Free Classes
Painter
April 21 - 25 | M-F | 8:00 - 16:30
May 05 - 09 | M-F | 8:00 - 16:30
May 19 - 23 | M-F | 8:00 - 16:30
Monday: Introduction to Painting Tools & Surface Preparation Proper use of basic hand tools: putty knife, caulking gun, brushes, rollers (6”/9”) Introduction to spray pump and spray gun Surface preparation: putty application and caulking (8 hours) Cleaning and maintaining tools
Tuesday: Surface Inspection & Priming Checking surfaces for caulking shrinkage and putty application Masking windows, floors, and other surfaces Priming surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray pumps (8 hours)
Wednesday: Painting Techniques & Application Applying primer and paint to designated surfaces (8 hours) Hands-on practice with brushes, rollers, and spray pumps
Thursday: Detail Work & Trim Painting Painting trims around windows, corners, and door entryways (8 hours)
Friday: Final Inspection, Touch-Ups & Cleanup Reviewing painted areas for full coverage and making touch-ups Maintenance of spray pumps and spray guns Cleaning work areas, demasking windows and floors Course Objectives:
Carpentry
March 24 - May 23 | M-F | 07:30 - 16:30
This 8-week, intensive, hands-on pre-apprenticeship program serves as a direct pathway to becoming a registered apprentice with the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship Program. Training will start with instruction in carpentry fundamentals and basic tool use, construction math, basic print reading, metal framing, concrete formwork and drywall, and culminate with a 2-week paid internship at an active construction site. Upon successful completion of this pre-apprenticeship program, students will be granted direct entry to any one of the three registered apprenticeship programs administered by the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund (HCATF).
The pre-apprenticeship program is divided into two parts:
Part 1: 6-week Related-Trade Instruction
Part 2: 2-week Internship
Spring 2025 T 16:00 - 21:00
This free class introduces theoretical and job related skills necessary to lay out and construct foundations, wall and ceiling framing, roofing systems, and apply exterior finish components for residential and light commercial construction
TRAD6929 - Free Basic Carpentry
April 21 - 25 | M-F | 8:00 - 16:30
April 28 - May 02 | M-F | 8:00 - 16:30
Learn to build a hale pāpaʻi, 8' X 12' storage shed. Also learn framing, roffing siding, painting and more... This course is developed specifically for community members who are interested in volunteering for Habitat for Humanity in their future projects in rebuilding of Lahaina homes. In this 5-day training, students will learn Basic Carpentry, Basic Electrical and Basic Plumbing.
Blueprint Reading
Spring 2025 M 9:00-11:50
This class introduces the fundamental principles of pictorial and architectural drawing and blueprint reading. Focuses on the use of mechanical drawing instruments and freehand sketching to make shop drawings and develop interpretation and visualization techniques as they refer to detailed artistic renderings and construction drawings, and concepts essential to related fields of carpentry, architecture, engineering, and graphic arts.
Agriculture
Spring 2025 F 13:00 - 16:00
This free class teaches operation of a rototiller and wheel type tractor with allied implements on the College farm. Includes safety, maintenance, three point hitch hookups, hydraulics, and field adjustments.
Spring 2025 TR 9:00 - 11:45
This free class introduces production methods for selected crops including propagation planting, fertilization, irrigation, pest control, harvesting, and marketing. Evaluates conventional and alternative methods of production and analyzes effects of these practices. Examines economic and social impacts. Field trips to production areas.
AG252 Sustainable Crop Production II
Spring 2025 TR 9:00 - 11:45
This free class reinforces production practices for sustainable agriculture. Develops skills in designing, planning, and executing a sustainable production system for wholesale and retail sales. Determines cost of production and integrates multiple marketing practices. Evaluates products, cultural practices, and marketing methods. Practices farm record keeping.
Plumbing
TRAD6933 Plumbing Soldering & Pipe Fitting
April 16 - 18 | WThF | 8:30 - 11:30
TRAD6835 - Habitat Maui's Volunteer Academy
Class Dates & Times TBA
This free course is developed specifically for community members who are interested to learn basic plumbing skills.
Electrical
Spring 2025 T 10:30 - 12:50
This free class studies current, voltage, resistance, and Ohm’s Law. Discusses magnetism, electrical safety and measurements, AC and DC circuits, induction, and capacitance as applicable to residential, commercial, appliance, and industrial wiring systems.
Jan 21 - Dec 3, 2025 TW 17:30 - 20:30
This free year-long course completes the academic coursework required by Hawaii Revised Statute HRS 448E for journey worker electrical apprentices. Participants gain foundational skills in electrical safety, as well as applied math, AC/DC theory, motors and motor control, NEC, and transformers.
Masonry
Spring 2025 R 16:00 - 21:00
This free class introduces materials and explains techniques used in installing and repairing concrete, hollow tile, and related masonry construction.
MAIN 140 Painting & Decorating
Spring 2025 M 16:00 - 21:00
Welding
Spring 2025 MW 17:00 - 20:00
This free class Introduces theory and practices of arc and gas welding of ferrous metals dealing with building construction applications. Includes procedures in flat, horizontal, and overhead work for brazing, flame cutting, and welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and other metals. Designed as a support course for trades
3D CAD: Intro to Products & Advanced Manufacturing
February 11 - May 15 TR 17:30 - 19:30
This free class introduces the fundamentals of advancing manufacturing including prototype design, additive and subtractive manufacturing using 3-D printing and CNC machines, and an applied project using Rhino 3D software. Participants may also be eligible for a 2 week paid internship with a local company to gain exposure to advanced manufacturing projects.