ACCESS Special Edition Spring 2021 Carlton Construction Academy

CARLTON CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY PHASE II RIBBON CUTTING Hurricane Michael made landfall along the Florida panhandle near Panama City on October 10, 2018, as an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane.

The storm’s eyewall swept north-northeast still as a Category 3 storm. Winds were more than 115 mph at times.

Albany, Georgia experienced the devastating storm, Hurricane Michael, and it impaired much of the city. One of the buildings on Albany Technical College’s campus, Carlton Construction Academy, suffered extensive damage to the roof. As a result, six programs were affected, involving over 200 students. The six programs include Air Conditioning Technology, Building Maintenance, Carpentry, Electrical Construction, Masonry, and Plumbing Technology. These programs were temporarily located around the campus at Albany Technical College. Classes resumed for all students Monday, January 7, 2019.

Repair of the Carlton Construction Academy facility was expected to take less than one year with anticipation of reopening the Carlton Construction Phase I by Fall 2019. Albany Technical College worked closely with the Technical College System of Georgia to secure the financing and oversee the project.

Repair on the damaged Academy began in February 2019.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of plans to shift.

Phase II of the Carlton Construction Academy was completed in the fall of 2019, and the official ribbon cutting was planned for January 2021.

HISTORY In 2003, Albany Tech acquired the Carlton Construction Academy site through a donation from the philanthropic Carlton Family. The facility housed classroom space and labs for such programs as Carpentry, Construction Management, Industrial Air Conditioning Technology, Masonry, and Plumbing. At the time of the donation, the facility was valued at $2 million.

Phase II of the facility renovation centered on an extensive overhaul of the site’s industrial warehouse space. These renovations provided additional classroom space and lab upgrades for programs like Electrical Construction and Civil Engineering Technology. There is now space to add several new disciplines to the curriculum, including Green Building Technology, Residential Energy Efficiency, and Renewable, Sustainable Energy.

The $5.8 million project, which added 28,633 square feet of useable space to the Academy, also called for HVAC and architectural upgrades needed to house a modern teaching facility. During the renovation, the facility’s facade was modified to reflect the architectural design of other campus buildings that face Slappey, one of Albany’s major thoroughfares.

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Welcome to the special edition of ACCESS!

Commitment to Infrastructure Growth – Construction A Vital Industry The subsequent economic recovery will be sluggish and short lived without

Tech Foundation to leverage an additional $5.8 million investment from TCSG,

growth in industrial, residential, and commercial construction. Infrastructure

supported by Albany Area Delegation to the Georgia General Assembly.

expansion, including telecommunications, requires new construction. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Albany Technical College are prepared to support infrastructure growth.

Albany Technical College Board of Directors and Administration are privileged to have been charged since 1961 with the responsibility of preparing the workforce for the construction industry. Before the opening of Phase I of the Carlton

The administration, faculty, and students at Albany Technical College are grateful

Construction Academy, our college offered Residential Construction, Industrial

to Mr. O. D. Carlton’s family for their generosity. Their donation of a facility valued

Electrical, Air Conditioning, Horticulture, Welding, and Architectural Drafting. In

at $2 million, with a further

addition, Carlton Phase I allowed us to offer Building Maintenance, Carpentry,

gift of existing equipment,

Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Masonry, and Plumbing. The Carlton

allowed Albany Tech to

Phase II ribbon cutting will allow Albany Tech to offer Engineering Graphics, Green

design and construct

Building Technology, Residential Energy Efficiency, and Sustainable Renewable

the ultimate workforce

Alternative Energy.

development facility. That facility’s sole purpose is to support the expansion of the construction industry in SW Georgia. The donation of an 80,000

With assistance from advisory committees, Albany Tech Foundation, and TCSG, we will continue to be a leader in workforce preparation for the construction industry. We continue to support the construction industry that began in the fall of 1961. The resources devoted to the students, faculty, and programs offered by the Carlton Construction Academy indicate our level of commitment.

square foot facility allowed

Dr. Anthony O. Parker President

Albany Technical College and the Albany

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KENNETH DELONG

Chair/Instructor, Air Conditioning Technology Air conditioning is a wide-open field. It is in high demand. A large number of people in it now are getting to retirement age. Refrigeration is in all of your grocery stores, all of your convenience stores, in your houses, anywhere you go. There is some type of refrigeration working in there.

