Technical and Industrial Division

CONTACT PERSON
Chair: Tim Wiggins, PhD
e-mail: twiggins@lcsc.edu
Division Office: MTB 101
Phone: 792-2220
Fax: 792-2816
Web: http://www.lcsc.edu/ti

FACULTY
• Anita Bradley, BAS, MTB 104A, arbradley@lcsc.edu 792-2311: Information Systems Analysis
• Michael Bradley, PhD, MTB 105A mbradley@lcsc.edu 792-2421: Information Systems Analysis
• Scott Brainard, MS, MTB 103A sdbrainard@lcsc.edu 792-2424: Industrial Electronics
• Carl Brood, BS, MTB 108 cbrood@lcsc.edu 792-2092: Automated Manufacturing Technology
• Henrik Brosten, BA, MTB 102A hbrosten@lcsc.edu: 792-2423: Industrial Electronics
• Erick Cummings, AAS, MTB 109C ecumming@lcsc.edu 792-2347: Auto Mechanics Technology
• William Frei, AAS, WITT 101D bjfrei@lcsc.edu 792-2472: Diesel Technology
• Clarence Griffin, AAS, WITT 107 cgriffin@lcsc.edu 792-2468: Collision Repair
• Donald Heath-Simpson, BS, MTB 114C dsimpson@lcsc.edu 792-2420: Welding Technology
• Michael Hill, AAS, MTB 118B mhill@lcsc.edu 792-2302: Auto Mechanics Technology
• Danny Huffman, MTB 114B dhuffman@lcsc.edu 792-2873: Welding Technology
• Jack Hutson, BA, MTB 207 jhutson@lcsc.edu 792-2425: Engineering Technology
• David McCullough, MS, MTB 106A dmccullo@lcsc.edu792-2817: Information Systems Analysis
• Robert McDonald, BS, MTB 205 rgmcdonald@lcsc.edu 792-2383: Engineering Technology
• Thomas Nail, MTB 109B tnail@lcsc.edu 792-2305: Auto Mechanics Technology
Teresa Sadorus-Kalco, AAS, BAS MTB 101J, tmsadorus@lcsc.edu 792-2532: Information Systems Analysis
• Mark Smith, M Ed, WITT123 msmith@lcsc.edu 792-2356: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Appliance Technology
• Stephen Staab, AAS, MTB 208, sdstaab@lcsc.edu 792-2870: Engineering Technology
• Stanley Wilson, AAS, MTB 109D srwilson@lcsc.edu 792-2303: Auto Mechanics Technology

OVERVIEW
Programs in the Technical and Industrial Division provide students with the technical knowledge, specialized skills, proper attitudes and safe work habits to enter the labor market. Programs are structured to accommodate the goals of students seeking entry-level employment, career advancement, or career change. Students work with the equipment and theoretical concepts used in their trade. The division’s programs monitor current industry needs to anticipate future changes and instructional requirements. Most faculty in the division have achieved mastery level recognition in their trades and hold national certification.

Employers are requiring increased communication skills, personal and public relations skills, and computation skills. These competencies are taught in the general education core courses required for an AAS degree and delivered with relevancy to technical training.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

BASIC SKILLS ASSISTANCE
Students who desire to enter post-secondary programs, but need to brush up on basic skills will be enrolled in the basic academic course(s) as indicated by the COMPASS assessment. The basic academic courses include: Reading, English, and Arithmetic.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
Students who have a strong background of work experience or education may challenge courses with the permission of program advisors.

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
OFFERED AND STUDENT OUTCOMES

AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
This program provides training that prepares students to set and operate manufacturing equipment, handle inspection devices, analyze production problems, and move into supervision of manufacturing. The program provides a balance between practical training in manufacturing processes and technical education in manufacturing analysis, planning, and control with supporting emphasis in communications, mathematics, science and business. Students obtain a strong background in machining, engineering graphics, material handling and processing, computers (CADD/CAM, CIM, CNC), manufacturing analysis and planning, and leadership skills. English, mathematics, physics, mechanical drawing, a computer language, and club or organization leadership skills are strongly recommended to prepare for entry in the program. There is an opportunity for students to work in industry for a specified time and receive college credit, or convert work and life experience into college credit for this program. Those interested in such an opportunity are encouraged to work out the details with their advisor at the time of registration.
Upon completion of the Automated Manufacturing Technology AAS degree, the student will have basic skills to:

• Set and operate manufacturing equipment and inspection devices.
• Analyze and solve production problems.
• Move into supervision positions in manufacturing.

