Grand Prairie Campus 2020-2022 Official School Catalog Volume XXXVI

Revised and Effective, November 2020 At the time of publication, every effort was made to assure that this catalog contains accurate information. Please refer to the catalog addendum for any changes or revisions that have occurred since the catalog was published.

Grand Prairie, TX Campus

LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY 2915 ALOUETTE DRIVE GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052 972-660-5701 800-777-0366

Additional Facility: 2501 EAST ARKANSAS LANE GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052

A Branch Campus of: LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY 7225 WINTON DRIVE, BLDG 128 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 317-632-5553 www.LincolnTech.edu

This catalog certified as true and correct in content and policy. Michael J. Couling CAMPUS PRESIDENT

This institution is approved and regulated by Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools and Colleges 101 E. 15th Street Austin, Texas 78778-0001 (512) 936-3100

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OfficialVolume XXSchoolXVI Catalog Revised and Effective, November 2020 Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 3 Training Methods and School Facilities 4 Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex 4 Purpose, Objectives, and Career Services 5 Our Mission 5 History of the School 5 Educational Philosophy 6 A Letter from the President & CEO 6 CAREER PROGRAMS ...... 7 Accredited Master Automobile Service Technology 8 DEGREE PROGRAM Automotive Service Management 9 DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology 10 Automotive Technology 11 Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology 12 CNC Machining and Manufacturing Technology 13 Diesel and Truck Technology 14 Diesel and Truck with Automotive Technology 15 Welding Technology with Introduction to Pipefitting 16 Course Descriptions 17 GENERAL INFORMATION 24 Accreditation 25 Memberships 25 Statement of Ownership 25 Compliance with City, State, and Federal Regulations 25 Student Advising 43 Notice to Students 25 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy 43 Harassment Policy 25 Course and Academic Measurement 43 ADMISSIONS ...... 27 Grading 43 Admission Requirements 28 Satisfactory Academic Progress 44 New Student Orientation 28 Introduction 44 Introductory Period of Enrollment 28 Qualitative Measure of Progress Veterans Training 28 (Grade Point Average) 44 FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION ...... 29 Quantitative Measures of Progress Financial Aid 30 (Pace of Progression and Maximum Time Frame) 44 Refund Policy 30 Evaluation Period 44 Tools 32 Failure to Meet Standards 44 Scholarships 32 Appeals and Probation 45 The Refund Process 35 Notification of Status and Appeal Results 45 GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION ...... 36 Reinstatement 45 Housing 37 Treatment of Grades and Credits ...... 45 Holidays 37 Satisfactory Academic Progress for VA Beneficiaries 46 School Closing 37 Transcripts (Progress Records and Degree Audits) 46 Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure 37 Transfer Credits 46 Employment Assistance 38 Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades 47 Official Student Communication 38 Course Repeats 47 Visitors 38 Grade Appeal Policy 47 Educational Equipment 38 Leave of Absence 47 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 39 Re-entrance ...... 47 Class Schedules 40 Graduation Requirements 47 Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programs 41 CAMPUS INFORMATION ...... 48 Student Conduct 41 Meet Our Staff and Instructors 49 Attendance Policy 42 Corporate Administration 49 Attendance Policy for Internship 42 Student Holidays/Days Off 50 Blended Delivery 42 Schedule of Fees Addendum Attendance Policy for Blended Programs 42 Definitive School Calendar Addendum Make-Up 43 School Administration and Faculty Addendum Consultation and Tutoring 43 BMW Service Technician Education Program (STEP) Addendum

2 Introduction

Training Methods and School Facilities 4 Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex 4 Purpose, Objectives, and Career Services 5 Our Mission 5 History of the School 5 Educational Philosophy 6 A Letter from the President & CEO 6

3 Introduction

Training Methods and wheel balancer/road force machine and the under revision to keep us current with School Facilities computerized 4 wheel alignment systems industry. in Automotive and Diesel labs as well Since 1946, when J. Warren Davies Lincoln College of Technology (LCT) is as the Detroit Diesels, Caterpillar, and founded the Lincoln Technical Institute dedicated to providing the specific training Cummings electronic engines that combine school system, emphasis has been on that puts you next to the professionals. for almost 10,000 running horsepower in practical training for the practical student. You’ll really appreciate the instructors at the Diesel and Truck Department are just We’re proud of that philosophy; and LCT, they not only can tell you the whys, a few examples of the training equipment you’ll be proud to have made the choice but they can and will show you the hows. available to enhance our student’s learning of LCT training. You will get hands-on training that prepares experiences in our classroom and labs. Dallas – Fort Worth you to cope with today’s technology and lays In touring our Skilled Trades Campus a solid foundation to enable you to quickly you will experience dynamic training. Metroplex master future developments. That kind of While in the Welding Department you Alive, Dynamic, Exciting, Growing: practical training sets LCT students apart will observe bright and modern classrooms That’s Dallas, Explore it! from the crowd. where the theory and safety behind the From the half mile square trading post Upon graduation, you enter the field welding processes is taught by dedicated on the east bank of the Trinity River in prepared to quickly become a skilled and experienced instructors. Moreover, 1841 to 859 square miles of Metroplex, technician. How far your skills take while in our welding lab you will witness, Dallas has achieved a stable diversified you depends entirely on you. LCT’s up-to-date equipment by major welding economy, a population of over 3 million, unique programs allow specialization or manufactures such as Miller, Lincoln a harmonious blend of cultures and comprehensive training depending upon Electric and Victor. The CNC lab area communities, and unending recreational, your desires, needs, and prior experience houses HAAS equipment such as multiple entertainment, and sporting events... or training. axis machines, lathes and mills. much more than the founding pioneers Lincoln College of Technology occupies As an added benefit, the curriculum ever envisioned. a modern 152,000 square foot facility with in use prepares our welding students for Discover spectacular entertainment air conditioned classrooms, labs, shops, the opportunity to take AWS (American year-round at Six Flags, State Fair Park, offices, and a resource center. Student Welding Society) welding examinations, Palace of Wax/Ripley’s Believe It or Not, parking facilities are located conveniently which are available in the following Mesquite Championship Rodeo, Fort near the school. processes; SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and Worth Zoo, Epic Waters, and museums Tour our training center, and you’ll GMAW. We also offer training and too numerous to mention. find all the appropriate materials for the certification in the OSHA 10-hour course, If it’s professional sports you’re interested instruction of Automotive and Diesel which gives the graduate one more of the in, Dallas boasts some of the nation’s top and Truck Technology, Air Conditioning, necessary tools that they will need to better teams. The Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars, Refrigeration and Heating Technology, market themselves in the workplace. and Rangers all have the Dallas “home Collision, Computer Numerical Control While in HVAC we have same-style field” advantage. And don’t miss the (CNC), and Welding Technology. classrooms; however many of the actual classic collegiate rivalry between Texas and Although most hands on training is rooms are the lab for the various courses Oklahoma each fall. Also the popular New conducted on actual equipment, custom we teach. In our lab we also have industry- Year’s Day Cotton Bowl. educational trainers are utilized in Enjoy outdoor activities? Dallas has some instances when they provide the approved “Green” trainers manufactured by Hampden Engineering. They are made a special effort to provide you with best practical learning environment. A the ample space in which to play. Over 295 an industry leader in the manufacture comprehensive resource center is kept parks with over 15,000 acres of open space of HVAC training equipment. Our up-to-date for the benefit of those students are available for weekend football games or HVAC curriculum covers both domestic who wish to put forth that extra effort frisbee contests. Bachman, Mountain Creek, and commercial Air Conditioning and to learn more about their field of study. White Rock, and Joe Pool Lake offer over The resource center is convenient, and Refrigeration, along with design and layout 27,000 acres of water – if boating, swimming, the educational resources provide handy of these same systems. The training does and fishing are more to your liking. references for questions or problems. not end there: we also cover Warm Air Special events? The Dallas activity Our Engine Performance departments Heating and all the various systems that go calendar is full of them. Annual events features an abundance of pertinent along with that. include the Cotton Bowl Parade, electronic diagnostic equipment. In an effort to stay on the cutting edge International Track Meet, Regional Dynamometers for diagnosis of fuel of the industry, we have incorporated Golden Gloves Tournament, Autorama control, emission systems, diesel engines, Green technology into our curriculum. This and Vanorama Show, Southwest Sports and automatic transmissions provides a enhancement covers such items as energy and RV Show, USA Film Festival, World superior learning advantage. For example, audits, solar power and more. Championship Tennis, Southwest Expo the Super Flow high-speed, water brake In HVAC Technology we also offer the and Livestock Show Rodeo, Byron Nelson engine dynamometer is designed for high EPA certification which is a must have Golf Classic, the U.S. Karate National RPM and maximum performance testing for any technician working in the HVAC Championships, and the Great State Fair of rated for 15,000 RPM and 1,500 HP. The industry. Texas – to name just a few. chassis engine dynamometer is capable We are constantly in touch with industry For racing enthusiasts, the area boasts of withstanding 1000 hp and duplicating representatives concerning our training both IMCA Stock Car and NHRA race track scenarios. The computerized programs. Our curriculum is constantly Dragster race tracks for students to enjoy.

4 Introduction

Purpose, Objectives, and periodically bringing employers in the school and CNC Machining in 2013. Due to Career Services for published career days. increasing population, the main campus LCT is constantly in contact with moved 0.8 miles to 2915 Alouette Drive, Lincoln College of Technology training industry professionals to advise them while retaining its current additional begins on a level students can confidently of students and graduates available for facility located at 2501 Arkansas Lane, handle. A discussion of all programs offered employment. Our instructors and staff Grand Prairie. begins on page 9, but the school’s overall assist our graduates in obtaining successful The Grand Prairie campus is pleased to objectives run throughout our programs. careers by helping acquire and prepare for announce that as of January 2008, we were All programs offered begin with the employment interviews. LCT graduates are approved to offer the Associate of Applied basic fundamentals of component design, working throughout the U.S. Employability Science Degree in Automotive Technology purpose and location, allowing any person is the difference LCT training makes! not previously exposed to this area of program. study to confidently enroll and begin Our Mission In April of 2008, Lincoln Technical training. Once the basics are established, Institute, Grand Prairie started the approval Lincoln’s mission is to provide superior each course then provides students with process to change their name to Lincoln education and training to our students the theory and procedures for the proper College of Technology. The reason for the for in-demand careers in a supportive, diagnosis and service of the modern change was the result of goals established accessible learning environment, automobile and truck, or heating air in the long-range strategic plan for our transforming students’ lives and adding conditioning refrigeration systems. Our institute and its parent corporation, Lincoln value to their communities comprehensive training is the next natural Educational Services (LESC), and the step for the student graduating from a History of the School perception of the institution to prospective high school vocational program. Stated students and employers. simply, teaching skills to the unskilled, Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc., parent Lincoln Educational Services refining skills of the semi-skilled and organization of the Lincoln College of Corporation is a leading provider of helping them to find gainful employment Technology school system, was founded in diversified career-oriented postsecondary in the industry is the overall objective of 1946 and incorporated under the laws of education. Lincoln offers recent high school Lincoln College of Technology. the state of New Jersey. graduates and working adults degree and This LCT preparation, which includes Lincoln Technical Institute, Grand diploma programs in five principal areas career workshops as well as the technical Prairie, was established in 1966 in Dallas, of study: health sciences, automotive instruction, enables our students to find Texas. For five decades the school has taught technology, skilled trades, hospitality jobs within their chosen careers for which Automotive and Diesel Technology. In 1974 they’re qualified — a career they’ll enjoy the principles of Truck maintenance were services and business and information with jobs they can get their hands on. added to the curricula. In May, 1988 the technology. Lincoln has provided the Although LCT offers no guarantee of school moved to Grand Prairie. In 1991 a workforce with skilled technicians since employment, considerable effort is put new program offering, Air Conditioning its inception in 1946. Lincoln currently forth to give students the interpersonal and Refrigeration Service was added. This operates over 20 campuses in 14 states skills needed to secure today’s challenging program was further modified to incorporate under 3 brands: Lincoln College of positions. In addition, our Career Services heating to this course of study. To further Technology, Lincoln Technical Institute, Department will be working with you accomodate the needs of the industry, the and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and in making industry contacts as well as Welding program was introduced in 2008 Sciences.

5 Introduction

BMW - GROUP STEP SEMINAR United States for Hussmann. Graduates to systems currently in the field allows In July of 2020, the BMW Group from the Lincoln HVAC campuses can the student to practice newly learned STEP training program will be launched. apply and if selected are provided the skills. Hands-on practical exercises Graduates of the Auto or Diesel program 8 week seminar training along with on Real-World equipment, allows the may apply and if selected will be provided accommodations (room and board in student to experience tasks performed in a 16-week factory training program from Grand Prairie) during training. Provided the workplace. Although not all classes BMWNA. This program will prepare they complete and pass the seminar they will have the same amount of hands-on them for Member level certification and have the opportunity to be employed by exercises, each class has the appropriate upon graduation, the opportunity to be one of the Hussmann service centers across amount for the skills taught. Classroom interviewed and hired with a BMW Group the nation. instruction will always lead to “hands- dealership. on” teaching and learning to apply the Educational Philosophy knowledge learned in the classroom. HUSSMANN-TECHX Lincoln College of Technology is proud (SUPERMARKET REFRIGERATION) Lincoln College of Technology prepares of its many graduates who have taken each student to meet the day-to-day their place in the industry for which they In June of 2018 Lincoln College of challenges of an ever-changing world. At were trained, and will continue to exercise Technology Grand Prairie launched the LCT, this is achieved through a series of its leadership role in training persons for Hussmann Advanced training seminar in lectures/demonstrations, providing the productive and satisfying careers. partnership with Hussmann Corporation. student with the knowledge to perform As with the MINI Cooper seminar, this is each task. A comprehensive hands-on the only advanced training facility in the laboratory exercise on trainers similar

A Letter from the President & CEO

We believe education and training In addition to careful and detailed increase your self-esteem and enable instruction, faculty, staff and you to work in a rewarding and administration provide ongoing satisfying career. In order to achieve support and encouragement. You gain our high educational standards, we skills and confidence at LCT, so you can carefully select qualified instructors achieve success here and in other areas that offer competency and experience, of your life. as well as a caring commitment to each It is our desire to provide you with student’s success. the ability and awareness to be of value In the development of curricula, we continuously monitor the current in a technologically changing world. industry standards and update our Your education and training here will courses regularly to reflect change in be enriching, relevant and empowering. the employment trends. Our classrooms In a very short time, you can become offer industry standard equipment that a well-rounded, capable employee simulates the workplace as closely in the professional or technical field as possible. you choose.

Sincerely,

Scott M. Shaw President & Chief Executive Officer

6 Career Programs

Accredited Master Automobile Service Technology 8 DEGREE PROGRAM Automotive Service Management 9 DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology 10 Automotive Technology 11 Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology 12 CNC Machining and Manufacturing Technology 13 Diesel and Truck Technology 14 Diesel and Truck with Automotive Technology 15 Welding Technology with Introduction to Pipefitting 16 Course Descriptions 17

7 Career Programs

Accredited Master Automobile Service Technology

What does ASE Accreditation Mean? ASE is the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and established by the automotive industry to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through testing and certification. The ASE Education Foundation is a foundation within the ASE organization. The ASE Education Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of automotive technician training programs through voluntary accreditation. The ASE Education Foundation is responsible for the evaluation process, and makes recommendations for ASE program accreditation based on their evaluation. To achieve Master accreditation, a program must pass an evaluation in all eight (8) automobile related areas: 1. Brakes 2. Electrical/Electronic Systems 3. Engine Performance 4. Suspension and Steering 5. Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 6. Engine Repair 7. Heating and Air Conditioning 8. Manual Drive Train and Axles How did our Automotive Program Become ASE Master Accredited? This campus underwent an extensive on-site ASE Education Foundation review process conducted by an independent evaluation team. The team evaluated the program against standards to include administration, learning resources, finances, student services, instruction, equipment, facilities, instructional staff, and cooperative agreements. Following the completion of this evaluation, the team leader submitted their recommendation to ASE for accreditation. This campus met compliance in all areas and was awarded accreditation for Master Automobile Service Technology designation. Are our Instructors ASE Certified? Yes, all of our automotive instructors are required to actively hold the ASE G1 and A6 Certifications and be ASE certified in the areas they teach. How do our Graduates benefit from an ASE Master Accredited Program? To become ASE Certified, a person must meet a minimum level of related work experience and pass ASE certification examinations. A graduate from our ASE Automotive Technology Program may be eligible to substitute the training for up to one year of work experience. For additional information, please visit the ASE website.

8 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 17. DEGREE PROGRAM CIP CODE: 47.0604 SOC CODE: 49-3023 Automotive Service Management AUTO211AAS – ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM DAY, AFTERNOON AND EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours with or without Internship 75 .0* total instructional hours 1785 weeks to complete – day/aft approximately 78 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) weeks to complete – eve approximately 90 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) *The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.

program objective

This degree is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive understand and hands-on application electronic, hydraulic, and accessories systems on current automobiles. Upon graduation, the student will be of industry standard automotive repair and service techniques. The program also provides information on the qualified for entry-level positions in the automotive service career field as a technician capable of analysis, problem latest automotive repair tools, diagnostic and service equipment, and techniques as well as important safety, solving, performing most common service operations and under supervision, more specialized or involved tasks personal protection, and hazardous material handling strategies for students to use in protecting themselves and with a dealer, independent shop or other service outlet. The general education component will provide the the environment. Graduates of this degree program will be presented with the entry-level knowledge and skills student with the communication, business, and critical thinking skills necessary to pursue other employment required to correctly test, diagnose, replace, repair and adjust as necessary the components of the mechanical, opportunities within the industry. Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments in each course. AAS Degree in Automotive Service Management Internship Option Admission Requirements (Internship hours are daytime hours set by the internship site for both day and evening programs)

Any student in the AAS Degree in Automotive Service Management Program may apply for the selected, the student will be matched with an automotive service center during the 16th course, and internship program during his/her 15th course. The criteria for application are a 3.5 cumulative GPA will participate in the internship during the 17th and 18th course. The courses listed below (IC201 and and an overall attendance record of 95%. In addition, a committee of teachers and staff will evaluate IC202) will be taken in lieu of the “Service Shop Procedures” and “Service Shop Management” courses the student’s employability competencies demonstrated during the first 14 courses for acceptance. If as listed in the Automotive Technology Program. internship objective

The student will apply and refine their skills under the guidance of a mentor at an automotive service qualified for entry into the automotive service career field as a technician capable of analysis, problem center. During the on-the-job training sessions, the student will demonstrate proficiency in the solving, performing most common service operations and under supervision, more specialized or competencies learned during their core classes. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be involved tasks with a dealer, independent shop or other service outlet. total lecture lab/shop internship total semester number course hours hours hours hours credits prerequisites

CORE COURSES IN102 Driving Your Performance 58 62 0 120 5.0 precedes all technical courses AT113 Engine Repair and Performance Tuning 38 82 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT114 Fuel Systems and Performance Tuning 48 72 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT103 Electrical Systems 48 72 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT205 Driveability Diagnostics 43 77 0 120 5.0 IN102, AT114, AT103 AT106 Transmissions and Drive Lines 34 86 0 120 4.5 IN102 AT207 Automatic Transmissions 38 82 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT208 Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories 48 72 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT209 Advanced Automotive Electronics 48 72 0 120 5.0 IN102, AT103 AT110 Automotive Brake Systems 38 82 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT211 Automotive Steering and Suspension Systems 34 86 0 120 4.5 IN102

MA201§ Service Shop Procedures 24 96 0 120 3.0 IN102 MA102§ Service Shop Management 24 96 0 120 3.0 IN102 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES GEN292 Speech Communications 45 0 0 45 3.0 GEN190 English Composition I 45 0 0 45 3.0 GEN180 College Algebra 45 0 0 45 3.0 GEN130 Introduction to Critical Thinking 45 0 0 45 3.0 GEN162 American Government 45 0 0 45 3.0 TOTALS WITHOUT INTERNSHIP 748 1037 0 1785 75.0 AUTO211AASI—ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM INTERNSHIP OPTION Service Center Internship I: IC201 18 0 102 0 3.0 IN102, All technical courses § Automotive Service Skills and Customer Relations Service Center Internship II: IC202 18 0 102 0 3.0 IN102, All technical courses § Automotive Service Skills and Employability Competencies TOTALS WITH INTERNSHIP 736 845 204 1785 75.0