And in South Georgia, you know, you will call someone if your air conditioner goes out.

This is a high demand job; it pays well, and they are in need of technicians.

DIPLOMA Air Conditioning Technology

CERTIFICATES Air Conditioning Electrical Technician Air Conditioning Repair Specialist Air Conditioning Technician Assistant Industrial /Commercial Air Residential Air Conditioning Technician

AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY

Air conditioning technicians keep heating and air-conditioning systems working to control the temperature, humidity, and air quality in homes, businesses, industrial plants, and other buildings.

Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers—also called technicians—install, maintain, and repair the refrigeration systems for storing and transporting food, medicine and other items. Because heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems are sometimes rolled into one― Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems.

Students in the Air Conditioning Technology program learn the principles of air conditioning systems, heating service and installation, and design of heating and air conditioning systems.

They get the hands-on training needed to enter the workforce and succeed in the HVACR industry, including commercial and industrial refrigeration, heat pumps, air conditioning systems, fundamentals of electricity, and electric motors and controls. They also will develop skills in the areas of work ethics, air conditioning theory, and the occupational skills needed for employment in the HVAC industry.

Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology diploma and five Technical Certificates of Credit, including Air Conditioning Technician Assistant, Industrial/Commercial Air, Air Conditioning Repair Specialist, Air Conditioning Electrical Technician, and Residential Air Conditioning Technician. Students who complete these programs will have the qualifications to find work as air conditioning technicians, refrigeration technicians, installers, sales reps and parts distributors.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION Want to broaden your opportunities for education and employment? Students will be able to apply what they learned in the Air Conditioning Technology program and follow up with Albany Tech’s Building Maintenance or Electrical Construction, giving them an added edge and a boost in employability.

BUILDING & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE Building and facilities maintenance involves many different trades, such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Because older buildings and equipment will always require repairs, updates, or renovations, students in this program learn how to repair and maintain the important equipment systems in such buildings, including both residential and light industrial facilities, as well as learning the skills needed for maintenance and repair of the fixtures and appliances in those buildings.

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CERTIFICATE General Maintenance Mechanic

This program is ideal for people who like solving problems, working with their hands, and using basic tools to fix mechanical, electrical or plumbing issues. Technicians in this field often handle the fabrication of walls, installation of doors and windows, paint selection and preparation, basic plumbing installation and troubleshooting and the regulation of air quality, temperature and humidity in building interiors. Among the skills taught are the basics of refrigeration and building climate controls, commercial and residential wiring, DC and AC motors, and basic plumbing. Also included are the basics of HVACR electrical systems and motors, among other topics.

Program graduates receive a Building and Facilities Maintenance diploma and a General Maintenance Mechanic certificate. Students who complete these programs will have the

qualifications of a technician necessary for entrylevel jobs in a non-manufacturing maintenance setting such as apartment complexes, hotels, schools, and hospitals.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION After completing the Building and Facilities Maintenance program, graduates can choose more in-depth instruction in some of the areas covered by taking additional courses in programs such as electrical, air conditioning, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry.

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JAYLIN KING 1st Year Carpentry Student

I plan to start my own carpentry business and build houses. My father and grandfather both worked in carpentry. I’ve already learned how to frame a home and build cabinets. Mr. Menefee is a really good teacher.

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CERTIFICATES Carpentry Fundamentals NCCER Advanced Carpentry NCCER

CARPENTRY NCCER Carpenters work in both the residential and commercial industries and construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. These hands-on jobs require employees to know how to follow blueprints and building plans and codes; install windows and molding; measure, cut, and shape wood, plastic, and other materials; and build frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes; erect, level, and install building framework with the aid of rigging hardware and cranes; inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures; and instruct and direct laborers and other construction helpers

Completion of the Carpentry NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) program offers graduates a wide variety of jobs in the construction industry, from insulating office buildings to installing drywall or kitchen cabinets in homes. To complete those tasks, carpenters use many different tools to cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall. They commonly use hand tools, including squares, levels, and chisels, as well as many power tools, such as sanders, circular saws, nail guns, and welding machines.

