Program Info
Program Description
Provides the related trades instructional classes for registered Department of Labor and other industrial apprentices involved in the manufacturing technologies of transportation based manufacturing. Apprentices in these skilled trade classifications take courses defined by their employer or joint apprentice committee. They also must complete the on-the-job hours of work and skills certification to qualify for journey-person certification or the equivalent. Apprentice certificate educational programs are typically 38 credit hours or longer in duration. Apprentice or Journeymen students may also be eligible to apply credits earned in their trade's educational programs toward the 60 credit hours required for the degree.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical functions specific to their trade.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the occupational health and safety requirements relative to the workplace in general and specific to their trade.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic industrial computer applications in the general workplace and specific to their trade.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the application of graphic design relative to the general workplace and specific to their trade.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the following essential knowledge and skills: troubleshooting, measurement, communication, use of hand tools, use of personal protective equipment, graphic interpretation, and problem solving.
- Tool and Die Journeyman
- Tool and Die Repairman
- Tool and Die Group Leader
- Tool and Die Group Supervision
- Skilled Trade Supervision
- Tool Engineer
- Industrial Service Tool and Die Technician
- Product Design Technician
- Quality Control Technician
- Tool Designer
Admission Requirements
Designed for employer-sponsored industrial apprentices. Admission is restricted to those approved by TAE apprentice coordinator.
General Education
See General Education Requirements for details.
Program Requirements
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Trade and Apprentice Education: Complete 38 credits from:
|
38.00 |
Trade and Apprentice Education courses are:
- Selected by the student, the employer and the TAE apprentice coordinator.
- Those that apply to the die design and die repair skills areas, most beginning with the prefix TAGD.
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing | 3.00 |
| CIS-100: Introduction to Information Technology | 3.00 |
Complete additional 100-level, or higher, courses to complete the requirements for this degree.