Collaborative Programs
Associate of Applied Science
Yakima Valley College and Perry Technical Institute combine to provide students the opportunity to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in three different technical areas.
- Electrical Technology
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
- Instrumentation & Industrial Automation Technology
Degrees
Electrical Technology, AAS
YVC in partnership with Perry Technical Institute offers students the opportunity to earn an associate of applied science degree in Electrical Technology.
The combined degree program provides students the opportunity to obtain specialized training at Perry Technical Institute together with specific YVC coursework that will better prepare students for their jobs and provide them with advancement opportunities. Students may complete their YVC coursework before, during, or after their Perry Tech training.
On successful completion of both the Perry Technical Institute training and YVC classes, students will earn an associate of applied science degree and the WA State Dept. of Labor and Industries may recognize up to two years of training received towards the General Journeyman 01 certification.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology, AAS
YVC in partnership with Perry Technical Institute offers students the opportunity to earn an associate of applied science degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology.
The combined degree program provides students the opportunity to obtain specialized training at Perry Technical Institute together with specific YVC coursework that will better prepare students for their jobs and provide them with advancement opportunities. Students may complete their YVC coursework before, during, or after their Perry Tech training.
On successful completion of both the Perry Technical Institute training and YVC classes, students will earn an associate of applied science degree and Perry Tech’s HVAC/R program is approved by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries as a 06A HVAC/R Specialty Electrical Training Program. Graduates may be credited with up to one year (or 2,000 hours) towards the two years (or 4,000 hours) required by the State of Washington to be eligible to take the certification exam for the 06A HVAC/R Specialty Electrical License.
Instrumentation & Industrial Automation, AAS
YVC in partnership with Perry Technical Institute offers students the opportunity to earn an associate of applied science degree in Instrumentation & Industrial Automation.
The combined degree program provides students the opportunity to obtain specialized training at Perry Technical Institute together with specific YVC coursework that will better prepare students for their jobs and provide them with advancement opportunities. Students may complete their YVC coursework before, during, or after their Perry Technical Institute training. On successful completion of both the Perry Technical Institute training and YVC classes, students will earn an associate of applied science degree.
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