Apprenticeship
Admission Requirements
Licensed Trades: Registered apprentices interested in enrolling in the related instruction courses for licensed trades need to provide proof of registration upon application by submitting a copy of current apprenticeship card as well as including sponsor contact information in the Company section of the application. Interested applicants who have completed apprenticeship related instruction courses or vocational training at other institutions should also submit transcripts of all previously completed coursework.
Non-Licensed Trades: Persons interested in registering for related courses in a non-licensed trade as outlined in this catalog (carpentry, masonry) do not need to be registered apprentices to apply to the program, however, those registered as apprentices with the Department of Labor should provide the same proof as indicated above.
Apprenticeship Grading Policy
Final grades are weighted between classwork, online coursework and tests. The weighted system calculates grade items as a percentage of a final grade worth 100%.
Test scores in the apprenticeship program are based on the percentage of correctly answered questions of total questions on exams. Grading schedule is as follows:
- 100% - 90%= A
- 89% - 80% = B
- 79% - 75%= C
- 74 and below = F
Students with test scores under the passing percentage can elect to re-take the test.
Passing grade for the course is a 75% or higher.
Tuition & Fees
Apprenticeship/Craft Training tuition includes a $250 nonrefundable registration fee and the cost for course book.
Late Registration
Late registrations may be permitted for apprenticeship courses and all inquiries should be made to the Education Director.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all classes (virtual and in-person), thereby completing a minimum of 144–180 hours per year of classroom instruction. Students will not be allowed any absences for online coursework and only two absences a year. Students will be issued a warning indicating that a 3rd absence may result in suspension from the program for the remainder of the year. Students may be required to complete make-up classes at their expense (calculated at the instructor’s pay rate for the required hours) for proper completion of required course work. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Conduct Policy
The school reserves the right to dismiss any student whose conduct is deemed to be unsatisfactory. Unsatisfactory conduct may include but not be limited to theft, use of alcohol or illegal drugs on the school premises, possession of or under the influence of drugs or alcohol on school premises, failure to abide by school regulations, assault upon another student or a staff member, destruction of property, insubordination to a faculty or staff member, hate speech, and disruption of classes or activities. Students who threaten or cause any student or staff member physical harm and students, who use hate speech, who willfully destroy school property, or who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol during instruction time will be immediately dismissed.
Certificates/Diplomas
All programs and courses are measured in clock hours. Students who complete any individual course or group of courses will receive a transcript documenting hours completed. Also, a certificate of completion will be issued upon completion of an apprenticeship level with number of hours. Student will receive a diploma upon completion of the entire term of an apprenticeship. All tuition and outstanding fees must be paid before a certificate, diploma or transcript can be issued.
Replacement transcripts, certificates and diplomas are subject to a $25 replacement fee.
Employment Assistance
Construction Education Center, Inc. does not provide employment assistance, nor does it guarantee employment to any student.
Facilities
Centrally located in Plainville, Connecticut, the Construction Education Center, Inc. can be easily found off of Exit 32 from I-84. Our training facilities are 8,000 square feet and include two dedicated didactic training rooms and two hands on training rooms. Additionally, the CEC rents classroom space at locations throughout Connecticut in order to provide increased accessibility to the continuing education courses provided.
Construction Education Center
35A Robert Jackson Way
Plainville, CT 06062
860.529.5886
Termination by School
The school reserves the right to terminate any student prior to course completion upon determination that the student is not complying with school conduct policies, failure to make any financial payments, unsatisfactory academic progress, or insufficient attendance. A student who has been dismissed for unsatisfactory conduct may be considered for readmission at the discretion of the school administration according to the Appeal and Reinstatement policies found in the catalog. Students may also file official complaints according to the procedures described in the catalog Complaint Policy. Tuition charges in cases of termination will be made in accordance with the school’s cancellation and refund policy.
Withdrawal by Student
A student may voluntarily withdraw from the program and should notify the CEC verbally or in writing. Please refer to refund policy. Appropriate transcripts will be provided. Withdrawal date will be noted as the last date the student attended class.
Refund Policies
If you cancel for any reason, notifying the Director of Education within three (3) days after the Agreement is signed and accepted prior to beginning classes, all monies paid, besides the registration fee will be refunded. Otherwise, tuition will be refunded less $250.00 up through two weeks prior to the first class date. Cancellations after this time will not be refunded. Cost of books, OSHA 30, and EPA certification (EPA certification is exclusive to HVAC) will not be refunded. Monies will be refunded within forty five days of notice of cancellation.
