INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT

Occupational Training Certificates (OTC)

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Auto Body Repair,

Automotive Mechanics

Building Trades

Diesel Mechanics

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Occupational Training Certificate Ð

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program is a one-year program that offers students the opportunity to prepare to enter the fields of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration system installation, service and repair. Classroom and laboratory work with state of the art equipment provides students with the opportunity to acquire the technical knowledge and skills and work attitude needed for employment in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industry.

Total number of hours required 36 Credit hours

Contact hours 1,376

Freshman Year

First Semester Credit hours

CETT 1502 Electricity Principles 5

HART 1507 Refrigeration Principles 5

MAIR 1449 Refrigerators, Freezers, & Window Air Conditioners 4

Total 14

Second Semester Credit hours

MAIR 1445 Dryers, Washers, Dishwashers 4

HART 1541 Residential Air Conditioning 5

HART 1545 Gas & Electric Heating 5

Total 14

Summer Sessions Credit hours

HART 2538 A.C. Installation/Service 5

HART 1369 Practicum or

HART 2536 Troubleshooting 3

Total 8

Total number of hours required 36

Note: Students in Level I Certificate programs are TASP-waived but will be assessed for basic academic skills competency and provided opportunities for remediation in the ASK lab of the Learning Assistance Center. (GIPWE, Chapter 3-THECB)

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Occupational Training Certificate Ð

Auto Body Repair

The one-year auto body program offers students the opportunity to develop the skills needed to perform extensive body repairs under minimum supervision. Classroom and laboratory work with modern tools and equipment provides students the opportunity to acquire the technical knowledge and skills and the work attitude needed for employment in the auto body damage repair industry.

Total number of hours required Credit hours Ð 36

Contact hours 1,056

Freshman Year

First Semester Credit hours

ABDR 1541 Structural Analysis & Damage Repair I 5

ABDR 1519 Basic Metal Repair 5

ABDR 1411 Vehicle Measurement & Damage

Repair Procedures 4

Total 14

Second Semester Credit hours

ABDR 1453 Fiberglass Repair 4

ABDR 1542 Structural Analysis & Damage Repair II 5

ABDR 1431 Basic Refinishing 4

Total 13

Summer Sessions Credit hours

ABDR 2549 Advanced Refinishing I 5

ABDR 2255 Collision Repair Estimating 2

ABDR 2257 Collision Repair Shop Management 2

Total 9

Total number of hours required 36

Note: Students in Level I Certificate programs are TASP-waived but will be assessed for basic academic skills competency and provided opportunities for remediation in the ASK lab of the Learning Assistance Center. (GIPWE, Chapter 3-THECB)

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Occupational Training Certificate Ð

Automotive Mechanics

The one-year automotive mechanics program offers students the opportunity to enter the fields of general or specialized automotive service repair. Classroom and laboratory work with state-of-the-art equipment and sophisticated vehicles provides students the opportunity to acquire the technical knowledge, skills and work attitude needed for employment in the automotive service and repair field.

Total number of hours required Credit hours Ð 39

Contact hours 1,136

Freshman Year

First Semester Credit hours

AUMT 1201 Introduction & Theory of Auto. Technology 2

AUMT 2305 Theory of Automotive Engines 3

AUMT 1407 Automotive Electrical Systems 4

AUMT 2417 Engine Performance Analysis I 4

Total 13

Second Semester Credit hours

AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair 4

AUMT 2434 Engine Performance Analysis II 4

AUMT 1410 Brakes 4

AUMT 1416 Suspension & Steering 4

Total 16

Summer Sessions Credit hours

AUMT 1445 Automotive Heating & A.C. 4

AUMT 2209 Manual Drive Train and Axle Theory 2

AUMT 2425 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 4

Total 10

Total number of hours required 39

Note: Students in Level I Certificate programs are TASP-waived but will be assessed for basic academic skills competency and provided opportunities for remediation in the ASK lab of the Learning Assistance Center. (GIPWE, Chapter 3-THECB)

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Occupational Training Certificate Ð

Building Trades

The one-year building trades specialization program offers students the opportunity to enter the field of construction, plumbing and electrical. Classroom and laboratory work with state-of-the-art equipment provides students the opportunity to acquire the technical knowledge, skills and work attitude needed for entry level employment in construction, plumbing and electrical.

