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This certificate prepares the Facility Maintenance Technician to properly maintain electrical and mechanical systems found in different types of facilities. The student will learn basic wiring, plumbing, and air conditioning. Courses in this certificate can be applied to the Facility Maintenance Technology diploma.

This curriculum prepares individuals to repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems and physical structures of commercial and industrial institutions. Emphasis is on multi-disciplined systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. Coursework includes carpentry, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, heating, welding, machining, blueprint reading, OSHA regulations and computer applications. Graduates should qualify for positions as general building mechanics or maintenance technicians.

This certificate program will provide industrial and municipal firefighters and brigade members the technical information to inspect plant facilities and make recommendations. Plant Emergency Organization operations and other safeguards will be covered. All certificate courses are creditable toward the associate degree that the College is approved to offer. Program Outcomes: Analyze the history of the fire service and prevention and identify key events that have shaped present day fire protection. Distinguish between the different types of extinguishing agents, fire protection systems, and their applications, as well as their utilization during an emergency response. Illustrate the various aspects of fire prevention and their importance to life safety.

The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide individuals with technical and professional knowledge to make decisions regarding fire protection for both public and private sectors. It also provides a sound foundation for continuous higher learning in fire protection, administration, and management. Coursework includes classroom and laboratory experiences to introduce the student to various aspects of fire protection. Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as hydraulics, hazardous materials, arson investigation, fire protection safety, fire suppression management, law, and codes. Graduates qualify for employment or advancement in governmental agencies, industrial firms, insurance rating organizations, educational organizations, and municipal fire departments. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory level positions within their current organizations. Program Outcomes: Analyze the history of the fire service and prevention and identify key events that have shaped present day fire protection. Distinguish between the different types of extinguishing agents, fire protection systems, and their applications, as well as their utilization during an emergency response. Examine the chemistry of combustion and hazardous materials and infer the best strategies and tactics to achieve objectives pertaining to incident priorities. Compare and contrast the different types of building construction, their systems and features, and conclude how they impact fire protection. Explain the laws and standards that effect emergency services by accurately describing and applying those laws and standards appropriately. Illustrate the various aspects of fire prevention and their importance to life safety. Apply basic management skills including; budgeting, risk management, accountability, supervision, occupational health and safety, public relations, and basic leadership strategies. Demonstrate the ability to compose an incident action plan for various emergency and non-emergency events using the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and implement the appropriate strategies and tactics taking into account resources, accountability, and firefighter safety. Analyze available water sources and the use of hydraulic principles in determining available flow, needed fire flow, pump discharge pressure, and other hydraulic calculations. Number of Graduates By Term 2020FA 7 2021FA 8 2023SP 7 2021SP 10 2022SP 12 2023SU 4 2021SU 2 2022FA 8 2023FA 8 Percentage of Students Retained or Graduated 2020FA - 2021SP CCC - 70.62% of students were retained and/or graduated Fire Protection Technology (AAS) - 85.11% of students were retained and/or graduated 2020FA - 2021FA CCC - 59.02% of students were retained and/or graduated Fire Protection Technology (AAS) - 68.09% of students were retained and/or graduated 2021FA - 2022SP CCC - 72.72% of students were retained and/or graduated Fire Protection Technology (AAS) - 78.95% of students were retained and/or graduated Outcomes Assessment Selected Outcome 1: In the spring semester, 80% of students in the Fire Protection Technology program will distinguish between the different types of extinguishing agents, fire protection systems, and their applications, as well as their utilization during an emergency response. (A55240) Supports Strategic Plan/Perf Measures Means of Assessment (when/how) Criteria/Standard for Success (target) Assessment Results Class Average Score Program Outcome 2 FIP-146 Fire Protection Systems-Spring Final Exam 70% 2021-2022: 87.5% 2022-2023: 84.2% 2023-2024: 2021-2022: 80.25 2022-2023: 78.84 2023-2024: Resource Needs Summary Conclusions 2021-2022: None 2022-2023: None 2023-2024: 2021-2022: Target Met 2022-2023: Target Met 2023-2024: Selected Outcome 2: In the spring semester, 80% of students in the Fire Protection Technology program will compare and contrast the different types of building construction, their systems, their features, and conclude how they impact fire protection. (A55240) Supports Strategic Plan/Perf Measures Means of Assessment (when/how) Criteria/Standard for Success (target) Assessment Results Class Average Score Program Outcome 4 FIP-132 Building Construction - spring final exam 70% 2021-2022: 83.3% 2022-2023: 86.9% 2023-2024: 2021-2022: 81.23 2022-2023: 77.73 2023-2024: Resource Needs Summary Conclusions 2021-2022: None 2022-2023: None 2023-2024: 2021-2022: Target Met 2022-2023: Target Met 2023-2024: Selected Outcome 3: In the spring semester, 80% of students in the Fire Protection Technology program will explain the laws and standards that effect emergency services by accurately describing and applying those laws and standards appropriately. (A55240) Supports Strategic Plan/Perf Measures Means of Assessment (when/how) Criteria/Standard for Success (target) Assessment Results Class Average Score Program Outcome 5 FIP-152 Fire Protection Law - spring final exam 70% 2021-2022: 83.3% 2022-2023: 85.7% 2023-2024: 2021-2022: 71.11 2022-2023: 78.14 2023-2024:  Resource Needs   Summary Conclusions      2021-2022: None 2022-2023: None 2023-2024:   2021-2022: Target Met 2022-2023: Target Met 2023-2024:      

