Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice & Training Program – Pekin Campus
Overview
The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice & Training Program – Pekin Campus (formerly Mid-Central Illinois Regional Council of Carpenters (MCIRCC-JATC)), an NCCRS member since September 2016, covers 41 counties in Central Illinois with 4,830 members and 2,280 contractors. The contractor base performs work in the following areas: general carpentry, heavy and highway construction, pile driving, residential construction, interior systems, flooring and ceiling contractors, concrete contractors, millwright contractors, cabinet shops, door shops, mill shops, roofing contractors, truss shops, industrial contractors and institutional contractors.
Following their heritage of involvement in community service, the council has been a leader in joining in partnership with our communities to improve services to those less fortunate. Through programs such as the United Way, Make A Wish Foundation, Dollars against Diabetes, Habitat for Humanity and various volunteer programs in their local areas using skills and abilities, the council is able to help those in need. The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice & Training Program – Pekin Campus is also proud to be a part of organizations that promote development of professionalism in business.
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Titles of all evaluated learning experiences
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Carpentry Apprenticeship - MCIRCC
Approximately 640 hours of classroom instruction; and a minimum of 4,400 hours of supervised practical experience over four years.
October 2011 - Present.
See “Learner Outcomes” for each of the individual courses that comprise the apprenticeship.
The components listed below constitute the Carpentry Apprenticeship conducted by the Mid-Central Illinois Regional Council of Carpenters –Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (MCIRCC-JATC). The apprenticeship consists of four years of combined classroom instruction and supervised practical experience under the close supervision of experienced supervisors. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience. Due to the integrated nature of the curriculum as it unfolds over four years, the descriptions, which appear below, reflect the content areas and course titles within degree programs where credit may be awarded.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 41 semester hours, as applied across the following courses listed below (9/16) (4/22 revalidation). NOTE: Students must successfully complete all courses to access the credit recommendation.
Course 1: 40 hours (1 week). Course 2: 40 hours (1 week).
Course 1 and 2: October 2011 – Present.
Course 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: use hand and power tools properly and safely; determine correct natural wood or wood product to use for specific projects; install fasteners; interpret blueprints; perform mathematical calculations; and apply health and safety procedures. Course 2: Students will be able to: describe the duties and responsibilities of apprentices; summarize the collective bargaining agreement as it relates to on the job learning and training; describe the UBC constitution and its structure; operate a powder actuated tool; describe construction industry hazards and corrective measures; perform first aid, CPR and use an AED; and recognize Commercial and Residential Fall Protection.
Major topics include: Course 1: use of hand and power tools; health and safety regulations, standards and procedures, blueprint reading, composition of natural wood and wood products, and technical math. Course 2: collective bargaining, on the job learning, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED, and Commercial and Residential Fall Protection. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours (2 semester hours in Carpentry or Construction Technology and 1 semester hour in Health Science) (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
Course 1: 40 hours (1 week). Course 2: 40 hours (1 week). Course 3: 40 hours (1 week).
Course 1, 2, and 3: October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Course 1: inspect and operate an aerial lift and self-propelled, vertically elevating work platforms (Scissor Lit) in accordance with OSHA standards, guidelines and regulations; use a David White optical level and laser instruments; interpret marking of leveling rods; perform leveling operations; install the Symon Wall Form and Jahn Clamp Forming System; install Symon form column and grade beam projects; install and brace a spread footing form for a building layout to the specifications of a blueprint; and estimate the materials needed to complete a project. Course 2: assemble and construct concrete stair forms; construct the bridge form work for a steel beam and precast/pre-stressed concrete beam; assemble box culvert, calculate cubic yards of concrete and materials to build various projects. Course 3: operate a total station accurately; calculate the points laid out with the total station; configure a data collector and total station to stake out points; and place and finish concrete.
Course 1, 2, and 3: Major topics include: concrete forms, materials, methods, tools, technologies, and installation; cubic calculations; total station; steel and concrete beams; bridge forms; and concrete stair forms. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Carpentry, Concrete, Construction Materials and Methods, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
Minimum of 4,400 hours of supervised practical experience over 4 years.
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: apply all knowledge, skills, and techniques developed during the course of the apprenticeship program in the field.
Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours per year (for all four years, maximum 12 hours upon completion of the program) in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation). NOTE: For all four years, the maximum is 12 semester hours upon completion of the program. (Minimum of 4,400 hours of supervised practical experience over 4 years).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: read blueprints for exterior siding projects; install exterior trim for commercial and residential structures; install aluminum soffit and fascia, different types of siding and asphalt shingles; estimate the amount of exterior trim and components needed to construct a roof; use personal protective equipment and personal fall arrest systems per OSHA regulations.
Major topics include: blueprint reading, exterior siding and trim materials, installation of exterior siding and trim for commercial and residential structures, aluminum soffit and fascia, siding and asphalt shingles, roof construction and personal protective equipment and personal fall arrest systems. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Carpentry or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: construct different types of interior system jobs including laying out wall lines, radius, corners, partitions, and door openings; construct a shaft wall system; estimate and develop a materials list to frame a partition wall; and use proper tools for interior systems drywall projects.
Major topics include: blueprint reading, interior system projects, materials and installation procedures. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Carpentry or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: apply theory and construction of various types of soffits and exposed grid ceiling systems to commercial construction projects; determine the type and height of a ceiling and soffit; calculate an equal border exposed grid ceiling using mathematical formulas; layout and construct an equal border and diagonal grid ceiling; prepare an estimate of material needed for a project; and properly and safely use hand and power tools.
Major topics include: blueprint reading, commercial construction interior system projects, materials and installation procedures. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Carpentry, Construction Materials and Methods, Construction Technology or Quantity Takeoff (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: use procedures for lath ceiling and access floors outlined within Infection Control Risk Assessment Construction (ICRA) training; assemble a suspended lath ceiling; install a suspended lath ceiling; and assemble an access floor following the proper sequence.
Major topics include: lath ceiling assembly and installation, access floor assembly and installation procedures, and Infection Control Risk Assessment Construction (ICRA). Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Carpentry, Construction Materials and Methods, Construction Technology or Health Care Construction (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: interpret blueprints; use hand and power tools to install interior trim, doors and hardware; layout and construct a wood door frame; install a slab door; install windows; and estimate the amount of materials needed for specific projects.
Major topics include: installation of interior trim, doors, windows, and hardware, and construction of wood door frames. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Blue Print Reading, Carpentry, Construction Materials and Methods, Construction Technology or Quantity Takeoff (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: identify roof rafters and framing hardware; analyze roof plan blueprints; calculate, layout and installation of different types of roof rafters; compare and contrast personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal fall arrest systems; install an equal slope gable, hip and interconnecting roof system; and estimate the amount of framing material and components to construct a roof.
Major topics include installation, calculation and layout of different types of roof rafters. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Carpentry or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: determine if previously erected scaffolds meet OSHA regulations; summarize requirements for various types of scaffolds; describe safe scaffold access and egress and how each is used in a scaffold project; and assemble and dismantle various types of scaffolds.
Major topics include: assembly and disassembly of scaffolds, OSHA standards and regulations, fall protection and falling object protection. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Carpentry, Construction Materials and Methods, Construction Technology or Safety (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: analyze blueprints and specifications to construct a set of stairs from a set of prints; establish a procedure to design a stairwell to maintain proper headroom; accurately perform the stair calculations to calculate the rise and run of the stairs; layout, cut and fabricate three-step winder and stringers; calculate, layout, and fabricate open, closed, mitered and three-step winding stairs; and develop a procedure to install handrails and balusters to conform to local building codes.
Major topics include: installation, calculation and layout of open, closed, mitered and three-step winding stairs. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Carpentry, Construction Materials and Methods, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: perform a welding process; properly use personal protection equipment; start a weld bead and tie into an existing welding bead; use a variety of welding positions; interpret welding symbols used in blueprints; identify steels that are used in welding; assemble and disassemble a torch; apply proper procedures for cutting mild steel in projects; and describe metallurgy.
Major topics include: assembly and disassembly of scaffolds, OSHA standards and regulations, fall protection and falling object protection. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours as a technical elective in Carpentry or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Flex Core Arc Welding (FCAW); apply preventive measures to avoid injury; determine the type of welding process to use for various projects; adjust currents when using electrode for application; read blueprints; interpret welding symbols; and perform tasks using four basic welding positions.
Major topics include: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Flex Core Arc Welding (FCAW); blueprint reading, and welding positions. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours as a technical elective in Carpentry or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: layout, frame and construct a wood-framed floor and wall system, install a roof truss system, use personal protective equipment and personal fall arrest system in accordance with OSHA standards and regulations; and use common fasteners and framing hardware for conventional and truss wood residential structures.
