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At a Glance
- Provides an individual with knowledge and skills of basics of highway design, construction materials, plan reading, and computer aided design.
- Employable as engineer or technician in the field of public works.
- Program length is three quarters if full time.
Public Works Civil Technician Aide
DESCRIPTION:
The Civil Technician Aide technical certificate of credit program is designed to allow individuals to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to gain entry-level employment in the areas of public works infrastructure construction, highway construction and public works infrastructure maintenance. Students will be exposed to the basics of highway design, construction materials, plan reading and computer aided design. Graduates of this program will normally work with an engineer or technician in the field of public works.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Employable as engineer or technician in the field of public works. (right of way purchasing agent; surveying technician)
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
Documentation of high school diploma or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirement.
PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $1,961; Fees: $243; Books & Supplies: $612; Total Program Costs: $2,831
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Three quarters if full time.
Program Requirements
This course emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include: analysis of writing; writing practice; grammar skills; editing and proofreading skills; research skills; and oral presentation skills. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.
Introduces concepts and operations that can be applied to the study of algebra. Topics include: basic mathematical concepts and basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts. Class includes lecture, applications, and homework to reinforce learning.
Includes and develops basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Topics include: geometric and trigonometric concepts.
Introduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.
An introduction to PC based computer aided drafting. Subject matter includes use of a personal computer and commercial CAD software as they apply to civil drafting. Lab exercises will focus on structural detailing. Topics include: computer hardware, operating systems, graphical user interfaces, CAD systems, drawing with CAD, and printing and plotting.
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of design and construction of roadway and highway systems. Major topics include: geometric design, drainage design and computation, erosion control and storm water management.
