2007

Michigan Apprentice

Competition

Weld Test Packages

U A UNIVERSITY

APPRENTICE CREDIT & UA STAR EXAM

Apprentice Credit

Effective August 2000 current UA apprentices who complete their apprenticeship can earn up to 32 college credits for their experience with WCC.  UA members can use this credit to earn as Associate Degree in Construction Supervision, Industrial Training, or Journeyperson General Studies from WCC.  Apprentices are registered for this credit through the Training Director Scott Klapper.  Members interested in registering should contact WCC, Michael Griffith at 1-888-232-5476.  You will need to be registered in the system to receive credit. 

Journeyworkers

UA members who achieved journey status prior to August 2000 will need to pass the UA STAR exam in order to receive the 32 credits for their apprenticeship experience.

UA STAR Exam Credit and Testing Procedures

Members should contact Training Director Scott Klapper for exam dates and study materials at 734-677-5367.

Math and Science Credit

Three credits of math and three credits of science

 (6 total) are awarded within the 32 credits for completion of apprenticeship or the UA STAR exam.  These credits can be applied towards the Applied Science degree option only.