Major topics include: conventional and truss wood residential structures, construction of wood-framed floor and wall systems, and roof truss systems. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Carpentry or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
Floor Coverer Apprenticeship - MCIRCC
Approximately 640 hours of classroom instruction; and a minimum of 4,400 hours of supervised practical experience over four years.
October 2011 - Present.
See “Learner Outcomes” for each of the individual courses that comprise the apprenticeship.
The courses listed below constitute the Floor Coverer Apprenticeship conducted by the Mid-Central Illinois Regional Council of Carpenters –Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (MCIRCC-JATC). The apprenticeship consists of four years of combined classroom instruction and supervised practical experience under the close supervision of experienced supervisors. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience. Due to the integrated nature of the curriculum as it unfolds over four years, the descriptions, which appear below, reflect the content areas and course titles within degree programs where credit may be awarded.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 37 semester hours, as applied across the following courses listed below. NOTE: Students must successfully complete all courses to access the credit recommendation.
Course 1: 40 hours (1 week). Course 2: 40 hours (1 week). Course 3: 40 hours (1 week). Course 4: 40 hours (1 week).
Course 1, 2, 3, and 4: October 2011 – Present.
Course 1, 2, 3 and 4: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe the history of the carpet industry; identify various fibers and yarns used in carpet construction; analyze key industry standards of carpet and rug installation; formulate and apply methods to seam cut various types of carpet; install carpet wall base; cut and repair seams; and identify and use appropriate tools for installation.
Course 1, 2, 3 and 4: Major topics include: fibers and yarns, industry history, industry standards, installation tools, and installation procedures. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation). NOTE: All four courses must be completed to access the credit recommendation.
Course 1 and 2: 40 hours (1 week).
Course 1 and 2: October 2011 – Present.
Course 1: Upon successful completion, students will be able to: define and apply terminology; prepare a substrate for wood flooring installation; layout and install engineered and solid wood floors; develop a procedure and illustration of custom installation of borders, inserts and inlay to wood floors; estimate material for wood installation jobs; and use hand and power tools. Course 2: Students will be able to: define and apply terminology related to sanding and finishing; use different types of sanding tools; sand different types of wood floors; use various application techniques to apply finish, stains and sealers; demonstrate methods to sand, stain and finish hardwood floors to the specifications of the National Wood Flooring Association, and prepare an estimate of material needed for various types of hardwood floor installation jobs.
Course 1 and 2: Major topics include: shop and safety rules, use of PPE of hand and power tools, substrate preparation, underlayment products and installation procedures, and estimates. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply all knowledge, skills, and techniques developed during the course of the apprenticeship program in the field.
Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours per year (for all four years, maximum 12 hours upon completion of the program) in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation). NOTE: For all four years, the maximum is 12 semester hours upon completion of the program. (Minimum of 4,400 hours of supervised practical experience over 4 years).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define and apply terminology common to substrate preparation and BCT tile installation; compare and contrast underlayment products and installation procedures; formulate and apply methods to install underlayment; develop a procedure and apply it to install square tile; install equal border and diagonal floor tile; and estimate material and square tile for various types of carpet installation jobs.
Major topics include: shop and safety rules, use of PPE of hand and power tools, substrate preparation, underlayment products and installation procedures, border, and diagonal floor tile. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 5 semester hours in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week), plus 30 lab hours.
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define terms, applications, theory and procedures associated with Infection Control Risk Assessment Construction (ICRA); demonstrate awareness of infection control in health-care facilities; outline protection methods and safe work practices; use appropriate tools and equipment for floorcovering tasks including substrate preparation, moisture testing and underlayment; perform ramping, skimming, priming and self-leveling tasks; and estimate jobs.
Major topics include: shop and safety rules, use of PPE of hand and power tools, substrate preparation, underlayment products and installation procedures, Infection Control Risk Assessment Construction, job evaluation, and infection control in health-care facilities. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: use proper tool for particular applications; apply mathematical operations in estimation, layout, and installation for floor covering installation projects; use proper procedures of installation using common fasteners; and explain installation procedures when using underlayment products.
Major topics include: employability skills, safety rules, hand and power tools, mathematics, estimation, layout and installation of floor covering projects, substrate preparation, fasteners, and installation procedures using underlayment products. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define and apply basic terminology common to floor coverers in installing different types of floor covering material; develop a procedure to install resilient tasks that include three-wall scribe, flat lay pattern scribing, diagonal vinyl tile installation, cove base, and PVC heat welding; and install carpet for direct glue, stretch-in with border, and an upholstered step.