{Maximum Time Frame (MTF) 112.5 credits}

NOTE: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs. § Note: Internship courses are taught on-the-job. Each month, the students will be in school for 18 hours and at the worksite for the remaining 102 hours. IC201 and IC202 replace MA201 and MA102 above. 9 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 17. DIPLOMA PROGRAM CIP CODE: 15.0501 SOC CODE: 49-9021 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology HV209D – DIPLOMA PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours 44 .5* total instructional hours 1080 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) weeks to complete – day/aft/eve approximately 47. (including holidays and scheduled breaks)

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.

program objective

Our collective concerns about the future health of the environment are at and residential indoor HVAC air management systems. Students also learn the heart of today’s dynamic Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning proper refrigerant recovery and recycling techniques, and are encouraged to Technology industry, driving progressive changes through planning and complete Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification testing. implementation. The shift away from some of the more conventional HVAC Upon completion of this program, graduates can expect to meet the essential systems still used in older residences and commercial buildings has been entry-level skills and knowledge required of an HVAC technician. With dramatic and continues to evolve. Newer systems focus on renewable energy additional experience graduates may pursue opportunities allowing them to sources, energy efficiency, and creating comfortable indoor environments. work independently, without direct supervision, supervise crews or teams of One of the primary objectives of the HVAC curriculum is to introduce other technicians, or start their own business. Graduates may also choose students to Green Technology concepts as they apply to HVAC systems. to specialize in one or more specific areas of the HVAC market including Students are prepared to confidently enter this vibrant field possessing refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating. Students will be required to fundamental skills required to service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial complete out-of-class assignments in each course.

total lecture lab/shop total semester number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites

HV101A Introduction to Climate Control Systems 91 29 120 5.0

HV102A Electricity 85 35 120 5.0

HV105A Basic Refrigeration Systems 89 31 120 5.0

HV107A Air Conditioning Systems 88 32 120 5.0 HV102A, HV105A

HV108A Air Conditioning Design and Layout 60 60 120 5.0

HV109A Commercial Refrigeration Control 55 65 120 4.5 HV102A, HV105A

HV110A Commercial Refrigeration Design 60 60 120 5.0 HV102A, HV105A

HV112A Warm Air Heating 90 30 120 5.0 HV101A, HV102A

HV120N Energy Efficiency and Green Technology Systems 70 50 120 5.0 HV101A, HV102A, HV107A, HV108A, HV112A

TOTALS 688 392 1080 44.5

{Maximum Time Frame (MTF) 66.5 credits}

NOTE: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

10 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 17. DIPLOMA PROGRAM CIP CODE: 47.0604 SOC CODE: 49-3023 Automotive Technology AUTO108D – DIPLOMA PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours with or without Internship 60 .0* total instructional hours 1560 weeks to complete – day/aft approximately 56 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) weeks to complete – eve approximately 68 (including holidays and scheduled breaks)

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.

program objective

Provide the graduate with the entry-level knowledge and skills required to correctly test, capable of analysis, problem solving, performing most common service operations and under diagnose, replace, repair and adjust as necessary the components of the mechanical, electronic, supervision, more specialized or involved tasks with a dealer, independent shop or other service hydraulic, and accessories systems on current automobiles. Upon completion of this program, outlet. Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments in each course. graduates will be qualified for entry into the automotive service career field as a technician Automotive Technology Internship Option Admission Requirements (Internship hours are daytime hours set by the internship site for both day and evening programs)

Any student in the Master Certified Automotive Technology Program may apply for the selected, the student will be interviewed by an automotive service center during the 11th course, internship program during his/her 10th course. The criteria for application are a 3.5 cumulative and if accepted, will participate in the internship during the 12th and 13th courses. The courses GPA and an overall attendance record of 95%. In addition, a committee of teachers and staff listed below (IC201 and IC202) will be taken in lieu of “Service Shop Procedures” and “Service will evaluate the student’s employability competencies demonstrated during the first 9 courses. If Shop Management” courses as listed in the Automotive Technology Program. Internship objective

The student will apply and refine their skills under the guidance of a mentor at an automotive technician capable of analysis, problem solving, performing most common ser­vice operations service center. During the on-the-job training sessions, the students will demonstrate and under supervision, more specialized or involved tasks with a dealer, inde­pendent shop or proficiency in the competencies learned during their core classes. Upon completion of this other service outlet. program, graduates will be qualified for entry into the automotive service career field as a total lecture lab/shop internship total semester number course hours hours hours hours credits prerequisites

IN102 Driving Your Performance 58 62 0 120 5.0 precedes all technical courses AT113 Engine Repair and Performance Tuning 38 82 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT114 Fuel Systems and Performance Tuning 48 72 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT103 Electrical Systems 48 72 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT205 Driveability Diagnostics 43 77 0 120 5.0 IN102, AT114, AT103 AT106 Transmissions and Drive Lines 34 86 0 120 4.5 IN102 AT207 Automatic Transmissions 38 82 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT208 Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories 48 72 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT209 Advanced Automotive Electronics 48 72 0 120 5.0 IN102, AT103 AT110 Automotive Brake Systems 38 82 0 120 5.0 IN102 AT211 Automotive Steering and Suspension Systems 34 86 0 120 4.5 IN102

MA201† Service Shop Procedures 24 96 0 120 3.0 IN102 MA102† Service Shop Management 24 96 0 120 3.0 IN102 TOTALS WITHOUT INTERNSHIP 523 1037 0 1560 60.0

AUTO108DI - DIPLOMA PROGRAM INTERNSHIP OPTION Service Center Internship I: IC201 18 0 102 0 3.0 IN102, All technical courses † Automotive Service Skills and Customer Relations Service Center Internship II: IC202 18 0 102 0 3.0 IN102, All technical courses † Automotive Service Skills and Employability Competencies TOTALS WITH INTERNSHIP 511 845 204 1560 60.0

{Maximum Time Frame (MTF) 90.0 credits}

NOTE: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

† Note: Internship courses are taught on-the-job. Each month, the students will be in school for 18 hours and at the worksite for the remaining 102 hours. IC201 and IC202 replace MA201 and MA102.

11 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 17. DIPLOMA PROGRAM CIP CODE: 47.0603 SOC CODE: 49-3021 Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology COL105BD – DIPLOMA PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours* 41 . 5 total instructional hours 1000 weeks to complete–day/aft/eve approximately 54 (includes holidays and scheduled breaks)

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.

program objective

This program is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive and knowledge that an entry-level technician needs to obtain employment understanding and hands-on application of industry standard collision repair in the collision industry. Upon graduation, the student will be qualified to and refinishing techniques. The program also provides information on the work in a shop that repairs conventional and unitized bodies using various latest collision repair tools, equipment, and techniques as well as important manufacturers frame, alignment, and paint equipment. This program is safety tips and strategies for students to use in protecting themselves and the structured to prepare the student for I-CAR Pro Level 1 Certifications in both environment. It offers an insight into what it takes to become a successful, the Non-Structural and Refinish areas along with preparation for I-CAR steel well-rounded collision repair technician. Graduates of the “Collision Repair and aluminum welding certifications. Students will be required to complete and Refinishing Technology” program will be presented with the basic skills out-of-class assignments in each course.

total lecture lab/shop total semester number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites

CR101B Introduction to Collision Repair 80 20 100 4.5

CR102B Steel Welding Techniques and Processes 35 65 100 4.0

CR103B Structural I 80 20 100 4.5 CR101B

CR104B Vehicle Electrical and Mechanical Systems 80 20 100 4.5 CR101B

CR109B Non-Structural I 35 65 100 4.0 CR101B

CR107B Refinishing I 35 65 100 4.0 CR101B

CR209B Non-Structural II 35 65 100 4.0 CR101B, CR109B

CR210B Aluminum Welding and Metal Fabrication Techniques 35 65 100 4.0 CR101B, CR102B

CR211B Advanced Refinishing Techniques with Custom Painting 35 65 100 4.0 CR101B, CR107B CR101B, CR102B, CR103B, CR116B Measuring and Damage Assessment 35 65 100 4.0 CR104B, CR109B, CR107B TOTALS 485 515 1000 41.5

{Maximum Time Frame (MTF) 62 credits}

NOTE: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

Mode of delivery: Blended Learning is the method we may use to deliver content of each course. The Blended courses are offered by delivering a fraction of the course in an online format as well as traditional face to face method. The Blended delivery plan will implement distance education activities into each course in the program of study. The use of simulations, case studies, assessments and multimedia will be used to enhance the students understanding of the learning objectives outlined in the course syllabus.

12 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 17. DIPLOMA PROGRAM CIP CODE: 48.0510 SOC CODE: 51-4011 CNC Machining and Manufacturing Technology CMMT100D – DIPLOMA PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours 35 .0* total instructional hours 900 weeks to complete–day/aft/eve approximately 40 (includes holidays and scheduled breaks)

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.

program objective

A strong domestic manufacturing base is vital to the United States within a Modern Manufacturing facility. Students will learn about economy, as manufactured goods are necessary for trade. The term the fundamental skills needed for the operation and setup of complex manufacturing is very broad and includes the use of machine tools required manufacturing machines that utilize turning, milling and multi-axis to manufacture finished products. These products can range from an array machining technology. Students will be prepared to qualify for credentials of plastics to wood and metals. Manufacturers use sophisticated turning and from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) in the areas milling machines, grinders, and computerized numerical control (CNC) of Materials, Measurement and Safety, Job Planning, Bench Work and machines to bring products from concept design to reality. Layout, CNC Milling (setup and programming), CNC Turning (setup and The CNC Machining and Manufacturing Technology program prepares programming), CNC Operator – Turning, and CNC Operator – Milling. students for entry-level positions as CNC Operators or Set-up Technicians Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments in each course. total lecture lab/shop total semester number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites

MT101 Manufacturing Your Success 60 30 90 3.5

MT102 Blueprint Reading and Precision Measurement 30 60 90 3.5

MT103 Machining Process 30 60 90 3.5

MT104 CNC Milling Set-up and Programming 30 60 90 3.5

MT105 CNC Turning Set-up and Programming 30 60 90 3.5

MT106 CAM Mill Design & Tool Path 30 60 90 3.5 MT101, MT102, MT103, MT104

MT107 CAM Lathe Design & Tool Path 30 60 90 3.5 MT101, MT102, MT103, MT105

MT108 Modern Milling, Drilling and Workholding 30 60 90 3.5 MT101, MT102, MT103, MT104

MT101, MT102, MT103, MT104, MT200 Advanced Multi Axis Machining 30 60 90 3.5 MT105, MT106, MT107, MT108

MT101, MT102, MT103, MT104, MT201 Workplace Simulation and Job Readiness 30 60 90 3.5 MT105, MT106, MT107, MT108

TOTALS 330 570 900 35.0

{Maximum Time Frame (MTF) 52.5 credits}

NOTE: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

13 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 17. DIPLOMA PROGRAM CIP CODE: 47.0613 SOC CODE: 49-3031 Diesel and Truck Technology DTT109D – DIPLOMA PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours 63 . 0* total instructional hours 1560 weeks to complete–day/aft approximately 56 (includes holidays and scheduled breaks) weeks to complete–eve approximately 68 (includes holidays and scheduled breaks)

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.

program objective

This program is designed to prepare students for entry into the diesel and truck program, the graduate should possess knowledge and versatility in the diesel and career field. Students enrolled in this program will learn theory, functions, truck repair field to qualify for entry-level positions as a mechanic, technician, diagnostics, and repair of diesel engines and truck systems. Using industry standard mechanic’s helper, or a fleet service technician in truck dealerships, fleet maintenance tools and equipment, students will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical departments, private repair enterprises, or franchised truck repair organizations. systems on diesel engines, trucks, and trailers. Upon successful completion of the Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments in each course.

total lecture lab/shop total semester number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites

IN102 Driving Your Performance 58 62 120 5.0 precedes all technical courses

AT113 Engine Repair and Performance Tuning 38 82 120 5.0 IN102

AT103 Electrical Systems 48 72 120 5.0 IN102

AT208 Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories 48 72 120 5.0 IN102

DT101 Diesel Engines Construction and Operation 43 77 120 5.0 IN102

DT102 Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune Up 52 68 120 5.0 IN102

DT103 Heavy Duty Drive Trains 43 77 120 5.0 IN102

DT106 Truck Steering and Suspension Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102

DT107 Air and Hydraulic Brake Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102

DT108 Truck Electrical and Electronics 51 69 120 5.0 IN102, AT103

DT109 Welding and Hydraulics 70 50 120 5.0 IN102

DT110 Preventive Maintenance 45 75 120 5.0 IN102, AT103, DT106, DT107

MA102 Service Shop Management 24 96 120 3.0 IN102

TOTALS 636 924 1560 63.0

{Maximum Time Frame (MTF) 94.5 credits}

NOTE: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

14 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 17. DIPLOMA PROGRAM CIP CODE: 47.0613 SOC CODE: 49-3031 Diesel and Truck with Automotive Technology DTA110D – DIPLOMA PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours 87 . 5* total instructional hours 2160 weeks to complete–day/aft approximately 78 (includes holidays and scheduled breaks) weeks to complete–eve approximately 94 (includes holidays and scheduled breaks)

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.

program objective

This program is designed to prepare students for entry into the automotive and/ and diesel and truck repair field to qualify for entry-level positions as an automotive or diesel career field. Students enrolled in this program will learn theory, functions, or diesel truck technician in automotive dealerships, fleet maintenance departments, diagnostics, and repair of automotive as well as diesel and truck systems. Using private repair enterprises, or franchised automotive/truck repair organizations. industry standard tools and equipment, students will diagnose and repair electrical While the program emphasizes diesel and truck, additional automotive courses will and mechanical systems on automobiles and trucks. Upon successful completion of provide the student with valuable versatility in both automotive and truck repair. the program, the graduate should possess knowledge and versatility in the automotive Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments in each course.

total lecture lab/shop total semester number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites IN102 Driving Your Performance 58 62 120 5.0 precedes all technical courses AT113 Engine Repair and Performance Tuning 38 82 120 5.0 IN102 AT114 Fuel Systems and Performance Tuning 48 72 120 5.0 IN102 AT103 Electrical Systems 48 72 120 5.0 IN102 AT205 Driveability Diagnostics 43 77 120 5.0 IN102, AT114, AT103 AT207 Automatic Transmissions 38 82 120 5.0 IN102 AT208 Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories 48 72 120 5.0 IN102 AT110 Automotive Brake Systems 38 82 120 5.0 IN102 AT211 Automotive Steering and Suspension Systems 34 86 120 4.5 IN102 MA201 Service Shop Procedures 24 96 120 3.0 IN102 DT101 Diesel Engines Construction and Operation 43 77 120 5.0 IN102 DT102 Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune Up 52 68 120 5.0 IN102 DT103 Heavy Duty Drive Trains 43 77 120 5.0 IN102 DT106 Truck Steering and Suspension Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102 DT107 Air and Hydraulic Brake Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102 DT108 Truck Electrical and Electronics 51 69 120 5.0 IN102, AT103 DT109 Welding and Hydraulics 70 50 120 5.0 IN102 DT110 Preventive Maintenance 45 75 120 5.0 IN102, AT103, DT106, DT107 TOTALS 837 1323 2160 87.5

{Maximum Time Frame (MTF) 131.0 credits}

NOTE: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

15 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 17. DIPLOMA PROGRAM CIP CODE: 48.0508 SOC CODE: 51-4121 Welding Technology with Introduction to Pipefitting WLD141P – DIPLOMA PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours 46 .0* total instructional hours 1200 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) weeks to complete – day/aft/eve approximately 52. (including holidays and scheduled breaks)

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.

program objective

The Welding Technology program prepares students for entry level welder metal for welding procedures. positions as structural and pipe welders. Students develop key fundamental Upon successful completion of all components of this program, the skills during the initial courses and learn to apply these skills using different graduate should possess the working knowledge and skills to qualify as and more complex welding procedures. The welding procedures include a structural and/or pipe welder using any one of three standard welding Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/ processes in construction, fabrication, or plant maintenance work settings. MIG), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Gas Students should be able to successfully complete pre-qualification tests for Welding (GTAW/TIG). Using each of these procedures, students learn to any construction structural or pipe related projects. weld plate and pipe in various positions including horizontal, vertical, and Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignment in each course. overhead. Students also learn various techniques for cutting and preparing total lecture lab total semester number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites

WLD111A Welding and Cutting Fundamentals 60 60 120 5.0

WLD112A Basic Arc Welding Procedures 50 70 120 4.5 WLD111A

WLD113A SMAW – Plate Welding 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111A, WLD112A

WLD114A GMAW/FCAW (MIG) – Plate Welding 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111A, WLD112A

WLD115A GTAW (TIG) – Welding Procedures 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111A, WLD112A

WLD116A SMAW – Pipe Welding 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111A, WLD112A, WLD113A

WLD117A GMAW/FCAW (MIG) – Pipe Welding 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111A, WLD112A, WLD114A WLD111A, WLD112A, WLD114A, WLD118A GMAW/GTAW – Fabrication Processes 30 90 120 4.5 WLD115A WPF201 Introduction to Pipe Systems 60 60 120 5.0 WLD111A, WLD112A, WLD116A, WPF202 Assembling and Joining Steel Pipe 30 90 120 4.5 WPF201 TOTALS 380 820 1200 46.0

