CTEC 1380 - Co-operative Education I-Technician

Institution:

Wharton County Junior College

Subject:

Description:

Process Technician career-related activities encountered by the student through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Class time will focus on work related topics such as safety, self-initiative, goal setting, time management, leadership, communication, team skills, and continuous improvement. Students may register in only one co-op class per semester, and it must be approved by both the employer (offering the Co- Op) and WCJC. The employer will usually select from second year students who have completed at least 30 semester hours toward the PTAC degree and have satisfactorily completed the company's tests and interviews. The student will work at the facility during day, averaging at least 20 hours per week and being paid a commensurate rate (approximately 30% of entry level). Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Approval by Co-Op Employer and completion of PTAC 1302 and PTAC 1308 and either completion of or current enrollment in PTAC 2420 and PTAC 1432 and approval of the division chair with department head's evaluation of student. [Offered fall semester.] Type: Tech

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wcjc.edu

Phone Number:

(979) 532-4560

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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