Many employers require applicants to supply their own tools. Students in this program will learn about foundations, floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, and interior and exterior structures, including windows and stairs.

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Program graduates receive a carpentry diploma and two Technical Certificates of Credit― NCCER Carpentry Fundamentals and NCCER Advanced Carpentry―and will qualify to test for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. They will have the qualifications of an entry-level residential carpenter or entry-level commercial carpenter.

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CERTIFICATE Engineering Technology Fundamentals

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Individuals with interest in drawing and/ or building might consider studying civil engineering technology to learn skills ranging from computer-aided drafting (CAD) to solving problems that affect the built environment.

With a growing economy, civil engineering technologists will be needed to support the planning, analysis, design, and construction of higher-capacity transportation, water supply, pollution control systems, and large buildings and building complexes. They are often part of the design process, from the construction costs and expected lifetime of a project, to government regulations and potential environmental hazards.

In addition, along with the construction of new highways, bridges, utilities, and other major infrastructure projects, they will also be needed to repair or replace existing public structures.

This program prepares students for immediate employment at the technical level in engineering design, drafting, surveying, and construction. The program will provide theory and practice to move into the workforce with engineering consultants, surveying firms, state and local government, public works, construction companies, highway departments, and soil and material testing firms.

Graduates of this program earn a Civil Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science degree in one of two specialization areas― general

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engineering or surveying. Opportunities for employment also exist in supporting commercial, residential, and land development as well as within non-civil engineering firms, such as management consulting or computer services firms.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION Graduates might choose to earn a bachelor’s degree by continuing their studies at a four-year institution of higher learning such as Valdosta State University or Savannah State University.

JAMES VAUGHN

1st Year Carpentry Student I picked Civil Engineering as a major because my position right now is with the Department of Transportation, and I am a construction inspector. If I want to move up and further my career, I need a degree, which is the first step.

I usually work sometimes 50-hour week, and when I get home, it is a long night of homework, and anytime I need help the instructor will help no matter what time I call.

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Chair/Instructor, Civil Engineering Most of my students are working in the daytime, which is why the Civil Engineering Program offers night classes. And I have a desire to be flexible with my students so that they can earn their degree on time and better their careers.

The Civil Engineering Technology Program teaches students in the various disciplines of the civil engineering industry, including construction, geotechnical (soils), hydrology (water resources), some structures, transportation, and site development. These disciplines are very much in demand. We have two specializations: Surveying, focusing on those skills to be a surveyor, and General Specialization, which incorporates everything else in civil engineering.

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EBONY JOHNSON Instructor, Industrial Electrical and Electrical Construction

A few companies in the Dougherty County area work with me and recruit some of the students.

This gives them real-life, hands-on experience, and once some of these students and graduates get those hands-on hours, they may qualify to take the state exam to become an entry-level electrician.

The demand for electricians is very high at the moment. Some of the members of my advisory board are actually seeking students for an internship program.

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CERTIFICATES Basic Electrical Technician Commercial Wiring Electrical Systems Assistant

ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION Those individuals interested in how electricity is generated and then travels from the power plant to homes and businesses might consider a career in electrical construction. Electricians install and maintain all of the electrical and power systems for homes, businesses, and factories. They install and maintain the wiring and control equipment through which electricity flows, including electrical equipment and machines in factories and a wide range of other businesses. Electricians are used for wiring new homes, restaurants, schools, and other structures, including older buildings that need improvements to their electrical systems to meet modern building and occupancy codes.

Students enrolled in the Electrical Construction Technology program will develop skills to work safely in a residential or commercial environment and be prepared to inspect, install, maintain and repair electrical systems. They will learn about direct and alternating circuits, how to interpret electrical prints and schematics, how to wire

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structures, and how to maintain their operation while applying the National Electric Code.