{Maximum Time Frame (MTF) 69.0 credits}

NOTE: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

16 Course Descriptions Career Programs begin on page 9. Course Numbering how to diagnose mechanical and hydraulic problems AT205 – DRIVEABILITY DIAGNOSTICS System within the vehicle braking systems. Students will learn 120 Contact Hrs (43 Lecture, 77 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits how to diagnose computer control problems within the This course is designed to provide the student with 100 LEVEL COURSES anti-lock and traction control systems. knowledge of conventional and computerized engine Prerequisite(s): IN102 control systems and scientific engine testing and These are courses that may or may not have AT113 – ENGINE REPAIR AND PERFORMANCE tune-up. Students will receive detailed instruction on prerequisites defined and normally are offered to TUNING operating principles, testing, replacement and repair of the student during the learning processes in the the ignition systems. 120 Contact Hrs (38 Lecture, 82 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits first academic year. Students will learn how to complete repair orders 200 LEVEL COURSES The focus of this course is to provide the student with containing customer and vehicle information and a detailed study of the modern internal combustion corrective action. Students will learn how to research These are courses that may or may not have gasoline engine from the basic principles of design vehicle service information with computer and internet prerequisites defined and normally are offered to and operation to inspection, precision measurement, based electronic retrieval systems. the student during the learning process in the fitting, and reconditioning, to include engine block, second academic year. cylinder heads, valve train, cooling systems, coolants, Students will learn how to diagnose mechanical and lubricating systems, and engine lubricants. Students electrical engine and control systems and determine will learn how to complete repair orders containing needed action. Students will learn how to use Automotive/Diesel customer and vehicle information and corrective diagnostic scan tools to retrieve engine, body, and Courses action. Students will learn how to research vehicle other computerized control module trouble codes to service information with computer and internet determine condition, status, and determine needed AT103 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS based electronic retrieval systems. Students learn action. how to diagnose various engine concerns through Prerequisite(s): IN102, AT114, AT103 120 Contact Hrs (48 Lecture, 72 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits visual and auditory inspection. Students will properly AT207 – AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS This course is designed to provide the student with disassemble, inspect, measure, troubleshoot, service, practical theory in basic and solid state circuitry, and reassemble a gasoline engine. Dual Overhead 120 Contact Hrs (38 Lecture, 82 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits including body electrical systems, operation and Cam (DOHC) engines are featured in this course with This course has been developed to provide the student service of automotive storage batteries, automobile focus on cylinder heads and design, camshafts, and with knowledge and skills needed to successfully charging systems, starting systems, and lighting valve trains. Valve timing strategies are emphasized diagnose and make needed repairs to automatic systems. Students will evaluate components using both concerning increased performance. transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis is placed on conventional and electronic diagnostic equipment. Students will learn how to properly select and install power-flow, operation, design, servicing equipment, Students will learn how to complete repair orders manufacturer’s and aftermarket bolt-on engine troubleshooting, disassembly, inspection, replacement, containing customer and vehicle information and components to achieve optimum performance. Students assembly, testing, and adjustment. corrective action. Students will learn how to research will utilize computers and simulation software to Students will learn how to complete repair orders vehicle service information with computer and internet select engine components and identify characteristics containing customer and vehicle information and based electronic retrieval systems. Students will learn and benefits of various part combinations. Students corrective action. Students will learn how to research how to diagnose basic electrical, charging, starting, test engine component combinations in a simulated vehicle service information with computer and internet and lighting circuits through the use of diagnostic environment prior to assembly. During engine based electronic retrieval systems. equipment to include test lights, multimeters, and assembly, students properly identify, select, and utilize continuity testers. a variety of parts to achieve desired enhancements. Students will learn how to perform necessary diagnostic Prerequisite(s): IN102 Students will setup and conduct engine testing tests using special equipment including scan tools to utilizing a dynamometer to demonstrate increased retrieve transmission/transaxle related trouble codes. AT106 – TRANSMISSIONS AND DRIVE LINES output and performance. Students will learn how to perform necessary service, repairs, and adjustments to automatic transmissions Prerequisite(s): IN102 120 Contact Hrs (34 Lecture, 86 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits and transaxles. This course is designed to provide the student with AT114 – FUEL SYSTEMS AND PERFORMANCE Prerequisite(s): IN102 a comprehensive coverage of drive train components, TUNING including theory, operating principles, service, and AT208 – AIR CONDITIONING AND ELECTRICAL repair techniques of the clutch, differential and rear 120 Contact Hrs (48 Lecture, 72 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits ACCESSORIES axles. Gearing, levers, hydraulics, component design, The student is presented with comprehensive coverage 120 Contact Hrs (48 Lecture, 72 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits of late model gasoline fuel systems from the properties troubleshooting, replacement, disassembly, repair, This course is designed to provide the student with service techniques, and assembly are emphasized. of gasoline to the by-products of combustion, including fuel supply and injection, air induction systems, and theory and application of automobile air conditioning Manual and 4X4 transfer gear boxes, drive-shafts, and heating systems. Students will also be presented U-joints, front and rear differentials, and manual related emissions controls. Students will learn how to complete repair orders containing customer and with the operation of various automobile accessories to transaxles are featured. include: power windows, door locks, and seats, and air Students will learn how to complete repair orders vehicle information and corrective action. Students will learn how to research vehicle service information bag operation and service. containing customer and vehicle information and Students will learn how to complete repair orders corrective action. Students will learn how to research with computer and internet based electronic retrieval systems. Emphasis is on troubleshooting, replacement, containing customer and vehicle information and vehicle service information with computer and internet corrective action. Students will learn how to research based electronic retrieval systems. Students will learn overhaul, and adjustment of fuel injection systems, including computerized engine management controls. vehicle service information with computer and how to diagnose, inspect, remove and replace a clutch. internet based electronic retrieval systems. Students Students will learn how to diagnose, clean, inspect, Students will learn how to diagnose no-start/no-fuel problems on hot and cold engines. The use of scan will learn how to diagnose abnormal operation of air disassemble, and reassemble a transmission/transaxle. conditioning and heating systems, remove and replace Students will learn how to diagnose, inspect, remove, tools to retrieve trouble codes and five-gas analyzers to analyze emissions systems and combustion gases air conditioning and heating system components, and replace, and service front wheel-drive components and evacuate and recharge automobile air conditioning rear-wheel drive components. to determine necessary repairs and emissions law compliance is emphasized. systems. Prerequisite(s): IN102 Students will learn principles, operation and Prerequisite(s): IN102 AT110 – AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS performance application of air induction systems AT209 – ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE including factory and aftermarket turbochargers and ELECTRONICS 120 Contact Hrs (38 Lecture, 82 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits superchargers. Students will learn to calculate injector This course is designed to provide comprehensive and fuel system modification and sizing based on 120 Contact Hrs (48 Lecture, 72 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits coverage of design, operating principles, maintenance application and desired horsepower gain. Students This course is designed to provide the student with a and service of the automotive brake systems and will gain working knowledge of performance tuning more in-depth knowledge of electrical and electronic traction control. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and modifications to sport compact vehicles while principles, and advanced circuit applications. Students and service of rotors and drums with measuring and ensuring compliance with emissions laws. The student will learn about automobile computerized control resurfacing included. Anti-lock braking is covered is introduced to aftermarket engine performance and systems as they apply to engine and body control as from operating principles through diagnosis and tuning computers and their purpose. Performance well as transmission, suspension, braking systems, service. and tuning tests will be conducted on a chassis and other computerized systems. Computer operation, Students will learn how to complete repair orders dynamometer to monitor enhancements to vehicles sensors, and actuators are emphasized. containing customer and vehicle information and including turbocharging, supercharging, and exhaust Students will learn how to complete repair orders corrective action. Students will learn how to research system modifications. containing customer and vehicle information and vehicle service information with computer and internet Prerequisite(s): IN102 corrective action. Students will learn how to research based electronic retrieval systems. Students will learn 17 Course Descriptions Career Programs begin on page 9.

vehicle service information with computer and internet System, Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls (DDEC), apply to medium heavy duty transport vehicles. The based electronic retrieval systems. different Cummins Systems, and International HEUI student will learn to identify, locate, and diagnose the Students will learn how to diagnose automotive systems. The student will learn how to perform tune- components of the truck brake systems, as it applies electrical and electronic circuits using a variety of ups on diesel engines by following manufacturer’s to hydraulic, air over hydraulic, or air brake systems. diagnostic equipment to include digital volt-ohm service procedures and specifications. The student will learn to perform maintenance, service, meters, continuity testers, test lights, graphing The student will learn how to identify the different and repair of brake system components on medium multimeters, and oscilloscopes. Students will learn exhaust compounds from a diesel engine and define and heavy duty trucks. how to use diagnostic scan tools to retrieve trouble the ones that are classified as pollutants. The student The student will learn to identify, locate, diagnose, codes from vehicle computers and determine necessary will learn about the various manufacturers’ exhaust service, and repair as necessary, components of ABS, repairs. aftertreatment systems. The student will learn how to EBS systems on a heavy duty truck and trailer. The Prerequisite(s): IN102, AT103 perform an opacity smoke test and correlate the test student will learn to use LED lights and blink codes results to engine performance and possible component to assist them in diagnosing problems with the ABS, AT211 – AUTOMOTIVE STEERING AND failure. EBS systems. The student will learn how to perform SUSPENSION SYSTEMS maintenance, service, repair, and overhaul of disc Students will learn how to research vehicle service and drum brakes as it applies to hydraulic, air over 120 Contact Hrs (34 Lecture, 86 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits information with computer and internet based This course is designed to provide the student with hydraulic, and air brake systems found on medium and electronic retrieval systems. heavy duty trucks. detailed instruction of the design and operating Prerequisite(s): IN102 principles, maintenance and service of automobile Students will learn how to research vehicle service suspension and steering systems including steering DT103 – HEAVY DUTY DRIVE TRAINS information with computer and internet based geometry and alignment angles. Emphasis is placed on electronic retrieval systems. 120 Contact Hrs (43 Lecture, 77 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits Prerequisite(s): IN102 wheel alignment procedures, including computerized This course is designed to provide the student with the four-wheel alignment. Service and diagnostics are knowledge and skills necessary to service the drive DT108 – TRUCK ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS stressed including McPherson struts, rack and pinion trains found on diesel powered truck tractors. The steering systems, and tire design and applications. student will learn how to identify the components of New technologies are covered to incorporate electronic 120 Contact Hrs (51 Lecture, 69 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits a heavy duty clutch system. Students will learn how This course is designed to provide the student with the steering, and in-depth coverage of computerized to diagnose a clutch system for wear and damage and suspension systems. necessary skills and knowledge required to identify, give the possible causes of specific clutch defects. The service, and repair the different types of electrical and Students will learn how to complete repair orders student will learn how to remove and replace a heavy electronic circuits found on late model medium and containing customer and vehicle information and duty truck clutch system. heavy duty trucks. Operation, diagnosis, and service corrective action. Students will learn how to research The student will learn how to identify and describe of the trucks computer systems will be emphasized. vehicle service information with computer and the various gear designs and shift mechanisms used The student will learn to apply Ohm’s law to series, internet based electronic retrieval systems. Students in heavy duty trucks. The student will also learn how parallel and series-parallel circuits and how data will learn how to diagnose, inspect, and service to calculate both the gear pitch and gear ratios in a is transmitted from the various engine, body, and steering system components using industry standard heavy duty drive line. The student will learn how to electronic system sensors to onboard computers that equipment. Students will learn how to diagnose disassemble and reassemble a heavy duty transmission, control fuel management, driveability performance, inspect, remove and replace rear-wheel and front- differential and power divider as well as learning and driver comfort systems. wheel drive suspension component. Students will learn how to service the heavy duty drive line components The student will learn how to diagnose and service how to perform alignments on front and rear wheel in maintaining the correct lubricant and the level of electrical and electronic systems using wiring diagrams, drive vehicles. lubricant in the system. The student will also learn manufacturer service manuals, and specialized Prerequisite(s): IN102 how to perform basic diagnostic procedures on an diagnostic equipment. The student will learn how to DT101 – DIESEL ENGINES CONSTRUCTION automated standard transmission. properly identify, disassemble, repair as necessary, and AND OPERATION Students will learn how to research vehicle service assemble connectors and wiring on medium and heavy information with computer and internet based duty trucks. 120 Contact Hrs (43 Lecture, 77 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits electronic retrieval systems. Students will learn how to research vehicle service This course is designed to provide the student with Prerequisite(s): IN102 information with computer and internet based the knowledge and skills necessary to service medium DT106 – TRUCK STEERING AND SUSPENSION electronic retrieval systems. and heavy duty diesel engines. Instruction on the SYSTEMS Prerequisite(s): IN102, AT103 operating principles, construction, design variations, and applications of the diesel engines are emphasized. 120 Contact Hrs (58 Lecture, 62 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits DT109 – WELDING AND HYDRAULICS The student will learn how to perform a complete This course is designed to provide the student with the 120 Contact Hrs (70 Lecture, 50 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits disassembly and assembly of the diesel engine, to knowledge and skills necessary to service heavy duty This course is an introduction to welding and basic include the cylinder head, block and timing gears, by truck steering and suspension systems. The student hydraulics. The student will learn how to take the using the instructions in the engine’s manufacturers will learn how to identify, diagnosis, service, repair, necessary safety precautions as they pertain to cutting, service manual. They will also learn the proper methods and adjust as necessary; the components of a heavy duty welding and hydraulics. They will learn how to weld of inspecting, identifying and naming the components truck steering system to include toe-in, camber, caster, with a MIG welder. The student will also learn how to determine serviceability of the components prior axle inclination, turning radius and axle alignment to use an oxyacetylene combination torch to cut metal. to making a repair. This will include learning how and how they affect tire wear, directional stability and to make all the necessary precision measurements handling. The student will learn how to balance truck The student will learn how to diagnose the basic required for diagnosing component failure prior to tires and wheels and perform a wheel alignment to operation of a hydraulic system to include giving servicing and repair of the engine. include the rear axle(s) by using computerized wheel a description of the operation and the diagnostic procedures for all of the components in a hydraulic The student will learn how to service, repair and alignment equipment. The student will learn how to service the major tire system. The student will study Pascal’s Law and the diagnose the cooling and lubricating system of diesel Bernoulli’s Principle of hydraulics as they pertain engines. The student will learn the different types and wheel configurations used on heavy duty trucks. Students will learn how to perform bearing and seal to the repair industry. The student will learn how of coolants as well as additives and how to test for to properly repair the basic hydraulic system in a Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA) to determine service on both grease lubricated and oil lubricated front and rear hubs. The student will learn how to hydraulic shop. if additions to or replacement is needed. Students Prerequisite(s): IN102 will learn how to perform coolant tests with different perform the basic checks for frame alignment and testing equipment. geometry and how the frame and chassis components DT110 – PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE are repaired. The student will learn how to service, Students will learn how to research vehicle service repair and replace if necessary, the components on the 120 Contact Hrs (45 Lecture, 75 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits information with computer and internet based four types of suspension systems. This course is designed to provide the student with electronic retrieval systems. Students will learn how to research vehicle service the knowledge and skills necessary to perform service, Prerequisite(s): IN102 information with computer and internet based maintenance, and PM Inspection on medium and DT102 – DIESEL FUEL SYSTEMS AND TUNE UP electronic retrieval systems. heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The student will learn Prerequisite(s): IN102 the proper procedures that must be taken to perform 120 Contact Hrs (52 Lecture, 68 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits DT107 – AIR AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE a PM Inspection including the completion of PM This course is designed to provide the student with the SYSTEMS Inspection forms. The student will learn how a well- knowledge and skills necessary to service fuel systems planned preventive maintenance program can reduce found on diesel powered truck tractors. The student 120 Contact Hrs (58 Lecture, 62 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits repair cost and increase the life of the truck, trailer, will learn how to perform maintenance, service and This course has been designed to provide comprehensive and other associated equipment. repair on diesel fuel systems such as the Common Rail information on air and hydraulic brake systems as they 18 Course Descriptions Career Programs begin on page 9.

The student will learn how to properly inspect, lubricate, automotive industry. The management and procedures various related equipment. Students will also be able to and repair or replace as necessary; components of associated with automotive related businesses are demonstrate plasma arc cutting as well as oxyacetylene the truck driveline as well as checking for proper emphasized including employee/employer expectations, cutting. During this class the student will demonstrate driveline angles and balance. The student will learn the service write-up process, business organizational the proper procedures for welding and fabricating how to perform the proper service, maintenance, structure, career opportunities, customer relations, components in a live shop. repairs and inspection procedures on the trailers personnel management, facilities, business records, Prerequisites: None lighting system, wheels, tires, brakes and other safety insurance, and safety. Knowledge relating to CR103B – STRUCTURAL I related components as required by law. The student management practices within an automotive business will learn how to disassemble, inspect, service, and will help the student adapt and acclimate to the 100 Contact Hrs (80 Lecture, 20 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits reassemble, the fifth wheel. Students will learn working environment. This course is designed to teach students how to how to properly perform the necessary service and Students will learn how to complete repair orders measure, straighten, and replace steel and aluminum maintenance procedures related to pintle hooks and containing customer and vehicle information and panels including point-to-point measuring and three drawbars. Students will learn how to research vehicle corrective action. Students will learn how to research dimensional measuring equipment and its operation. service information with computer and internet based vehicle service information with computer and internet The student will learn the basic construction of electronic retrieval systems. based electronic retrieval systems. uni-body vehicles, conventional frame vehicles, stub Prerequisite(s): IN102, AT103, DT106, DT107 Students will learn how to prepare an employment frame and space frame vehicles, collision theory, resume and application. Students will learn how to IC201 – SERVICE CENTER INTERNSHIP I: collision forces and the definition of inertia and AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE SKILLS & CUSTOMER complete various forms used in automotive businesses. internal and external forces. The students will also RELATIONS Students will learn how to properly interview for determine the different types of alignment that employment. result from the different types of collisions. Students 120 Contact Hrs (18 Lecture, 102 Internship); 3.0 Prerequisite(s): IN102 will learn how to replace and align full and partial Credits MA201 – SERVICE SHOP PROCEDURES vehicle body parts; identify different types of pillars In lieu of the Service Shop Procedures course, which and rocker panels; read and interpret dimension facilitates the practice and practical application of 120 Contact Hrs (24 Lecture, 96 Lab/Shop); 3.0 Credits sheets and collision manuals; and identify different lessons from previous technical courses, this optional This course is designed to provide the students with frame and frame types. course assigns the student to an actual repair facility exposure to an actual shops environment, procedures, Prerequisites: CR101B outside the school in conjunction with in-school course and protocol by applying prominent skills obtained in hours. Tasks and objectives associated with the Service CR104B – VEHICLE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL previous courses. Emphasis is placed on the removal SYSTEMS Shop Procedures course are accomplished utilizing an and replacement of both engines and transaxles. actual working business environment in addition to Methods of securing future employment and the 100 Contact Hrs (80 Lecture, 20 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits course time. preparation of resumes are highlighted. Knowledge This course is designed to cover basic electricity, The student will learn how to function as a service testing and skills application are highlighted among electrical and electronic systems, active and passive technician in a real world environment while the topics. restraint systems, lighting systems, steering, completing this course of study. Students will learn how to complete repair orders suspension systems, brakes, and air conditioning Prerequisite(s): IN102, All technical courses containing customer and vehicle information and systems. IC202 – SERVICE CENTER INTERNSHIP corrective action. Students will learn how to research Students will learn how to properly use of automotive II: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE SKILLS & vehicle service information with computer and internet electrical testing equipment, identify the types and EMPLOYABILITY COMPETENCIES based electronic retrieval systems. functions of an automotive wiring harness, including 120 Contact Hrs (18 Lecture, 102 Internship); 3.0 Prerequisite(s): IN102 the functions of circuit control and protection devices. Credits The students learn how to safely disconnect, remove, reconnect, and reinstall automotive computers In lieu of the Service Shop Management course, which Collision Repair and without damage. Students will learn about the facilitates the practical application of lessons from function of airbags and other active and passive previous technical courses and an understanding of Refinishing Courses restraint systems, including diagnostic procedures. business management practices, this optional course Students learn the principles and functions of CR101B – INTRODUCTION TO COLLISION REPAIR assigns the student to an actual repair facility outside automotive brake systems, including diagnostic the school in conjunction with in-school course hours. procedures. Students learn how to remove, repair Tasks and objectives associated with the Service Shop 100 Contact Hrs (80 Lecture, 20 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits This course is a detailed introduction to collision and replace brake assemblies. Management course will be completed on-the-job. Students apply principles and functions of automotive Students will learn how to accomplish tasks in a real repair. Topics to be taught include proper tools and equipment, worker safety, vehicle construction, vehicle suspension systems, including diagnostic procedures, world business environment. disassembly, repair and reassembly of suspension Prerequisite(s): IN102, All technical courses systems, diagnosing damage, determining repair or replacement of components, estimating the cost of systems, and laser wheel alignment procedures. IN102 – DRIVING YOUR PERFORMANCE repairs, corrosion protection, and repair materials and Students apply the principles and components of procedures. automotive air conditioning systems. Students will 120 Contact Hrs (58 Lecture, 62 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits learn how to properly evacuate, recharge, and service The overall goal of this course is to facilitate a Students learn basic surface preparation procedures automotive air conditioning system. such as rough sanding, feather edging, fine sanding, smooth transition to school by engaging the student in Prerequisite: CR101B curriculum focusing on academic, career, and life skills. priming and finish sanding. Students also learn to Students will make connections with key personnel mask and tape for spot repairs and complete paint jobs. CR109B –NON STRUCTURAL I within the school that will assist with their questions Students learn how to analyze and repair damaged 100 Contact Hrs (35 Lecture, 65 Lab/Shop); 4.0 Credits metal panels using body hammers, dollies, and paint- and provide guidance throughout their education. This course is designed to cover the skills and tools The student will be introduced to automotive systems, less dent repair techniques. Students also learn how to repair panels by patching, welding, using fiberglass, necessary for non-structural repair procedures. industry certifications, and job opportunities. Students Students learn the types of steel used in vehicle will learn essential skills for the vehicle technician and chemicals. Students will learn how to remove, replace, and properly align cosmetic panels. construction and types of damage that can occur to including safety, equipment fundamentals, and the steel. proper use of measurement tools such as dial indicators, Students learn the proper washing, defect removal, Students will learn various collision repair tools micrometers, and calipers. and finishing procedures of a complete vehicle detail. and repair processes related to non-structural repair. The automotive content will be balanced by an Students also learn how to repair and replace vinyl Students will also learn various fillers used in non- emphasis on skills that will enable students to be vehicle roofs. structural repairs along sanding equipment and successful in school and in life. These skills will Prerequisites: None methods. The students will also learn about various include time management, financial management, tools and repair methods of PDR (Paintless Dent goal setting, learning strategies, career planning, and CR102B – STEEL WELDING TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES Removal). critical thinking strategies. Students will also learn about bolt-on components such Prerequisite(s): IN102 must precede all automotive/diesel 100 Contact Hrs (35 Lecture, 65 Lab/Shop); 4.0 Credits as doors, front, and rear panels including installation courses. This course is an introduction to welding as it pertains and other considerations such as panel alignment and MA102 – SERVICE SHOP MANAGEMENT to the collision repair and refinishing industry. The gaps. Weatherstripping and leak types as well as leak student will learn the necessary safety precautions prevention are discussed. 120 Contact Hrs (24 Lecture, 96 Lab/Shop); 3.0 Credits as required for cutting and welding. Students will Student will also learn tools and techniques for This course has been designed to provide the learn how to inspect and test a MIG, TIG, and straightening steel. student with an orientation and introduction to resistance spot-welds. The student will learn how Prerequisites: CR101B the management and business component of the to weld with both MIG and TIG welders plus use