Major topics include: floor coverer terminology, floor covering materials, and installation. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to: use terminology associated with sheet flooring and square tile; install square and rubber tile; seam sheet vinyl goods; Rotogravure sheet vinyl; repair resilient flooring; estimate the amount of material needed for various jobs; pattern scribe floorcovering material; and properly and safely use hand and power tools to perform tasks.
Major topics include floor coverer terminology, floor covering materials, and installation. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to: determine the type of resilient flooring to use for various installation projects; use various installation procedures to install sheet goods, seam cut various types of materials; heat weld resilient floor seams; install flash cove trim; and properly and safely use hand and power tools.
Major topics include: floor coverer terminology, floor covering materials, and installation. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours in one week.
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to: install resilient flooring using the flash cove template method and flash cove full pattern method; heat weld and install “V” plug outside corner and modified outside “V” plug; use flash cove hand fit method; properly and safely use power and hand tools.
Major topics covered in the course are: floor coverer terminology, floor covering materials, and installation. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours in one week.
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to: use basic heat welding tools for flat seams and flash cove seams; groove flooring seams using hand groover, push groover and power groover; install “V” plug with rolled inside corner; hand fit inside and outside corners; install boot plug and “V” plug corner; properly and safely use hand and power tools.
Major topics covered in the course are: floor coverer terminology, floor covering materials, and installation. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: use terminology to describe square tile diagonal layout, rubber tile, resilient for stairs and flash cove; install diagonal square and rubber tile; pattern scribe different types of floorcovering material; pattern scribe one piece flash cove to stairs; estimate the amount of material for sheet vinyl and VCT tile for various types of jobs; and properly and safely use hand and power tools.
Major topics include: floor coverer terminology, floor covering materials, and installation. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Floorcovering or related disciplines (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
Millwright Apprenticeship - MCIRCC
Approximately 640 hours of classroom instruction; and a minimum of 4,400 hours of supervised practical experience over four years.
October 2011 - Present.
See “Learner Outcomes” for each of the individual courses that comprise the apprenticeship.
The components listed below constitute the Millwright Apprenticeship conducted by the Mid-Central Illinois Regional Council of Carpenters –Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (MCIRCC-JATC). The apprenticeship consists of four years of combined classroom instruction and supervised practical experience under the close supervision of experienced supervisors. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience. Due to the integrated nature of the curriculum as it unfolds over four years, the descriptions, which appear below, reflect the content areas and course titles within degree programs where credit may be awarded.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 39 semester hours, as applied across the following courses listed below. NOTE: Students must successfully complete all courses to access the credit recommendation.
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: inspect and operate Powered Industrial Hard Tire Powered Industrial Truck Operator; install the different sections of the conveyor to specification of the manufacture; Analyze the different types of conveyors, monorails and racks and explain their uses; layout, and/or transfer reference lines and points to the floor conveyors system; and install the Hytrol conveyor system to the specification of the manufacturer.
Major topics include: inspect and operate hard tire forklift, OSHA standards and regulations, installation and operation of Hytrol floor conveyor system, and blueprints. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright, Carpentry, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: safely operate laser equipment according to OSHA regulations listed in 29 CFE-Part 1926.54; use Optalign Laser Alignment System to measure machinery alignment accuracy; and take readings using the Brunson Precision Optical Level.
Major topics include: OSHA regulations and standards, laser equipment, machinery alignment, and proper use of hand and power tools. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright, Carpentry, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week)
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: perform a pre-alignment check on various types of pumps; evaluate a shaft misalignment to quantify the degree of misalignment; demonstrate the process to use rate of change to calculate shim corrections; use feeler gages to check for soft foot of the pump; measure back sag and adjust shaft positions measurement readings taken from dial indicators; mount a dial indicator and take accurate readings; align shafts using the rim-and-face method; and properly and safely use hand and power tools.
Major topics include: machine alignment, pumps, shim corrections, feeler gages, dial indicators, readings, rim-and-face method, and use and handling of tools. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: use ratios to straight edge align shafts; explain rim/face dial indicating; calculate shim corrections for rim/face alignment using the rate of change to calculate skim correction; perform reverse dial indicators procedures; calculate thermal growth on rotating machinery; and properly and safely use hand and power tools.
