A variety of skilled trade programs in this area meet the overwhelming need for oil & gas, manufacturing, and construction careers. Programs in this Area of Study prepare you for technical, high demand careers as a technician, operator, manager, or supervisor in the energy, manufacturing, and construction industries. Know which program you want to pursue? Use the Pathway Plan available in your myLoneStar account to make sure you plan and register for the right courses to complete your goal.
Program Plan Maps for Energy, Manufacturing & Construction
Pathway Plans provided below are examples of the requirements needed to earn the specific credential selected. As a student at Lone Star College, you will use a worksheet like this in your myLoneStar account to track your progress. Your Total Plan Credits and other areas on your worksheet will populate throughout your academic career as you enroll in courses and complete credits. Current students may access their current Pathway Plan by logging into myLoneStar, and then clicking on Student > Manage Classes > Plan and Register for Courses. Please note that additional courses may be needed to meet Texas Success Initiative requirements.
View the semester by semester Pathway Plan for programs in this Area of Study.
| Program | Credential Type | Link to Pathway Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Design Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Architectural Design Tech. | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Computer Numeric Control Operator/Programmer I | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Computer Numeric Control Operator/Programmer II | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Construction Supervision | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Construction Supervision | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Construction Supervision | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Construction Supervision - Occupational Entry | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Electrical Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Electrical Tech. | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Electrical Tech. | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Electrical Tech. | Occupational Skills Certificate | Pathway Plan Map |
| Electrical Vehicle Charging Station Instal. & Maint | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Electromagnetic Safety | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Energy, Manufacturing & Trade Management | Bachelor's of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Field Service Technician | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Gas Metal Arc Welding | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Geographical Information Systems Technician | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Geographic Information Systems | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Geographic Information Systems | Occupational Skills Certificate | Pathway Plan Map |
| Geographic Information Systems Analyst | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| HVAC & Refrigeration | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| HVAC & Refrigeration - Commercial Servicing | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| HVAC & Refrigeration - Occupational Entry | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| HVAC & Refrigeration - Residential Servicing | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Industrial Diesel Technology | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Industrial Diesel Technology | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Industrial Diesel Technology | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Industrial Electronics Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Inspection Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Instrumentation Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Instrumentation Tech. | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Land Surveying & Mapping Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Land Surveyor | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Machining Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Machinist | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Mechanical Design | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Mechanical Design | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Petroleum Service Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Petroleum Service Tech. | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Process Technology | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Process Technology | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Robotics - Automated Manufacturing Technology | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |
| Robotics - Automated Manufacturing Technology | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Ultrasonic Examination Certificate | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Visual Examination | Certificate Level I | Pathway Plan Map |
| Welding | Certificate Level II | Pathway Plan Map |
| Welding Tech. | Associate of Applied Science | Pathway Plan Map |