TAP CREDIT IN THE INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

 

The courses available for TAP credit and the programs in which they are taught in the Industrial and Engineering Technology Division at Tri-County Technical College are listed below:

 

Electronics Engineering Technology

Electrical Circuits I (EET 113)

Electrical Circuits II (EET 114)

 

Engineering Graphics Technology

Basic Technical Drawing (EGT 101)

Introduction to CAD (EGT 151)

Fundamentals of CAD (EGT 152)

Engineering Graphics II (EGT 115)

 

General Engineering Technology

Electrical Circuits I (EET 113)

Electrical Circuits II (EET 114)

Introduction to CAD (EGT 151)

 

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology

Drive Systems (IMT 121)

Industrial Electricity  (IMT 140)

Basic Sheet Metal (ACR 150)

 

Industrial Electronics Technology

DC Analysis (EEM 111)

DC Circuits (EEM 115)

AC Analysis (EEM 112)

AC Circuits (EEM 116)

Solid‑State Devices (EEM 131)

Digital Electronics (EEM 230)

AC/DC Machines with Electrical Codes (EEM 217)

Motor Controls I (EEM 151)

Electrical Installation/Electrical Code (EEM 171)

 

Industrial Mechanics

Drive Systems (IMT 121)

Hydraulics and Pneumatics  (IMT 131)

Industrial Electricity  (IMT 140)

Basic Sheet Metal (ACR 150)

 

Machine Tool Technology

Machine Tool Theory I (MTT 121)

Machine Tool Theory II (MTT 123)

Machine Tool Theory III (MTT 125)

Machine Tool Practice I (MTT 122)

Machine Tool Practice II (MTT 124)

Machine Tool Practice III (MTT 126)

Machine Tool Math Applications (MTT 105)

Tool & Die Math Applications (MTT 205)

Print Reading (EGT 104)

Introduction to Computer Environment (EGR 110)

 

Welding

Gas and Arc Welding I (WLD 106)

Arc Welding II (WLD 113)

Gas Metal Arc Welding I (WLD 108)

Welding Safety and Health (WLD 110)

 

 

The following pages describe Tri-County programs in this division that offer TAP credit, the procedures required in order to earn TAP credit in these areas, and the curriculum you will follow at Tri-County after earning TAP credit.

 

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Electronics Engineering Technology (EET), you will:  

 

As an EET graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry‑level positions as electronics technician, engineering technician and research technician.

 

 

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

                Electricity/(Computer) Electronics I AND

                Electricity/(Computer) Electronics II

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

                                    Electrical Circuits I (EET 113) and Electrical Circuits II (EET 114)

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher and sent to the EET program coordinator.  CVTR’s can be obtained by going to www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.
  2. Place into College Algebra w/ Modeling (MAT 109) or Beginning Algebra (MAT 101) with a passing score on the TCTC placement test. (Note: Beginning Algebra (MAT 101) is a pre-college course and cannot be applied toward the associate degree).
  3. Pass a TAP exam with a grade of "C" or better.

 


WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

FALL (1st Year) SPRING (1st Year)
English Composition I (ENG 101) Adv. Technical Communications (ENG 260)
College Algebra w/ Modeling (MAT 109) 

Elementary Calculus (MAT 130)
Integrated Physics I (PHY 181)

Integrated Physics II (PHY 182)
Integrated Technology I (EGR 181)  Integrated Technology II (EGR 182)
Technology and Culture (HSS 105)  
Organizational Psychology (PSY 120)  
   
SUMMER (1st Year)  

Active Devices (EET 131)

  
Digital Circuits (EET 145)  
   
FALL (2nd Year) SPRING (2nd Year)
Digital Integrated Circuits (EET 210)  Engineering Programming (EGR 112)
Microprocessor Fundamentals (EET 251) Industrial Electronics (EET 231)
Systems Operations and Maintenance (EET 256) Microprocessors (EET 253)
  Programmable Controllers (EEM 251) or other elective
   
SUMMER (2nd Year)  
Advanced Microprocessors (EET 255)  
Analog Integrated Circuits (EET 220)  
Selected Topics in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (EET 274) or other elective
   

*Assumes maximum credit earned for TCTC courses listed on the previous page. The actual term in which courses listed are offered may vary.
 

