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TECHNICAL STUDIES CERTIFICATES
Curriculum | Course Descriptions

Contact the Instructors Designated
for Each Program Below


Curriculum

NAME
NO.
A+ CERTIFICATION
Contact: Scott Silvis - (770)467-6042
CREDIT
Admissions: Present acceptable ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last five years. In lieu of scores, students may present a college transcript documenting one 3-semester or 5-quarter hour course from a regionally accredited institution with a grade of C or better. Program faculty interview if taking CIS 266 only.
CIS 103 Operating System Concepts
5
CIS 122 Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance
7
CIS 155 Working with NIS Windows Software
7
CIS 266 Preparation for the A+ Certification
7
     
22

Air Conditioning Technology Certificates contact Ricky Henson - (770)467-6052:
NAME
NO.
AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN'S ASSISTANT
CREDIT
Admissions: No test required, but may be advised.
ACT 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals
4
ACT 101 Refrigeration Principles & Practices
7
ACT 102 Refrigeration Components
7
     
18
NAME
NO.
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN
CREDIT
The Heating and A/C Installers Certificate includes courses designed to teach the basics and the fundamentals involved in the installation of HVAC systems.
 
The material covered in these courses includes training in the use of specific tools and equipment used to install HVAC systems, piping and plumbing practices such as flaring, soldering and brazing, making basic electrical connections, package units and split systems, working with various ducting materials and safety.
 
The courses taught in this program would help prepare an individual for entry level employment as an HVAC installation technician.
ACT 101 Principles & Practices of Refrigeration
7
ACT 103 Electrical Fundamentals
7
ACT 108 A/C Systems and Installation
3
IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures
2
     
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Advanced Air Conditioning Technology Certificates contact Ricky Henson - (770)467-6052:

Admissions Criteria:
Applicant must be at least 16 years of age and possess High School diploma or GED.

   
ASSET
COMPASS
Minimum Test Scores: (Asset) Reading
38
66
  English
35
36
  Mathematics
35
37
  Algebra
N/A
N/A
OR
Acceptable SAT or ACT or COMPASS scores taken within the last five years.

Other conditions for admission:

Acceptable admissions scores.
Must complete the diploma or associate degree or possess at least three years of appropriate work experience and have instructor permission.

NAME
NO.
ADVANCED LIGHT COMMERCIAL A/C SPECIALIZATION
CREDIT
ACT 200 Design/Application of Light Commercial A/C
4
ACT 201 Light Commercial A/C Control Systems
4
ACT 202 Light Commercial A/C Systems Operation
8
     
16
NAME
NO.
ADVANCED RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIZATION
CREDIT
ACT 204 Residential Systems Design
8
ACT 205 GA State and Local Residential A/C Codes
4
ACT 206 Air Distribution Systems for Residential A/C
4
     
16
NAME
NO.
ADVANCED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
CREDIT
ACT 208 Commercial Refrigeration Design
4
ACT 209 Commercial Refrigeration Application
8
ACT 210 Trouble Shooting/Serving Commercial Refrigeration
4
     
16

Automotive Technology Certificates contact Cliff Owen - (770)228-7378:

NAME
NO.
AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE TECHNICIAN
CREDIT
Admissions: No test required, but may be advised. This program is certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
 
AUT 120 Intro to Automotive Technology
3
AUT 122 Electrical and Electronic Systems
6
AUT 144 Intro to Automatic Transmissions
4
AUT 210 Automatic Transmission Repair
7
AUT 212 Advanced Electronic Transmission Diagnosis
3
     
23
NAME
NO.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
CREDIT
Admissions: Present acceptable ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last five years. In lieu of scores, students may present a college transcript documenting one 3-semester or 5-quarter hour course from a regionally accredited institution with a grade of C or better. This program is certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
 
AUT 120 Intro to Automotive Technology
3
AUT 122 Electrical and Electronic Systems
6
AUT 124 Battery, Starter, and Charging Systems
4
AUT 126 Engine Principles of Operation
6
AUT 138 Manual Transmission
4
AUT 142 Climate Control Systems
6
     
29
NAME
NO.
AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE TECHNICIAN
CREDIT
Admissions: No test required, but may be advised. This program is certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
 
AUT 120 Intro to Automotive Technology
3
AUT 122 Electrical and Electronic Systems
6
AUT 130 Brake Systems
4
AUT 214 Advanced Electronic Brake System Diagnosis
4
     
