Electro-Mechanical Maintenance (D)

Program Coordinator:     Joe Mitchell, ISC 142A, Ext. 2557
Length:                                 Four semesters (two years)

Purpose: The Diploma program in Electro-Mechanical Maintenance is designed to prepare the graduate for employment in industry/business as an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician. The graduate will be knowledgeable in the theory and practical applications of the field.

Occupational Objectives:

Basic Electrician
Electrical/ Electronics Systems Installer
Electro-Mechanical Installer/Representative
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Industrial Technical Sales Person
Industrial Field Service Person
Maintenance Supervisor
Building Maintenance

Admission Requirements: See appropriate section of college catalog. A student eligible for admission to the college can normally be considered for admission to this program.

Program Requirements: The program will require the student to complete courses (theory-shop) in the technical areas as well as certain basic related courses (math, general education requirements). This program may be adjusted and course substitutions made in related areas to meet the needs of the student and college offerings. Advanced placement may be given on approval of the Instructor and Dean.

Virginia Tradesman Certification Program: Students who seek the Journeyman or Master levels of certification may, with appropriate documentation, help meet the practical experience requirement through the Cooperative Education Program.

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance

 Total Minimum Credits for the Diploma......................................................................61

Footnotes*

1. Students must take 3 credits of General education. Recommended course include ECO 201-202; GEO 210; HIS 101-102; HIS 121-122; PLS 135; PLS 211-212; PSY 200; SOC 200, ITE 100; or Co-Op Ele 197.

Cooperative Education - ELE 197 may be taken after satisfactory completion of the second semester with Faculty Curriculum Advisor and Faculty Co-op Advisor approvals to help meet the practical experience requirement for certification.

Additional Information

1. Number of students completing program between July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012
2. Total tuition and fees are based on the 2012-13 academic year and are subject to change.
3. Total books and supplies are based on the 2012-13 academic year and are subject to change.
4. All students who completed between July 1, 2011 and June 30,2012 are included in this calculation. This job placement rate looks only at jobs that were in the field of study. This rate is based on program completers who were employed within 180 days of completion. Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) data were used to identify employed students. VEC data does not include federal employment, military employment or employers from other states.