DEGREE/MAJOR: Associate in Engineering Technology Degree/Electronics Engineering Technology.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Dr. Tim Brown, Program Coordinator, Electronics Engineering Technology, 646-1404, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1404. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, go to www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.

 

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Engineering Graphics Technology (EGT), you will:

 

As an EGT graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry‑level jobs as CAD drafter, CAD design drafter, or junior engineering technician in the CAD department of a company.

 

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

              Drafting I (see "a" below), or         

              Computer‑Aided Design (see "b" below), or

              Drafting I and II (see "c" and “d” below)

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

    1. Basic Technical Drawing (EGT 101)
    2. Introduction to CAD (EGT 151)
    3. Engineering Graphics II (EGT 115)
    4. Fundamentals of CAD (EGT 152)

NOTE: Basic Technical Drawing (EGT 101) and Introduction to CAD (EGT 151) together satisfy the requirements for Engineering Graphics I (EGT 110), which is the first graphics course in the program.

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

  1. To exempt two courses (EGT 101 and EGT 151),
    1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher and sent to the EGT department head.  CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.
    2. Place into Beginning Algebra (MAT 101), or College Algebra with Modeling (MAT 109), with a passing score on the TCTC placement test. (NOTE: Beginning Algebra is a pre-college level course and cannot be applied toward the associate degree).
    3. Enroll in and successfully complete a transition course (Engineering Graphics II - EGT 115).
       
  2.  To exempt all four courses (EGT 101, EGT 151, EGT 115, and EGT 152),

    1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher and sent to the EGT department head.  CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.

    2. Place into Integrated Mathematics I (MAT 181) with a passing score on the Tri-County Technical College placement test.

    3. Enroll in and successfully complete a transition course (CAD Applications – EGT 250).

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

 

FALL (1st Year) SPRING (1st Year)
Integrated Communications I (ENG 181)  Integrated Communications II (ENG 182)
Integrated Mathematics I (MAT 181)

Integrated Mathematics II (MAT 182)
Integrated Physics I (PHY 181)

Integrated Physics II (PHY 182)
Integrated Technology I (EGR 181)  Integrated Technology II (EGR 182)
   
SUMMER (1st Year)  

CAD Applications (EGT 250)

  
Introduction to Machine Tool (MTT 101)  
   
FALL (2nd Year) SPRING (2nd Year)
Engineering Graphics III (EGT 210) Introduction to CAD/CAM (EGT 165)
Advanced CAD (EGT 252)  Statics/Strength of Mat. (EGR 194) 
Integrated Mathematics III (MAT 183) Mechanical. Drawing Appl. (EGT 215)
Integrated Physics III (PHY 183)  Applications in Advanced CAD (EGT 255)
Integrated Technology III (EGR 183 Social or Behavioral Science (SOC/PSY)
  (Basic Economics--ECO 101)
(Organizational Psychology--PSY 120)
(Technical Elective)
   

*Assumes maximum credit earned for TCTC courses listed on the previous pages.

 

DEGREE/MAJOR: Associate in Engineering Technology Degree/Engineering Graphics Technology.  (NOTE: In addition to the associate degree, students who have earned TAP credit will have the opportunity to earn the Basic CAD and Advanced CAD certificates.  Contact the CAD/CAM/MTT department head for more information on this option.)

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mr. Roger Burgess, Department Head, Engineering Graphics Technology, at 646‑1329, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1329.  To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, go to www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.

 

 

 
GENERAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: As a student in General Engineering Technology, you will:

 

As a GET graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry-level positions as electro-mechanical technician, electronics technician and robotics technician.

 

IF YOU’VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

Electricity/Electronics I AND II (see “a” and “b” below)

Computer-Aided Design (see “c” below)

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

a. Electrical Circuits I (EET 113)

b. Electrical Circuits II (EET 114)

c. Introduction to CAD (EGT 151)

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES  (You must have senior standing):

 

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher and sent to the GET Program Coordinator.  CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html .
  2. Place into Integrated Mathematics I (MAT 181) with a passing score on the TCTC placement test.
  3. Pass a TAP exam with a grade of “C” or better.