17
NAME
NO.
AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS TECHNICIAN
CREDIT
Admissions: Present acceptable ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last five years. In lieu of scores, students may present a college transcript documenting one 3-semester or 5-quarter hour course from a regionally accredited institution with a grade of C or better. This program is certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
 
AUT 120 Intro to Automotive Technology
3
AUT 122 Electrical and Electronic Systems
6
AUT 130 Automotive Brake Systems
4
AUT 132 Suspension and Steering
4
AUT 134 Drivelines
4
     
21
NAME
NO.
AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN
CREDIT
Admissions: No test required, but may be advised. This program is certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
 
AUT 120 Intro to Automotive Technology
3
AUT 122 Electrical and Electronic Systems
6
AUT 142 Climate Control Systems
6
     
15
NAME
NO.
AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION AND STEERING TECHNICIAN
CREDIT
Admissions: No test required, but may be advised. This program is certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
AUT 120 Intro to Automotive Technology
3
AUT 122 Electrical and Electronic Systems
6
AUT 132 Suspension and Steering Systems
4
AUT 216 Adv Electronic Controlled Suspension and Steering Systems
4
     
17
NAME
NO.
MANUAL DRIVELINE TECHNICIAN
CREDIT
Admissions: No test required, but may be advised. This program is certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
 
AUT 120 Intro to Automotive Technology
3
AUT 122 Electrical and Electronic Systems
6
AUT 134 Drivelines
4
AUT 138 Manual Transmission/Transaxle
4
     
17

Carpentry Certificate Programs contact William Picket - (770)467-6053:

NAME
NO.
CABINETMAKING BASICS
CREDIT
Admissions: No test required, but may be advised.
CAR 101 Safe Use of Hand & Power Tools
3
CAB 101 Cabinet Design & Layout
2
CAB 102 Cabinet Assembly I
5
CAB 103 Cutting Cabinet Components
2
CAR 105 Print Reading
5
     
17
NAME
NO.
CARPENTRY FRAMING
CREDIT
Admission: No test required, but may be advised.
CAR 101 Safe Use of Hand & Power Tools
3
CAR 103 Materials
3
CAR 105 Print Reading
5
CAR 110 Floor Framing
3
CAR 111 Wall Framing
3
CAR 112 Ceiling & Roof Framing
6
     
23
NAME
NO.
CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION WORKER
CREDIT
Admission: No test required, but may be advised.
 
CAR 101 Safe Use of Hand & Power Tools
3
CAR 105 Print Reading
5
CFC 100 Safety
1
CFC 101 Introduction to Construction
2
MAT 101 General Math
5
     
16

Drafting Certificate Programs contact Mike Howard - (770)467-6049:

NAME
NO.
COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING SPECIALIST
CREDIT
Admissions: Previous drafting experience.
 
DDF 107 Introduction to CAD
6
DDF 111 Intermediate CAD
6
DDF 112 3D Drawing and Modeling
6
     
18
NAME
NO.
PRO/E DESIGN AND MODELING
CREDIT
Admissions: Faculty interview required. Program Prerequisites: Drafting and/or engineering background, basic computer knowledge; AutoCAD solid modeling would be helpful.
 
DDF 161 Basic Design and Modeling
5
DDF 162 Advanced Design and Modeling
5
DDF 163 Drawing and Detailing
5
DDF 164 Sheet Metal and Piping using Pro/ENGINEER
5
     
20
NAME
NO.
MECHANICAL SPECIALIST
CREDIT
Admissions: Requires the completion of the one-year Drafting Technology Diploma.
 
DDS 201 Strength of Materials
5
    OR  
PHY 191 Mechanics
(5)
    OR  
PHY 190 Introductory Physics
(5)
DDS 227 Jig, Fixture, & Die Drawing
6
DDS 225 Principles of Metallurgy
4
    OR
 
DDS 226 Manufacturing Processes
(4)
DDS 229 Gears and Cams
6
DDS 227 Mechanisms I
7
DDS 232 Mech. Power Transmission
6
    OR  
DDS 243 Mech. Power Transmission O.B.I.
(6)
     
34
NAME
NO.
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALIST
CREDIT
Admissions: Requires the completion of the one-year Drafting Technology Diploma.
 