Program graduates receive a diploma in Electrical Construction Technology, with a specialization in residential or industrial applications, and three Technical Certificates of Credit―Basic Electrical Technician, Commercial Wiring, and Electrical Systems Assistant. Graduates can begin entrylevel jobs in residential or commercial electrical construction. The majority of electricians are employed by electrical contracting firms, while others work in a variety of industries. About 10 percent of electricians are self-employed.

LESLIE HAWKINS

Electrical Construction Student I have family that is in the electrical field. I also wanted to create a better future for my family, and I figured that this is the best step to take and a risk worth taking. I know that there is a big demand for electricians, so it is job security in the future.

So far, my favorite thing about the program is the hands-on work. Being able to come into class and put my hands on what I’m possible to be working on out in the field helps.

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ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY Electronics technology is a field that covers the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment. This program is ideal for those students interested in learning to build, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the electronic components and equipment used in any device or piece of equipment powered by electricity.

The program prepares students for careers in electronics professions by emphasizing a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application, using both manual and computerized electronics systems. Among the skills taught are how to identify all the components on a circuit board and how they work. Students will also learn troubleshooting techniques. All courses have lab components for practical hands-on application experience.

Electronics Technology program graduates receive an Electronics Technology Associate of Applied Science degree or diploma, which

qualifies them as electronics technicians with a specialization in biomedical instrumentation, communications electronics, computer electronics, general electronics, industrial electronics, or telecommunications electronics.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION The Electronics Technology program at Albany Technical College has pathways programs established with Albany State University, Fort Valley State University, Kennesaw State University, and Valdosta State University for students interested in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in this field of study. It is ideal preparation for students who continue their education by specializing in avionics, fiber optics, and wireless communication, among others.

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CERTIFICATE Basic Electronics Technician

DR. BANDARA GAMINI Instructor, Electronics Technology

The opportunities for the electronics technicians are endless and the other advantages is that most companies, once they hire them and they are working and productive employees after say one year or so, they help then go back to school and get their bachelor’s degree also. So, continuing their education or promotions and being a great productive employee for the company, those are all opportunities available for the students. This is a fantastic field to be in. It’s a no brainer to come into electronics.

Dr. Gamini comes to us from the University of Wisconsin where he served as the Automation and Electronics Technology program coordinator and professor. He has over 15 years of experience as an instructor and industrial practitioner in all aspects of electronics and robotics. Dr. Gamini also served as a Biomedical Engineer at Lafayette General Hospital. Dr. Gamini’s education includes a BS and MS in Electronics from Eastern Illinois University, ABD in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University.

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Architectural Drafting Civil Drafting Mechanical Drafting

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CERTIFICATES AutoCAD Refresher 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping CAD Operator Drafters Assistant

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS This program allows students to bring some imagination to life through the assistance of 3D printing used to create a physical model of any design created with CAD software. From residential design to prosthetic limbs, the variety of 3D printing materials and printers available today allow students to make any random idea a tangible item.

Engineering Graphics is an advancement of traditional drafting practices that takes full advantage of technological advancements of the field to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in the engineering graphics field, such as drafter or CAD operator, based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. Students will learn a variety of software applications to produce 2D and 3D models for architectural and mechanical design.

The Engineering Graphics program offers two specializations―Architectural and Mechanical― both with an associate degree, diploma, and certificate options available. Upon completion of the

program, students often find work with architect firms and local contractors. It’s not uncommon for students to work for themselves doing freelance work before they branch out to other employment opportunities.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Students that wish to continue their education beyond an associate degree will have pathway opportunities available with Albany State University, Georgia Military College, Valdosta State University, and Kennesaw State University.

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JORDAN ADAMS

First Year Engineering Graphics Student Coming into this program was a new experience, and I have never been in college classes before.

The math has created a challenge, but when you actually know what you’re doing and learn how to do it, it is rewarding.

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EDRIAN MALLORY Chair/Instructor Engineering Graphics

Engineering Graphics, I like to think, is just a world of infinite possibilities. It’s where you get to take something from just a sketch and a concept to something tangible. We do a lot of architectural and mechanical design, 3-D modeling, and blueprints. Really if you can think of it, then you can make it in this class.

A lot of the time, students will have a job before they finish the program. The students will always have placement. Sometimes it is a little difficult, but before they are done with their associate degree, they will have a lead for a job or have a job already.

GREEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Students are taught to conduct comprehensive building performance evaluations, assessments, analysis, and testing to determine appropriate performance improvements. The Green Building Technology program includes applied hands-on building diagnostics, commissioning, energy auditing and modeling, and weatherization retrofit strategies useful in the green building industry.

to the design and construction of both new and existing homes to help improve the energy efficiency, comfort, indoor air quality, and durability of the house; perform energy audits and assessments; conduct a comprehensive house inspection and diagnostic analysis of a house using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools; and analyze the economics of weatherization improvements and energy-efficient retrofits to existing buildings among other tasks.

The program is designed for individuals wanting to enter the energy efficiency assessment and retrofit industry, and for contractors wishing to work towards becoming certified weatherization technicians, and/or energy auditors.

This program will prepare students to take the HERS national rater exam and the BPI building analyst exam.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to apply building science principles and practices

Graduates will receive a Green Building Technology diploma and a Green Building Technician certificate.

The Green Building Technology diploma program is designed to prepare students for a future in the growing field of weatherization and energy efficiency assessment for new and existing houses and buildings.

Improving the energy efficiency, health and safety, comfort, and durability of both new and existing homes and buildings is emphasized.

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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Industrial electricians work with electrical circuits, analog and digital electronics, microprocessors and microcomputers, motors, and controls. They may build, troubleshoot, and maintain complex control and instrumentation systems. In the Industrial Electrical Technology program, students learn through hands-on experience how to inspect, install, operate, maintain and repair electrical systems and be able to work safely in an industrial setting. These systems include industrial wiring, motor controls, and electrical distribution panels.

Topics covered in this program include direct and alternating circuits, how to interpret electrical prints and schematics, and how to wire industrial structures and maintain their operation while applying the National Electric Code, and inspecting and maintaining industrial digital computers, also known as PLCs (programmable logic controllers).

These skills prepare graduates for careers in building maintenance, electronics repair, and working for construction and utility companies, among other opportunities.

Program graduates receive an Industrial Electrical Technology diploma and three Technical Certificates of Credit―Basic Electrical Technician, Commercial Wiring, and Electrical Systems Assistant―and will be prepared to begin an entry-level job in industrial electrical operations.

DIPLOMA Industrial Electrical Technology

CERTIFICATES Basic Electrical Technician Commercial Wiring Electrical Systems Assistant

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CERTIFICATES Advanced Masonry NCCER Basic Masonry NCCER Masonry Technology NCCER

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LADONNA MILLEDGE

First Year Masonry Student I purchased a home a year ago, and I watched someone do my front steps, and when I realized that they were doing them wrong, I wanted to be able to do them for myself. I decided to enroll in masonry.

The challenging parts to me are mixing the mortar the correct way, ensuring that the ground is level and the bricks are level.

Those who enjoy working with their hands and learning basic construction skills might consider a career in masonry. The work of a mason varies, from laying a simple masonry walkway to installing an ornate exterior on a high-rise building. Workers cut or break the materials used to create walls, floors, and other structures. Once their building materials are properly sized, they are laid with or without a binding material. Workers use their perceptions and a variety of tools to ensure that the structure meets the desired standards. After they finish laying the bricks, blocks, or stone, the workers clean the finished product with a variety of cleaning agents.

Brickmasons generally build and repair walls, floors, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, and other structures with brick, precast masonry panels, concrete block, and similar masonry materials. Some brickmasons specialize in areas such as installing firebrick linings in industrial furnaces. The Masonry NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) program teaches students basic construction, and basic and advanced skills in masonry and bricklaying, including how to construct and form footings, foundations, columns, and floor and wall framing.

Program graduates receive a Masonry

diploma and three Technical Certificates of Credit―Advanced Masonry NCCER, Basic Masonry NCCER, and Masonry Technology NCCER―which qualifies them as a one-year apprentice brick and block mason or as a one-year apprentice tile setter. They can also test to be NCCER certified. These qualifications open opportunities for employment with contractors and businesses such as LRA Constructors and Benton’s Masonry, among others. Graduates from this program are often hired for construction projects such as schools, hospitals, apartment buildings, and other structures.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION After completing the Masonry NCCER program, students might choose to continue their education by enrolling in the Carpentry program.

