RRTD 272 - Apprentice Railroad Dispatching Training II

Institution:

Johnson County Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: Admission to the JCCC railroad operations program, dispatcher option, and successful completion of RRTD 271 with a grade of "C" or higher Upon successful completion of this course, students should demonstrate their ability to use centralized traffic control equipment, computerized track warrant control equipment, and management information systems that record and report train movement. Students will also identify and resolve traffic conflicts safely and effectively. This is an intensive course in which students observe, practice and demonstrate rail traffic dispatching functions in a laboratory setting. In addition, the student will spend an additional week observing dispatching-related activities in the field in conjunction with this course. 4.5 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. Class currently held at Tarrant County Junior College, Ft. Worth, Texas.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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