2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

St. Charles Community CollegeSKILLED TRADESThis program is for studentswho have completed an approvedapprenticeship training program.It allows a union apprentice orjourneyman to receive college credit for previouslyacquired knowledge, skills, and experience byapplying those credits towards the associate’sdegree. The A.A.S. in Skilled Trades may enablestudents to pursue an advanced degree at a fouryearinstitution in fields such as construction technology,construction management, or related areas.The Skilled Trades Apprenticeship TrainingProgram at SCC recognizes the core curriculum ofany apprenticeship training program that isapproved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship andTraining. If your training meets these standards,your journeyman status can be transferred to SCCas credit to satisfy a portion of the specific programrequirements needed for an associate’s degree.SKILLED TRADESOPTIONS IN SKILLED TRADESAPPRENTICESHIP TRAININGA.A.S. DEGREE• Asbestos Worker• Boilermaker• Bricklayer• Carpenter• Cement Mason• Construction Craft Laborer• Electrician• Elevator Construction Worker• Floor Layer• Glazier• GM/United Auto Workers• Iron Worker• Operating Engineer• Painter• Pipefitter• Plasterer• Plumber• Roofer• Sheet Metal Worker• Tile Setter• Wallpaperer and Drywall TaperGeneral Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Must include: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(See page 64)CPT 103 . . . . .Microsoft Applications,MS Office -or- . . . . . . . . . . . .3CPT 106 . . . . .PC Operating Systems . . . . . . .3ENG 102 . . . . .English Composition II -or- . .3ENG 125 . . . . .Business Writing . . . . . . . . . .3*Required Courses in Skilled Trades . . . . . . . . . . . . .40This requirement is fulfilled by the approved completionof the Journeyman’s Certificate from theBureau of Apprenticeship and Training, a division ofthe U.S. Department of LaborTotal Required Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64* The Journeyman’s Certificate courses must betransferred in as a block and are only accepted afterthe student receives the certificate. Proof of receiptof the journeyman’s license is required.92