman,general foreman,ACAD detailer,estimator,quality control/quality assurancemanager, projectmanager, andmechanicalcontractor.Estimated CostsTuition 200Fees 0Textbooks 0Exams and Certifications 150General Education Math ScienceCore Construction Skills Code and Blueprint Reading Safety Customer ServicePipefitting Skills Refrigeration Rigging Hydronic Heating and Cooling Steam Electric Controls Soldering and Brazing Gas Installation Pneumatic Controls Pumps Testing and Balancing Welding Advanced Offsets and System layout Green TechnologyTerm of ApprenticeshipPipefitting is a five-year program. Students will receive aminimum of 1,700 hours per year of on-the-job-learningand approximately 252 hours per year of related instruction.Instructor/Student Ratio On-the-Job-Learning: 1 instructor per Student Related Instruction: 1 instructor per 10 StudentsUpon successful completion of the program, Students willbe a certified mechanical Journeyperson for Plumbingand will earn up to 45 college credits.Average SalaryDuring ApprenticeshipUpon GraduationSTUDENT HANDBOOK 78,300/yearTotal Compensation 105,750/yearTotal Compensation7
HVAC SERVICEAreas of StudyProgram offered at the Colorado Springs and DenverCampus.HVAC Service Technicians install, maintain, and repairheating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigerationsystems in the residential, commercial, and industrialsectors. An HVAC Service Technician cleans, adjusts,and repairs HVAC systems, performs warranty services,troubleshoots defective HVAC systems and equipment,performs preventative maintenance by cleaning reheatcoils and air handling units, improves air quality, performsemergency repairs, and ensures compliance.General Education Math ScienceCore Construction Skills Code and Blueprint Reading Safety Customer ServiceHVAC Service Skills Refrigeration Rigging Hydronic Heating and Cooling Steam Electric Controls Soldering and Brazing Gas Installation Pneumatic Controls Pumps Testing and Balancing Preventive Maintenance Green TechnologyTerm of ApprenticeshipHVAC Service is a five-year program. Students will receivea minimum of 1,700 hours per year of on-the-job-learningand approximately 252 hours per year of related instruction.Estimated CostsTuition 200Fees 0Textbooks 0Exams and CertificationsInstructor/Student Ratio On-the-Job-Learning: 1 instructor per Student Related Instruction: 1 instructor per 12 StudentsUpon successful completion of the program, Students willbe a certified HVAC Service Journeyperson for Pipefittingand will earn up to 45 college credits. 115Average SalaryDuring ApprenticeshipUpon Graduation8 79,644/yearTotal Compensation 109,400/yearTotal CompensationSTUDENT HANDBOOK
PLUMBINGProgram offered at the Aurora, Cheyenne,Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction Campuses.Plumbers perform work that is essential to the healthand safety of our citizens. Plumbers install drinking water,waste, and ventilating systems, as well as wastewatertreatment systems large and small, in homes, offices,schools, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. With agrowing focus on green technologies, water conservation,and energy efficiency, the demand for plumbers willincrease significantly in the years ahead. Install water lines,read and interpret plumbing systems and fixtures, installand repair various household appliances, troubleshoot andinspect plumbing systems for safety, functionality, andcode compliance.Areas of StudyEstimated Annual CostsTuitionFees 0 150- 200Textbooks 100Exams and Certifications 200Average SalaryDuring ApprenticeshipUpon Graduation 78,408/yearTotal Compensation 106,400/yearTotal CompensationGeneral Education Math ScienceCore Construction Skills Code and Blueprint Reading Mechanical Drawings Safety Labor Studies and LeadershipHVAC Service Skills Piping and Tubing Rigging Plumbing Fixtures Water Supply and Distribution Drainage Waste and Vent Systems Pumps Welding Gas Systems Residential ServiceTerm of ApprenticeshipPlumbing is a five-year program. Students will receive aminimum of 1,700 hours per year of on-the-job learningand a minimum of 246 hours per year of related instruction.Instructor/Student Ratio On-the-Job-Learning: 1 instructor per Student Related Instruction: 1 instructor per 10 StudentsUpon successful completion of the program, Students willbe a certified Plumbing Journeyperson for Plumbing andwill earn up to 45 college credits.STUDENT HANDBOOK9
ELECTRICAL INSIDE WIRINGAreas of StudyProgram offered at the Denver & Grand JunctionElectrical Campuses.General Education Math ScienceInside Wirepersons install conduit, electrical wiring,fixtures, and electrical equipment inside commercialbuildings and in industrial settings.The Inside Wireperson installs and maintains the varioustypes of electrical systems in commercial and industrialfacilities, including lighting, receptacles, motors, heatingequipment, and systems that control the operation of allof a facility’s energy usage.Inside Wirepersons also install electrical systems inindustrial facilities such as chemical plants, power plants,chip manufacturing facilities, and water plants. An InsideWireperson also installs fire alarm security systems inhigh-rise buildings as well as conduit in trenches outsidethe building.Once an Inside Wireperson has achieved Journeyman status,they can advance to Foreman, General Foreman, ProjectEngineer, Project Manager, or other related positions.Core Construction Skills Code and Blueprint Reading Safety Leadership and Project ManagementInside Wiring Skills Power Distribution Rigging Bluebeam / Blueprints Raceway Systems Grounding Systems Fire Alarm Systems Lighting Systems and Fixtures Lighting and Motor Controls Troubleshooting Preventive Maintenance Safety ProceduresTerm of ApprenticeshipInside Wiring is a five-year program condensed into slightlyover 4 years. Students will receive approximately 2,000hours per year of on-the-job-learning and approximately204 hours per year of related instruction.Instructor/Student Ratio On-the-Job-Learning: 1 instructor per Student Related Instruction: 1 instructor per 20 StudentsUpon successful completion of the program, Studentswill be a certified Electrical Journeyperson and will haveearned 60 college credits.Estimated Annual CostsTuitionTextbooks 800 0Average Annual SalaryDuring ApprenticeshipUpon Graduation10 74,320Total Compensation 115,350/yearTotal CompensationSTUDENT HANDBOOK