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CR107B – REFINISHING I learn how to use industry standard and conventional MT103 – MACHINING PROCESS 100 Contact Hrs (35 Lecture, 65 Lab/Shop); 4.0 Credits vehicle frames aligning equipment and devices. 90 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 3.5 Credits This course is designed to cover the proper use and Students will learn how to analyze structural damage The content of this course will provide students techniques of automotive painting equipment. This to conventional and unitized vehicles; diagnose vehicle with an understanding of the fundamentals of the includes spot jobs and complete paint jobs, vehicle damage by using various manufacturers’ electronic machining process. An emphasis is placed on the safety preparation, equipment selection, painting techniques, measuring devices and frame machines. Students procedures that apply to machining, manufacturing and planning. During the course, students will learn will learn how to properly repair conventional vehicle processes, and general safety that applies to industrial how to perform proper stroke techniques, pressure frames by using frame equipment from various manufacturing operations. Students will explore the settings and the proper temperature at which to manufacturers’ which includes, setting up the various manual machining procedures that include cutting, paint. Students will learn how to properly prepare measuring systems and checking and recording all of drilling, milling, and turning. Students will also use a vehicle for painting; identify the different types the measurements of the vehicle. hand tools to prepare a semi-precision layout that of paint; properly apply various paints; properly mix Prerequisites: CR101B, CR102B, CR103B, CR104B, will demonstrate their ability in job planning, bench paint to achieve optimum color and viscosity; properly CR109B, CR107B work, and job layout. Students will reinforce their use paint mixing equipment to achieve proper color measurement and blueprint reading skills by producing matching. precision parts on manual metalworking machines. In Prerequisites: CR101B Machining and addition, students will be given instruction in the types Manufacturing Courses of materials used in machining. Students will learn CR209B – NON-STRUCTURAL II the procedures used for hand tools, cutting, drilling, 100 Contact Hrs (35 Lecture, 65 Lab/Shop); 4.0 Credits MT101 – MANUFACTURING YOUR SUCCESS milling, and turning and will apply those procedures on manual milling and turning machines. Students This course is designed to provide the student the 90 Contact Hrs (60 Lecture, 30 Lab/Shop); 3.5 Credits opportunity to practice the skills of non-structural will use precision and semi-precision measuring The overall goal of this course is to facilitate a repair of the vehicle. The students will learn the instruments to complete their projects. Students will smooth transition to school by engaging the student in proper repair, removal, replacement, and adjustment also engage in instructional activities to prepare them curriculum focusing on academic, career, and life skills. of manual and power window mechanisms. Students for obtaining their level one Job Planning, Bench Students will make connections with key personnel will also learn how to straighten metal body parts; Work & Layout credential from the National Institute within the school that will assist with their questions repair plastic and composite parts; replace hoods, for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). and provide guidance throughout their education. bumpers, fenders, grilles, and deck lids. Prerequisite(s): None Prerequisite: CR101B, CR109B The student will be introduced to modern MT104 – CNC MILLING SET-UP AND manufacturing techniques, industry certifications, PROGRAMMING CR210B – ALUMINUM WELDING AND METAL and job opportunities. Students will learn essential FABRICATION TECHNIQUES skills involved in Computer Numerical Control 90 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 3.5 Credits 100 Contact Hrs (35 Lecture, 65 Lab/Shop); 4.0 Credits (CNC) machining. Emphasis will be placed on Students will learn to program, set-up, and operate This course is designed to provide the student the safety, equipment, fundamentals of machining, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling opportunity to learn how to weld aluminum, practice the proper use of measurement tools used in CNC equipment. Students will receive instruction the skills of welding for both steel and aluminum, and machining. The machining content will be balanced in machine motion, mill control panels, machine apply fabrication. Students will learn the differences by an emphasis on skills that will enable students to startup, and operations. Topics include programming between welding steel and aluminum apply this be successful in school and in life. These skills will formats, control functions, program editing, part knowledge to MIG welding aluminum. The student include time management, financial management, production, and inspection. Students will manufacture will demonstrate the required safety precautions that goal setting, learning strategies, career planning, and simple parts using CNC milling equipment and will are a part of welding and cutting procedures in the critical thinking strategies. gain the experience of performing quality control collision industry. During this shop class the student Students will also complete instructional activities to inspections before, during, and after CNC operations. will demonstrate the proper procedures for welding prepare them for credentials from the National Institute Students will complete instructional activities to and fabricating components in a live shop. Students for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). An emphasis will prepare them for obtaining two credentials from the will also demonstrate the procedures that were taught be placed on all mathematical computations critical National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) in previous classes with regards to MIG and TIG to the machining industry. Students will also learn in CNC Milling (set-up and programming) and CNC welding and heating and cutting using a combination the proper operation of the Machinist Calculator Operator - Milling. torch. Students will learn how to apply skills and to determine precise and accurate calculations for Prerequisite(s): None techniques utilizing vehicles and mockups. tolerance, positioning, quality control, and machine MT105 – CNC TURNING SET-UP AND Prerequisites: CR101B, CR102B setup. PROGRAMMING Prerequisite(s): None CR211B – ADVANCED REFINISHING TECHNIQUES 90 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 3.5 Credits WITH CUSTOM PAINTING MT102 – BLUEPRINT READING AND PRECISION MEASUREMENT Students will learn the programming, setup, and 100 Contact Hrs (35 Lecture, 65 Lab/Shop); 4.0 Credits operation of in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) This course will allow the student to practice proper 90 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 3.5 Credits lathes and turning centers. Students will receive worker protection techniques and the correct methods This course prepares students to understand technical instruction in machine motion, lathe control panel, of handling hazardous material that collision shops information when reading manufacturing blueprints. machine startup and operations. Topics include generate. Students will learn theory and the student Emphasis is placed on locating geometry to create programming formats, control functions, program will use the spray equipment and spray booths that tool paths. Students will learn how to use Geometric editing, part production, and inspection. Students will they have previously used in other classes. Students will Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) when manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers practice the proper methods of mixing and matching determining specifications and how to properly and will perform quality control and inspections colors in a shop situation as well as demonstrate the calculate tool paths using standard mechanical before, during, and after CNC operations. Students correct preparation and maintenance procedures for blueprints. They will also learn to use information will complete instructional activities to prepare them shop equipment for both waterborne and solvent based located in the title block to calculate acceptable for obtaining two credentials from the National paints. Students will learn how to safely apply skills tolerances for part features and determine suitable Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) in CNC and techniques utilizing vehicles and mockups. feeds and speeds for a Computer Numerical Control Turning (setup and programming) and CNC The students will learn how to apply airbrush (CNC) program using Machinist Calculator Pro. Operator – Turning. techniques, with an emphasis on freehand skills. Students will also study the proper use of semi- Prerequisite(s): None Students will learn how to properly select airbrush precision and precision measuring tools and how to read MT106 – CAM MILL DESIGN & TOOL PATH components; correctly use and maintain an airbrush; dial, digital, and vernier measuring scales for precision creatively layout and mask areas for airbrushing; use measuring requirements. Students will learn how to 90 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 3.5 Credits and apply decals; and properly blend automotive art calibrate, maintain, and apply the use of precision This course teaches students the integration of with the vehicle’s original finish. measuring tools to obtain accurate measurements. Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) and Computer- Prerequisites: CR101B, CR107B Students will also complete instructional activities Aided-Manufacturing (CAM) with a concentration in milling machines. It is a study of modern machining CR116B – MEASURING AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT designed to prepare them for obtaining their level one Materials Measurement and Safety credential methods and teaches the use of software in creating 100 Contact Hrs (35 Lecture, 65 Lab/Shop); 4.0 Credits from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills geometry for milling parts. Students will use CAM This course is designed to provide a detailed (NIMS). software to strategize and create parts that will be introduction to assessing, measuring and estimating Prerequisite(s): None machined on a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) the damage to conventional and unitized vehicles. The Machining Center. Students will then use software to student will learn industry standard measuring devices create tool paths from 2D and 3D geometry. and damage reporting processes. The students will Prerequisite(s): MT101, MT102, MT103, MT104 20 Course Descriptions Career Programs begin on page 9. MT107 –CAM LATHE DESIGN & TOOL PATH HVAC Courses Students will learn the parameters associated with 90 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 3.5 Credits psychometrics, how refrigeration applies to air This course teaches students the integration of HV101A – INTRODUCTION TO CLIMATE conditioning, the process involved in installing an Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) and Computer- CONTROL SYSTEMS air conditioning system, the various types of controls Aided-Manufacturing (CAM) with a concentration used on air conditioning equipment, the conditions 120 Contact Hrs (91 Lecture, 29 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits that affect air conditioning equipment and the proper on turning machines. It is a study of modern This course is designed to present the learner with machining methods and teaches the use of software troubleshooting and servicing techniques for air an understanding of the principles of energy, heat, conditioning units. in creating geometry for turning parts. Students use and combustion; basic refrigeration and the effects Students will also learn to recognize the four factors CAM software to strategies and create tool paths that of temperature and pressure on liquids and gasses. involved in comfort and plot air conditions using a will be machined on a CNC turning centers. Students Procedures used in the fabrication of tubing assemblies, psychometric chart. They will learn to select the correct will use software to create tool paths from 2D and 3D cutting, bending, flaring, swaging and soldering instruments for checking an air conditioning unit with geometry. are also taught. Pressure testing and leak detection a mechanical problem. Students will also learn to Prerequisite(s): MT101, MT102, MT103, MT105 procedures are also emphasized. calculate the correct operating suction pressures for MT108 – MODERN MILLING, DRILLING AND Students will learn to apply the basic theory of heat both standard and high efficiency air conditioning WORKHOLDING transfer, basic principles of energy and matter, and equipment under various conditions. 90 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 3.5 Credits the application of safe work practices. They will learn Prerequisite(s): HV102A, HV105A to use the tools and equipment used by the HVAC-R With an emphasis on modern milling, drilling, and technician and the proper selection of fasteners for HV108A – AIR CONDITIONING DESIGN AND workholding processes, students in this course will particular tasks. Students will also learn the different LAYOUT also learn about high speed machining in modern types of tubing used in the HVAC-R industry and the 120 Contact Hrs (60 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits manufacturing. Students will learn the advantages types of jointing processes for different types of tubing. of using the International System of Units (IS unit) This course is designed to provide the student with the Prerequisite(s): None instead of the English measurement system and necessary information about theory of heat exchange their grasp of English to Metric conversion will be HV102A – ELECTRICITY as applied to heat and cooling loads as well as the reinforced. Students will learn about climb milling and calculation of those loads. A duct project is completed conventional milling on Computer Numerical Control 120 Contact Hrs (85 Lecture, 35 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits and tested during this course. (CNC) machines. Students will receive instruction on This course is designed to explore the sources and Students will learn the sources of indoor air pollution, the types, accuracy, and proper care of tool holders for principles of electrical energy and its generation and the procedures for eliminating contamination sources, manufacturing machines, working toward a mastery control. Conductors, insulators, thermal and magnetic how molds reproduce, reasons for cleaning air ducts, of the different types of CNC Milling Centers, their switching are discussed. Types and application of reasons for providing humidification in winter months, components, and the advantages of each. Students electric motors are emphasized. Procedures used in and factors used when sizing humidifiers. will perform projects using the latest technology in wiring panels and switching devices as well as single and poly-phase electrical systems are also discussed. Students will also learn to determine factors for CNC milling, tooling, and cutting tools. Students evaporation requirements, plot airflow conditions on will also understand how to use modern cutting tools Students will learn how to apply safety procedures the air-friction chart, determine requirements for for complex projects. Students will also learn how while working with electricity and electrical devices filtration systems, perform service inspections on to utilize different types of machine controls using and equipment. They will learn to distinguish the humidifier units, perform load calculations, plot wet- simulated labs and equipment. difference between series and parallel circuits and how bulb and dry-bulb temperatures, and calculate winter Prerequisite(s): MT101, MT102, MT103, MT104 to apply principles of electricity to electrical formulas heat loss. as they relate to basic circuits and equipment. Students MT200 – ADVANCED MULTI AXIS MACHINING Prerequisite(s): None will also learn to apply automatic controls used in 90 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 3.5 Credits the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and HV109A – COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION CONTROL Students will learn about advanced multi-axis Refrigeration industry. They will learn the application machining. Applying advanced Computer-Aided- of various types of electric motors and controls used 120 Contact Hrs (55 Lecture, 65 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits Manufacturing (CAM) features and concepts used in in the industry. In addition students will learn to diagnose and troubleshoot electric motors and motor This course is designed to provide the student modern manufacturing industries, students will learn with necessary information about the theory and how to properly manufacture complex parts. Students controls. In the process they will learn to use various types of test equipment. application of control for commercial refrigeration. will work on complex manufacturing projects that Electro-mechanical or electronic controls include low will demonstrate competency in advanced machining Prerequisite(s): None pressure; high pressure; ambient head pressure; oil concepts. Students will also complete instructional HV105A – BASIC REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS pressure; current and thermal overload; temperature; activities to prepare them for obtaining their Associate flow, freeze and short cycle control are emphasized. Level Certification in Mill, Lathe, and Multi-axis 120 Contact Hrs (89 Lecture, 31 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits Circuits for pump down; off cycle, electric and hot gas Machining. This Mastercam certification serves to This course is designed to present the student with defrost are wired. Evaporation pressure, head pressure, demonstrate that students have the ability to program the principles governing the operation of refrigeration crankcase pressure, and metering valves are studied. and cut quality parts. systems and the refrigeration cycle. They will Students will learn how commercial evaporators are Prerequisite(s): MT101, MT102, MT103, MT105, learn about refrigerants, compressors, evaporators, controlled, the various types of controls used in a MT106, MT107, MT108 condensers, metering and control devices as well as commercial system, and the different applications of service procedures, such as evacuating refrigerants and refrigeration control systems for commercial uses. MT201 – WORKPLACE SIMULATION AND JOB oil charging, leak detection and mechanical checks. READINESS Students will also learn to identify and select the Students will learn how to plot a refrigeration cycle for 90 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 3.5 Credits various types of expansion devices used in commercial refrigerants on a pressure/enthalpy diagram, choose systems; apply refrigeration control systems for Nearing completion of their program, students in a leak detector for a particular type of leak, perform commercial uses, and the service and troubleshooting this course will apply all of the skills and knowledge two different types of evacuation, and perform a high of commercial refrigeration control systems. gained in previous classes in a simulated workplace side and triple evacuation. They will learn to charge a environment. Students will apply their skills in system using various methods. Students will also learn Prerequisite(s): HV102A, HV105A equipment operation, programming, blueprint to diagnose and troubleshoot various problems within HV110A – COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION interpretation, machine set-up, safety, and advanced the refrigeration system. DESIGN multi-axis machining techniques. By the end of this Prerequisite(s): None 120 Contact Hrs (60 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits course, students will be competent in the application of essential skills necessary for the manufacturing of HV107A – AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS This course is designed to provide the student with information about the description and selection of complex parts using computer-aided manufacturing 120 Contact Hrs (88 Lecture, 32 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits software. Students spend the majority of their time commercial refrigeration components and system This course is designed to provide the student with design. Topics include compressors, capacity controls, working in a simulated workplace environment the necessary information about the various types working through a series of assignments. They are system accessories, oil separators, and control systems, of air conditioning systems, their characteristics and heat exchangers, and refrigerant piping. A walk-in evaluated on the quality and accuracy of their work applications as well as combination systems. This as well as the time taken to work through their box with related system components is designed. In course also explores the various components e.g.: addition students are also provided with information assignments. compressors, motors, controls, and air handlers as Prerequisite(s): MT101, MT102, MT103, MT105, about various types of commercial ice making well as servicing and troubleshooting of systems and machines, their design, service and maintenance. MT106, MT107, MT108 controls. 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and troubleshooting commercial ice machines and then learn to read and interpret welding symbols welding plate in the Fillet Weld positions (1F, 2F, 3F, other refrigeration systems. from construction drawings. These symbols direct the and 4F) and Open Root V-Groove positions (1G, 2G, Students will learn the role that the condenser and student to use the correct welding procedure to meet 3G, and 4G) using both processes. compressor play in the refrigeration process. They will the specifications. Prerequisite(s): WLD111A, WLD112A also learn to work with the various types of controls Students will learn the classifications and types of WLD115A – GTAW (TIG) – WELDING used in the commercial system, correctly apply different welding electrodes used in arc welding. In addition, PROCEDURES applications of refrigeration systems for commercial they will learn the criteria used to select the proper uses, and the proper servicing and troubleshooting electrode for a specific application. Students will also 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab); 4.5 Credits techniques associated with commercial systems. properly set up SMAW arc welding equipment prior This course introduces students to Gas Tungsten Arc Students will also learn how to read and interpret ice to beginning welding operations. They will learn Welding (GTAW) processes. Students will learn production and performance charts for ice machines. about the different types of welding equipment and the different components of GTAW equipment, the They will learn the process of cleaning and sanitizing the types of current used in their operation. As a part different types of filler metals used, and the types an ice machine as well as water filtration and treatment. of learning about the total scope of welding operations, of shielding gases used in the welding process. They Prerequisite(s): HV102A, HV105A students will be introduced to various welding codes will learn to weld sheet steel, aluminum, and stainless and the agencies that govern these codes. They will steel in several basic joint designs to include butt weld, HV112A – WARM AIR HEATING see examples of weld imperfections and learn what T-joint weld, and a lap weld. 120 Contact Hrs (90 Lecture, 30 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits causes these defects. Students will also be introduced Prerequisite(s): WLD111A, WLD112A to various weld testing procedures. WLD116A – SMAW – PIPE WELDING This course is designed to provide the student with Prerequisite(s): None the necessary information about service and repair of 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab); 4.5 Credits electric and gas warm air heating units. Combustion WLD112A – BASIC ARC WELDING theory, efficiency testing, combustion air and vent PROCEDURES In this course students apply their welding skills to welding large bore pipe. Similar to plate welding, an design, heat exchanger types, blower motors, fans and 120 Contact Hrs (50 Lecture, 70 Lab); 4.5 Credits control systems including thermostats are covered. Open V-Groove is used for welding pipe. Students will This course is a continuation of WLD111A Welding learn the process for cutting the V-Groove to prepare The student will learn how to identify the various and Cutting Fundamentals and introduces new pipe for welding procedures. They will also learn types of automatic control components used and their technical information as well as continues to develop to align and clamp pipe in place prior to beginning applications. Students will learn how to perform basic fundamental arc welding skills. welding. tests in troubleshooting electrical problems in an electric forced-air furnace. Students will learn how to As a continuation about the characteristics of metal, Students will then learn to weld steel pipe in a troubleshoot and service various electric and gas heat students will learn to properly prepare metal for flat (1G-Rotated) position, horizontal (2G) position, systems. cutting and welding operations. This includes cleaning multiple (5G) position, and multiple inclined (6G) and grinding operations. They will also learn some Prerequisite(s): HV101A, HV102A position using an SMAW open-root, V-Groove of the basic joints used in welding metals together. welding procedure. Welds will be tested using a HV120N – ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND GREEN Students will then use plasma arc cutting equipment destructive type bend test. TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS to cut metal at a faster rate with a cleaner cut. Prerequisite(s): WLD111A, WLD112A, WLD113A 120 Contact Hrs (70 Lecture, 50 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits As metal is heated and cooled, its characteristics and WLD117A – GMAW/FCAW (MIG) – PIPE This course introduces HVAC students to Green strength can change considerably. Students learn how WELDING metal is formed when it transfers from a liquid to a Technology and its impact on the HVAC industry. 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab); 4.5 Credits They will be provided with an overview about green solid form, what are identifying metal designations alternatives to comfort heating and cooling systems. and structural shapes and the strength characteristics This course teaches students to set up welding Specific additional topics include learning methods of various types of metal, and the effect heat has on the equipment for welding pipe using GMAW and for evaluating energy efficiency in any building strength properties of metal. FCAW procedures. Students will apply V-Groove structure and Solar Thermal and Geothermal Green Students will be given an opportunity to continue to techniques for welding mild steel pipe. They will weld Technologies. Students learn the fundamentals of develop their skills in operating electric arc welding pipe in the 1G-Rotated, and 6G positions for each of Energy Auditing and the methods for conducting a equipment and developing SMAW arc welding the two processes (GMAW and FCAW). Welds will mechanical and envelope evaluation, pressure analysis, control and application techniques. Students are be tested using a destructive type bend test. and performing infrared imaging (Thermography). expected to successfully weld weave and overlapping Prerequisite(s): WLD111A, WLD112A, WLD114A Students are encouraged to complete certification beads, horizontal fillet welds (2F position), vertical WLD118A – GMAW/GTAW – FABRICATION testing conducted either by GreenMech (Green fillet welds (3F position), and overhead fillet welds (4F PROCESSES Mechanical Council), BPI (Building Performance position). In the process they will use fit up gauges Institute) or RESNET (Residential Energy Services and measuring devices to be sure the metal is properly 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab); 4.5 Credits Network). aligned before beginning welding operations. This course applies both GMAW and GTAW welding Students also learn the fundamentals of Solar Thermal Prerequisite(s): WLD111A procedures to various fabrication processes. Students set up equipment to weld various types of sheet metal. and Geothermal energy systems. They learn the WLD113A – SMAW – PLATE WELDING basic theory about each system and the functional Using an assigned project, students will read and components of each system. They learn to calculate 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab); 4.5 Credits interpret drawings, learn to layout, cut and/or correctly to proper sizing for these systems and use trainers/ In this course, students first learn a new technique for apply bend reductions to specifications, and weld simulators to visually reinforce concepts learned in the cutting, gouging, and “washing” steel using air carbon joints using weld designs and procedures learned in classroom. arc cutting and gouging equipment. WLD114A and WLD115A. Sheet metal application Prerequisite(s): HV101A, HV102A, HV107A, HV108A, may be steel, stainless steel, and/or aluminum. Students then use the welding techniques they Prerequisite(s): WLD111A, WLD112A, WLD114A, HV112A developed in the first two courses and apply them to welding plate metal with open grooves. Students will WLD115A learn to form grooves in plate metal and setup welding WPF201–INTRODUCTION TO PIPE SYSTEMS Welding Courses plate using a metal backing. 120 Contact Hrs (60 Lecture, 60 Lab); 5.0Credits WLD111A – WELDING AND CUTTING Students will learn to weld steel plate in a flat FUNDAMENTALS V-Groove (1G position), and vertical V-Groove (3G Although some students may already be welding position). Students will also learn to weld V-Groove steel alloy pipe, they may not know how steel pipe is 120 Contact Hrs (60 Lecture, 60 Lab); 5.0 Credits steel plate in the 1G, and 3G positions configured and some of the basic components of a pipe system. In this course students learn how various pipe In this course students are introduced to the type Prerequisite(s): WLD111A, WLD112A of tasks generally performed by welders and how systems are used and how to identify piping systems their skills and knowledge are applied to both the WLD114A – GMAW/FCAW (MIG) – PLATE according to color codes. They will learn the various construction and manufacturing industries. Because WELDING types of fittings, where those fittings are typically of its importance students will also learn how safety 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab); 4.5 Credits applied, and the various types of valves used to control flow through the pipe system. They will be provided procedures apply to welding and cutting operations. This course introduces students to Gas Metal Arc They will also complete a ten hour OSHA approved with an overview of the various steel alloy pipe sizes, Welding and Flux Core Arc Welding processes used schedules, and applicable codes. Students will practice safety orientation that explains job site hazards, for welding carbon steel plate. Students will learn the accident prevention, and standard safety procedures. pipe measurements and basic pipe layout using pipe similarities and differences for these two processes. drawings. And in the process will learn drawing Students will learn to set-up and safely use oxyfuel They will learn to setup the welding machine, gas flow metal cutting equipment and processes. They will pipe symbols and pipe drawing practices. As they are meter, and welding gun. Students will then practice introduced to piping system fittings, students will

