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  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Admission to the JCCC railroad operations program, conductor option, and successful completion of RRTC 261 with a grade of "C" or higher This is the fourth course in the conductor option for the railroad operations degree program. Conductors must maintain a thorough understanding of the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR). This course provides an in-depth study of the GCOR. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate abilities to apply the General Code of Operating Rules to safe and efficient train movement and operations. 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 $25.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Admission to the JCCC railroad operations program, conductor option, and successful completion of RRTC 263 with a grade of "C" or higher Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have observed actual operations and be able to apply skills learned in classroom-based instruction to those operations. The student will observe and perform operations under the supervision of experienced conductor mentors in an actual field location. The student prepares a daily reflective journal of the hands-on (OJT) railyard experience. 1 hr. lecture, 8 hrs on-the-job training/day for 7 days. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $100.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Admission to the JCCC railroad operations program, dispatcher option 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 basic dispatching functions. 2.5 hrs. lecture/wk. Class currently held at Tarrant County Junior College, Ft. Worth, Texas.
  • 6.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: Admission to the JCCC railroad operations program, dispatcher option, and successful completion of RRTD 275 with a grade of "C" or higher Upon successful completion of this course, the student should demonstrate abilities to apply the General Code of Operating Rules, maintenance of way operating rules and the train dispatcher's manual of policies and practices to safe and effective train movement and maintenance operations. This is an intensive course that prepares students to observe actual dispatching operations. 7.5 hrs. lecture/wk. Class currently held at Tarrant County Junior College, Ft. Worth, Texas.
  • 6.00 Credits

    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.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: Admission to the JCCC railroad operations program, dispatcher option, and RRTD 122 with a grade of "C" or higher Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have observed actual dispatching operations and should be able to identify major responsibilities. Students will observe operations under the supervision of experienced dispatcher mentors in actual dispatching offices. 1 hr. lecture, minimum 15 hrs. on-the-job training/wk. Class currently held at Tarrant County Junior College, Ft. Worth, Texas.
  • 5.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: Admission to the JCCC railroad operations program, dispatcher option, and RRTD 272 with a grade of "C" or higher Railroad Dispatching Field Applications is a 10-week period in which students will observe and practice operations under the supervision of experienced dispatcher mentors in actual dispatching offices. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply skills learned in classroom-based dispatching instruction to those operations. Minimum 15 hrs. on-the-job training/wk. Class currently held at Tarrant County Junior College, Ft. Worth, Texas.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Admission to the JCCC railroad operations program, mechanical option This course is designed to familiarize the student with work in railroad mechanical crafts. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to describe apprenticeship program structures, benefits, organizational goals, basic safety and quality principles, and other aspects of mechanical craftwork. 2.5 hrs. lecture/wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: Approval of the railroad training administrator and the JCCC program assistant dean This course is the first of a series of three for freight car training. It is designed to introduce the student to the safe inspection, testing, and repairing of freight cars in a repair track environment in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Association of American Railroads (AAR), and BNSF Railway procedures and policies. 32 hrs. lecture, 8 hrs. instructional lab/total
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: RRTM 130 and approval of the railroad training administrator and the JCCC program assistant dean This course is the second of a series of three for freight car training. It is designed to introduce the student to the safe inspection, testing, and repairing of freight cars in a repair track environment in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Association of American Railroads (AAR), and BNSF Railway procedures and policies. 32 hrs. lecture, 8 hrs. instructional lab/total
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