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Chair/Instructor NCCER Masonry We teach the students about work ethics, making sure that they are ready to go out into the workforce. We make sure that they know the right terminology along with the safety.

We have outside contractors that come in looking for students that are ready to go into the field.

My goal is to have them ready to go out into the field after the second semester. Once they learn the techniques of how to mix mortar, how to lay bricks and make sure they understand level, plumb and straight, then that lets me know that they are ready.

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PLUMBING NCCER This program offers the combination of plumbing theory and practical application necessary for successful employment as a plumber apprentice, an entry-level plumber that will begin their career under the guidance of a more experienced tradesman. Students in the Plumbing NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) program will develop skills to work efficiently and safely in the plumbing industry. They typically perform many of the same tasks that veteran plumbers do, including installing new plumbing fixtures, unclogging plumbing systems, and repairing pipes. They may handle easier jobs on their own and act as a helper on more complex jobs.

Hands-on training teaches students how to inspect, install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in commercial and residential settings.

Among the skills taught in this program are how to interpret codes, blueprints, sketches, drawings, and schematics. Students will also learn how to install, repair, and maintain pipes, drain systems, water supply systems, plumbing fixtures, gas heating, venting, and appliances.

Graduates of this program earn a diploma and four Technical Certificates of Credit―Advanced Plumbing Technician NCCER, Plumbers Assistant NCCER, Intermediate Plumbing Technician NCCER, and Plumbing Technician NCCER. Graduates can also test for NCCER certification.

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CERTIFICATES Advanced Plumbing Technician NCCER Intermediate Plumbing Technician NCCER Plumbers Assistant NCCER Plumbing Technician NCCER

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PRECISION MANUFACTURING In the world of manufacturing, precision machinists are depended upon to design, upgrade, maintain, operate and control all of the modern, computer-controlled production equipment and facilities equipment. Students in the Precision Manufacturing program receive an in-depth multi-disciplinary education in mathematics, robotics, industrial mechanics, manufacturing processes, and methods.

These courses prepare students to install, program, operate, maintain, service, and diagnose electromechanical equipment used in manufacturing applications. Upon completion, they will be able to interpret drawings using industry standards, safely use and operate standard industrial tools and equipment, and maintain, inspect, service and repair industrial control systems and programmable logic controllers among other tasks.

Graduates of this program will receive a Precision Manufacturing diploma. They may find entry-level employment as industrial/mechanical maintenance technicians, machinists, millwrights, automation technicians, flexible manufacturing technicians, robotics technicians, or as supervisors in a variety of settings that require automated manufacturing skills.

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RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGY One of Albany Tech’s newest program offerings, the Residential Energy Efficiency Technology program introduces students to the ideas and practices behind the sustainable construction movement. Students are introduced to the methods and philosophies behind green building and energy-efficient residential structures becoming more mainstream in the construction industry today. Classroom lecture is combined with real hands-on experience gained from the inspection of existing homes.

The program includes a live-work component that provides students an opportunity to learn real world skills while performing testing and calculations on actual homes.

Students will learn to conduct and prepare a home energy audit, best procedures to air seal a building and how to interpret local and national building, energy conservation or green

building codes. The course will also cover the fundamentals of solar technologies for residential building, including solar generator electricity and photovoltaic. The curriculum mirrors that required by Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) to achieve BPI certifications.

Graduates should complete a week-long certification course with an approved BPI test center to achieve the BPI Building Analyst Certification.

Graduates of this program will receive a Residential Energy Efficiency Technology diploma. They will be prepared for employment as weatherization technicians, energy specialists, energy auditors, field inspectors, and energy star inspectors/raters, among other positions.

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SUSTAINABLE RENEWABLE AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY The Sustainable Renewable and Alternative Energy diploma program concentrates on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Small Wind Technology (50 kW/h and smaller). This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of renewable energy technicians and technical maintenance. Emphasis is placed on “green” technologies including electricity, wind, photovoltaics, solar thermal, energy efficiency, and smart grid technology.