22 Course Descriptions Career Programs begin on page 9. learn to “field” fabricate these fittings. This provides an General Education This course also explores problems involving factoring, opportunity to become familiar with fitting shapes and inequalities, exponents, radicals, linear equations, uses but also allows them to continue to practice their Courses functions, quadratic equations and graphs. Skills for welding skills. Welds will be inspected using visual success in mathematics will be emphasized. and destructive testing methods. GEN130 – INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THINKING Prerequisite(s): None Prerequisite(s): None GEN190 – ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 45 Contact Hrs (45 Lecture, 0 Lab/Shop); 3.0 Credits WPF202–ASSEMBLING AND JOINING STEEL PIPE This course presents students with techniques to Total Hrs: 45 (45 Lecture, 0 Lab/Shop); 3.0 Credits 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab); 4.5 Credits develop their critical thinking skills. Topics include the Students develop written communication skills, This course builds on the student’s skills in welding six sequential steps of critical thinking, the importance with emphasis placed on the principles of effective carbon steel pipe using SMAW processes. Students of language, ambiguity, structure of arguments and communication which includes understanding the will cut and prepare pipe for welding and learn the creative problem solving. Upon successful completion writing process, analysis of readings, as can be applied basic procedures and equipment used to properly of this course students should be able to demonstrate personally and professionally. align pipe prior to welding. They will then apply two an improvement in their ability to apply critical Prerequisite(s): None thinking skills to real world situations. basic welding procedures used in fabricating pipe GEN292 – SPEECH COMMUNICATION systems. In the first procedure, students will learn Prerequisite(s): None socket weld procedures. They will learn to layout GEN162 – AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 45 Contact Hrs (45 Lecture, 0 Lab/Shop); 2.5 Credits and properly determine the pipe lengths between This course will enhance the student’s understanding pipe fittings, prepare the pipe and fittings for fit-up, 45 Contact Hrs (45 Lecture, 0 Lab/Shop); 3.0 Credits and appreciation of the uses of oral and written and fabricate socket welds. In the second procedure, This course is designed to be an exploration of how communication and will teach the skills needed to students will learn butt weld pipe procedures. They American government formed in its constitutional write and speak effectively in a variety of situations. will learn to layout and properly determine pipe roots and how it continues to develop. Topics will Prerequisite(s): None lengths between butt weld fittings, prepare the fittings include how government is organized, its influencing and pipe for welding, and fabricate a basic pipe system factors, and the development of public policy. using butt weld procedures. In addition, students Prerequisite(s): None will learn to select and properly install backing rings, fabricate welding jigs, and learn the use and care GEN180 – COLLEGE ALGEBRA of welding clamps. Weld inspections will include 45 Contact Hrs (45 Lecture, 0 Lab/Shop); 3.0 Credits visual and destructive testing methods. The final This course focuses on algebraic concepts essential session will present an overview and introduction to for success in the workplace and other courses. Using nondestructive weld testing processes. real world examples and applications, students Prerequisite(s): WLD111A, WLD112A, WLD116A, practice fundamental operations with number systems, WPF201 formulas, algebraic expressions and liner equations.

23 General Information

Accreditation 25 Memberships 25 Statement of Ownership 25 Compliance with City, State, and Federal Regulations 25 Notice to Students 25 Harassment Policy 25

24 General Information

Accreditation a barrier to employment in certain fields. Applicants may be denied admission as a student if after screening it is determined Lincoln College of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting that employment after graduation is not possible due to Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The Accrediting background issues. Commission (ACCSC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency under the provisions Harassment Policy of Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S. Code and subsequent legislation. Further, LCT is approved and regulated by the Texas Lincoln College of Technology (LCT) steadfastly opposes Workforce Commission, Texas Higher Education Coordinating all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment in the Board (THECB), Career Schools and Colleges, Oklahoma Board classroom environment. The Title IX and 504 Coordinator is of Private Vocational Schools, and the Texas Rehabilitation the Campus President of the school who can be reached at the Commission. In addition, the school is authorized under Federal address and telephone number located within each school’s Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students and approved for catalog. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing training of Veterans and other eligibles. Students may review each College’s compliance with Title IX, including the prompt these credentials in the school lobby or in the office of the and equitable response to complaints. School’s Campus President upon request. LCT will not permit any form of sexual harassment in the classroom environment, or tolerate any such conduct that has PROGRAM ACCREDITATION the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s school Automotive & Diesel performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive • ASE Education Foundation school environment. LCT recognizes that sexual harassment is a violation of state and federal law and this policy reaffirms our HVAC commitment that all students should be able to enjoy a school • HVAC Excellence environment free from all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment. Memberships Although no guidelines can define sexual harassment with Lincoln College of Technology is proud to be a member of complete clarity, the following definition is provided as a various trade, professional and educational associations, ensuring guideline of what is and is not prohibited conduct. the quality of education and training received by every student. Sexual harassment is defined as offensive, unwelcome or Memberships include: unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other conduct of a sexual nature (whether verbal, written, physical or • Air Conditioning Contractors Association (ACCA) visual) when: • American Welding Society (AWS) 1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or • Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s education. 2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual • Career Colleges and Schools of Texas (CCST) is used as the basis for educational decisions affecting the • Metropolitan Association of Private Schools individual. 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with Statement of Ownership an individual’s educational performance or creating an Lincoln College of Technology is owned and operated intimidating, hostile, or offensive classroom environment. by Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc., a subsidiary of Lincoln In certain circumstances, unlawful sexual harassment may Educational Services Corporation. The major officers and also include conduct of a nonsexual nature that creates an administrators of the corporation are: intimidating, hostile, or offensive classroom environment, to Scott M. Shaw, President & CEO the extent that conduct is directed towards an individual merely because of that person’s sex. Brian K. Meyers, Executive Vice President & CFO This policy covers all students and employees of LCT, as Alexandra M. Luster, Corporate Secretary well as any third parties conducting business on our premises. Thus, LCT will not tolerate, condone, or allow sexual Compliance with City, State and harassment, whether engaged in by fellow students, employees, Federal Regulations or nonemployees (including vendors or visitors) who conduct business with the company. LCT requires reporting of all Lincoln College of Technology complies with all local, city, complaints of discrimination, on the basis of sex, including county, municipal, state, and Federal regulations. complaints of sexual harassment, to the Title IX Coordinator Notice to Students even if the allegations may also raise criminal or other disciplinary concerns. 1. The School is relieved and released of all claims by the student If you believe you are the victim of such harassment, you that may arise as a result of the school’s inability to perform should report the incident immediately to your teacher. If you hereunder as a result of an Act of God, strike, or any matter or are uncomfortable with reporting any incident to your teacher, thing beyond the control of the school. you may report an incident to the Campus President, who is the 2. Applicants interested in training in our career fields should Title IX Coordinator for the school and can be reached at the be aware of the job duties they may need to be capable of address and phone in each school’s catalog. All complaints will be performing prior to enrollment. These can be found on the impartially investigated and kept confidential to the maximum O*NET Online website at www.onetonline.org. O*NET extent possible. An impartial investigation may include interviews Online is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, with all witnesses reasonably likely to have relevant information Employment & Training Administration, and developed by and provides the parties with the opportunity to present witnesses the National Center for O*NET Development. and other evidence and to review records. Criminal investigations 3. Criminal records and/or certain background issues may present related to the same or similar grievances do not necessarily

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obviate the need for an investigation by LCT regarding alleged All students have the same rights, privileges and opportunities Title IX violations. Any employee or student confirmed to have and are required to meet the same standards of conduct and harassed another student will be subject to disciplinary action, performance regardless of race, age, religion, sex, national |up to and including termination/expulsion. origin, nationality, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, LCT will take reasonable interim measures to prevent the marital status or any other legally protected class. occurrence or recurrence of any harassment, to provide a safe and Further, students have a right to attend school in an nondiscriminatory environment for students, and to the extent environment free of harassment, whether racial, sexual or on any provided by law without impeding the investigation, to protect other basis described above. Harassment may be verbal, physical, the confidentiality of complainants, the accused, and witnesses. written or visual. LCT will take reasonable, timely, and effective corrective LCT is an equal opportunity educator that does not action to correct the effects on any complainant and others discriminate on any of the above bases. Educational opportunities of any sexual harassment confirmed by LCT’s investigation, are open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their to eliminate to the extent reasonably possible any hostile experience, aptitude, and ability. This policy applies to all environment that has been created, and to prevent the educational actions. In short, the company does not discriminate recurrence of any confirmed sexual harassment. against anyone on any basis that is prohibited by law. LCT prohibits any form of retaliation against a student filing a complaint under this policy or assisting in the company’s investigation.

26 Admissions

Admission Requirements 28 New Student Orientation 28 Introductory Period of Enrollment 28 Veterans Training 28

27 Admissions Admission Requirements enrollment. During this introductory enrollment period, which is applicable to all programs, students will be able to attend the In order to be considered for acceptance, an applicant must meet school for 10 calendar days, including weekends and holidays, the following requirements: without any tuition obligation to Lincoln College of Technology. • Be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance. If a student attends any scheduled class after the 10th calendar day, • Be a high school graduate or possess a state-approved high the introductory period will be concluded. Those students who do school equivalency assessment including, but not limited to: a not attend after the 10th calendar day will be considered cancelled GED, HiSET or TASC examination; or possess an associate’s and will not have any tuition obligation to Lincoln College of degree or higher from an accredited institution. Technology. In addition, any federal student aid that may have • Complete and sign an Enrollment Agreement. Once an been posted will be refunded. applicant has submitted the Enrollment Agreement, Lincoln Students who choose not to continue their enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology reviews the information and informs College of Technology during the introductory period, will be the applicant of its decision. charged for all books, uniforms, tools, and equipment not returned • Complete the Learner Assessment to determine readiness for in new condition to the school. Further, the school application or academic success. registration fee is non-refundable if a student decides to withdraw • Have reliable internet connectivity and access to a device from Lincoln College of Technology during the introductory that meets the minimum systems requirements. See your period of enrollment. Admissions contact for current systems requirements. Lincoln College of Technology reserves the right to withdraw New Student Orientation a student prior to the conclusion of the introductory period of enrollment due to violations of the institution’s attendance policy or In order for students to become accustomed to their new college student code of conduct. environment, an orientation is held to inform them of LCT policies and procedures and to introduce them to key personnel. Veterans Training Students will be prepared for successful entry into the Individual class schedules for students that have been granted scheduled starting class by finalizing all necessary paperwork, to credit for previous education will be determined at the time the include the appropriate financial aid applications or documents credit is granted and will be maintained in the individual Veteran’s and or housing needs. Students will be notified of the scheduled file. Certification of each individual’s training will be in accordance date and time of the session. with the provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations 21.4270. Lincoln College of Technology students have additional Eligible Veterans are accepted for training as authorized in Title benefits such as the Early Student Engagement Program (ESE). 38, U.S. Code. Veterans may file application for VA benefits either ESE delivers students the opportunity to gain professional at the School or the Veterans Administration. life-skills, and additional employability knowledge, beneficial Children of veterans who died of a service connected disability, to his or her success. Throughout the first 24 weeks of the or children of veterans who have 100% service connected disability, students’ program the ESE program offers a “success coach” who also qualify for benefits under the provisions of the above coordinates learning activities. Topics include and are not limited referenced code. to: Leadership, Team Building, Critical Thinking, Cultural The Veterans Administration will be informed of the status Awareness, and Financial Literacy. of students receiving benefits, students terminating and Introductory Period of Enrollment students graduating. Lincoln College of Technology is offering new students at this campus an opportunity to enroll under an introductory period of

28 Financial Aid Information

Most students who attend LCT benefit from some type of financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Financial Aid 30 Refund Policy 30 Tools 32 Scholarships 32 The Refund Process 35

29 Financial Aid Information Financial Aid Chapter 31 student cannot get a completed VA Form 28-1905 (or any equivalent) before the VA VR&E case-manager issues it to the school. A call or visit to Lincoln College of Technology’s Financial Aid Office will help determine eligibility for the various sources of • Provide written request to be certified; financial assistance. Lincoln College of Technology is an eligible • Provide additional information needed to properly certify the institution under the following student financial aid programs: enrollment as described in other institutional policies. * The William D. Ford Direct Loan Program G.I. Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at ** Federal Pell Grants Program the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. ** Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG) Refund Policy *** Federal Work-Study CANCELLATION POLICY * LOANS are borrowed money that you must repay with interest. ** GRANTS are awards that you don’t have to pay back. A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the *** WORK-STUDY gives you the chance to work and earn money enrollment contract within 72 hours (until midnight of the third to help pay for school. day excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) after the Community Service positions are available. Students must check enrollment contract is signed. A full refund will also be made to with the Financial Aid Department. any student who cancels enrollment within the student’s first three LINCOLN BRIDGING THE GAP GRANT scheduled class days, except that the school may retain not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged, as well as items of The Lincoln Bridging the Gap Grant is available to eligible extra expense that are necessary for the portion of the program full time, students who have remaining financial need for attended and stated separately on the enrollment agreement. direct costs (tuition and fees) after exhausting all available student aid. RETURN OF TITLE IV FEDERAL STUDENT AID* Eligibility for this program is determined based on the following criteria: Federal regulations regarding repayment of Federal Financial Aid has changed the formula for calculating the amount of • Confirmed enrollment in an approved program of study aid a STUDENT may retain when a STUDENT withdraws. • Completed FAFSA for the applicable award year with an STUDENTS who withdraw from all classes prior to completing official Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) more than 60% of an enrollment term will have their eligibility • Acceptance of all available student aid from federal, state and for Federal Aid recalculated based on the percentage of the term other sources. completed, which shall be calculated as follows: # of calendar days completed by student • Remaining financial need for direct costs (tuition and fees) total # of calendar days in term greater than $500 after all other sources of student aid have been exhausted. The total number of calendar days in a term excludes any The Lincoln Bridging the Gap Grant awards will vary scheduled breaks of more 5 days or more. depending on each applicants determined institutional need. This If a student is entitled to a post-withdrawal loan disbursement, grant does not carry any cash value. the borrower must respond to the school’s notice of the intended The grant is awarded in up to two disbursements per academic disbursement within 14 days. year. Due to limited funding, not all students who are eligible will The SCHOOL shall mail a written acknowledgement of a receive this award and the grant program may not be available each student’s cancellation or written withdrawal to the student within academic year. 15 calendar days of the postmark date of notification. Refunds will VA PENDING PAYMENT COMPLIANCE be processed and sent to the pupil no later than 30 days after the school determined withdrawal date. In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this Please note that STUDENTS are responsible for any balance owed to school adopts the following additional provisions for any students Lincoln College of Technology as a result of the repayment of Federal Aid using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. funds. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. STATE REFUND POLICY* 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not: 1. Refund computations will be based on scheduled course time of • Prevent the students enrollment; class attendance through the last date of attendance. Leaves of absence, suspensions, and school holidays will not be counted • Assess a late penalty fee to; as part of the scheduled class attendance. • Require student secure alternative or additional funding; 2. The effective date of termination for refund purposes will be • Deny their access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, the earliest of the following: or other institutional facilities) available to other students who (a) The last day of attendance, if the student is terminated by have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution. the school; However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be (b) The date of receipt of written notice from the student; or required to: (c) Ten school days following the last date of attendance. • Provide Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility (or its equivalent) 3. If tuition and fees are collected in advance of entrance, and if or for Chapter 31, VA VR&E’s contract with the school on VA after expiration of the 72 hour cancellation privilege the student Form 28-1905 by the first day of class. does not enter school, not more than $100 in nonrefundable Note: Chapter 33 students can register at the VA Regional Office to use administrative fees shall be retained by the school for the entire E-Benefits to get the equivalent of a Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility. program.

