Locomotive Mechanical Systems Technician, TCC, LMS1

Program Name:	Locomotive Mechanical Systems Technician
Major Code:	LMS1
CIP Code:	470303
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	0680
Curriculum Program Specialist:	David Gibson

Program Description

The purpose of the Locomotive Mechanical Systems certificate is to prepare individuals to work as mechanical technicians in the rail industry specifically focusing on diesel/electrical locomotives. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit, students will be trained for entry-level positions in the rail industry as locomotive mechanical technicians.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type

ADM 103	Basic Engine Theory	4	0	2	6	5	Institutional
ELC 152	Prep Elec.&Electr. Trning I	1	0	9	10	4	Standard
IDS 215	Industrial Mechanics	4	0	6	10	6	Standard
IDS 221	Industrial Fluidpower	6	0	4	10	7	Standard
IDS 231	Pumps and Piping Systems	1	0	4	5	2	Standard
IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures	2	0	1	3	2	Standard
MAT 101	General Mathematics	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
RRI 101	Intro. to the Rail Industry	6	0	2	8	7	Institutional
RRM 101	Locomotive Mechanical Systems	2	2	0	4	3	Institutional
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	0	4	5	3	Standard
WLD 103	Blueprint Reading I	1	0	4	5	3	Standard
WLD 108	Blueprint Reading II	1	0	4	5	3	Standard
WLD 133	Metal Welding & Cutting Tech	2	0	3	5	3	Standard
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		36	2	43	81	53

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		18
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		ASSET Test Required.
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:	0
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		No
If yes, explain:

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Posted: 10/02/06

Date Approved:
Implementation Date:
Last Updated:	09/06/2006