Q: Who can enroll, what are the entrance requirements?

A: You must be an enrolled Apprentice with the Montana State Dept. of Labor and Industry to take these courses, and be 18 years or older. 

Q: When are the classes available?

A: These courses are provided as an individualized course of study, so you can take them when you want and at your own pace! They can be taken the old paper and pencil method or you can complete the classes through an on-line course of study. They are available to any registered apprentice that has purchased the class.

Q: How can I get a current class schedule?

A: The classes you need to complete will be provided in your documents at your Apprentice Registration by your employer and the MT Department of Labor & Industry apprenticeship staff. All Electrical and Plumbing coursework is available as soon as you enroll and pay for your coursework.

Q: When or how do I register for a Class? How do I pay for a class?

A: To register for a course, simply purchase the course from MSU-Northern Related Training Program and complete at your own pace.

Registration Options
Mail In Person Telephone FAX
Related Training Program
MSU-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
MSU-Northern Campus
Brockmann Center 207
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
406.265.3559 or
406.265.3567
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
406.265.3786
Methods of Payment:
Credit Card, Money Order, or Check

Cash, Credit Card, Money Order, or Check Credit Card Only Credit Card only

Q: How many classes can I take at one time?

A: Most apprentices enroll and pay for two courses at a time so they don’t have to wait once they have finished a course and submitted it for grading.

Q: Are there textbooks and supplies I need to pay for?

A: All text books and course information is provided in the purchase price of the course. Please call 406-265-3559 or 406-265-3567 to purchase courses or click on the link to purchase a course online.

Q: How long do I have to complete the class?

A: If you are receiving college credit for your coursework, individual courses and the assignments have to be completed within 6 months from the day the books are sent out.  If you are not receiving college credit for your coursework, please refer to your Apprentice registration documents for a coursework guideline to complete your apprenticeship timely.

Q: How do I take the exams if I do not live in Havre?

A: MSU-Northern has an agreement with all the Montana Job Service/Workforce Centers to proxy our final exams. Please call 406-265-3559 or 406-265-3567 if you have any questions on where to take your coursework exams.

Q: Are classes ever canceled?

A: Never!! At times there are delays in the classes as new text books are entered in the system. Rarely is there more than a 24 hour delay in the courses while this is being completed.

Q: What are your policies?

A: The cost of each course is listed in our price sheet. If you get laid off or quit the apprentice program, we will accept a book return, if the edition is currently being used. Once you start the course work, we will not refund the packet price portion of the course.

Q: Will I get a grade? Can I receive college credit for these classes?

You are required to score at least 70% to pass any Related Training course. Once you have passed all the courses and completed your Journeyman’s Exam, MSU-Northern can grant up to one year credit towards your Associates degree in Plumbing or Electrical Technology