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4. If a student enters a residence or synchronous distance student’s transcript, and the right to reenroll in the program, education program and withdraws or is otherwise terminated or a substantially equivalent program if that program is after the cancellation period, the school or college may retain no longer available, not later than the first anniversary not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged for the of the date the student is discharged from active military entire program. The minimum refund of the remaining tuition duty without payment of additional tuition, fees, or other and fees will be the pro rata portion of tuition, fees, and other charges for the program other than any previously unpaid charges that the number of hours remaining in the portion of balance of the original tuition, fees, and charges for books the course or program for which the student has been charged for the program; or after the effective date of termination bears to the total number (c) the assignment of an appropriate final grade or credit for of hours in the portion of the course or program for which the the courses in the program, but only if the instructor or student has been charged, except that a student may not collect instructors of the program determine that the student has: a refund if the student has completed 75 percent or more of the total number of hours in the portion of the program for (1) satisfactorily completed at least 90 percent of the which the student has been charged on the effective date of required coursework for the program; and termination. (2) demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program 5. Refunds for items of extra expense to the student, such as material to receive credit for completing the program. books, tools, or other supplies are to be handled separately 9. The payment of refunds will be totally completed such that from refund of tuition and other academic fees. The student the refund instrument has been negotiated or credited into will not be required to purchase instructional supplies, books the proper account(s), within 60 days after the effective date and tools until such time as these materials are required. Once of termination. these materials are purchased, no refund will be made. For full *Plus charges for student fees and (if purchased from the School) tools. refunds, the school can withhold costs for these types of items from the refund as long as they were necessary for the portion a. Refunds will be processed and sent to the pupil no later than of the program attended and separately stated in the enrollment 30 days after the school determined withdrawal date. All other agreement. Any such items not required for the portion of the refunds (i.e.; FFELP, FDSLP, etc.) will be issued in accordance program attended must be included in the refund. with applicable State and Federal mandates. 6. A student who withdraws for a reason unrelated to the student’s b. A student who does not attend classes for six consecutive class days academic status after the 75 percent completion mark and and who does not give the school, before or during the absences an requests a grade at the time of withdrawal shall be given a explanation about the absences, is considered to have withdrawn grade of “incomplete” and permitted to reenroll in the course from school, and a refund will be issued if applicable. or program during the 12-month period following the date the c. If the course of instruction is discontinued by the school and this student withdrew without payment of additional tuition for prevents the student from completing the course the school shall that portion of the course or program. refund all tuition and fees paid to the student. 7. A full refund of all tuition and fees is due and refundable in d. Students who have not visited the school facility prior to enrollment each of the following cases: will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within (a) An enrollee is not accepted by the school; three days following a tour of the school facilities and inspection of equipment. (b) If the course of instruction is discontinued by the school and this prevents the student from completing the course; e. The policy of Lincoln College of Technology is to distribute the or proceeds of refunds to the origination source in the following order, up to the net amount disbursed: 1 – Unsubsidized Federal (c) If the student’s enrollment was procured as a result Stafford Loan/Direct; 2 – Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan/ of any misrepresentation in advertising, promotional Direct; 3 – Federal/Direct Graduate Plus Loan; 4 – Federal/ materials of the school, or representations by the owner or Direct Parent Plus Loan; 5 – Federal Pell Grant; 6 – Federal representatives of the school. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). The A full or partial refund may also be due in other circumstances of student’s eligibility for a state grant and agency funding will be program deficiencies or violations of requirements for career schools calculated independently of the refund process upon the student’s and colleges. withdrawal from school. If a credit balance still remains after 8. REFUND POLICY FOR STUDENTS CALLED TO the above process has been completed, the school will honor the ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE. student’s authorization to reduce their Federal loan obligation. If the school does not possess a Federal loan reduction A student of the school or college who withdraws from the authorization, the remaining credit balance will be returned to school or college as a result of the student being called to active the student. duty in a military service of the United States or the Texas National Guard may elect one of the following options for each CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY – VETERANS program in which the student is enrolled: If a VA student fails to enter the program, withdraws, or is (a) if tuition and fees are collected in advance of the discontinued there from at any time prior to completion, (but withdrawal, a pro rata refund of any tuition, fees, or after expiration of the 72 hour cancellation privilege) the amount other charges paid by the student for the program and a charged to the VA student for tuition, fees, and other charges for cancellation of any unpaid tuition, fees, or other charges the program shall not exceed $100.00 plus the prorata portion of owed by the student for the portion of the program the the total charges for actual hours of attendance. student does not complete following withdrawal; A Schedule of Fees addendum contains detailed information about the school’s tuition and other charges, or you may visit (b) a grade of incomplete with the designation “withdrawn- https://www.lincolntech.edu/consumerinfo military” for the courses in the program, other than courses . for which the student has previously received a grade on the

31 Financial Aid Information OKLAHOMA CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR OKLAHOMA RESIDENTS Scholarships You may cancel this agreement without penalty or obligation by High School Scholarship Program notifying Lincoln College of Technology, 2915 Alouette Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, or 972/660-5701 by midnight of the GENERAL INFORMATION third (3rd) business day from the date of this enrollment agreement. However, the registration fee deposit of $25.00 is non-refundable. The Lincoln College of Technology (LCT) Annual Scholarship This includes applicants who were rejected by Lincoln College Award Program is for High School Seniors graduating in 2021. of Technology or notified the college of cancellation prior to the The student must be in good standing with their high school commencement of classes. at graduation and must earn a high school diploma in order to For students terminating training after entering school and take advantage of any award money. A preliminary scholarship starting the program, the school may retain: competition is conducted in the form of aptitude testing. On the a. 10% of total tuition if withdrawal occurs within the first week basis of test results, semifinalists are selected and invited to submit of the term; a portfolio. The top twenty semi‐finalists with portfolios will be recognized. Semi‐Finalists will return for an interview conducted b. 25% of total tuition if withdrawal occurs after the first week but by the scholarship committee comprised of volunteers representing within the first 25% of the term; business, industry, education and/or government not affiliated with c. 50% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs after completing LCT. This committee will evaluate each candidate on the basis over 25% but within 50% of the term; and of preliminary test results, professionalism, enthusiasm, personal d. 100% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs after completing conduct, and oral expression. more than 50% of the term. LCT will award a $1,000 scholarship to selected 2021 high school seniors who score between a 39-46 on the scholarship Items of extra expenses to the student such as, instructional aptitude test. A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to selected supplies or equipment, tools, student activities, laboratory fees, 2021 high school seniors who score between a 47-55 on the service charges, and rentals deposits are non-refundable. For scholarship aptitude test. housing and meals, students should refer to the Student Housing Students can only receive one scholarship through this program. Agreement. Students will not be able to combine scholarships awarded in the For the purpose of calculating refunds, the student’s last day of testing portion, semi‐finalist, and finalist portion. attendance will be used. Any refund due shall be paid within 30 The twenty finalists will be interviewed by the scholarship days after cancellation or termination. committee by May 30, 2021 and each finalist will be awarded REGISTRATION FEE, STUDENT FEE, TECHNOLOGY FEE, only one of the following based on his/her performance: a $15,000 BOOKS, TOOLS, & UNIFORMS REFUND POLICY scholarship (1 available), $10,000 scholarships (9 available), $5,000 The students receive all materials and tools within 35 days from scholarships (3 available), and $4,000 scholarships (7 available). the first day of class. With the exception of students who cancel PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES prior to starting classes, the school does not refund any monies for The student must prepare a one page essay of no less than registration fees, books, tools or uniforms for any reason after the 300 words on why they wish to attend Lincoln College of expiration of the 72 hour cancellation privilege noted above. Any Technology. In addition, they will need to submit three (3) letters refund due for student fees or technology fees will be prorated of recommendation which highlight their character, work ethic, based on use. and passion for the industry. These letters may be from a teacher, Tools counselor, employer, community leader, or professional friend. Family members may not be used as a reference. The portfolios The school provides equipment and tools needed to successfully will be judged on professionalism, presentation, and content by an complete coursework. In addition, depending on their program of independent individual, with the top twenty (20) portfolio scores study, students are either issued a voucher which enables them to chosen as a finalist. Portfolio deadline is May 16, 2021. No late purchase hand tools at a special price or will be provided with the portfolios will be considered. appropriate tools necessary for their program that are included in the program cost. FINALIST AWARD BREAKDOWN To be employable in the industry, a graduate must be equipped TOTAL AWARDS NUMBER AWARDED with his/her own basic set of hand tools. To assist students in $15,000 1 obtaining the tools they will need for employment, Lincoln offers them the opportunity, upon enrollment, to purchase a discounted $10,000 9 voucher, which enables them to acquire professional grade tools $5,000 3 at a significantly reduced rate. This voucher must be redeemed $4,000 7 BEFORE the student graduates. If the student already has his/ her own set of tools for employment purposes, they do not need to LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY FINALIST purchase the discounted voucher from the school. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNTS As with any student belongings (tools included), the school cannot and does not assume any responsibility for the student’s 1‐ $15,000 SCHOLARSHIP’ property on or off the school premises. 9‐ $10,000 SCHOLARSHIPS 3‐ $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS 7‐ $4,000 SCHOLARSHIPS $1,000 – IF APTITUDE SCORE IS 50‐59 $2,000 – IF APTITUDE SCORE IS 60‐70 Students can only receive one scholarship through this program, students will not be able to combine scholarships awarded in the testing portion, semi‐finalist, and finalist portion. 32 Financial Aid Information

IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP DATES • Complete the applications • Complete the essay Scholarship Aptitude Testing… • Application must be typed Testing is available from 9am-3pm central time • Minimum GPA of 3.0 September 12, 2020 • Title IV students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) October 10, 2020 The student who earns this award must maintain satisfactory November 14, 2020 academic progress. Only students that meet the qualifications listed December 12, 2020 above can apply for this award. January 16, 2021 AWARD February 13, 2021 Thirty (30) awards will be available annually (15 awards March 13, 2021 in February & 15 awards in August), to eligible students April 10, 2021 who apply, each in the amount of $2,500. The award will May 8, 2021 be prorated over the entire length of his/her program and is LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY ALSO PARTICIPATES specifically intended to cover expenses related to tuition costs. AND AWARDS THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS The Lincoln Award Committee will review all applications and select a finalist. • Imagine America Scholarship Program SUBMISSION SUBMISSIONS WINNERS OPENS DUE ANNOUNCED

Each high school is allowed to nominate up to three high school October 1, 2020 November 15, 2020 February 1, 2021 seniors to participate. Scholarship winners will receive a $1000 scholarship towards their tuition at LCT. April 1, 2021 May 15, 2021 August 1, 2021 Scholarships are limited to three per high school. Application deadline is January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. CONTACT INFO & REQUIREMENTS All award applications, recommendations and • Skills USA / Future Farmers of America transcripts must be forwarded in PDF format as one Scholarship Program file to [email protected]. No other submission method will be accepted. No late applications There are several skills based competitions held locally and will be accepted. Un-typed applications will not be accepted. nationally throughout the country which allow high school Note: students to demonstrate their passion and proficiency for career • Due to Veteran Affairs (VA) regulations, if the selected scholarship win- and technical education programs. This includes students who ner is also receiving VA educational benefits, we are obligated to inform participate in programs such as Skills USA, and Future Farmers the VA of this award. In some cases, fully funded VA beneficiaries may of America (FFA) competitions. Lincoln is proud to encourage not receive any direct benefit from this award. this competitive spirit and recognize both top performers as well as • Students enrolling at a Lincoln Tech campus in Pennsylvania are not eligible, with the exception of those enrolling in the Practical Nursing participants with various scholarships as noted in the table below: program. DISTRICT/ STATE NATIONAL REGIONAL • Government Agency Scholarship Policy (WIA, TAA, DVR) COMPETITION COMPETITION COMPETITION Government Agency Scholarships are awarded to Lincoln 1ST PLACE $1,000 $7,500 FULL TUITION College of Technology students who are entering one of the SCHOLARSHIP Lincoln Group of Schools recommended by an approved 2ND PLACE $1,000 $5,000 HALF TUITION government state or federal agency. Scholarships are awarded based on information submitted on the specific government agency 3RD PLACE $1,000 $2,500 HALF TUITION scholarship application. Criteria for a student to be awarded a 4TH–10TH PLACE $1,000 $2,000 HALF TUITION scholarship are determined by the specific government agency. PARTICIPANT $ 500 $1,500 $3,000 LIMIT OF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD FUNDING TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS Please note that students who participate in various stages of a A student’s Government Scholarship fund may not exceed competition or in multiple competitions will be awarded the single direct costs (tuition and fees) incurred while enrolled in a Lincoln scholarship with the highest value. program. The scholarship can only be offered to individual students only. Lincoln will match all funds from any approved government • Academic & Leadership Award Scholarship agency that wants to send students to one of our Lincoln campuses. Lincoln will match government funds up to and not to exceed Lincoln Technical Institute (Group of Schools) is honored to $5000. Stipends will not be given out to any students receiving offer the Academic & Leadership Award to qualified applicants. funds from any approved government agency. No more than 15% This $2,500 award will go to thirty (30) current students annually of the starting class can be enrolled as agency students who are throughout Lincoln Educational Services group of schools who actively receiving a government scholarship. exhibit leadership qualities, both in their personal lives and in their SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD ACCEPTANCE & TERMS school career. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Acceptance of an individual award is an agreement to the terms and conditions of that award as well as all policies governing each In order to apply for the Award, an eligible student must: government agency and Lincoln College of Technology. Every • Currently attend a Lincoln Tech (Group of Schools) student’s financial award package is subject to audit with the final program for a minimum of 30 days 33 Financial Aid Information

determination of scholarships and other forms of assistance to be in writing by school administration. The notification will include made by Lincoln’s Financial Aid Office in compliance with federal the amount being awarded and start date for the program. aid regulations. ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION • Individual students are required to adhere to the schools admissions process. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, a student must start between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Applications • Agency students must apply for Pell if the agency allows. must be submitted on or before December 31, 2020. The • Any balance left over after the agency scholarship, Lincoln’s scholarship will not be awarded to any student who defers their match and other financial aid applied for must be paid by the enrollment past the requisite time period. The amount and number student to Lincoln. of scholarships offered by each campus can vary based on the • Full‐time enrollment is required for all scholarship recipients. number of applications and the decisions made by the committee. This award is a scholarship and does not require any form of Acceptance of any individual scholarship is an agreement to the repayment to any of the Lincoln Group of Schools*. terms and conditions of that award as well as all policies governing This Scholarship program can be suspended at any time. There Lincoln scholarships. would be no adverse impact on those students who were awarded All scholarships are subject to financial limitations of the school. the scholarship in the event that the Scholarship program was Applicants who apply for these scholarships are not guaranteed suspended. to receive them; criteria must be met in order to be considered. *The Lincoln Group of Schools includes those schools under the names of Lincoln All applicants who are selected to receive a scholarship through Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences. This scholarship is not available to Pennsylvania resi- Lincoln’s scholarship program may only receive one. If an applicant dents or students attending campuses in Pennsylvania except those enrolling in meets the criteria for several Lincoln scholarships the higher valued the Practical Nursing program in Allentown, PA. Important information about scholarship will be awarded. the educational debt, earnings and completion rates of students who attended these programs can be found at https://www.lincolntech.edu/consumerinfo. • Lincoln Advantage Scholarship Program • First Responder Scholarship Program PURPOSE PURPOSE The Lincoln Advantage Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students who meet the criteria established The Lincoln First Responder Scholarship is designed to provide below and want to enroll in a qualifying program of study at one financial assistance to emergency Responder and immediate of the Lincoln Group of Schools* for start dates between January family members who meet the criteria established below and want 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. By offering the Lincoln to enroll in a qualifying program of study at one of the Lincoln Advantage Scholarship to future students who are interested Group of Schools* for start dates between January 1, 2020 through in vocational career training, Lincoln continues to show its December 31, 2020. By offering the Lincoln First Responder commitment to helping students reach their goals as it has done Scholarship to future students who are interested in vocational since opening its first school in 1946. career training, Lincoln continues to show its commitment to ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS helping students reach their goals as it has done since opening its first school in 1946. In order to apply for the Lincoln Advantage Scholarship, an ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS eligible student must: • Complete the application process to enroll; In order to apply for the Lincoln First Responder Scholarship, an • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid eligible student must: (FAFSA); • Complete the application process to enroll; • Start the program of your choice by December 31, 2020; and • Provide proof of service documentation; • Submit your Lincoln Advantage Scholarship application to the • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid financial aid staff. (FAFSA); Scholarship recipients must attend the Lincoln Financial Literacy • Start the program of your choice by December 31, 2020; and presentation within six weeks of enrollment. Only students • Submit your Lincoln First Responder Scholarship application that meet the qualifications listed above, and the admissions to the financial aid staff. requirements in order to be considered an enrolled student, and who have demonstrated a financial need, can be awarded this Scholarship recipients must attend the Lincoln Financial Literacy scholarship. presentation within six weeks of enrollment. Only students that meet the qualifications listed above, and the admissions requirements SCHOLARSHIP AWARD in order to be considered an enrolled student, and who have Each eligible student may apply for one Advantage scholarship demonstrated a financial need, can be awarded this scholarship. with an award of up to $1,000. The scholarship will be prorated SCHOLARSHIP AWARD over the entire length of his/her program. The Lincoln Advantage Scholarship Committee made up of faculty and/or staff will make Each eligible student may apply for one First Responder the final decision regarding the award. The total scholarship scholarship with an award of $2,000. The scholarship will be amount will be calculated and awarded in installments at prorated over the entire length of his/her program. The Lincoln the completion of each term/semester subject to the student First Responder Scholarship Committee made up of faculty and/ maintaining good academic standings. Those students awarded the or staff will make the final decision regarding the award. The total scholarship must maintain a 2.50 GPA and 80% attendance. scholarship amount will be calculated and awarded in installments Any student can apply for the scholarship. Applications can be at the completion of each term/semester subject to the student submitted any time prior to enrollment periods established by the maintaining good academic standings. school of your choice. Winners of the scholarship will be notified Any student can apply for the scholarship. However, only one 34 Financial Aid Information

Lincoln scholarship can be awarded per student. Applications can Only one Lincoln scholarship can be awarded per student. be submitted any time prior to enrollment periods established Applications can be submitted any time prior to enrollment by the school of your choice. Winners of the scholarship will be periods established by the school of your choice. Winners of the notified in writing by school administration. The notification will scholarship will be notified in writing by school administration. include the amount being awarded and start date for the program. The notification will include the amount being awarded and start ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION date for the program. ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION In order to be eligible for the scholarship, a student must start between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Applications In order to be eligible for the scholarship, a student must start must be submitted on or before December 31, 2020. The between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Applications scholarship will not be awarded to any student who defers their must be submitted on or before December 31, 2020. The enrollment past the requisite time period. The amount and number scholarship will not be awarded to any student who defers their of scholarships offered by each campus can vary based on the enrollment past the requisite time period. The amount and number number of applications and the decisions made by the committee. of scholarships offered by each campus can vary based on the This award is a scholarship and does not require any form of number of applications and the decisions made by the committee. repayment to any of the Lincoln Group of Schools*. This award is a scholarship and does not require any form of This Scholarship program can be suspended at any time. There repayment to any of the Lincoln Group of Schools*. would be no adverse impact on those students who were awarded These Scholarship programs can be suspended at any time. There the scholarship in the event that the Scholarship program was would be no adverse impact on those students who were awarded suspended. a scholarship in the event that the Scholarship program was **The Lincoln Group of Schools includes those schools under the names of Lincoln suspended. Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, and Euphoria Institute of *The Lincoln Group of Schools includes those schools under the names of Lincoln Beauty Arts and Sciences. This scholarship is not available to Pennsylvania resi- Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, and Euphoria Institute of dents or students attending campuses in Pennsylvania except those enrolling in Beauty Arts and Sciences. These scholarships are not available to Pennsylvania the Practical Nursing program in Allentown, PA. Important information about residents as well as students attending campuses in Pennsylvania. **Recipients the educational debt, earnings and completion rates of students who attended these of the American Hero Scholarship may have their award applied to books and programs can be found at https://www.lincolntech.edu/consumerinfo . fees, if tuition is fully covered by other sources. Important information about the educational debt, earnings and completion rates of students who attended these • American Hero & Single Parent Scholarship Programs programs can be found at https://www.lincolntech.edu/consumerinfo .