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

FALL (1st Year) SPRING (1st Year)
College Algebra w/ Modeling (MAT 109)  Computer Controlled Machinery (AMT 102)
English Composition I (ENG 101)

Elementary Calculus (MAT 130)
Integrated Technology I (EGR 181)

Adv. Technical Communications (ENG 260)
Integrated Physics I (PHY 181)   Integrated Technology II (EGR 182)
Integrated Physics II (PHY 182)
 
SUMMER (1st Year)  

Active Devices (EET 131)

  
Technology and Culture (HSS 105)  
   
FALL (2nd Year) SPRING (2nd Year)
Statics and Strength of Materials
(EGR 194) 		 Sensors (AMT 103)
Physics I (PHY 201)   Social or Behavior Science
Hydraulics and Pneumatics (MET 224) Programmable Logic Controllers (EEM 250) 
Elective  Humanities Elective
Elective
   
SUMMER (2nd Year)  
Automated Work Cell Design (AMT 104)  
Failure Analysis (AMT 201)  
   

*Assumes maximum credit earned for TCTC courses listed on the previous pages.

                                                           

DEGREE/MAJOR: Associate in Engineering Technology Degree/General Engineering Technology

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Tim Brown, Program Coordinator, General Engineering Technology, 646-1404, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1404. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, go to www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.

 


HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC), you will:

As an HVAC graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry‑level positions as refrigeration service technician and air‑conditioning installer.

 

 

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

Industrial Manufacturing Technology, OR

Industrial Engineering I – IV, OR

Manufacturing Technology, OR

Environmental and Industrial Controls Technology I AND II

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

Drive Systems (IMT 121)
Industrial Electricity (IMT 140)
Basic Sheet Metal (ACR 150)

 


WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your career center teacher and sent to the IM/HVAC department head.  CVTR’s can be obtained from your high school/career center counselor or by calling Ms. Tonia McClain, Secretary, Industrial and Engineering Technology, 646-1422, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1422. Or go to www.tctc.edu/TAP/forms.html.
  2. Place into Mathematics Foundations (MAT 104) with a passing score on the TCTC placement test, or complete the appropriate JumpStart course prior to the start of the semester.
  3. Pass a TAP exam with a grade of "C" or better.

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

                                                                                  

FALL (1st Year) SPRING (1st Year)
Industrial Safety (IMT 102) 

Industrial Tools (IMT 111)
Fundamentals of Refrigeration (IMT 152)

Pumps (IMT 124)
Introduction to Mechanical Installation (IMT 126)

General Elective
Blueprint Reading (EGT 123)  Mathematics Foundations (MAT 104)
Communications Foundations (ENG 104)
Engineering Tech.  Foundations (EGR 104)
 
SUMMER (1st Year)  

Humanities Elective

  
Advanced Air Conditioning (ACR 220)  
   
FALL (2nd Year) SPRING (2nd Year)
Heating Fundamentals (ACR 110)  Pneumatic Controls (ACR 241)
Commercial Load Calcu. (ACR 222) Heat Pumps (ACR 210)
Contemporary Mathematics (MAT 155)   Organizational Psychology (PSY 120)
Basic Air Conditioning (ACR 120)  General Elective 
Advanced Motor Controls (ACR 240)  Codes and Ordinances (ACR 224)
 

Communications I (ENG 155)
  Social or Behavioral Science
 

*Assumes maximum credit earned for TCTC courses listed on the previous page.  (Check with the IM/HVAC Department Head for exact course scheduling and entry possibilities.)

 

DEGREE/MAJOR:  Associate in Industrial Technology Degree/Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Mr. Franklin Smith, Department Head, IM/HVAC, 646‑1413, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1413. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, contact your high school/career center guidance counselor or Ms. Tonia McClain, Secretary, Industrial and Engineering Technology Division, ext. 1422.  Or go to www.tctc.edu/TAP/cvtrforms.html.

 

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

 

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Industrial Electronics Technology (IET), you will:

 

 

As an IET graduate, you will be well-qualified for such entry-level positions as electrical technician, instrument technician, and industrial electronics technician.

