43 courses with the subject TCS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TCS 100Introduction to Technical Studies3
This course serves as the basic orientation and foundation of technical studies certifications. Topics include introductions to: safety (OSHA 10), construction math, hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, communication skills, employability skills, and materials handling. This course is a prerequisite or corequisite for many of the technical studies certificates and degree options. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate and OSHA-10 certification in this course. 3 Credit(s).
This course is designed to introduce the trainee to construction. Key content includes basic safety, introduction to construction math, introduction to hand tools, introduction to power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging, basic communication skills, basic employability skills, and introduction to material handling. This course is a prerequisite for many of the construction management certificates and degree options. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate and OSHA-10 certification in this course. (Partnership with Build Smart Institute) 6 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include: orientation to the trade, building materials, fasteners and adhesives, hand and power tools, Introduction to construction drawings, specifications and layout, floor systems, wall systems, ceiling joist and roof framing, building envelope systems, and basic stair layout. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: orientation to the electrical trade, electrical safety, electrical circuits, electrical theory, National Electric Code (NEC), device boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, basic electrical construction drawings, residential electrical services, and electrical test equipment. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, plumbing tools, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast-iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, fixtures and faucets, introduction to drain, waste, and vent systems, and introduction to water distribution systems. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include: welding safety, oxyfuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, air carbon arc cutting and gouging, base metal preparation, weld quality, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment and setup, shielded metal arc electrodes, and beads and fillet welds. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course.
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: introduction to HVAC, trade math, copper and plastic piping practices, soldering and brazing, basic carbon steel piping practices, basic electricity, introduction to cooling, introduction to heating, and air distribution systems. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course.
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: electrical safety, hand bending, fasteners and anchors, electrical theory, electrical test equipment, the national electric code (NEC), conductors, electrical blueprints, and oxyfuel cutting. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: orientation to the trade, tools, boat handling and safety, internal combustion engine theory, and electrical system theory. Students will have the opportunity to earn an ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) Marine Service Technician, Yamaha, and Mercury service technician certificates in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include: masonry safety, masonry tools and equipment, mortar, masonry units and installation techniques, and measurements, drawings, and specifications. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course 4 Credit(s).
This course is designed to teach trainees the mechanics of communication and choosing the best time to communicate. Also covered will be various means of communication, how to follow up on communications, and how to record communication for future reference. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. (Partnership with Build Smart Institute) 1 Credit(s).
This course is designed to help all associated with a project to read and implement project blueprints. It includes performance tasks to assist the learning process. The course covers terms, components, symbols of construction drawings, and reading specification associated with drawings. This course covers both commercial drawings and residential drawings. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. (Partnership with Build Smart Institute) 2 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: commercial drawings, roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection, exterior finishing, cold-formed steel framing, drywall installation, drywall finishing, doors and door hardware, suspended ceilings, window, door, floor and ceiling trim, and cabinet installation. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: alternating current, motors: theory and application, electric lighting, conduit bending, pull and junction boxes, conductor installations, cable tray, conductor terminations and splices, grounding and bonding, circuit breakers and fuses, and fundamental concepts of control systems. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include: plumbing math, reading commercial drawings, structural penetrations and fire stopping, installing and testing DWV piping, installing roof, floor and area drains, types of valves, installing and testing water supply piping, installing fixtures and valves, basic electricity, installing water heaters, and fuel gas and fuel oil systems. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include: joint fit up and alignment, SMAW groove welds with backing, SMAW open Vgroove welds, welding symbols, reading welding detail drawings, physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals, preheating and postheating of metals, GMAW and FCAW equipment and filler metals, GMAW and FCAW plate, and GTAW equipment and filler materials. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: commercial airside systems, chimneys, vents and flues, introduction to hydronic systems, air quality equipment, leak detection, evacuation, recovery and charging, alternating current, heat pumps, basic maintenance practices, compressors, refrigerants, and oils, metering devices, sheet metal duct systems, and fiberglass and flexible duct systems. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course.
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: wiring (commercial and industrial), alternating current, motors, grounding, boxes and fittings, cable tray, conductor terminators and splices, installation of electric services, circuit breakers and fuses, contactors and relays, lubrication, bearings, copper and plastic piping, ferrous metal piping, piping systems, and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: outboard engine maintenance and troubleshooting, marine electrical system installation and troubleshooting, diesel engine maintenance and troubleshooting, and drive systems for inboard and outboard engines. ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) Marine Service Technician, Yamaha, and Mercury service technician certificates in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include: residential masonry, advanced laying techniques, reinforced masonry, residential plans and drawings interpretations, masonry openings and metal work, effects of climate on masonry, and construction inspection and quality control. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
This course is designed to help trainees become familiar with the basic principles of business, marketing, legal, operations, codes, and ethics of owning and running a contracting business. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. (Partnership with Build Smart Institute) 3 Credit(s).