PURPOSE The Refund Process Lincoln Scholarship Programs are designed to provide financial The refund process is a two step procedure. In step one, Lincoln assistance to students who meet the criteria established below and College of Technology will calculate the percentage of the Federal want to enroll in one of the Lincoln Group of Schools* for start Title IV aid that has been earned by the student in accordance with dates between January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. By 34 CFR 668.22 of the Federal regulations. The second step of the offering the American Hero and Single Parent Scholarships to future process will establish the total charges incurred by the student for students who are interested in vocational career training, Lincoln the training received through the last day of attendance. Lincoln continues to show its commitment to helping students reach their College of Technology will calculate this portion of the refund by goals as it has done since opening its first school in 1946. utilizing the state refund policy. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In conformance with Federal regulation, the school will distribute the proceeds from step one to the origination source in In order to apply for a Lincoln Scholarship, an eligible the following order, up to the net amount disbursed. student must: 1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan/Direct • Complete the application process to enroll; 2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan/Direct • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid 3. Federal/Direct Graduate Plus Loan (FAFSA); 4. Federal/Direct Parent Plus Loan • Start the program of your choice by December 31, 2020; and 5. Federal Pell Grant • Submit your Lincoln Scholarship application to the financial 6. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) aid staff. Lincoln College of Technology will distribute any refund American Hero Scholarship applicants must submit proof of proceeds from step two in the following manner. Reduce the military service. outstanding Federal loan obligation first in the order listed above. Those students awarded a scholarship must maintain satisfactory The student’s eligibility for a state grant and agency funding academic progress and also must attend the Lincoln Financial will be calculated independently of the refund process upon the Literacy presentation within six weeks of enrollment. Only students student’s withdrawal from school. that meet the qualifications listed above, and the admissions If a credit balance still remains after the above process has been requirements in order to be considered an enrolled student, and completed, the school will honor the student’s authorization to who have demonstrated a financial need, can be awarded this reduce their Federal loan obligation. If the school does not possess scholarship. a Federal loan reduction authorization, the remaining credit SCHOLARSHIP AWARD balance will be returned to the student. Each eligible student may apply for one scholarship with an award of $1,000**. The scholarship will be prorated over the entire length of his/her program. The Lincoln Scholarship Committee made up of faculty and/or staff will make the final decision regarding the award.

35 General Student Information

Housing 37 Holidays 37 School Closing 37 Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure 37 Employment Assistance 38 Official Student Communication 38 Visitors 38 Educational Equipment 38

36 General Student Information Housing Facsimile transmissions of the forms are not accepted. Complaint forms can be found at www.thecb.state.tx.us/ Lincoln College of Technology does not maintain housing studentcomplaints. for its students. Comfortable and reasonably priced housing The rules governing student complaints can be found in the accommodations are available within a reasonable distance Texas Administrative Code under Title 19, Part I, Chapter 1, of the school for out-of-town students. The Student Services Subchapter E, Sections 1.110 through 1.120 or at: Department offers assistance to those requesting help in obtaining http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext. suitable housing. ViewTAC?tac_view=5&ti=19&pt=1&ch=1&sch=E&rl=Y Holidays GRIEVANCE POLICY FOR OKLAHOMA RESIDENTS: New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Day Thanksgiving Day and the Day After A grievance may be reported to the Oklahoma Board of Presidents Day Christmas Eve (December 24) Private Vocational Schools, if not resolved by Lincoln College Memorial Day Christmas Day of Technology (contact the office of Mike Couling, Campus Independence Day New Year’s Eve (December 31) President). School Closing OKLAHOMA BOARD OF PRIVATE VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS In case of severe weather conditions such as snow or ice ATTN: DIRECTOR storms, tornadoes, or similar hazardous conditions, the school 3700 NORTH CLASSEN BOULEVARD, SUITE 250 management will decide if the school shall be closed. Should OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 management decide to close the school, an announcement will (405) 528-3370 be made on local radio station WBAP 820 AM and the local television channel, NBC Channel 5, and broadcasted via the Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Linc-Alert school’s system. Career Schools and Colleges must have a procedure and In the event of a class cancelation, active students will be operational plan for handling student complaints. If a required to attend a makeup class on a date/time determined by student does not feel that the school has adequately school officials. addressed a complaint or concern, the student may consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All complaints Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure reviewed by the Commission must be in written form and Conflicts are best resolved when people utilize basic should grant permission for the Commission to forward a communication skills, common sense, and discretion. A student copy of the complaint to the school for a response. This whose views differ from those of an instructor should first try to can be accomplished by filing the ACCSC Complaint Form. resolve the difference with the instructor involved. If a satisfactory The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the status solution cannot be obtained, the student should request an of the complaint as well as the final resolution by the Commission. interview with the Education Supervisor or Director of Education. Students who have concerns of a non-academic nature are urged Please direct all inquiries to: to consult with the Campus President. The Campus President ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF will refer the student to the proper department and will assist the CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES student as necessary. 2101 WILSON BLVD, SUITE 302 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 If a student does not feel that the school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern by following the above measures, (703) 247-4212 the student may consider contacting: www.accsc.org LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES A copy of the ACCSC Complaint Form is available at the PROBLEM RESOLUTION HOTLINE school and may be obtained by contacting the schools 1-800-806-1921 Campus President or online at www.accsc.org. TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 101 EAST 15TH STREET The federal contact for student loan issues is: AUSTIN, TX 78778-0001 POSTAL MAIL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 512-936-3100 FSA OMBUDSMAN GROUP P.O. BOX 1843 The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) MONTICELLO, KY 42633 adopted rules codified under Title 19 of the Texas Administrative PHONE 1-877-557-2575 Code, Sections 1.110 - 1.120, on October 25, 2012. The rules FAX 606-396-4821 create a student complaint procedure to comply with the U.S. WEB https://feedback.studentaid.ed.gov/ Department of Education’s “Program Integrity” regulations, which require each state to have a student complaint procedure in order Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. for public and private higher education institutions to be eligible for Department of Education concerning alleged failures federal Title IV funds. by Lincoln Technical Institute to comply with the How to Submit a Complaint: After exhausting the Lincoln requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: complaint process, associate’s degree students may initiate a FAMILY POLICY COMPLIANCE OFFICE complaint with THECB by sending the required forms either by  [email protected] U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION electronic mail to , 400 MARYLAND AVENUE, SW or by mail to the: WASHINGTON, DC 20202 TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL P.O. BOX 12788 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711-2788

37 General Student Information Employment Assistance Lincoln College of Technology expects that students shall receive and read their electronic communications on a frequent Lincoln College of Technology does not guarantee job placement. and timely basis. Failure to do so shall not absolve the student However, it does provide employment assistance to its current from knowing of and complying with the contents of all students and graduates by means of the following services: electronic communications, some of which will be time-critical. • Advises industry leaders of the availability of the school’s students and graduates through regular contact, including Visitors several scheduled Career Days per year. Parents and other interested persons are welcome to call at • All of the students attending the campus will participate in any time to confer with School authorities, to inspect the School our Lincoln Edge Program. Lincoln Edge is a combination facilities, or to seek advice on the future career of an enrolled of interactive workshops and online services that deliver student. Visitors will find a cordial reception at Lincoln College of professional skills training on topics like resumé building, Technology. A previously made appointment would be appreciated. personal development, setting goals, job search and In keeping with Lincoln’s safety procedures, all visitors must sign interviewing strategies. Students will have a dedicated portal in at the front desk upon arrival to the school and are issued a where they can access an array of professional services even visitors badge. after they have graduated from Lincoln College of Technology. We are dedicated to ensuring that we not only provide our Educational Equipment students with the skills they need to perform on the job, but the skills they need to build a lifetime career. An electronic notebook, smartbook or laptop is required in order • Provides additional assistance if desired. to access the course companion platform utilized for classroom instruction. There are minimum system requirements that these devices must meet for the learners to have a positive experience. Official Student Communication See your Campus Representative to inquire about the programs Lincoln College of Technology’s official web-based student that require devices and the related minimum systems requirements portal (MyCampusLinc) and student email accounts are an official necessary to access the program course companion platform. means of communication to all full and part-time students enrolled in credit bearing classes. All such students are required to activate MyCampusLinc portal and @myLincoln.edu email accounts. Official LCT communications may include, but are not limited to, registration information, reminders of important dates associated with key financial aid and financial obligations as well as academic progress notifications.

38 Academic Information

Class Schedules 40 Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programs 41 Student Conduct 41 Attendance Policy 42 Attendance Policy for Internship 42 Blended Delivery 42 Attendance Policy for Blended Programs 42 Make-Up 43 Consultation and Tutoring 43 Student Advising 43 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy 43 Course and Academic Measurement 43 Grading 43 Satisfactory Academic Progress 44 Introduction 44 Qualitative Measure of Progress (Grade Point Average) 44 Quantitative Measures of Progress (Pace of Progression and Maximum Time Frame) 44 Evaluation Period 44 Failure to Meet Standards 44 Appeals and Probation 45 Notification of Status and Appeal Results 45 Reinstatement 45 Treatment of Grades and Credits ...... 45 Satisfactory Academic Progress for VA Beneficiaries 46 Transcripts (Progress Records and Degree Audits) 46 Transfer Credits 46 Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades 47 Course Repeats 47 Grade Appeal Policy 47 Leave of Absence 47 Re-entrance ...... 47 Graduation Requirements 47

39 Academic Information EVENING SCHEDULE Class Schedules Class Hours: Monday through Friday Students can enroll at any time during the year. Class starting 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (25 hours per week) dates are scheduled at frequent intervals to enable students to start Class and Break Times moving toward their career goals as soon as possible. Class size is 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) limited so that each student can receive the personal attention so 7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) vital to successful mastery of the skills and understanding of the 8:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. (20 minute break at end of session) subject at hand. 9:10 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) A typical classroom and laboratory at our campus can 10:10 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. accommodate up to 30 students. WELDING PROGRAM The class schedules that follow are designed to best utilize facility and instructional time: MORNING SCHEDULE CLASS AND BREAK SCHEDULES Class Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The class schedules that follow are designed to best utilize (25 hours per week) facility and instructional time. The office hours are from 7:00 Class and Break Times AM – 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) on Saturdays. 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) ARKANSAS CAMPUS 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. (20 minute break at end of session) (10 minute break at end of session) AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION & HEATING TECHNOLOGY 11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. MORNING SCHEDULE AFTERNOON SCHEDULE Class Hours: Monday through Friday Class Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (25 hours per week) 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (25 hours per week) Class and Break Times Class and Break Times 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. (20 minute break at end of session) 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. (20 minute break at end of session) 10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 4:10 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. AFTERNOON SCHEDULE 5:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EVENING SCHEDULE Class Hours: Monday through Friday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Class Hours: Monday through Friday (25 hours per week) 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Class and Break Times (25 hours per week) Class and Break Times 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. (20 minute break at end of session) 7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 4:10 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 8:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. (20 minute break at end of session) 5:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 9:10 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) EVENING SCHEDULE 10:10 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Class Hours: Monday through Friday ALOUETTE CAMPUS 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (25 hours per week) Class and Break Times ASSOCIATES GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) CLASS A 7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) Class Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. (20 minute break at end of session) 7:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (11.25 hours per week) 9:10 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) Class and Break Times 10:10 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) CNC MACHINING AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) MORNING SCHEDULE 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. CLASS B Class Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Class Hours: Monday through Friday (25 hours per week) 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Class and Break Times (11.25 hours per week) Class and Break Times 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. (20 minute break at end of session) 12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. 11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. AUTO/DIESEL AFTERNOON SCHEDULE MORNING SCHEDULE Class Hours: Monday through Friday Class Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (25 hours per week) 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (30 hours per week) Class and Break Times Class and Break Times 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. (20 minute break at end of session) 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. (20 minute break at end of session) 4:10 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 5:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 12:40 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 40 Academic Information AFTERNOON SCHEDULE • For the person wanting training in the shortest amount of Class Hours: Monday through Friday time possible in a specialized area the school offers a focused 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (30 hours per week) Class and Break Times selection of certificate programs. 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) • For the person wanting comprehensive training geared towards 2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) succeeding as a professional technician, the school offers 3:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. (20 minute break at end of session) diploma programs which prepare students for entry-level 4:40 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) positions in their chosen field. 5:40 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) • For the person wanting training that enables graduates to seek 6:40 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. employment in a wide variety of management, technical, and EVENING SCHEDULE administrative positions the associate of applied science degree Class Hours: Monday through Friday program is available for the Automotive Service Management 7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. (25 hours per week) Program. Class and Break Times Rules and Regulations vary by state, the conferred certificate, 7:30 p.m. – 8:20 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) diploma, or associates degree by the schools are in accordance with 8:30 p.m. – 9:20 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) the state of Texas. 9:30 p.m. – 10:20 p.m. (20 minute break at end of session) For a description of the subject matter covered in each course, 10:40 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) please refer to the curricula on pages 9 through 23. 11:40 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Student Conduct COLLISION PROGRAM MORNING SCHEDULE Students are required to comply with all Student and Safety Class Hours: Monday through Thursday Regulations. Failure to adhere to and observe School Regulations and Policy may result in probation or immediate dismissal. 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (16 hours per week plus 4 hours online - Total 20 hours per week) Conduct which may be considered unsatisfactory includes but is Class and Break Times not limited to the following: a. Excessive absenteeism, tardiness or leaving class early. 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) Students are also expected to put forth a reasonable effort 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) to learn. Acts such as loafing, horseplay, failure to pay 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. attention and carry out instructions, or poor attendance are AFTERNOON SCHEDULE not tolerated. Students who arrive after the official school Class Hours: Monday through Thursday starting time will be considered as late. If a student must leave prior to the official end of class time, he/she must 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (16 hours per week plus 4 hours online - Total 20 hours per week) notify the instructor and/or Education Department. Class Class and Break Times attendance is closely monitored by the school, and unless, they contact the school first, students who are absent from 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) class will be contacted. 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) b. Student conduct which disrupts classes or interferes with the 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. progress of other students. EVENING SCHEDULE c. Theft of property belonging to the School, other students or Class Hours: Monday through Thursday employees. (In addition to termination, theft may be reported 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (16 hours per week plus 4 hours online - to civil authorities.) Total 20 hours per week) d. Any act resulting in defacing or destruction of School property Class and Break Times and/or property of others including other students. 6:30 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) e. Fighting in or near the school premises. 7:30 p.m. – 8:20 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) 8:30 p.m. – 9:20 p.m. (10 minute break at end of session) f. Possession or consumption of alcohol or illegal substances 9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. on or near school premises. Possessing firearms, fireworks, ammunition, or weapons is a violation of schools rules and state The school reserves the right to alter hours of attendance and/or laws. (In addition to termination, illegal substance abuse will be starting dates when deemed necessary upon approval from Texas reported to proper authorities.) Workforce Commission. Such changes will not alter the program costs or refund policy stated in the enrollment agreement. If g. Personal conduct at any time or place which may, in the conditions beyond the control of the school require postponement judgment of the School staff, cast a bad reflection on the of a starting date or temporary suspension of classes, appropriate School and its well-earned reputation. adjustments will be made to provide students all the instruction to h. We oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination and which they are entitled under the terms of the enrollment agreement. harassment in the school environment. Harassment and Students who have enrolled but have not started attending school will, discrimination can take many forms including but not limited upon request, be issued a refund of monies paid if postponement of to, racial slurs, ethnic jokes, disparaging or insensitive remarks classes extends beyond the next class starting date. For specific start about an individual’s religion, age, gender, physical ability and end dates see the Definitive School Calendar addendum. or sexual orientation, physical or verbal threats, or sexual harassment. None of these, or any other form of harassment, Certificate, Diploma and including cyber-bullying, or discrimination is acceptable in Degree Programs the school environment. All allegations of harassment or discrimination are fully investigated. Students found to have We offer different approaches to career training to help students engaged in this behavior are subject to disciplinary action up to prepare for jobs in the industry: and including expulsion from school.

41 Academic Information i Any student creating a hazard; immoral conduct, or disturbance School approved field trips, employment interviews, and industry in the surrounding neighborhood. Reckless driving, excessive certification testing are not counted as absences for attendance blowing of horns, and / or squealing tires near the school or purposes. For employment interviews the prospective employer places of residence are prohibited. must schedule the interview in advance through the Career j. The campus computer systems and networks are provided for Services Office. The Education Department management must student use as a part of the academic program. All students approve the employment interview before it takes place for it to be have a responsibility to use Lincoln Educational Services recorded as an educational activity. computer systems and networks in an ethical and lawful Students are allowed to make up 5% of missed time in a course when the absence is for the following documented reasons: manner. The intentional misuse and abuse of computer and • Court Appearance Internet resources is not permitted. This includes, but is not – If a student must appear in court for an limited to, purposely visiting inappropriate and non-academic action in which he/she is only a third party or witness. Web sites which promote or advocate illegal or unethical • Military Duty – All military personnel requesting a documented behavior; visiting inappropriate and non-academic Web sites absence must submit a copy of their orders to the Academic Dean/ for personal business; downloading graphics or other pictures, Director of Education at least two weeks prior to the missed time. images, or information not related to academic curricula; • Illness – A written doctor’s note excusing participation in school or inappropriate and non-academic use of email; inappropriate and a stay in a hospital will qualify. Documentation of the stay in the non-academic use of chat rooms; and inappropriate and non- hospital will be required. academic use of school software. • Bereavement Documentation required (e.g., newspaper notice, k. In keeping with accepted industry and shop safety hazards, funeral notice, obituary, or church handout). jewelry must be evaluated for safety risks when in the lab or • Jury Duty shop. Hanging earrings, necklaces, rings, or bracelets may pose – Documentation required (stamped jury duty form a safety risk. If in the judgment of school staff, a safety hazard from court) exists, a jewelry item in question must be either removed or These absences must be properly documented. The student must covered with protective clothing. fill out Absence Form, available in the Education Office, and it must be received in the Education Office no later than the day l. The campus has an established dress code for students in all following the absence(s). All time missed will be marked on the programs which is in accordance with industry expectations students’ record sheet unless otherwise noted in this policy. and in consideration of professional standards. m. We expect honesty from students in presenting all of their Attendance Policy for Internship academic work. Students are responsible for knowing and Students are required to complete all the requisite hours of the observing accepted principles and procedures of research and Internship training in order to be eligible for graduation. Students writing in all academic work, including term paper writing, lab participating in this program and have six consecutive scheduled manual and/or workbook completion and test taking. full session absences during the internship course, will be n. Misrepresenting the school’s programs, policies, or activities of considered withdrawn from school. members of the staff or of other students is prohibited. o. Cell phones and/or other electronic recording or Blended Delivery communication devices are not allowed to be operated in any ATTENDANCE FOR BLENDED PROGRAMS classroom or lab area without the expressed permission of the (WHERE APPLICABLE) Education Department. p. During the COVID-19 pandemic period, a multi-layer face Blended courses consist of both classroom and online instruction. cover reaching from the chin and over the mouth and nose is Each week, students are required to attend scheduled classroom required to be worn at all times. Face covers are to be plain sessions AND participate in online activities. or patterned and may not contain writing or images with the Participation in the classroom, as well as online, is necessary exception of the Lincoln logo. each week. On-campus participation is defined as physical attendance, and online participation is defined as submission of Attendance Policy online graded assignment(s). Online graded assignments must be submitted within the school week, defined as Monday through The technical nature of the training and graduate employability Sunday. goals of the program offered requires that students attend classes Examples of gradable assignments are: on a regular basis. Consequently, the following attendance policy will be strictly enforced: • Threaded discussion post Students who are absent 6 consecutive days without notice to the • Quizzes education office will be withdrawn from school. • Weekly Assignment(s) If a student falls below 80% attendance for two consecutive classes and falls below 80% accumulated attendance at anytime Sending an email to the instructor does not count as an during their program, the student will be withdrawn from school. academic activity or a gradable item. Meeting the attendance In addition, if a student misses more than 20% of their cumulative requirements does not indicate that the student has completed program instructional hours they will be withdrawn from school. all of the required class work for a particular week. Meeting By “notice” is meant approved by the Director of Education/ the attendance requirements indicates only that the student has Academic Dean and in the form of signed documentation or participated sufficiently to be considered in attendance for that verifiable email from the student or someone who can speak for the week. Assignments are graded on their merit and according to the student. established guidelines.

