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6.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the JCCC railroad program, welding option, and successful completion of RRIT 122 and RRIT 123 and RRIT 136 and RRIT 145 and RRIT 132 with a grade of "C" or higher Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work situation. The internship will provide advanced students with on-the-job experience under the supervision of professionals in the railroad industry. The work will be developed cooperatively with railroads, college staff and each student to provide a variety of actual job experiences directly related to the student's career goals. Minimum of 120 workdays required.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Approval of the railroad training administrator and the JCCC program assistant dean This is a beginning course for railroad maintenance-of-way personnel working with bridge and building personnel working with bridge and building construction. Students will learn to read construction blueprints used in railroad projects and perform layout work for railroad construction. Also, students will learn how to use basic surveying principles and equipment typically used at railroad construction sites. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Approval of the railroad training administrator and the JCCC program assistant dean This course contains information that will help experienced and inexperienced students understand the principles of quality concrete. The emphasis will be on allowing concrete to reach its highest level of durability through proper mix design, placing and finishing techniques, and curing methods. 1.5 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab/wk.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the history and traditions of railroading and the industry's role in North American economic development. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to list and explain the significance of major events in North American railroading. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes information about technical careers in railroading, enabling students to choose suitable career paths. This course includes field trips that will demonstrate the relationships among technical work groups in day-to-day railroad operations. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to describe basic technical job functions, requirements and characteristics. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes information about the industry, its major assets, structure and typical operations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to define the current North American railroading industry characteristics, basic operations components and processes, and industry structure and administrative processes. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the importance of safety, quality, personal health and environmental awareness to the railroad industry and emphasizes the basic tools and techniques for improving these conditions on the job. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to define and explain the need for improved safety, quality, health and environmental awareness; describe their basic principles; explain the elements of successful programs; and apply these elements to typical tasks on the job. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the JCCC railroad operations program, conductor option This is an introductory course for the conductor service option within the railroad operations program. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to describe railroad organization and general operations, policies and practices to ensure railroad safety, and the basic responsibilities of conductors. 5 hrs. lecture, demonstration/wk. Selective admission program - see a counselor about special requirements.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Admission to the JCCC railroad operations program, conductor option, and successful completion of RRTC 123 with a grade of "C" or higher This course covers mechanical operations that relate to conductor service. This is the second course in the conductor option of the railroad operations degree program. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to describe the importance and application of freight care mechanical policies and practices to ensure safe railroad operations. 2.5 hrs. lecture/wk. Selective admission program - see a counselor about special requirements. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $36.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the JCCC railroad operations program, conductor option, and successful completion of RRTC 175 with a grade of "C" or higher Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to describe and apply railroad organization and general operations, policies and practices to ensure railroad safety and basic responsibilities of conductors. This course includes safety and the general rules with which conductors must comply and teaches the techniques and administrative procedures conductors use on the job to perform safely and effectively. 2.5 hrs. lecture/wk. Selective admission program - see a counselor about special requirements.
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