This course covers all the essential accounting and financial management principles to run a successful construction company. Trainees topics such as financial management, construction accounting systems, making financial decisions, and managing costs, profits and cash flows. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. (Partnership with Build Smart Institute) 3 Credit(s).
This course provides the necessary training for achievement of the 30-hour OSHA certification in construction. Students will have the opportunity to earn an OSHA-30 certificate in this course. (Partnership with Build Smart Institute) 2 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: rigging equipment, rigging practices, properties of concrete, reinforcing concrete, handling and placing concrete, trenching and excavating, foundations and slab-on-grade, vertical formwork, horizontal formwork, and tilt-up wall panels. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: load calculations for branch and feeder circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical applications of lighting, hazardous locations, overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, transformers, commercial electrical services, motor calculations, and voice, data, and video motor controls. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include: applied plumbing math, sizing water supply piping, potable water treatment, types of venting, sizing DWV and storm systems, sewage pumps and sump pumps, corrosive-resistant waste piping, compressed air, and service plumbing. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include techniques with: GTAW plate, SMAW open-root pipe welds, GMAW pipe, FCAW pipe, GTAW carbon steel pipe, GTAW low alloy and stainless pipe, and SMAW stainless steel groove welds. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course.
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: fasteners, hardware, and wiring terminations, control circuit and motor troubleshooting, troubleshooting cooling, troubleshooting heat pumps, troubleshooting gas heating, troubleshooting oil heating, troubleshooting accessories, zoning, ductless, and variable refrigerant flow systems, commercial hydronic systems, steam systems, retail refrigeration systems, and customer relations. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: overcurrent protection, distribution equipment, motor controls, motor maintenance, installing couplings, installing mechanical seals, installing belt and chain drives, installing bearings, gaskets and packing, installing seals, pumps, basic hydraulic systems, basic pneumatic systems, and basic electronic theory. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: servicing boat trailers, marine electronics equipment installation, and advanced maintenance and troubleshooting. ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) Marine Service Technician, Yamaha, and Mercury service technician certificates in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include: elevated masonry, estimating, repair and restoration, commercial drawings, stone masonry, site layout, and crew leadership. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
This course is designed to help trainees become familiar with the bid/estimating process, from initial bid meeting until bid day. This will be accomplished by introducing the process one section at a time. Individual problems will be used at each stage to practice the new topic, along with a continuing project which runs the entire course completed per stage as each new topic is mastered. Finally, there will be a timed final project to immerse trainees into a simulated bid day experience. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. (Partnership with Build Smart Institute) 4 Credit(s).
This course is a comprehensive, competency-based program that gives both veteran and new field managers a step-by-step approach to honing their natural abilities, developing essential skills, and generally improving their performance as leaders. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. (Partnership with Build Smart Institute) 6 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: site layout, differential leveling, angular and distance measurement, advanced roof systems, advanced wall systems, advanced stair systems, construction equipment, oxyfuel cutting and arc welding, site preparation, and fundamentals of crew leadership. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: load calculations for feeders and services, health care facilities, standby and emergency systems, basic electronic theory, fire alarm systems, specialty transformers, advanced controls, HVAC controls, heat tracing and freeze protection, motor operations and maintenance, medium-voltage terminations and splices, special locations, and skills for the crew leader. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include: business principles for plumbers, introductory skills for the crew leader, water pressure booster and recirculation systems, indirect and special waste, hydronic and solar heating systems, codes, private water supply well systems, private waste disposal systems, swimming pools and hot tubs, plumbing for mobile homes and travel trailers, and introduction to medical gas and vacuum systems. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics addressed include techniques with GMAW aluminum plate, GTAW aluminum plate, GTAW aluminum pipe, and GMAW aluminum pipe. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course.
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: water treatment, indoor air quality, energy conservation equipment, building management systems, system air balancing, system startup and shutdown, construction drawings and specifications, heating and cooling system design, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, alternative heating and cooling systems, and fundamentals of crew leadership. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: lighting, standby and emergency systems, advanced controls, commercial and industrial refrigeration, electricity in HVAC systems, HVAC controls, conventional alignment, maintaining valves, identifying and installing valves, steam traps, steam systems, programmable logic controllers, high voltage terminations and splices, vibration analysis, and commercial heating and cooling systems. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics include: marine plumbing systems, marine materials (wood, metal, and composites), and customer service skills. ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) Marine Service Technician, Yamaha, and Mercury service technician certificates in this course. 4 Credit(s).
This is a practical course combining lecture and hands-on instruction. Topics are customized to the personal and professional goals of the students participating in the class in alignment with practical opportunities to demonstrate advanced skills in masonry 4 Credit(s). 6 Contact Hour(s).
This course is designed to introduce the skills or enhance the skills of a project manager. It is beneficial for anyone that has recently entered or about to enter into a project management role and includes performance tasks to assist the learning process. Students will have the opportunity to earn an NCCER certificate in this course. (Partnership with Build Smart Institute) 9 Credit(s).