 

OPTION A

 

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

               Electricity/Electronics I AND II OR Digital Electronics (as part of Project Lead the Way)

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

DC Analysis (EEM 111)   Solid-State Devices (EEM 131)
DC Circuits (EEM 115)   Digital Electronics (EEM 230)
AC Analysis (EEM 112)   AC/DC Machines Elect. Codes (EEM 217)
AC Circuits (EEM 116)   Motor Controls I (EEM 151)

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher sent to the IET department head.  CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.
  2. Place into Contemporary Mathematics (MAT 155) with a passing score on the TCTC Placement test.
  3.  Register for and pass the appropriate transition course(s) at TCTC (depending on your teacher's recommendation) with a grade of "C" or better.

 

To receive credit for:   You must pass this transition course:
EEM 111 & EEM 115   EEM 112 & 116
EEM 112 & 116   EEM 131
EEM 131   EEM 200
EEM 230   EEM 250
EEM 217   EEM 151
EEM 151   EEM 250
     

OPTION B

 

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

               Electricity/Electronics I AND II

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THIS TCTC COURSE:

 

Electrical Installation/Electrical Code (EEM 171)

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher sent to the IET department head.  CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.
  2. Place into Contemporary Mathematics (MAT 155)with a passing score on theTCTC Placement test.
  3. Pass a TAP exam with a grade of “C” or better.

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT:

TAP courses are listed in { } while transition courses are italicized and in brackets [ ].

 

FALL (1st Year)   SPRING (1st Year)
Industrial Instruments (EEM 161)   #Communications I (ENG 155)
{DC Analysis--EEM 111}   {AC Analysis--EEM 112}
{DC Circuits--EEM 115}   {AC Circuits--EEM 116}
Industrial Computer Techniques
(EEM 107) 		  {AC/DC Mach. Elec. Codes--EEM 217}
    {Digital Electronics--EEM 230}
     
SUMMER (1st Year)    
{Motor Controls I--EEM 151}    
Motor Controls II (EEM 152)    
{Solid-State Devices--EEM 131}    
     
FALL (2nd Year)   SPRING (2nd Year)
[Semiconductor Devices--EEM 200]   [Program. Logic Contr.--EEM 250]
Elec. Instal./Elec. Code (EEM 171)   Tech/Sys. Troublesh. (EEM 274)
Communications II (ENG 156)   Technology and Culture (HSS 105)
Contemporary Mathematics (MAT 155)   Conceptual Physics II (PHS 112)
Elective   Social or Behavioral Science (SOC/PSY) Elective
     

Note:  Depending upon the amount of TAP credit received, scheduling will be individualized.  Also, courses from other technical majors may be integrated into the schedule, enabling you to possibly graduate with a double major.

 

#Procedures for receiving TAP credit for ENG 155 are listed in the Arts and Sciences section of this handbook.

 

DEGREE/MAJOR:  Associate in Industrial Technology Degree/Industrial Electronics Technology.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Mr. Doug Allen, Industrial Electronics Technology Department Head , 646‑1408, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1408. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, go to www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.


 

INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS

     

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: As a student in Industrial Mechanics (IM), you will:

As an IM graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry‑level positions as electromechanical technician, utilities maintenance technician, line technician, and industrial maintenance technician.

 

 

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

            Industrial Manufacturing Technology, OR

            Industrial Engineering I – IV, OR

            Environmental and Industrial Controls Technology I AND II, OR

            Industrial Mechanics I AND II, OR

            Manufacturing Technology

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

            Drive Systems (IMT 121)

            Hydraulics and Pneumatics  (IMT 131)

            Industrial Electricity  (IMT 140)

            Basic Sheet Metal (ACR 150)

           

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher and sent to the IM/HVAC department head.  CVTR’s can be obtained from your high school/career center counselor or by calling Ms. Tonia McClain, Secretary, Industrial and Engineering Technology, at 646-1422, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1422. Or go to www.tctc.edu/TAP/forms.html.

 

2. Place into Mathematics Foundations (MAT 104) with a passing score on the TCTC placement test, or complete the appropriate JumpStart course prior to the start of the semester.