ELECTRICAL RESIDENTIAL WIRINGProgram offered at the Denver Electrical Campus.The Residential Electrician installs the systems thatdistribute power from the point of entry in a buildingto the equipment within a building that uses power.The difference between the Inside Wireperson and theResidential Wireperson is the Inside Wireperson performselectrical work in commercial and industrial facilities,and the Residential Wireperson performs and maintainselectrical systems in homes and other types of residentialinstallations.Estimated Annual CostsTuitionTextbooks 800 0Core Construction Skills Code and Blueprint Reading Safety Leadership and Project ManagementResidential Wiring Skills Project Layout Underground Power Circuit Feeders Grounding Systems Low Voltage Wiring Circuitry for Power Distribution Troubleshooting Security Systems Fire Alarm Systems Access Control Systems Local Area Network Systems Energy Management SystemsAverage Annual SalaryDuring ApprenticeshipUpon Graduation 53,300Total Compensation 79,000Total CompensationAreas of StudyGeneral Education Math ScienceTerm of ApprenticeshipResidential Wiring is a three-year program. Studentswill receive approximately 2,000 hours per year ofon-the-job-learning and approximately 189 hours peryear of related instruction.Instructor/Student Ratio On-the-Job-Learning: 1 instructor per Student Related Instruction: 1 instructor per 5 StudentsUpon successful completion of the program, Studentswill be a certified Electrical Journeyperson for InsideWiring and will have earned 17 college credits.STUDENT HANDBOOK11
ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLERProgram offered at the Denver Electrical Campus.Areas of StudyTelecommunications Installers install low voltageraceway, twisted pair cabling, fiber optic cabling, andIP enabled devices inside commercial buildings and inindustrial settings.General Education Math ScienceA Lifelong CareerThis apprenticeship will equip Students with the skills tobe in demand in a multitude of career paths. Whether it’sconstruction project management, solution design,network administration, large-scale fiber opticdeployment, or even starting your own contractingcompany, this program will teach open many doors.Core Construction Skills Code and Blueprint Reading Safety Project Management and LeadershipTelecommunications Installer Skills Telephone and Data Installation Rigging Bluebeam/ Blueprints Fire Alarm Systems Fiber Optic Termination and Splicing IP and OSI Fundamentals Security and Access Control Systems Legacy System Maintenance/ Troubleshooting Testing and Certification Raceway Installation Safety ProceduresTerm of ApprenticeshipTelecommunications Installer is a five-year programcondensed into slightly over 4 years. Students mustreceive a minimum of 4,800 hours per year of on-the-joblearning and approximately 587 hours per year of relatedinstruction to complete the program.Estimated Annual CostsRegistrationTextbooksScholarship Loan Agreement 800 0 2,000Instructor/Student Ratio On-the-Job-Learning: 1 instructor per Student Related Instruction: 1 instructor per 10 StudentsUpon successful completion of the program, Students willbe a certified Electrical Journeyperson for Inside Wiringand will have earned 37 college credits.Average Annual SalaryDuring ApprenticeshipUpon Graduation12 63,000Total Compensation 67,800Total CompensationSTUDENT HANDBOOK
MECHANICAL SHEET METALAreas of StudyProgram offered at the Colorado Springs, Denver, andGrand Junction campuses.Sheet metal workers layout, fabricate, install and maintainarchitectural sheet metal, residential, commercial, andindustrial HVAC Systems, and sheet metal signs. They alsolearn skills such as welding, testing and balancing,blueprint reading, detailing, customer service, andproject management.Estimated Annual CostsTuition 0Fees 0Textbooks 0Exams and Certifications 0Average Annual SalaryDuring ApprenticeshipUpon Graduation 81,120Total Compensation 114,000Total CompensationGeneral Education Math Science Trade HistoryCore Construction Skills Blueprint Reading Safety Customer ServiceSheet Metal Skills Metal Fabrication and Layout HVAC system design and components Testing and Balancing HVAC Controls Welding Hoisting and Rigging Fans and Blowers Motors Energy Management Refrigeration Indoor Air Quality Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) EstimatingTerm of ApprenticeshipThe Colorado Sheet Metal JATC’s apprenticeship programis a four-year program. Students will receive a minimumof 1,800 hours per year of on-the-job-learning and aminimum of 200 hours per year of related instruction.Instructor/Student Ratio On-the-Job-Learning: 1 instructor per Student Related Instruction: 1 instructor per 12 StudentsUpon successful completion of the program, Students will be acertified Sheet Metal Journeyperson and will earn an average of60 college credits.STUDENT HANDBOOK13
GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATIONWELCOME TO WSCC!Apprenticeship is a wise choice for discerning Students. Apprentices receive current andrelevant hands-on education with employers that are dedicated to creating the nextgeneration of skilled trades workers. Industry demands for qualified trades specialists andconstruction leaders are ever increasing. Apprenticeship requires a serious commitment.Students receive five years of comprehensive instruction both in the field and in theclassroom, from industry experts with decades of experience. Every year, many studentsapply for the limited number of apprenticeship positions, but few are selected. If youbelieve you have the dedication and drive to pursue a high-paying career in the trades,contact heather@westernstatescollege.orgApprenticeship RegistrationWSCC’s Education Center Campuses have standards ofapprenticeship on file with the:U.S. Department of LaborOffice of Apprenticeship200 Constitution Ave. NWWashington, DC 20210Statement of Non-DiscriminationWSCC complies with applicable provisions of state andfederal law which prohibit discrimination in employment,or in admission or access to its educational programs,activities, or facilities.Heather SherwoodDirector of Academic AffairsWSCC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression,age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status,sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activitiesor operations. These activities include, but are not limitedto, hiring and firing staff, selection of volunteers andvendors, and provision of services. We are committed toproviding an inclusive and welcoming environment for allof our Students, instructors, staff, and volunteers.It is the belief of WSCC and its Education Center campusesthat all Students shall be entitled to quality education andon-the-job instruction. WSCC and its Education Centercampuses take every action to increase ethnic, cultural,and gender diversity.Continues on page 1514STUDENT HANDBOOK
GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION (Continued)WSCC Rules and RegulationsGrievance ProceduresWSCC and its Education Center Campuses wish to providea learning environment that is safe and conducive tolearning. The following policies were developed toensure an optimal learning environment for all. Failure tocomply with any or all of the stated rules and/or policieswill result in progressive discipline and/or automatictermination by any of the Education Center ampusesof WSCC. WSCC and its Education Center campusesreserve the right to make exceptions for extenuatingcircumstances upon written request to the ProgramDirector of the respective Education Center campus.If a Student believesan issue exists thatadversely affects his orher participation in theApprenticeship Agreementor applicable Standards ofApprenticeship, relief maybe sought, depending onthe nature of the issue,through one or more ofthe following avenues.Student Rights and Responsibilities For issues regarding wages, hours, working conditions,and other issues covered by a Collective BargainingAgreement, Students may seek resolution throughthe applicable Grievance and Arbitration Articles ofthe Collective Bargaining Agreement. For Apprenticeship Program administrative issues orissues concerning provisions of the ApprenticeshipAgreement or provisions of the applicable Standardsof Apprenticeship not addressed in the CollectiveBargaining Agreement, the Student may choose tohave the issue reviewed by the Education Center. Theapplicable campus shall hear and consider all complaintsof violations concerning the Apprenticeship Agreementand the applicable Standards of Apprenticeship.The applicable campus shall make such rulings as itdeems necessary in each individual case. Either partyto the Apprenticeship Agreement may consult withthe Registration Agency for an interpretation of anyprovision of the applicable Standards of Apprenticeshipover which differences occur. If the Student believes the Education Center campusdid not resolve the issue to his or her satisfaction,the Student may appeal to the U.S. Departmentof Labor Office of Apprenticeship and exercise itscomplaint procedure. Any Student or applicant for apprenticeship whobelieves he or she has been discriminated against onthe basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,or veteran status with regard to the apprenticeship,or that equal opportunity standards with respect tohis or her selection have not been followed in theoperation or the Apprenticeship Program, may directlycontact the Federal Equal Opportunity Commission(EEOC) and/or the U.S. Department of Labor Office ofApprenticeship. All Students shall have the right to be treated withdignity and respect. All Students have the right to personal privacy except asotherwise provided by law. All Students shall have the right to participate in allareas and activities of WSCC and its campuses, freefrom any form of discrimination, including harassment,on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin,religion, sex, gender identity or expression, disability,age, or veteran status in accordance with applicablefederal and state laws. Each Student is responsible for adhering to WSCCand its affiliated respective Education Center campuspolicies and rules. Violations are subject to disciplinaryaction by WSCC or its Education Center campuses. Each Student is responsible for respecting the rights andproperty of other S
Welcome to Western States College of Construction—WSCC. It is a privilege and honor to serve as the first President of WSCC. We are grateful for the tenacity and vision of the leadership of the Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, our local labor partners, UA Locals 3, 58, 145, 192, 208, IBEW Locals 68 and 111,
