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AVM 101 Materials and Processes (3)
AVM 102 Basic Electricity (3)
AVM 103 Aviation Mathematics and Physics (2)
AVM 104 Records and Publications (3)
AVM 105 Aircraft Drawing-Weight and Balance (3)
AVM 106 Cleaning and Corrosion Control (3)
AVM 241 Aircraft Finishing and Covering (3)
AVM 242 Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems (2)
AVM 243 Aircraft Welding (1)
AVM 244 Aircraft Systems Auxiliary (1)
AVM 245 Aircraft Electrical Systems (3)
AVM 246 Aircraft Instruments and Communication Systems (2)
AVM 247 Aircraft Metal Structures (6)
AVM 248 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems (3)
AVM 249 Aircraft Fuel Systems (1)
AVM 250 Assembly and Rigging (3)
AVM 251 Landing Gears Systems (2)
AVM 252 Airframe Inspection (2)
Gainful Employment Program Requirements
| Name & Number of Certificate Program: Airframe Technician #7202 |
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| Information | ||
| 2011-2012 | 2012-2013 | |
| 1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) | 24 | 24 |
| 2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) |
$8993.00* |
$7296.00 ($4512**) |
| 3. Additional Fees (program-specific) |
$1500.00 (tool kit) |
$1500.00 (tool kit) |
| 4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) |
$875.00 |
$875.00 (books), $875.00 (lab fees) |
| 5. SOC Code |
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| 6. Completers |
*Last year's figure erroneously included the cost of two elective classes that are part of the degree, but not part of the #7201 Certificate.Also in last year's total amount were two Independent study classes that are not part of this certificate.Also, lab fees have been moved out of the "Cost of Programs line" to the "Estimated cost of books and supplies" line.
**It would be rare for any AVM student to take Certificate #7202 as a stand-a-lone certificate.All graduates would complete the #7201 Certificate.The tuition for each is included here.
ATM 105 Introduction to Brake and Chassis Systems(3)
ATM 140 Engine Diagnosis and Repair (6)
ATM 106 Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains (3)
ATM 140 Engine Diagnosis and Repair (6)
ATM 228 Engine Performance I (5)
ATM 229 Engine Performance II (5)
ATM 106 Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains (3)
ATM 107 Automotive Electronic Fundamentals (4)
ATM 203 Heating and Air-conditioning Systems (4)
ATM 223 Automotive Electrical Circuits (4)
ATM 105 Introduction to Brake and Chassis Systems(3)
ATM 106 Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains (3)
ATM 107 Automotive Electronic Fundamentals (4)
ATM 114 Brakes (4)
ATM 140 Engine Diagnosis and Repair (6)
ATM 203 Heating and Air-conditioning Systems (4)
ATM 221 Steering and Suspension (4)
ATM 222 Manual Transmission/Transaxles (4)
ATM 223 Automotive Electrical Circuits (4)
ATM 242 Automatic Transmission/Transaxles (5)
ATM 228 Engine Performance I (5)
ATM 229 Engine Performance II (5)
ATM 105 Introduction to Brake and Chassis Systems(3)
ATM 106 Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains (3)
ATM 222 Manual Transmission/Transaxles (4)
ATM 242 Automatic Transmission/Transaxles (5)
ATM 105 Introduction to Brake and Chassis Systems(3)
ATM 114 Brakes (4)
ATM 221 Steering and Suspension (4)
AVM 101 Materials and Processes (3)
AVM 102 Basic Electricity (3)
AVM 103 Aviation Mathematics and Physics (2)
AVM 104 Records and Publications (3)
AVM 105 Aircraft Drawing-Weight and Balance (3)
AVM 106 Cleaning and Corrosion Control (3)
AVM 160 Fuel and Lubrication System (6)
AVM 161 Engine Support System (3)
AVM 162 Basic Powerplants (6)
AVM 163 Ignition Systems (3)
AVM 164 Advanced Powerplants (6)
AVM 165 Engine Electrical Systems (2)
AVM 166 Propeller Systems (3)
AVM 241 Aircraft Finishing and Covering (3)
AVM 242 Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems (2)
AVM 243 Aircraft Welding (1)
AVM 244 Aircraft Auxiliary Systems (1)
AVM 245 Aircraft Electrical Systems (3)
AVM 246 Aircraft Instruments and Communication Systems (2)
AVM 247 Aircraft Metal Structures (6)
AVM 248 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems (3)
AVM 249 Aircraft Fuel Systems (1)
AVM 250 Assembly and Rigging (3)
AVM 251 Landing Gear Systems (2)
AVM 252 Airframe Inspection (2)
Gainful Employment Program Requirements
| Name & Number of Certificate Program: Aviation Maintenance #7201 |
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| Information | ||
| 2011-2012 | 2012-2013 | |
| 1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) | 24 | 24 |
| 2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) |
$8993.00* |
$7296.00 |
| 3. Additional Fees (program-specific) |
$1500.00 (tool kit) |
$1500.00 (tool kit) |
| 4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) |
$875.00 |
$875.00 (books), $875.00 (lab fees) |
| 5. SOC Code |
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| 6. Completers |
Core Requirements: (42 credits)
ELC 120 Introduction to Apprenticeship (4)
* ELC 121 Electrical Theory and Code (4)
* ELC 122 Lighting and Transformers (4)
* ELC 123 Motors and Wiring Systems (4)
* ELC 243 Alternating Current (4)
* ELC 244 Electronics Circuitry (4)
* ELC 245 Motor Control (4)
* ELC 246 Power Controls (4)
* ELC 247 Advanced Studies I (4)
* ELC 248 Advanced Studies II (4)
WLD 180 Independent Study in Welding (2)
*Course has a prerequisite—refer to course descriptions.
Gainful Employment Program Requirements
| Name & Number of Certificate Program: Electricians Apprenticeship 9913 | ||
| Information |
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| 2010-11 |
2011-12 |
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| 1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) | 60 | 60 |
| 2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) | $3,418.00* | $3,964.00* |
| 3. Additional Fees (program-specific) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 5. SOC Code | 47-2111.00 | |
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6. Job Placement Rate |
100%** |
100%** |
* - Employers cover the tuition costs
** - Students are employed when they being the apprenticeship program
AVM 101 Materials and Processes (3)
AVM 102 Basic Electricity (3)
AVM 103 Aviation Mathematics and Physics (2)
AVM 104 Records and Publications (3)
AVM 105 Aircraft Drawing-Weight and Balance (3)
AVM 106 Cleaning and Corrosion Control (3)
AVM 160 Fuel and Lubrication System (6)
AVM 161 Engine Support System (3)
AVM 162 Basic Powerplants (6)
AVM 163 Ignition Systems (3)
AVM 164 Advanced Powerplants (6)
AVM 165 Engine Electrical Systems (2)
AVM 166 Propeller Systems (3)