 

3. Pass a TAP exam with a grade of "C" or better.

 


 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

 

FALL (1st Year)   SPRING (1st Year)
Industrial Safety (IMT 102)   Industrial Tools (IMT 111)
Industrial Electricity (IMT 140)   Pumps (IMT 124)
Fundamentals of Refrigeration (IMT 152)   Mathematics Foundations (MAT 104)
Introduction to Mech. Install (IMT 126)   Communications Foundations (ENG 104)
Blueprint Reading (EGT 123)   Engineering Tech. Foundations (EGR 104)
    Piping Systems (IMT 151)
     
SUMMER (1st Year)    
Humanities Elective    
     
*Assumes maximum credit earned for TCTC courses listed on the previous page.

 

DEGREE/MAJOR:  Diploma in Industrial Technology/Industrial Mechanics.

(NOTE: Tri‑County also offers an associate degree program in General Technology with a technical specialty in Industrial Mechanics.)

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Mr. Franklin Smith, Department Head, IM/HVAC, 646‑1413, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1413.  To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, contact your high school/career center guidance counselor or Ms. Tonia McClain, Secretary, Industrial and Engineering Technology Division, ext. 1422.  Or go to www.tctc.edu/TAP/forms.html.



MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: As a student in Machine Tool Technology (MTT), you will:

 

·         study the operation of metalworking equipment, principles of tool and die making, and basics of computer numerical control (CNC) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems;

·         receive hands-on experience with hand and power tools, milling machines, lathes, grinders, drill presses and sophisticated computer numerical control (CNC) equipment used to shape metal into precision parts;

·         learn the principles for building tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and intricate mechanisms; and application of metallurgy and heat treatment.

 

As a MTT graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry-level positions as computer numerical control operator, tool and die apprentice and machinist, and many others!

 

OPTION A

 

IF YOU COMPLETE THE REQUIRED MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY COURSES AT YOUR SCHOOL OR CAREER CENTER (course titles may vary at individual campuses),

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

Machine Tool Theory I  (MTT 121)

Machine Tool Practice I  (MTT 122)

Machine Tool Theory II  (MTT 123)

Machine Tool Practice II  (MTT 124)

Machine Tool Theory III  (MTT 125)

Machine Tool Practice III  (MTT 126)

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your career center teacher and sent to the MTT Program Coordinator. CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.

 

2.  Successfully Complete Alternative 1 or Alternative 2:

Alternative 1 - Register for and pass the appropriate transition course sequence with a grade of “C” or better (depending upon your career center teacher’s recommendation):

 

 

Alternative 2 - Pass a TAP Exam with a grade of “C” or better for each course identified on the Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation form as appropriate to your skill levels.

 

OPTION B

 

IF YOU’VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

 

Mathematics for the Technologies I and II OR Algebra I (See “A” Below)

Geometry and Algebra II (See “B” Below)

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

A.  Machine Tool Math Applications (MTT 105)

B.  Tool and Die Math Applications (MTT 205)

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

1.   Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your mathematics teacher and sent to the MTT Program Coordinator. CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.

 

2.   Pass a TAP exam with a grade of “C” or better for each course identified on the Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation form as appropriate to your skill levels.

 

OPTION C

 

IF YOU COMPLETE THE REQUIRED MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY COURSES AT YOUR SCHOOL OR CAREER CENTER (course titles may vary at individual campuses),

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THIS TCTC COURSE:

 

Print Reading (EGT 104)

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

1.   Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your career center teacher and sent to the MTT Program Coordinator. CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.

