2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / WARETOWN

The Bricklayer and Allied Craftworker program is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in masonry and construction. This hands-on course provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to enter the field of masonry and allied trades. Through both classroom instruction and practical experience, students learn the fundamentals of bricklaying, blocklaying, and concrete finishing. Core topics include blueprint reading, materials handling, building code compliance, and the safe use of masonry tools and equipment. Students will also gain experience in specialized areas such as stone setting, tile installation, and tuckpointing. By the end of the program, participants will be prepared for positions in the construction industry, ready to contribute to high-quality, structurally sound masonry projects in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / BRICK

Throughout this 2-year course, students will learn the basic fundamentals of construction, as well as touching on more in-depth topics such as blueprint reading, framing, concrete block construction, roofing, sheathing, siding, drywall applications, door and window installation, interior finishes, and much more. The theory of installation, trim work, and finished ceilings and floors are also explored. As a county vocational school, there are also a variety of local community service opportunities that students may engage in as well. Students are also exposed to various local companies and industry professionals, with some companies offering apprenticeship opportunities, as well as colleges and technical institutes for continuing education. With speed, safety, and true hands-on experience, we train our students to be the best they can be in order to be well-educated and skilled tradesmen.

2 YEARS / 900 HOURS / JACKSON

This hands-on course takes you beyond the classroom and into the field—where you’ll use real surveying equipment to measure land, map property lines, and lay out roads and construction sites. From drones and GPS to advanced CADD software, you’ll work with the same cutting-edge technology used by engineers, architects, and construction professionals.
Back in the shop, you’ll turn your field data into detailed site plans and 3D designs, learning to read maps, plot elevations, and bring projects to life digitally. Along the way, you’ll explore how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used to plan communities and build modern infrastructure.
If you like working outdoors, problem-solving, or creating designs that last, this course gives you the skills to launch a future in civil engineering, construction, or surveying—where your work shapes the world we live in.

2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / JACKSON

Turn your creativity into real-world skills! In this comprehensive program, students engage in all aspects of custom carpentry, woodworking fabrication, and related installation and design techniques. Inside our fully equipped 3,800 sq. ft. woodshop, students learn to design and build everything from furniture and cabinetry to decorative trim, remodeling projects, and ornamental wood designs.
Students develop proficiency in project design and layout while mastering the safe and proper use of power tools, woodworking machines, and advanced joinery. Beyond the fundamentals, the program covers remodeling techniques, drywall projects, custom molding, built-in furnishings, and decorative elements such as kitchen cabinetry. Through our Cooperative Education program, students can work with local businesses, gain valuable on-the-job experience, and start their careers before graduation. Graduates leave with industry certifications, a professional portfolio, and a direct pathway to apprenticeships, advanced training, or further education in woodworking, carpentry, and design.

2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / JACKSON / TOMS RIVER

The scope of this course deals primarily with residential one- and two-family dwelling unit electrical systems. Renewable energies and commercial wiring are touched upon. The fundamental theory and application of alternating and direct current circuits, test equipment, transformers, motors, and various types of control devices for power, and lighting are emphasized. Load calculations for residences and small commercial buildings will be taught. Code requirements and installation methods for various types of cables, conduits (both flexible and non-flexible), and service equipment will be addressed. An introduction to the National Electrical Code, as applied to residential and light commercial wiring is part of the program; therefore, strong math and language skills are recommended. The safe use of tools and industry work practices will be stressed. Cooperative Education opportunities and transition assistance into apprenticeship training and work placement are integral to this program. Upon successful completion of this two-year program and an end of program assessment, students will receive advanced placement in the OCVTS Adult Education Division Apprenticeship Program.

2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / BRICK

YEAR 1 HVAC/Mechanical Services Technology (450 hrs) This program incorporates practical hands-on training, and operating theory of today’s modern heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Students will learn the skills necessary to be able to service, repair and install these systems, making them marketable and career ready in the mechanical trades. This course will include industry safety standards, electrical schematic diagrams, control wiring, system troubleshooting and basic piping concepts meeting industry standards.

YEAR 2 HVAC/Refrigeration (450 hrs) Students will learn basic concepts necessary to install, repair and maintain heating air conditioning on both residential and commercial refrigeration equipment. Building code, basic theory and operation of mechanical components, along with electrical controls will also be covered. The Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Certification exam will be given upon course completion of the program.

2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / JACKSON

The Heavy Equipment Operator Program (HEOP) is a program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for the operation of heavy equipment in accordance with industry standards. The students will be able to recognize the technical competencies in the major classifications of heavy equipment. Students will be engaged in industry relevant, hands-on instruction that is aligned with the National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) Heavy Equipment Operations curriculum. Skills will be further developed through the use of state of the art in-class simulators and authentic learning opportunities in which students will operate actual machinery. Throughout the program students will be provided the opportunity to learn in the field through job shadowing experiences and qualified candidates may continue on to participate in cooperative education experiences with local employers.

2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / JACKSON

Students will learn the hands-on skills necessary to assemble, maintain, and repair water, gas, and other piping systems used in homes, businesses, and industry. The course will prepare students for the diverse skill sets necessary to enter a career in residential, commercial, and/ or industrial plumbing fields. Students will learn to prepare cost estimates, read blueprints, follow state and local building codes, install/inspect/maintain/and troubleshoot piping systems. Qualified students may have the opportunity to job shadow or participate in other cooperative education opportunities with local plumbing contractors. Upon successful completion of this two-year program, students may receive advance standing in the OCVTS Adult Education Division Apprenticeship Program.

2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / TOMS RIVER / JACKSON

The OCVTS Welding Program offers students a dynamic, hands-on learning experience that seamlessly integrates practical skills with essential welding theory. Students gain expertise in a wide range of welding processes—including shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, and flux core arc welding—as well as metal cutting techniques such as oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting. This rigorous, career-focused program prepares graduates for rewarding opportunities in unions such as Pipefitters, Ironworkers, and Sheetmetal Workers, as well as in the U.S. military and diverse construction and fabrication fields, including heavy equipment, ships, aircraft, pipelines, bridges, and boilers. Students also benefit from meaningful work-based learning experiences with local industries, connecting classroom instruction to real-world applications. Graduates are encouraged to join the American Welding Society (AWS), offering the chance to earn national certification and strengthen their competitive advantage in the workforce. With its blend of high expectations, hands-on training, and strong industry connections, the OCVTS Welding Program equips students with the skills, confidence, and credentials needed to launch a successful and fulfilling career in welding.