MECHANICS PROGRAMS – COLLISION REPAIR, AUTO
MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY, DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
The Collision Repair, Auto Mechanics Technology and Diesel Technology programs represent the mechanics discipline in the Technical & Industrial Division. Core instruction for all mechanics programs is provided during the first year. During the second year, students receive in-depth instruction in more complex systems. Students entering with prior training from high school, military, or industry can challenge portions of the training program by examination and/or performance testing. Students must achieve competencies in course work before moving to the next instructional area. Shop experience is combined with related theory. A specified set of tools is required prior to entry. The tool list can be found on each program’s website. The tools required will vary, depending upon the program selected by the student. Instructors of each program specify the required tools. Students must hold a valid driver’s license while enrolled in the mechanics programs. Students also will be required to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC). The mechanics programs are drug-free programs. The Division Chair may require drug or alcohol testing should there be a reasonable suspicion the student appears under the influence of drugs and or alcohol.

AUTO MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY
The Auto Mechanics Technology Program is National Automotive Technician Education Foundation certified (NATEF). This program develops skills for servicing and repairing all systems of the automobile. Students are taught to use specialized tools and equipment found in automotive shops, and receive instruction in automotive theory, related instruction, and practical shop experience.

Advanced on-the-job training for the student during the last semester of the program can be obtained either through a cooperative or internship placement. In the cooperative option, the student is an employee of a local business and works in areas designed to meet specific educational goals. Under the internship option, the student is an unpaid employee and works on a specific area of automotive training. A program coordinator works with the employer in establishing training goals and work experience. The program can generally be completed in two years. The Auto Mechanics Technology program is a drug-free program. The Division Chair may require drug or alcohol testing should there be a reasonable suspicion the student appears under the influence of drugs and or alcohol.
Upon completion of the Auto Mechanics Technology AAS degree, the student will have basic skills to:

• Service and repair all systems of the automobile.
• Use specialized tools and equipment.
• Understand electronics as it is applied to the automotive industry.
• Function in a business like manner applicable to the automotive repair industry.

COLLISION REPAIR
The Collision Repair Program develops knowledge and skills for employment in the collision repair industry. Students are provided theory and practice in repairing and replacing sheet metal, repairing body damage, straightening frames, repairing unibody construction, plastic repair, aligning doors and sheet metal, installing glass and windshields, and painting and refinishing. The Collision Repair program is a drug-free program. The Division Chair may require drug or alcohol testing should there be a reasonable suspicion the student appears under the influence of drugs and or alcohol. Students are qualified for entry-level collision occupations after graduating.
Upon completion of the Collision Repair AAS degree, the student will have basic skills to:

• Remove, replace, align, and bolt on body panels.
• Repair damaged body panels.
• Prep vehicles for paint.
• Mix, match, and apply paint.
• Repair damaged plastic body panels.
• Use MIG welder to replace welded panels.
• Set up and measure frames to analyze structural damage.
• Make mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Detail vehicle interior and exterior.

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
The Diesel Technology Program offers the student a well-rounded education in the service and repair of trucks and heavy equipment related to areas including farming, logging, marine, locomotive, and construction equipment. Students are provided theory and shop practice in diesel engines, safety, hydraulics, DC electrical systems and microcomputers, power trains, brakes, and chassis and suspension. The student will also receive comprehensive safety training applicable to the work environment. Employment opportunities are available with a wide variety of diverse companies including trucking, logging, mining, and construction firms, general and specialty repair shops, dealerships, and government agencies including the park service, the state, county shops, city shops, and other state and federal agencies. The Diesel Technology program is a drug-free program. The Division Chair may require drug or alcohol testing should there be a reasonable suspicion the student appears under the influence of drugs and or alcohol.
Upon completion of the Diesel Technology Program AAS Degree, the student will have the basic skills to:

• Use specialized tools and equipment.
• Have basic knowledge of diesel engines, safety, hydraulics, DC electrical systems and microcomputers, power trains, brakes, and chassis and suspensions.
• Use basic skills to be an entry-level technician in the service and repair of trucks and heavy equipment related to areas including farming, logging, marine, locomotive and construction equipment.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
The Engineering Technology Program provides students with skills in computer aided drafting (CAD) and conventional drafting. CAD is a rapidly evolving technology that is creating new job opportunities. The computer laboratory maximizes “hands-on” time for each student. The Engineering Technology Program combines laboratory experience with general education and technical courses. Field trips to manufacturing plants and construction sites may be arranged during the program. Students are required to purchase necessary drafting equipment, textbooks, and reference materials. Grading is based upon on-the-job standards and a grade point average of 2.00 for each unit and/or the approval of the instructor is required to permit entry into a following unit. Cooperative professional/technical education (with local employers) may be included in the program with advisor approval. A Bachelor of Applied Technology degree or a Bachelor of Applied Science degree is offered upon completion of the AAS degree.

For students choosing to specialize their studies, optional endorsements may be selected. In the second year of the program, students electing not to take the general program may direct their study emphasis towards either the Civil, Mechanical, or GIS disciplines, which would result in an AAS degree in Engineering Technology with emphasis in the selected discipline. Upon completion of the Engineering Technology AAS degree, the student will have basic skills to perform:

• Computer Aided Drafting using AutoCAD software
• Civil Drafting
• Architectural Drafting
• Structural Drafting
• Mechanical Drafting
• Surveying
• Mechanical 3D Design
• Geographic Information Systems

In addition to these drafting skills, the student will be able to demonstrate:
• Oral and written communication skills required in a drafting office.
• Problem solving skills.

HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND APPLIANCE
TECHNOLOGY
This program prepares students with training in the heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration field as well as the home appliance industry. Skills learned will enable graduates to choose from a variety of occupations such as heating/air conditioning/ventilation, appliance repair, and general maintenance in those areas. Program flexibility allows students to enter at their existing level of competency and continue training to an employable skill level. Classroom instruction is provided in basic electricity, electric motors, refrigeration, gas heating, and resistance heating. Emphasis is placed on developing a logical approach to servicing, troubleshooting, and repair through directed practice. Employment in the field requires good physical health due to the size and weight of some units. The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Appliance Technology program is a drug-free program. The Division Chair may require drug or alcohol testing should there be a reasonable suspicion the student appears under the influence of drugs and or alcohol.
Upon completion of the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Appliance Technology AAS degree, the student will have basic skills to:

• Apply principles and theory of electricity, mechanics, and refrigeration to troubleshoot, repair, install and service all heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and appliance products.
• Select and use appropriate tools and test equipment.
•  Establish and maintain good interpersonal relations with employers, fellow employees, distributors, and customers.
•  Utilize good record keeping procedures for accurate financial and inventory purposes.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
The Industrial Electronics Technology Program is designed for the person who needs entry level skills in all the basic core competencies desired by industry today. This program prepares students for work in installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems in industrial, scientific, and commercial facilities. Graduates will be prepared to pursue jobs in other areas such as manufacturing, electrical power distribution, and construction. The program provides training in electronics, computer hardware and software, motor drives, sensors, and industrial electrical and electronic systems with extensive emphasis on programmable logic controllers (PLCs). All of the courses include hands-on training in laboratory applications.

The program offers both degrees and certificates. The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) is for persons entering this field or for those already employed in the field and needing an upgrade of both electronic skills and academic skills (oral and written communications, mathematics, and human relations). The Technical Certificate and Advanced Technical Certificate are for persons who are already employed in industry or are considering working in industries where advancement requires them to have an upgrade of skills in the field of industrial electronics. A Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Electronics is offered upon completion of the AAS degree.
Upon completion of the Industrial Electronics Technology AAS degree, the student will have basic skills to:

• Possess employable skills, work habits, and customer relations.
• Practice laboratory and electrical safety.
• Understand and put into practice DC and AC circuit theory and principles.
• Draw and interpret electrical and electronic diagrams.
• Utilize Internet resources as an aid in problem solving.
• Understand and construct solid state, digital, and Microprocessor circuits.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic circuits.
• Program and troubleshoot micro-controller circuits.
• Install and troubleshoot basic computer hardware and software systems.
• Understand and troubleshoot DC and AC motors and controls.
• Install, calibrate and troubleshoot industrial sensors and transducers.
• Understand three-phase power basics and applications.
• Have knowledge of electrical power generation and distribution.
• Gain experience with operator interfaces.
• Program and troubleshoot systems using Programmable Logic Controllers.