 

2.   Pass a TAP exam with a grade of “C” or better.

 

OPTION D

 

IF YOU’VE COMPLETED A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES/PROGRAMS:

 

Business Computer Applications

Computer Technology I and II

Introduction to Computers in Business

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THIS TCTC COURSE:

 

Introduction to Computer Environment (EGR 110)

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES:

 

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form competed by your teacher and sent to the Industrial Engineering and Technology Division Dean at TCTC.  CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.
  2. Place into Contemporary Mathematics (MAT 155) with a passing score on the TCTC placement test.
  3. Pass a TAP exam with a grade of “C” or better.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

 

FALL (1st Year)   SPRING (1st Year)
Die Theory (MTT 211)   Tool Design (MTT 212)
Tool/Diemaking Prac. I (MTT 222)   Tool/Diemaking Prac. II (MTT 224)
  Print Rdg/Sketching (EGT 106)
    Innovations in Mach. Technology (MTT 175)**
     
SUMMER (1st Year)    
Metals and Heat Treatment (MTT 141)    
Principles of CNC (MTT 250)    
Communications I (ENG 155)    
     
FALL (2nd Year)   SPRING (2nd Year)
CNC Operations (MTT 251)   Technology and Culture (HSS 105)
Contemporary Mathematics I (MAT 155)   [CNC Prog. & Oper.--MTT 253]***
Geometric Tolerancing (EGT 120)   [Machine Tool CAM--MTT 258]***
Communications II (ENG 156)   Social or Behavioral Science (SOC/PSY)
[CNC Programming I--MTT 254]***   (Basic Economics--ECO 101)
[Introduction to CAD--EGT 151]***   (Organizational Psychology--PSY 120)
     
*Assumes maximum credit earned for TCTC courses listed on the previous pages.

**Additional course that may be used for elective credit.
***Additional elective courses for Advanced Technology Certificate in CAD/CAM or CNC Operator/Programmer and may be used for elective credit.

DEGREE/MAJOR: Associate in Industrial Technology Degree/Machine Tool Technology.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mr. Dave Walker, Program Coordinator, Machine Tool Technology, 646-1415, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1415. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, go to www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.

 

WELDING

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: As a student in Welding (WLD), you will:

 

 

As a Welding graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry‑level positions as pipe welder, robotics welder technician and maintenance welder.

 

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

      Welding I AND Welding II, OR

      Agricultural Mechanics I AND Agricultural Mechanics II

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

      Gas and Arc Welding I  (WLD 106)

      Arc Welding II  (WLD 113)

      Gas Metal Arc Welding I (WLD 108)

      Welding Safety and Health I (WLD 110)

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher sent to the WLD Program Coordinator.  CVTR’s can be obtained at www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.
  2. Successfully complete Alternative 1 or Alternative 2

 

Alternative 1 - Register for and pass the appropriate transition course sequence as determined by the Welding Program Coordinator and depending on your Career Center teacher’s recommendation.

Alternative 2 - Perform satisfactorily on a welding safety test and a welding skills demonstration administered by the TCTC Welding Program.

 


WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

 

FALL (1st Year)   SPRING (1st Year)
Welding Quality (WLD 141)   Print Reading (EGT 103)
    Weld. Testing (WLD 140)
  Introduction to Computer Environment (EGR 110)#
    Society/Psychology Requirement  
     
SUMMER (1st Year)    
Welding Print Basics (EGT 114)    
Welding Metallurgy (WLD 201)    
Inert Gas Welding Ferrous (WLD 132)    
General Elective    

FALL (2nd Year)   SPRING (2nd Year)
Communications I (ENG 155)#   Orbital Welding I (WLD 206)
Contemporary Math (MAT 155)   Communications II (ENG 156)
Technical Elective   Advanced Pipe Welding (WLD 208)
Pipe Fitting and Welding (WLD 154)    
     
SUMMER (2nd Year)    
Humanities Requirement    
Technical Elective    
Robotic Welding I (WLD 235)    
 
NOTE: Depending upon the amount of TAP credit received, scheduling will be individualized.
 

#Procedures for receiving TAP credit for EGR 110 are listed in the Machine Tool Technology section. Procedures for receiving TAP credit for ENG 155 are listed in the Arts and Science section of this handbook.

*Assumes maximum credit earned for TCTC courses listed on the previous page.

 

DEGREE/MAJOR:  Associate in Occupational Technology/General Technology, Welding, Concentation. 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Mr. Paul Phelps, Welding Program Coordinator, 646-1405, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1405.You may also contact Mr. Scott Brabham, Welding Instructor, at 646-1406.To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, go to www.tctc.edu/tap/cvtrforms.html.