Students develop the practical skills needed to install, troubleshoot, and maintain photovoltaic, wind turbines, and solar thermal systems. The course work includes theory and lab practice in energy fundamentals, sustainability, construction practices, electrical currents, and energy measures and efficiency.

Upon completion of the program, students will

be able to properly select and install a solar thermal or wind energy system on a variety of sites; inspect, troubleshoot, and repair an existing solar thermal system; conduct a site analysis, including load analysis; and demonstrate proper methods for electrical wiring of solar arrays/systems (AC and DC) among other tasks.

Graduates of this program will receive a Sustainable Renewable and Alternative Energy diploma and will be prepared to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry Level Exam. Solar and wind industry employers look for this credential when hiring employees.

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DR. CHEDLY YAHYA

Instructor, Sustainable Renewable & Alternative Energy This program is very special. It’s not like other programs in mechanics and electronics, etc. This program, it’s from the name renewable energies. It came about as a solution, an alternative solution to the other energies from the fossil fuels which impact our environment with pollution. In that sense it’s very special.

Dr. Yahya comes to us from Atlanta, GA with over 25 years in academia and industry teaching and research in electrical engineering, optical communications systems, photovoltaic solar energy systems and smart energy meters enabling conservation and demand management.

Dr. Yahya hold his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida and his PhD and MS in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Yahya will be launching the new Sustainable Renewable and Alternative Energy program at Albany Tech as well as teaching Electrical Engineering courses.

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TECHNICAL STUDIES The Technical Studies Associate Degree program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technical industry fields. It is specifically open to students who have already completed another approved technical or industrial program of study. The program emphasizes a continuation of technical studies theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Studies and will be qualified for employment as technicians.

The Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies program allows a student to specialize in an area of interest including: Electrical Construction, Engineering Graphics, Mechatronics or Welding.

Most BLS statistics indicate that in the coming years many technical jobs will require

candidates to have training credentials beyond high school but not necessarily 4-year baccalaureate degrees. Candidates in technical and industrial fields who may possess an AAS degree should be more qualified for management positions or entrepreneurial endeavors than those who only have certificates or diplomas.

The Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies program allows students who receive a diploma or certificate to take additional general education course work in order to obtain a degree. This gives students’ additional skills that can be used in possible business ownership and management. This program will follow the current TCSG Standard. With the additional dual enrolled students, we expect to enroll 100 students in our first year and project to grow the program by 200 students by its third year.

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FACTS SHEET BACKGROUND

Albany Technical College received a grant from the Department of Education to establish the Albany Technical College Engineering Prep Academy (ATCEPA). The objective of the academy is to expose minority eighth-graders and high school students while supporting college students with less than 13 credit hours to the college’s Engineering Technology programs.

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• Middle School Engineering Cohort • Associate of Applied Science Track • Technical Certificate of Credit • Educational Development Track

BENEFITS

• Students are provided an Educational Plan to keep them on track • Hands-on Experience in selected Trade • Exposure to Industry Speakers and Industry Expectation • One-on-One assistance in affiliated EPA classes • Personalized mathematics tutoring • Exposure to industry equipment and standards • Greater feasibility of earning a college diploma, TCC or an associate’s degree while completing high school diploma

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology Mechatronics Technology Precision Manufacturing Engineering Graphics Technology Electronics Technology

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DEGREES:

• Associate of Applied Science • College Diploma • Technical Certificate of Credit

COSTS:

Fees are waived for students participating in the college’s Dual Enrollment program.

Sample of Savings based on three credit hour classes: • 3 credit hours = $598 • 6 credit hours = $898 • 12 credit hours = $1,498

EPA STAFF:

Michelle D. Williams Project Director

Perry Ford Mathematics Instructor

Keisha George Academic Coordinator

Elizabeth Jackson-Pringle Lab Coach

Contact Michelle Williams at 229.430.2882 or mlily@albanytech.edu for more information on the ATCEPA Project.

ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENGINEERING PREP ACADEMY (ATCEPA) The primary objective of the Predominantly Black Institute grant is to introduce minority high school students to the field of engineering technology through the taking of college level courses, and via initiatives geared towards highlighting math and science engineering concepts.