Major topics include: machine alignment, rim/face dial indicating, shim corrections, rotating machinery and thermal growth. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright, Carpentry, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: interpret blueprints; install a mechanical gear box; install machinery; perform procedures for laying out, establishing elevation, rigging and installation of a Gear bear; align the shaft into the gear box using the Pino Wire method; and properly and safely use appropriate tools to install a mechanical gear box.
Major topics include: blueprint reading, installing a mechanical gear box, Pino Wire method, and various power and hand tools. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright, Carpentry, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: read a mechanical print; perform a visual inspection and pump check of a Centrifugal pump; perform pump removal and disassembly with and without the pump case; layout and cut a gasket for a Centrifugal pump; and install a component mechanical seal.
Major topics include: mechanical print reading, inspection and pump check, Centrifugal pumps, pump removal, gaskets, and mechanical seals. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright, Carpentry, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe safety precautions and the purpose of hand and power tools; use and maintain various precision tools; use proper procedures on installation using common fasteners; interpret and use blueprints; use mathematical calculations to perform work; and properly and safely use hand and power tools.
Major topics include: hand and power tool use and safety, precision tools, installation using fasteners, blueprint reading, and technical math. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Millwright, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
4,400 hours of supervised practical experience over four years.
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: apply all knowledge, skills, and techniques developed during the course of the apprenticeship program in the field.
Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 12 semester hours in Millwright, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation). NOTE: For all four years, the maximum is 12 semester hours upon completion of the program. (Minimum of 4,400 hours of supervised practical experience over 4 years).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: inspect and operate an aerial lift and self-propelled vertically elevating work platform in accordance with OSHA standards and regulations; explain the theory, installation and operation of an overhead monorail system; read blueprints; install a Cyrus monorail system; and describe preventive maintenance tasks associated with monorail systems.
Major topics include: aerial lift and self-propelled vertically elevating work platforms, OSHA standards and regulations, installation and operation of overhead monorail systems, and blueprints. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright, Carpentry, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: apply safety standards and regulations for rigging; inspect wire rope chains and slings; calculate working load limit for various cables used in rigging lifting procedures; inspect rigging equipment; use a capacity chart to identify load conditions; and direct crane movement for rigging operations using appropriate hand or voice signals.
Major topics include: rigging safety precautions and regulations, wire rope chains and slings, working load limit, rigging lifting procedures, rigging equipment, load conditions, hand and voice signals, and direct crane movement. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright, Carpentry, or Construction Technology (9/16).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: inspect wire rope, chain and slings; calculate the weight center of gravity of objects; determine hitch configurations; operate a crane for rigging operations; and use appropriate hand and voice signals.
Major topics include: crane and rigging operations. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright, Carpentry, or Construction Technology (9/16).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: properly disassemble gas turbines; conduct inspections of gas turbines; install, adjust and grout around a fixator; use optical level and an optical micrometer; use torqueing tools; layout and follow bolt tightening patterns; and perform maintenance tasks and adjust blades of a wind turbine.
Major topics include: installation, inspection, maintenance and operations of gas and wind turbines, optical level and optical micrometers, torqueing tools, and bolt tightening. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower level baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: perform a welding process; use personal protection equipment properly; start a weld bead and tie into an existing welding bead; use a variety of welding positions; interpret welding symbols used in blueprints; identify steels that are used in welding; assemble and disassemble a torch; apply proper procedures for cutting mild steel in projects; and describe metallurgy.
Major topics include: assembly and disassembly of scaffolds, OSHA standards and regulations, fall protection and falling object protection. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours as a technical elective in Carpentry or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Flex Core Arc Welding (FCAW); apply preventive measures to avoid injury; determine the type of welding process to use for various projects; adjust currents when using electrode for application; read blueprints; interpret welding symbols; and perform tasks using four basic welding positions.
Major topics include: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Flex Core Arc Welding (FCAW); blueprint reading, and welding positions. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours as a technical elective in Carpentry or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
40 hours (1 week).
October 2011 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: adjust currents when using electrodes; read blueprints; use welding symbols to weld; run beads flat on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum; use welding techniques for butt joint, tee joint, and lap joint in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead position on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum; weld lap joints and tee joints in four positions; and explain joint penetration in the push and pull technique for the GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) welding process application.
Major topics include: GTAW processes, currents and electrodes, blueprint reading, welding symbols, various steel materials, and welding. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, projects, examinations and supervised field experience.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright, or Construction Technology (9/16) (4/22 revalidation).