DDS 201 Strength of Materials
5
    OR  
PHY 191 Mechanics
(5)
    OR  
PHY 190 Introductory Physics
(5)
DDS 203 Surveying I
3
    OR
 
DDS 204 Estimating
(3)
DDS 205 Residential Arch. Drawing I
6
DDS 207 Mech. Systems for Architecture
3
DDS 208 Residential Arch. Drawing II
6
DDS 209 Structural Steel Detailing
6
    OR  
DDS 241 Structural Steel Detailing O.B.I.
(6)
DDS 210 Commercial Arch. Drawing I
6
    OR  
DDS 242 Commercial Arch. Drawing I O.B.I.
(6)
     
35

Electrical Certificate Programs contact Alan Stanfield - (770)228-7380:

NAME
NO.
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
CREDIT
Admissions: Acceptable admission scores.
 
IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures
2
IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I
4
ELT 119 Electricity Principles II
4
ELT 120 Residential Wiring I
5
ELT 121 Residential Wiring II
5
ELT 106 Prints, Schematics & Symbols
3
MAT 101 Mathematics
5
     
28
NAME
NO.
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
CREDIT
Admissions: Acceptable admissions scores or interview by program faculty.
MAT 101 General Mathematics
5
SCT 100 Intro. to Microcomputers
3
IFC 101 DC Circuits I
4
ELT 111 Single Phase & Three Phase Motors
5
ELT 113 Programmable Logic Controllers
4
ELT 118 Electrical Controls
5
ELT 119 Electricity Principles II
4
     
30

Industrial Maintenance Certificate Programs contact Mike Chandler - (770)228-7384:

NAME
NO.
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
CREDIT
Admissions: Acceptable admissions scores or program faculty interview.
IMT 108 Industrial Mechanics I
7
IMT 110 Industrial Mechanics II
6
IMT 113 Industrial Hydraulics
8
IMT 115 Industrial Pneumatics
4
IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I
4
IFC 102 Alternating Current
4
     
33
NAME
NO.
INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
CREDIT
Admissions: No test required, but may be advised. Permission of program faculty required.
IMT 108 Industrial Mechanics I
7
IMT 110 Industrial Mechanics II
6
IMT 113 Industrial Hydraulics
8
IMT 115 Industrial Pneumatics
4
     
25
NAME
NO.
INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL SYSTEMS
CREDIT
Admissions: No test required, but may be advised. Permission of program faculty required.
 
SCT 108 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
ELT 113 Programmable Logic Controls I
4
ELT ELT XProgrammable Logic Controls II
2
IMT 119 Motor Controls I
4
IMT 120 Motor Controls II
4
     
17
NAME
NO.
BASIC INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROL FUNDAMENTALS
CREDIT
Admissions: Must submit official transcript if high school diploma, GED, or college degree to receive certificates.
 
IMT 118 Introductory AC & DC Motors
4
IMT 119 Fundamentals of Motor Controls
4
IMT 120 Magnetic Starters & Braking
4
IMT 121 Two-Wire Control Circuits
3
IMT 122 Advanced Motor Controls
3
IMT 123 Variable Speed Motor Controls
4
     
22

Machine Tool Technology Certificate Programs contact Larry Pilkenton-(770)467-6050:

NAME
NO.
FUNDAMENTALS OF MILL OPERATIONS
CREDIT
Admissions: High school/GED transcript not required.
MCH 101 Introduction to Machine Tools
6
MCH 102 Blueprint Reading - I
5
MCH 115 Mill Operations I
7
MCH 116 Mill Operations II
6
     
24
NAME
NO.
ADVANCED GENERAL MACHINIST
CREDIT
Admissions: Must have completed the machine Tool Technology diploma or have three to five years experience at the machinist's level.
 
MCA 201 Advanced Milling I
7
MCA 203 Advanced Milling II
6
MCA 205 Advanced Lathe Operations I
7
MCA 207 Advanced Lathe Operations II
6
MCA 208 Advanced Grinding I
4
MCA 209 Advanced Grinding II
3
     
33
NAME
NO.
CNC CAD/CAM PROGRAMMER
CREDIT
Admissions: Acceptable admission scores.
 
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
MCH 102 Blueprint Reading
5
MCH 109 Lathe Operations I
7
MCA 211 CNC Fundamentals
7
MCA