The academic technology programs associated with the project are Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical

and Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, and Electronics.

High school students are encouraged to take advantage of the five year project by the way of participating in the college’s Move on When Ready program. The academy will accept 25 high school students per semester into an

MICHELLE WILLIAMS

identified track, which enables selected participants to seek out a degree, diploma, or certificate. Each student will be provided an Educational Plan to assist them in working towards completion of the aforementioned credential(s).

Project Director, Engineering Prep Academy

Engineering Prep Academy

“Our primary objective has been to introduce middle and high school students to the field of engineering technology by way of classroom instruction and hands-on activities.

We strategically embed math and engineering concepts into each initiative to ensure students understand just how these two concepts are connected

We have successfully accomplished this objective through the establishment of robotic teams, the summer enrichment camp, instructional collaboration, and partnerships with schools in Albany Technical College’s service area.

We are very proud to be working in collaboration with the college’s engineering faculty because I know we have and continue to make a difference in the lives of prospective and current ATC students.”

PROGRAMS OF STUDY A high school diploma of GED is required for admission, except when noted in red. Minimum ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing, Reading, and Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics scores are also required.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Writing: Reading Comprehension: Arithmetic: Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics: Accounting Air Conditioning Tech.

Automotive Collision Repair Tech.

Automotive Technology Barbering Building and Facilities Maintenance Business Healthcare Technology Business Technology Business Logistics Management Business Management Computer Information Systems • Computer Support Specialist • Computer Programming • Cybersecurity • Networking Specialist Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Tech.

Design and Media Production Tech.

Diesel Equipment Technology Early Childhood Care and Education Electrical Construction Technology Electronics Fundamentals Electronics Technology EMS Professions Engineering Graphics Technology Environmental Horticulture Firefighter/EMSP Fire Science Technology Green Building Technology Health Information Coding Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management Industrial Electrical Technology Information Technology Professional Marketing Management Mechatronics Medical Assisting NCCER Carpentry Technology NCCER Masonry Technology NCCER Plumbing/Pipefitting Technology Paramedicine (Paramedic) Pharmacy Technology Practical Nursing Precision Manufacturing Professional Firefighter Professional Fire Officer Residential Energy Efficiency Sustainable Renewable & Alternative Energy Welding and Joining Technology

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Writing: 249 Reading Comprehension: 236 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics: 245 Accounting Advanced Medical Imaging Business Technology Business Healthcare Technology Business Management Business Logistics Management Civil Engineering Technology Computer Information Systems • Computer Support Specialist • Computer Programming • Cybersecurity • Networking Specialist Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Cyber Crime Investigation Design and Media Production Tech.

E-Commerce Early Childhood Care and Education Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Electronics Technology Engineering Graphics Technology Environmental Horticulture Fire & EMS Fire Science Technology Health Information Technology Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management Information Technology Professional Interdisciplinary Studies Marketing Management Mechatronics Technology Medical Assisting Nursing Operations Management Paramedicine (Paramedic) Technology Pharmacy Technology Precision Manufacturing Radiologic Technology Surgical Technology Technical Studies

TESTING HAS BEEN WAIVED FOR EVERYTHING EXCEPT MEDICAL AND ENGINEERING DEGREES THROUGH THE SUMMER 2021

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Programs in red do not require a high school or GED credential for admissions, but do require the credential to graduate.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

recruiter@albanytech.edu 229.430.3500

Please visit albanytech.edu for updates.

Admissions information is subject to change. Additional admissions criteria may apply.

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. An Equal Opportunity Institution.

Revised: February 2021

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia 1704 South Slappey Boulevard Albany, Georgia 31701

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Dougherty County Campus: 229.430.3500 | Randolph County Learning Center: 229.732.5280 albanytech.edu As set forth in its student catalog, Albany Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Kathy Skates, Vice President of Administrative Services, Albany Technical College, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701. Phone 229.430.3524 and Section 504 Coordinator, Regina Watts, Special Needs Coordinator, Albany Technical College, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701, 229.430.2854 or rwatts@albanytech.edu.