All students entering Information Systems Analysis and Industrial Electronics are required to have program-specific counseling and entry-level assessment.


INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
Information Systems Analysis prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities in the small computer system hardware and software fields, as well as positions involving data communications and interconnection of computer systems through local and wide area networks. Major elements of this course of study include microcomputer theory, data communications, operating systems, security fundamentals, systems hardware and software analysis, programming in C++ language, troubleshooting techniques, use of computer analysis hardware, and application of all of these elements. Operating systems covered include Linux, Novell (NetWare 6), and Windows (XP, Vista, Server 2003). Network offerings cover the design, installation, maintenance and operation of Linux, Novell, and Windows based networks as well as Cisco routed and switched based networks. Preparation for the A+, Network+, Security+, Linux +, CNA, MCSA, and CCNA certifications is an integral element of this program. Bachelor of Applied Technology and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Information Systems Analysis are offered upon completion of the AAS degree. The Information Systems Analysis program is a Novell Training Services Partner, CompTIA member, as well as a Cisco Networking Academy.
Upon completion of the Information Systems Analysis AAS degree, the student will have basic skills to:

•  Understand and implement appropriate industrial standard safety measures for given situations.
•  Use industry standard tools and diagnostic test equipment.
•  Design, write, debug, and implement computer programs using C++ programming language.
•  Setup, upgrade, configure and troubleshoot microcomputers and microcomputer peripherals.
•  Install and maintain microcomputer-based applications.
•  Setup, upgrade, configure, and troubleshoot microcomputer based operating systems including Linux, Novell, and Windows.
•  Design, implement, and troubleshoot LAN solutions for a given specification using Windows Server 2003, Novell NetWare, and/or LINUX. Solutions include the use of the appropriate network operating systems and provisions for Internet connectivity as well as proxy services, print services, file services, web services, DNS/DHCP, mail services, authentication and security, and management services.
•  Design, install, and test structured cabling systems.
•  Use Cisco Internetwork Operating System to configure switches, routers and multilayer switches to provide LAN and WAN connectivity that supports Frame Relay, and ISDN connections. In addition, standardized routing protocols will be applied to specific intranet solutions.
•  Obtaining A+, Network+, Security+, MCP and CCNA certifications is strongly encouraged.

All students entering Information Systems Analysis and Industrial Electronics are required to have program-specific counseling and entry-level assessment.


WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Welding Technology is a participating organization of the American Welding Society’s SENSE (Schools Excelling through National Skill standards Education) Program. This program is designed to provide training in a sequential manner for various welding processes, starting with simple tasks and progressing through more complex assignments. Students receive practical and theoretical training in the weldability of metals and alloys, blueprint reading, mathematics, and metallurgy.

Students are trained to international standards using state-of-the-art equipment. The instructors are Certified Welding Inspectors and Certified Welding Educators: with over 60 combined years of varied welding experience. All skills and lab assignments are performance based using standards assigned by the prevailing industrial welding codes. Safety, care, use, and adjustment of the welding lab equipment is stressed in each of the classes. Included in each 30 hour week is study in welding theory and related practical science, and applying this knowledge in the laboratory.