Class Scheduling Policy
CEC reserves the right to cancel any course or class due to circumstances beyond CEC’s control, such as insufficient enrollment or inclement weather. In these instances, all tuition will be refunded or class rescheduled to a later date.
Complaint Policy
The Construction Education Center does not have any policy nor does it act in any manner which discourages or prohibits the filing of inquiries or complaints regarding the school’s operation with the Executive Director of Higher Education. A complaint should first be filed with the Director of Education for the Construction Education Center. The Director will review the complaint and resolve the issue. If the complaint cannot be resolved, the student can formally submit a complaint with the Executive Director of Higher Education in writing to: Office of Higher Education, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 707, Hartford, CT. 06103, by phone (860) 947-1816, or visit the website ct.gov/StudentComplaint.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Construction Education Center does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or other protected class in any aspect of administration or its educational and admission policies or practices.
Other Course Types: Professional Development, Continuing Education, Safety
Admission Requirements
Unless course description indicates license requirement, persons registering for courses should be employed in the construction industry or have construction experience.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition for courses other than Apprenticeship/Craft Training include a $25 nonrefundable registration fee and the cost for course materials unless otherwise noted.
Late Registration
Registration for courses will not be accepted after the course begins.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend the full clock hours of their class.
Continuing Education: Per the state of Connecticut, students who arrive 15 minutes or more after class start time cannot receive credit for the class and must reschedule to a later date.
Professional Development: Students who miss one class in their group of classes may attend the subsequent classes, but will not receive a certificate of completion.
Certificates
Students who complete a class or group of classes will receive a certificate upon completion of class.
Replacement transcripts, certificates and diplomas are subject to a $25 replacement fee.
Facilities
Centrally located in Plainville, Connecticut, the Construction Education Center, Inc. can be easily found off of Exit 32 from I-84. Our training facilities are 8,000 square feet and include two dedicated didactic training rooms and two hands on training rooms. Additionally, the CEC rents classroom space at locations throughout Connecticut in order to provide increased accessibility to the continuing education courses provided.
Construction Education Center
35A Robert Jackson Way
Plainville, CT 06062
860.529.5886
Refund Policies
Professional Development Courses: Tuition will be refunded less $25.00 up through one week prior to the first class date. Cancellations after this time will not be refunded.
Medical Gas Installers Courses: Tuition will be refunded less $250.00 up through two weeks prior to the class. Cancellations after this time will not be refunded.
Safety: Tuition will be refunded less $25.00 up through one week prior to the first class date. Cancellations after this time will not be refunded.
Continuing Education Courses: Tuition will be refunded up through one week prior to the scheduled class date. Cancellations after this time will not be refunded. Students rescheduling prior to one week before the scheduled class date can reschedule free of charge. Students rescheduling after this time will be subject to a $25.00 rescheduling fee.
Class Scheduling Policy
CEC reserves the right to cancel any course or class due to circumstances beyond CEC’s control, such as insufficient enrollment or inclement weather. In these instances, all tuition will be refunded or class rescheduled to a later date.
Conduct Policy
The school reserves the right to dismiss any student whose conduct is deemed to be unsatisfactory. Unsatisfactory conduct may include but not be limited to theft, use of alcohol or illegal drugs on the school premises, possession of or under the influence of drugs or alcohol on school premises, failure to abide by school regulations, assault upon another student or a staff member, destruction of property, insubordination to a faculty or staff member, hate speech, and disruption of classes or activities. Students who threaten or cause any student or staff member physical harm and students, who use hate speech, who willfully destroy school property, or who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol during instruction time will be immediately dismissed.
Complaint Policy
The Construction Education Center does not have any policy nor does it act in any manner which discourages or prohibits the filing of inquiries or complaints regarding the school’s operation with the Executive Director of Higher Education. A complaint should first be filed with the Director of Education for the Construction Education Center. The Director will review the complaint and resolve the issue. If the complaint cannot be resolved, the student can formally submit a complaint with the Executive Director of Higher Education in writing to: Office of Higher Education, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 707, Hartford, CT. 06103, by phone (860) 947-1816, or visit the website ct.gov/StudentComplaint.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Construction Education Center does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or other protected class in any aspect of administration or its educational and admission policies or practices.
Termination by School
The school reserves the right to terminate any student prior to course completion upon determination that the student is not complying with school conduct policies, failure to make any financial payments, unsatisfactory academic progress, or insufficient attendance. A student who has been dismissed for unsatisfactory conduct may be considered for readmission at the discretion of the school administration according to the Appeal and Reinstatement policies found in the catalog. Students may also file official complaints according to the procedures described in the catalog Complaint Policy. Tuition charges in cases of termination will be made in accordance with the school’s cancellation and refund policy.
