New Castle School Of Trades:
Located in Pulaski, PA, one mile east of the Ohio border, New Castle School of Trades has been providing hands-on training in electrical, automotive and many other technical fields for Pennsylvania and Ohio residents for more than 60 years. We know what employers are looking for and what they value in an employee. We've structured our programs around these needs so that when you graduate, you'll be prepared to work in a high-demand industry.
Diploma & Associate Degree Programs:
Automotive Technology
Learn how to help keep America moving! Our Automotive Technology program is structured to provide you with the entry-level job skills and knowledge necessary to enter the work market as an Automotive Technician. Our program trains you to maintain, diagnose and service all consumer-level autos.
Listed below is some of the equipment our hands-on training labs give you access to:
* Computerized automotive information system
* Four-wheel computerized alignment machine
* Computerized wheel balancer
* Articulating arm tire machine
* Brake lathe
* Exhaust gas analyzer
* Computer scanner
Building Technology
Our Building Technology program combines aspects of classroom, lab and hands-on training in the residential construction and remodeling fields. We have built a comprehensive program that trains you for entry-level positions in a number of areas and places particular emphasis on the fields of: carpentry; millwork; interior framing; exterior finishes; roofing.
Combination Welding
Diploma programs are a quick way to enhance your work skills to give you the hiring edge! Our Combination Welding diploma program features a series of comprehensive courses to provide you with a diverse background in various welding applications and techniques based on ASME and AWS specifications. We prepare you to participate in a variety of projects and give you the hands-on experience to pass ASME and AWS tests.
During the course of study in our program, you will gain valuable work experience on the following equipment:
* Electric arc welders
* Gas metal arc welders
* Flux core arc welders
* Gas tungsten arc welders
* Oxy fuel cutting
* Portable burning equipment
* Hydraulic shears
* Reciprocating saw
* Hand-operated grinders
* Automatic pipe bevel
Electrical Technology
NCST's Electrical Technology program is specifically designed to meet the needs of companies looking for entry-level employees with a firm grasp of electrical and electronic service areas. Upon completion of our Electrical Technology program, you will be able to begin work immediately in positions such as panel builders and testers, utility maintenance mechanics, construction electricians and electronic technicians.
Our comprehensive program will train you to work with the following types of professional equipment: PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers); meters; conduit benders; motor control equipment; 3-phase motors; oscilloscope; digital power supplies; breadboards.
Commercial Truck Driving
Get on the road and into an exciting career with one of the nation's most prevalent industries — transportation! NCST's Commercial Truck Driving curriculum has been designed to be one of the industry's leading programs. Our course qualifies students for various entry-level positions as drivers in over-the-road or local driving vehicles.
At NCST, focus is placed on basic information about trucks, truck driving and the trucking industry. In addition, students are taught about the fundamentals of operating trucks and tractor-trailers. While prior education or experience is not required, certain qualifications must be met by all who are interested in entering NCST's driving program.
Upon completion, graduates of the Commercial Truck Driving program will have the skills to obtain an entry-level position as a:
* Tractor-trailer driver
* Delivery truck driver
* Van driver
* Dump truck driver
* Many other vehicles relating to the transportation industry
Heavy Equipment Operations w/Commercial Truck Driving
Through the Heavy Equipment Operations w/Commercial Truck Driving training program, students may obtain the training to give them the capability and qualifications to operate a variety of light and heavy equipment used in the construction and transportation industries. In addition, graduates, through learning the course material, will be trained to drive a tractor-trailer in order to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Machinist Technology
Run the machines that propel a great American industry! NCST's Machinist Technology program is geared to train you to become a machinist with the abilities, skills and techniques for entry-level positions in the field of machine trades. Our program will expose you to a combination of classroom theory and hands-on projects that will enable you to quickly develop the expertise needed in this exciting field. Our labs are filled with all the necessary equipment, such as:
* Horizontal band saws
* Milling machines
* Lathes
* Hydraulic presses
* Drill presses
* Shapers
* Fixturing jigs
* CNC lathes and mills
* Pedestal grinders
Refrigeration / AC Technology
Build a great career out of keeping people cool and comfortable! We have developed a unique program designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to install and repair heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. This program covers the electrical requirements from power sources to circuits, RHVAC equipment and systems, ductwork, fabrication, installation, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting of equipment and accessory parts.
NCST's focused program puts you AC Technology to work on standard equipment in our HVAC lab, such as:
* Walk in Coolers and Freezers
* Commercial Reach in Coolers and Freezers
* Ice Making Machines
* Central A/C Units
* Heat Pumps
* Standard and High Efficiency Furnaces
* 2 Stage and Modulating Furnaces
* Oil and Electrical Furnaces
* Sheet Metal Brakes, Shears, and Roll Formers
Commercial & Industrial Maintenance
Attain your diploma in Commercial & Industrial Maintenance. New Castle School of Trades equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to find career success. Develop your interest in welding, HVAC, hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers – any number of industrial maintenance professions. The Commercial & Industrial Maintenance Diploma program prepares you to become an industrial maintenance technician in less time than you think.
Work with industry-standard industrial maintenance training equipment for careers in:
* Electrical
* HVAC
* Hydraulics
* Pneumatics
* Welding
* Pumps, Valves, and Plumbing
Other Courses available in:
- Construction Trades
- Diesel Technology
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment Field Service Technology
- Diesel and Power Generation Technology
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