First Semester Credit hours

CNBT 1301 Introduction to Construction 3

CNBT 1302 Mechanical, Plumbing, & Electrical 3

CNBT 1305 Residential & Light Commercial Blueprint Reading 3

CNBT 1311 Construction Methods and Materials 3

CNBT 1342 Building Codes & Inspections 3

Total 15

Second Semester

Carpentry Specialization Credit hours

CRPT 1329 Introduction to Carpentry 3

CNBT 1307 Commercial & Industrial Blueprint Reading 3

CRPT 1325 Forms and Foundations I 3

CRPT 1323 Floor Systems 3

CRPT 1315 Conventional Wall Systems 3

CRPT 1311 Conventional Roof Systems 3

Total 18

Second Semester

Plumbing Specialization Credit hours

PFPB 2437 Blueprint Reading for Plumbers 4

PFPB 2409 Residential Construction Plumbing I 4

PFPB 1421 Plumbing Maintenance & Repair 4

PFPB 2408 Piping Standards & Materials 4

Total 16

Second Semester

Electrical Specialization Credit hours

ELPT 1321 Introduction to Electrical Safety & Tools 3

ELPT 1349 Electrical Blueprint Reading 3

ELPT 1311 Basic Electrical Theory 3

ELPT 1325 National Electrical Code I 3

ELPT 1329 Residential Wiring 3

Total 15

Summer Session

Carpentry Specialization Credit hours

CRPT 1345 Conventional Interior Finish Systems 3

CRPT 1341 Conventional Exterior Finish Systems 3

WDWK 1313 Cabinet Making or 3

CNBT 1366 Practicum

Total 9

Summer Session

Plumbing Specialization Credit hours

PFPB 1345 Commercial Construction & Fixture Setting 3

PFPB 2301 Piping Fabrication & Installation I or 3

CNBT 1366 Practicum 3

Total 6

Summer Session

Electrical Specialization Credit hours

ELPT 1345 Commercial Wiring 3

ELTN 1342 Electrical Troubleshooting or 3

ELPT 1364 Practicum

Total 6

Credit Hour Summary

Carpentry Specialization 42 hours

Plumbing Specialization 36 hours

Electrical Specialization 36 hours

Note: Students in Level I Certificate programs are TASP-waived but will be assessed for basic academic skills competency and provided opportunities for remediation in the ASK lab of the Learning Assistance Center. (GIPWE, Chapter 3-THECB)

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Occupational Training Certificate Ð

Diesel Mechanics

The one-year diesel mechanics program offers students the opportunity to enter the fields of general or specialized diesel-powered vehicle service and repair. Classroom and laboratory work with state of the art equipment provides students the opportunity to acquire the technical knowledge and skills and the work attitude needed for employment maintaining, diagnosing, servicing and repairing Diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.

Total number of hours required Credit hours Ð 37

Contact hours 1088

Freshman Year

First Semester Credit hours

DEMR 1506 Diesel Engine I 5

DEMR 1510 Diesel Engine Testing/Repair I 5

DEMR 1413 Fuel Systems 4

Total 14

Second Semester Credit hours

DEMR 1521 Power Train I 5

DEMR 1505 Basic Electrical Systems 5

DEMR 1423 HVAC Troubleshooting & Repair 4

Total 14

Summer Sessions Credit hours

DEMR 1516 Basic Hydraulics 5

DEMR 1491 Special Topic: Service Area 4

Total 9

Credit Hour Summary

Total number of hours required 37 hours

Note: Students in Level I Certificate programs are TASP-waived but will be assessed for basic academic skills competency and provided opportunities for remediation in the ASK lab of the Learning Assistance Center. (GIPWE, Chapter 3-THECB)