Courses in Technical Studies.
6 Semester Hours
This course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become an oil and gas well tender.
14 Semester Hours
This course provides the training necessary to obtain a CDL license.
4 Semester Hours
This course provides students training in a vocational program utilizing the career/vocational school training programs. Topics may vary based on enrollment in the vocational program.
4 Semester Hours
This course provides students training in a vocational program utilizing the career/vocational school training programs. It is directly mapped to the second core course in each of the technical programs as required by the Department of Education.
4 Semester Hours
This course provides students training in a vocational program utilizing the career/vocational school training programs. It is directly mapped to the third course in each of the technical programs as required by the Department of Education.
3 Semester Hours
This course provides students training in a vocational program utilizing the career/vocational school training programs. It is directly mapped to the third course in each of the technical programs as required by the Department of Education.
3 Semester Hours
This course provides students training in a vocational program utilizing the career/vocational school training programs. It is directly mapped to the third course in each of the technical programs as required by the Department of Education.
3 Semester Hours
This course provides students training in a vocational program utilizing the career/vocational school training programs. It is directly mapped to the third course in each of the technical programs as required by the Department of Education.
3 Semester Hours
This course provides students training in a vocational program utilizing the career/vocational school training programs. It is directly mapped to
the third course in each of the technical programs as required by the Department of Education.
3 Semester Hours
This course provides students training in a vocational program utilizing the career/vocational school training programs. It is directly mapped to the third course in each of the technical programs as required by the Department of Education.
3 Semester Hours This course introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of telephony, such as: Safety Considerations, Industry Overview, Wire and Cable Overview, Industry Tools, Tip and Ring, Telecommunications, Color Codes, National Electric Code, and Basic Electricity, including Basic Electrical Terms, Units of Measure, The Electric Circuit, Resistor Color Code, and Ohm’s Law. Also woven throughout is Basic Life/Work Skills.
3 Semester Hours This course introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of Electric Telephone Systems, such as Safety Considerations, Industry Overview, Wire and Cable Overview, Industry Tools, Basic Knowledge of Installations, Structured Cabling System Basics, and Installations Standards. Also woven throughout is Basic Life/Work Skills.
3 Semester Hours This course enhances the student’s telecommunications knowledge of Electronic Key System Installation, Programming, and Troubleshooting, including Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Drawings, Tool/Material Lists, Installation Techniques, Key Service Unit (KSU) Installation, Keyset (Telephone) Installation/Mounting, Documenting Basic Programming Parameters, and In-depth Troubleshooting Techniques. Also woven throughout is Basic Life/Work Skills.
3 Semester Hours This course introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of Electronic Security Alarms Installations, such as Safety Considerations, Industry Overview, Industry Tools, Security Alarms Applications, System Sensors and Detectors Functions and Placement, Wiring Schemes Including Normally Open/Normally Closed, Daisy Chaining, Parallel/Series Circuits End of Line Resistors Function and Their Placement, Switches, Relays and Output Devices, Wireless vs. Hardwired Systems and Sensors, Introduction to Blueprints, Life Skills, and Basic Electricity.
3 Semester Hours This course trains the student in the intricacies of the electronic Security Alarms Installation and Programming and Troubleshooting, such as Safety Considerations, Industry Overview, Industry Tools, Security Alarms Applications, System Sensors and Detectors Functions and Placement, Wiring Schemes Including Normally Open vs. Normally Closed, E.O.L. Resistors Functions and Their Placement, Switches, Relays and Output Devices, Wireless vs. Hardwired Systems and Sensors, Programming of Features, Utilizing Theory Learned to Troubleshoot Systems, Life Skills, and Basic Electricity.
3 Semester Hours This course introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of Fiber Optics, such as Safety Considerations, Industry Overview, Cable Types Overview and Applications, Industry Tools, Fiber Optic Industry Color Codes, National Electric Code Pertaining to Fiber Optics, Cleaning and Preparation of Fiber Optic Cable Ends, Proper Cleaving Procedures, Curing Oven Operation, Types of Connectors Used in Terminations, Polishing Techniques, and Connector Termination Types. Also woven throughout is Basic Life/Work Skills.
3 Semester Hours This course is designed to expand the student’s knowledge and hands-on experience of Fiber Optic fundamentals, such as Safety Considerations, Industry Standards, Applications, Industry Tools, National Electric Code Pertaining to Fiber Optics, Cleaning and Preparation of Fiber Optic Cable Ends, Proper Cleaving Procedures, and Termination of Mechanical Fiber Optic Splices and also provides Principles of Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing. Also woven throughout is Basic Life/Work Skills.
3 Semester Hours This course introduces the student to the Basic Fundamentals of Enhanced Data Cabling (Copper), such as Safety Considerations, Industry Overview, Wire and Cable Overview, Industry Tools, Tip and Ring, EIA/TIA Cabling Standards, National Electric Code as Applies to Communications, Intro to Structured Cabling Systems, Voice vs. Data Signals, Shielded and Unshielded Cabling, Cabling Topologies, Installation and Termination Methodologies as per Industry Standards, Modular Jacks and Acceptance Testing Using Industry- Approved methods. Also woven throughout is Basic Life/Work Skills.
3 Semester Hours This course is designed to utilize students’ knowledge and give them valuable hands-on experience in the installation, Connectorization, and Splicing of Fiber Optic Cables, as well as testing of Fiber Optic Links and Terminations. This course also covers how to test Fiber Optic Cabling Systems for power losses and defects that would cause problems with Fiber Optic Networks and/or equipment through the use of Fiber Optic Test Equipment. Also included are testing procedures and overviews of equipment such as Optical Time Domain Reflectometers, Power Meter/Light Source Test Sets, and Visual Faulty Locators. This course also continues to build the students’ knowledge and hands-on experience of Fiber Optic Fundamentals, such as Safety Considerations, Industry Standards, Industry Color Codes, Connector types as well as Cable Types and Applications. Utilizing their knowledge of fiber optics characteristics, the students will learn by the testing results to define and repair any problems. Also woven throughout is Basic Life/Work Skills.
3 Semester Hours This course introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of Closed Circuit Television, such as Safety Considerations, Industry Overview, Cable Types, Camera Types, Power Considerations, Application and Design of Closed Circuit Television Equipment, and Installation and Field Service of Closed Circuit Television.
3 Semester Hours This course is designed to train students to install and maintain digital telephone systems, as well as train end users in the functions of the telephones and their features. The students will also learn the differences between analog and digital signals and how they affect troubleshooting procedures. Students will learn the intricacies of the installation, from creating a bill of materials to proper documentation of the completed project. Students will also learn by the testing results to define and repair any problems.
2 Semester Hours This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of voice mail installations. This course covers procedures, such as Safety Procedures, Integration with Telephone Systems, Develop a Bill of Materials Needed, Installation, Programming, and Troubleshooting Procedures using the provided system manuals.
1 Semester Hour Prerequisite: Student must be a candidate for graduation. This course is designed to pull all aspects of the program together. Students will complete a portfolio of all work throughout the program as outlined in the assessment plan for formal evaluation. Students are required to complete the corresponding certification to their specialization area.