All graduates are given the opportunity to take the unlimited thickness, all position, welder certification test at no cost to them. Upon completion of the Welding Technology AAS degree, the student will have basic skills to:

• Understand and apply manual welding skills needed to pass welder certification tests.
• Cut, bevel, and gouge metal using various manual and semi-automatic processes.
• Pass standardized written exams conforming to the American Welding Society’s Level II criteria.
• Interpret and use welding codes to write welding procedures, qualify welding procedures, and certify welders.
• Understand and apply mathematics as it applies to the welding industry.
• Understand and apply metallurgy, heat treatment, and distortion control as they relate to metal working.
• Read blueprints and develop shop drawings, and pipe template layouts.
• Use specialized tools and equipment to measure and prepare material for fabrication.
• Apply simple welding inspection techniques using weld gauges, visual examination, dye penetrant, and micro etch, tensile test, and guided bend test methods.

ASSESSMENT
The instructional programs of the division emphasize skills which are critical to functioning on the job, and instruction is based on specific competencies. Input from the Advisory Board Committees aids in ensuring that programs are current with the needs of business and industry. All programs in the Technical and Industrial Division undergo periodic program reviews as required by LCSC as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Handbook. An annual follow-up assessment is performed to determine the employment of graduates.

ADVISING
Advising of students is a high priority. First semester students in the Technical and Industrial Division report to a professional technical programs representative for initial advising. Each program in the division has established placement scores based on the COMPASS, ACT or SAT test results that are required for admittance into the individual program. Once the student is admitted into the program, he/she will be advised by faculty in that program for the duration of their course of study.

CLUBS
Student clubs are active in many of the Technical and Industrial Division’s programs and play a major role in the students’ learning experience. Some of the clubs include Auto Mechanics, Diesel Power Technology, HVAC, Welding, Engineering, Industrial Electronics, and Collision Repair.

TECHNICAL AND INDUSTRIAL
DIVISION ATTENDANCE POLICY
Satisfactory attendance is required for continuation in each program in the Technical and Industrial Division. Standards for attendance reflect those policies adhered to in each program’s related business and industry. Compliance with the attendance policy is the student’s responsibility. The effect of attendance on the student’s grade is determined by the faculty member in charge of the course.

No distinction will be made between an “excused” and unexcused” absence. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange with the instructor for the completion of assigned classroom and laboratory work. Absences in a course are counted in hours and are inclusive of all time missed in the course, including tardies. In the case of courses set up in eight-week rotations, absences by students will be cumulative between courses in the same semester.
The Division’s policy includes four steps in the following sequence:

Step One….12 hours absence.
When the student reaches 12 hours of absence, the division sends a letter to the student to express concern about the student’s ability to successfully complete the required course. A recommendation is made that the student set up an appointment to meet with the advisor/faculty member to discuss the attendance.

Step Two….18 hours absence.
When the student reaches 18 hours of absence, the division sends a letter to the student to express concern about the student’s ability to succeed in the course. The division requires that the student set up an appointment to meet with the advisor/faculty member to discuss the problem.

Step Three…20 hours absence.
When the student reaches 20 hours of absence, the division sends a letter to the student requiring the student to set up an appointment with the advisor/faculty member and the division chair to discuss the attendance problem. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss any extenuating circumstances relating to the absences and to inform the student of his/her responsibilities required to remain in the program. Additional terms may be developed which are required of the student due to excessive absences, and will be written in the division’s absences-contract. A copy of the contract will be provided for signatures of the student, advisor/faculty member, and division chair. If the student refuses to sign the contract, indicating noncompliance, he/she will not be allowed to re enroll in courses in the Technical and Industrial Division for at least one semester.

Step Four…30 hours absence.
When the student reaches 30 hours of absence and/or fails to comply with arrangements made in step three, the division sends a notice to the Registrar barring the student from registration in courses in the Technical and Industrial Division the following semester.

If the student meets the terms of the contract, is allowed to reenroll and the attendance problem recurs, the advisor/faculty member may recommend that the student not be enrolled in a Technical and Industrial program for at least one semester. If the student wishes to appeal decisions reached through this procedure, he/she may (1) request a review by the Dean of Student Services, and/or (2) request a review by the Student Hearing Board.

DRUG - ALCOHOL POLICY

The Auto Mechanics Technology, Collision Repair, Diesel Technology, and Heating, Air Conditioning and Appliance Technology programs are drug-free programs. The Division Chair may require drug or alcohol testing should there be a reasonable suspicion the student appears under the influence of drugs and or alcohol.