The Fire Protection Technology certificate program is designed to provide knowledge of the fire service and its infrastructure. This program will focus on developing a sound foundation and understanding of the history of the fire service, public education, fire service building construction, introduction to wildland firefighting, fire sprinklers and auto alarms and fire protection law. All certificate courses are creditable toward the Associate in Applied Science in Fire Protection Technology. This certificate will not meet any of the requirements for State Certification as a firefighter. Program Outcomes: Analyze the history of the fire service and prevention and identify key events that have shaped present day fire protection. Distinguish between the different types of extinguishing agents, fire protection systems, and their applications, as well as their utilization during an emergency response. Compare and contrast the different types of building construction, their systems and features, and conclude how they impact fire protection.

The General Occupational Technology (GOT) curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and earn an associate degree by completing courses suited to individual occupational interests and/or needs. The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and need. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the College. Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.

The General Occupational Technology (GOT) curriculum is to provide individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and earn a diploma by completing courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs. The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and need. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the College. Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.

The Heavy Equipment Operator Academy is a 10-week training program that prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and certificates that the State DOT, highway construction companies, bridge construction companies, and private contractors across the country require for entry-level jobs. Heavy equipment operators run heavy machinery, install underground piping, develop land for construction, and repair America’s roadways and bridges. These careers are for highly skilled employees who enjoy being outdoors and like working in a team environment where safety is the number one priority. Students can enroll in the entire HEO Academy (the Basic course) or they can enroll in the equipment training only (the Advanced course). The Basic course includes CDL Class “A” license training. The required DMV exam to earn the CDL is given onsite. For the Basic course, students must purchase safety boots, and pay for a DOT physical and a CDL permit, in addition to the registration fees. The Advanced course is training for heavy equipment operation only. It does not include the CDL training. In addition to registration fees, advanced students must purchase safety boots. Students should register for both Basic and Advanced, or Advanced only. Students cannot register for Basic only. This Academy is offered four times a year. There are two fall classes; the first starts in July and the second in October. The spring class begins in January. The summer class begins in April.

This certificate is designed to train students in electrical maintenance and may be used to cross-train electrical technicians in mechanical maintenance.

This certificate is designed to train students in mechanical maintenance and may be used to cross-train electrical technicians in mechanical maintenance.

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to service, maintain, repair, or install equipment for a wide range of industries. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial equipment and physical facilities. Students will learn technical skills in blueprint reading, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, machining, welding, and various maintenance procedures. Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and additional advanced coursework may be offered. Upon completion of any of the levels of this curriculum, graduates should gain the necessary practical skills and related information to qualify for employment or advancement in the various areas of industrial maintenance technology.

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to service, maintain, repair, or install equipment for a wide range of industries. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial equipment and physical facilities. Students will learn technical skills in blueprint reading, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, machining, welding, and various maintenance procedures. Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and additional advanced coursework may be offered. Upon completion of any of the various levels of this curriculum, graduates should gain the necessary practical skills and related information to qualify for employment or advancement in the various areas of industrial maintenance technology.