42 Academic Information Make-Up our programs but LCT does not provide personal assistants such as aides who help with dressing, feeding and the like. Make-up work is only permitted when a student has a A disability is a physical or mental impairment that documented absence*. The documented absence form must be substantially limits one or more major life activities such as seeing, approved by the campus Education Department before the hearing, walking or learning. assigned work can be accepted for a grade. Make-up work may All requests for reasonable accommodation must be submitted only be used to affect a course grade. Make-up work may not be to the Director of Education. While a student may discuss a used to raise attendance percentage in a course. Make-up work possible accommodation with any faculty or staff member, students must be completed in the timeframes required to process Grade should be aware that faculty and staff are not authorized to provide Appeals and / or Incomplete Grades, and must be specifically for accommodations. All inquiries from students about reasonable assignments missed while out for a documented absence. accommodation should be directed to the Director of Education, In the case of school closure due to inclement weather or other who will then evaluate the request and make a decision. The natural disaster, make-up sessions will be scheduled to present complete policy can be found by visiting: and/or review material not incorporated into the remaining https://www.lincolntech.edu/consumerinfo. scheduled days. The campus will attempt to schedule make-up classes at times that fit within the students’ schedule. Course and Academic Measurement *The Campus President or designee may periodically schedule on-site make-up work sessions to enhance the learning experience for students with or without evi- The instructional hours listed for each of the programs in this dence of a dzocumented absence. catalog are included in compliance with State and Veteran’s training requirements and are predicated on regular attendance, successful Consultation and Tutoring completion of each course in the program without repetition or make up work and excluding holidays that occur during the period Lincoln College of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of attendance. An instructional hour is defined as a minimum of 50 of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or age in admissions or contact minutes within any scheduled 60 minute period. access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs and activities. A credit hour is based on semester credits earned. Inquiries may be directed to the Campus President at the address CLOCK-TO-CREDIT-HOUR CONVERSION and telephone number located herein. Students and graduates may consult with the School faculty One semester credit hour equals 45 units comprised of the at any time about program or course problems. Students who following academic activities: require additional assistance with their work may obtain • One clock hour in a didactic (lecture) learning environment individual tutoring from the faculty outside of class hours. = 2 units Arrangements for special tutoring must be made with the • One clock hour in a supervised laboratory (lab/shop) setting campus Education Department. of instruction = 1.5 units Student Advising • One hour of externship/internship = 1 unit • One hour of out-of-class work and/or preparation for the The Education Department monitors student success as measured didactic learning environment or supervised laboratory setting by student attendance, student learning, professionalism, academic of instruction designed to measure the student’s achieved progress, and achievement of career goals. As a student service, competency relative to the required subject matter objectives = Department personnel engage active students in advising sessions 0.5 unit to mitigate obstacles or challenges, identify additional needed supports or services, and promote student success. Students are Grading encouraged to call upon staff to address academic or non-academic concerns. Matters of a personal nature that distract the learning Grading is based on the student’s class work and lab/shop work, experience may be addressed through advising practice or through and the results of written and performance tests. An average referral to qualified professionals in the local community. Good is taken of all grades in any marking period and must be at a communication is imperative for effective advising; therefore, active specified CGPA or above to be considered making satisfactory students are asked to inform staff of any changes to their records academic progress. including phone, home address, e-mail, employment, marital status, Percentage Letter Interpretation Point and so forth. Grade Value Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy 95-100 A Excellent Plus 4.0 90-94 A- Excellent 3.9 Lincoln College of Technology (LCT) is committed to 87-89 B+ Good Plus 3.8 providing opportunities for all qualified students to participate in its programs, including students with disabilities who need 84-86 B Good 3.5 reasonable accommodations. A qualified student is one who, 80-83 B- Good Minus 3.0 with or without reasonable accommodation, meets the essential 77-79 C+ Average Plus 2.8 institutional, academic and technical standards requisite to admission, participation and completion of our programs. 74-76 C Average 2.5 A reasonable accommodation is an accommodation that allows 70-73 C- Average Minus 2.0 a student with a disability to participate in our programs without 67-69 D+ Below Average 1.5 changing the essential academic requirements of our programs, creating a threat to others or placing an undue burden on the 64-66 D Poor 1.2 institution. 60-63 D- Poor 1.0 An example of a reasonable accommodation is giving students with certain learning disabilities additional time to take an exam. 59 and below F Failing Work 0.0 Accommodations are provided to allow a student to participate in

43 Academic Information Temporary grade; is not considered in QUANTITATIVE MEASURES OF PROGRESS (PACE) Incomplete I computing Grade Point Average; Requires N/A make‐up work PROGRAM INTERVALS MINIMUM PACE Received by students who officially withdraw (Based on Total Published Program Credits) OF PROGRESSION Withdrawal WA from a course before the end of the drop/add N/A period. BELOW 25% 50% Withdrawal W Withdrawal after the drop/add period. N/A 25% TO <50% 66.67% Received by students in Internships/Externships or Developmental Courses. “P” is not 50% TO <75% 66.67% Pass P considered in computing the Grade Point N/A Average. 75% AND ABOVE 66.67%

Non-Pass NP Received by students in Internships/Externships N/A or Developmental Courses. The formula used to calculate the Minimum Pace of Progression Repeat Course ** Received by students who repeat a course. N/A will vary depending on the program of study as noted below. Repeat Course Received by students when their grade does not R meet a course requirement or programmatic N/A MINIMUM PACE OF PROGRESSION Required standard PROGRAM STANDARD FORMULA Indicates the school accepted credit earned for previous postsecondary education at an cumulative earned credits CREDIT HOURS Transfer Credit TR institution other than a Lincoln Educational N/A cumulative registered credits Services School. “TR” is not considered in computing the Grade Point Average. cumulative earned hours CLOCK HOURS Indicates the school accepted credit earned for cumulative scheduled hours Test Out Credit TO testing out of a course. “TO” is not considered N/A in computing the Grade Point Average. MAXIMUM TIME FRAME

Satisfactory Academic Progress All financial aid recipients are expected to complete their degree/ diploma/certificate within an acceptable period of time. The INTRODUCTION maximum time frame for financial aid recipients is 150% of the Federal regulations require the Institution to monitor the published length of the program. For students enrolled in credit academic progress of each student who applies for financial aid hour programs, the MTF is based on 150% of the minimum and to certify that each student is making satisfactory academic required credits for graduation as published in the catalog. For progress toward a degree, diploma, or certificate. In accordance students enrolled in clock hour programs the MTF is calculated with those regulations, the Institution has established standards as 150% of the calendar weeks required for successful program of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) that include qualitative, completion as published in the catalog. quantitative and incremental measures of progress. Students bear EVALUATION PERIOD primary responsibility for their own academic progress and for In order to assess financial aid recipients’ eligibility for continued seeking assistance when experiencing academic difficulty. Academic funding, the Financial Aid Office reviews student performance advisement, tutoring, and mentoring programs are all available. against these standards at the end of each payment period. This QUALITATIVE MEASURE OF PROGRESS will vary from student to student according to their program start (GRADE POINT AVERAGE) date and program of study. All students are required to meet the minimum cumulative grade FAILURE TO MEET STANDARDS point average (CGPA) shown on the chart below. Grades ranging from “A” to “F” will be included in the CGPA calculation. SAP/FA WARNING QUALITATIVE MEASURE OF PROGRESS (GPA) • If at the end of the evaluation period a student has not met either PROGRAM INTERVALS MINIMUM REQUIRED the GPA or pace of progression standard, the student will be GRADE POINT AVERAGE (Based on Total Published Program Credits) placed on warning for one evaluation period. Students on warning BELOW 25% 1.25 are eligible to register and receive financial aid. 25% TO <50% 1.50 • If at the end of the warning period a student who has been on 50% TO <75% 1.75 warning has met both the cumulative GPA and cumulative pace standards, the warning status is ended and the student is 75% AND ABOVE 2.00 returned to good standing. QUANTITATIVE MEASURES OF PROGRESS SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS ON SAP/FA (PACE OF PROGRESSION AND MAXIMUM TIME FRAME) WARNING STATUS

PACE OF PROGRESSION (“PACE”) If at the end of the warning period a student who has been on SAP/FA Warning status has not met both the cumulative grade The institution has established a minimum pace of progression for point average and minimum pace of progression standards, the all enrolled students as outlined in the table below. Grades of “F”, student shall be placed on SAP/FA Suspension. Students on SAP/ “I”, “W”, (or blank/missing) are treated as registered credits but NOT FA Suspension are not eligible to receive financial aid. earned credits and thus negatively impact the pace of progression. SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS NOT ON SAP/FA WARNING STATUS

• Suspension for Exceeding the Maximum Time-Frame. If at the end of the evaluation period a student has failed to meet the institution’s standard for measurement of maximum time-frame, the student shall be suspended from financial aid eligibility and may be subject to dismissal.

44 Academic Information • Suspension for Inability to Meet Program Requirements suspension, or probation. The notice includes the conditions of the within the Maximum Time Frame. If at the end of the current status and the conditions necessary to regain eligibility for evaluation period the institution determines it is not possible registration and financial aid. Notice of suspension also includes for a student to raise her or his CGPA or pace of progression the right and process necessary to appeal suspension. percentage to meet the institution’s standards before the student completes his/her program of study, the student shall be APPEAL RESULT NOTIFICATION suspended from financial aid and may be subject to dismissal. Students are notified in writing (letter or email) of the results of • Suspension for Extraordinary Circumstances. The Institution all appeals. Approved appeals include the conditions under which may immediately suspend students in the event of extraordinary the appeal is approved and any conditions necessary to retain circumstances, including but not limited to previously suspended eligibility for registration and financial aid. Denied appeals include (and reinstated) students whose academic performance falls below the reason for denial. acceptable standards during a subsequent term of enrollment; REINSTATEMENT students who register for courses, receive financial aid, and do not attend any classes; and students whose attendance patterns A student who has been suspended from financial aid eligibility appear to abuse the receipt of financial aid and may be subject to may be reinstated after an appeal has been approved or the dismissal. minimum cumulative GPA and pace standards have been achieved. APPEALS AND PROBATION Neither paying for their own classes nor sitting out a period of time is sufficient in and of itself to re-establish a student’s financial aid APPEALS eligibility. TREATMENT OF GRADES AND CREDITS A student who fails to make satisfactory academic progress and Credits: is suspended has the right to appeal based on special, unusual or The unit by which academic work is measured. extenuating circumstances causing undue hardship such as death in Registered (Attempted) Credits: The total number of credits for the family, student’s injury or illness or other special circumstances which a student is officially enrolled in each term. as determined by the institution. Cumulative Registered Credits: Cumulative registered credits are • Appeals must be submitted in writing. the total number of credits registered for all terms of enrollment at • The appeal must include an explanation of the special, unusual or the Institution, including summer terms and terms for which the extenuating circumstances causing undue hardship that prevented student did not receive financial aid. the student from making satisfactory academic progress. Earned Credits: Earned credits include grades ranging from “A”, • The appeal must also include what has changed in the student’s to “D-” and “P”. They are successfully completed credits that count situation that would allow the student to demonstrate satisfactory towards the required percentage of completion (66.67%) as defined academic progress at the end of the next evaluation period. by the quantitative measure. Attempted, NOT earned: Grades of “F”, “I”, NP”, “W” (or a • Supporting documentation beyond the written explanation is blank/missing) will be treated as credits attempted but NOT required. successfully completed (earned). • Initial consideration of appeals will be undertaken by the Appeal Audited Courses: Audited courses are not aid eligible courses and Committee which will minimally consist of the Director of are not included in any financial aid satisfactory academic progress Education, Director of Financial Aid. The Campus President measurements. may appoint additional members as deemed appropriate. Repeat Credits: Repeat credits are credits awarded when a student • Appeals that are approved must contain an academic plan that, if repeats a course in order to improve a grade. A student may repeat followed, ensures the student would be able to meet satisfactory a class as allowed by the institution. The institution will use the academic progress standards by a specific point in time. highest grade achieved to calculate GPA. All repeated credits are SAP/FA PROBATIONARY STATUS included in the percent of completion and maximum time frame calculations. A student who has successfully appealed shall be placed on SAP/ Transfer Credits: Transfer credits are credits earned at another FA Probation for one evaluation period. If, at the end of the next postsecondary educational institution which are accepted by this evaluation period, a student on SAP/FA Probation status: Institution. Transfer credits which are accepted by the Institution • Has met both the institution’s cumulative grade point average and and are applicable to the student’s program of study shall be pace standards, the student shall be returned to good standing. counted as credits attempted and completed for calculation of pace • Has not met the institution’s cumulative grade point average and of progression and maximum time frame. Grades associated with pace standards but has met the conditions specified in his/her these credits are not included in calculating CGPA. academic plan, the student shall retain his/her financial aid and For students who either change programs within the institution registration eligibility under a probationary status for a subsequent or wish to earn an additional credential, all credits earned toward evaluation period. courses that apply to a student’s new program of study or credential • Has not met the institution’s cumulative grade point average and will be used to determine satisfactory academic progress. Withdraw: pace standards and has also not met the conditions specified in The mark of “W” (withdrawal) is assigned when a his/her academic plan, the student shall be re-assigned a SAP/FA student withdraws from a class after the add/drop period or has Suspension status immediately upon completion of the evaluation. not satisfied the requirements of an “I” grade within a defined NOTIFICATION OF STATUS AND APPEAL RESULTS timeframe. It is not included when calculating grade point average or earned credits. Thus, it does not impact CGPA but does STATUS NOTIFICATION negatively impact earned credits and, therefore, negatively impacts the student’s percent of completion. Students are notified in writing (letter or email) when the The mark of “WA” is assigned when a student withdraws from a evaluation of satisfactory academic progress results in warning, class before the end of the Add/Drop period. It is not included

45 Academic Information when calculating grade point average or earned credits. Thus, it responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at this does not impact CGPA and does not negatively impact earned campus will be accepted by another school. credits and, therefore it does not impacts the student’s percent of Students who transfer credits from a postsecondary institution completion. accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Incompletes: The mark of “I” (incomplete) is a temporary grade Education will receive a grade of “TR” on their transcripts. Those which is assigned only in exceptional circumstances. It will be courses which have been accepted as transfer credit are not included given only to students who cannot complete the work of a course in the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) calculation but on schedule because of illness or other circumstances beyond their are calculated towards the maximum time frame to be used to control. An “I” grade will automatically become a “W” grade if determine a student’s satisfactory academic progress. Courses that requirements to complete course work have not been satisfactorily are the same (Course code, Course Name, Credits and Description) met within 14 days of the original course end date.* Instructors that are transferred from one Lincoln campus to another, will be have the option of setting an earlier completion date for the calculated within the student’s CGPA to the new campus. This student. A grade of “I” is not included when calculating grade point is determined by the campus administrator within the campus average or earned credits. Thus, it does not impact CGPA but does system. negatively impact earned credits and, therefore, negatively impacts Applicants requesting transfer credits must apply prior to the student’s percent of completion. starting school. Transfer applicants must submit an official transcript from *During the Covid-19 crises period, the Education Department Director their former institution that clearly indicates the courses taken, may opt to extend the use of “I” incomplete grades for up to a 12-month grades achieved and credits awarded. All credits transferred from period allowing flexibility in resolving the incomplete coursework. applicable courses must have an earned grade of ‘C’ or better. Satisfactory Academic Progress Or, the applicant must pass the mid-term and final written and practical exams for the course(s) with a grade of “C” or better. The for VA Beneficiaries student will receive the appropriate corresponding numerical grade In accordance with the requirements set forth by the Department for the results of the testing. There is generally a nominal charge for of Veterans Affairs, the school will notify the VA within 30 days the administration of the testing. of any VA beneficiaries who are placed on SAP/FA Warning Regardless of the number of transfer credits awarded, all for a 2nd consecutive term. This notification will include the students must complete a minimum of 50% of the credits required date at which the student will be placed on SAP/FA Suspension. for graduation through actual attendance for all programs taken. Students in SAP/FA Suspension are considered ineligible for Those students who transfer credits from an accredited VA Educational Assistance benefits and as such the School VA postsecondary institution will receive a grade of “TR” as noted in Certifying Official will no longer be permitted to certify the the grading policy. For students who change programs, only those student’s enrollment for any training towards the remaining courses that count towards a student’s new program of study will be requirement of his/her program which he/she completes before used to determine satisfactory academic progress. being readmitted to the approved program. The Education Department manager receives and evaluates VA students may avail themselves of the school’s appeals process. the student transcript and any related support materials (such as a school catalog and / or course syllabi) to determine where prior Transcripts (Progress Records and learning is a match to school course offerings. There are a variety of Degree Audits) considerations when evaluating submitted records (i.e. institution, course title, course level, course descriptions, grades, and year Following a review by the School, grade reports (unofficial of study). Where needed, a campus subject matter expert will transcripts and/or degree audits) are available for the student to participate in the evaluation process. The education departments review upon completion of each course or term on the student goal is to ensure student academic success; therefore, an approved portal. Individual grade records are permanently maintained for transfer of credit is a result of verified evidence of student learning each Student and are open for inspection in accordance with the which aligns with school offerings. When further assessment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. of student learning may be needed, the school may consider the The student will receive an official transcript upon graduation. option of test out. Requests for official transcripts while in school or additional copies Student applicants with evidence of prior work experience of official transcripts after graduation or replacement certificates/ directly applicable to the program may choose to submit their diplomas/degrees must be submitted in writing to the school. In documentation for review. Such applicants will have their skills order to receive an official transcript, any balance owed to Lincoln and knowledge validated through a test out procedure. College of Technology must be paid in full. Contact the school’s TEST OUT Business Office for a current schedule of fees. Test Out exams provide students the opportunity to be exempt Transfer Credits from certain required courses by demonstrating proficiency via an The school’s programs are career oriented in nature with exam in a particular subject area. Applicants requesting to take a objectives designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment test out exam must do so prior to starting school. Not all courses in their chosen field of study upon graduation. Students seeking to are eligible for test out exam credit, and students cannot have continue their education at other post secondary institutions should attended past the add/drop period in the course for which they be aware that the school does not claim or guarantee that credit want to test out. To receive credit for a course, the student must earned here will transfer to another institution and acceptance earn a B on the test out exam on the first attempt. Exams may not of the credit earned here is determined at the sole discretion be retaken. Students interested in test out exams should see the of the institution in which the student desires to transfer his/ Director of Education. Test out exams will be graded as TO (test her credits. Students are advised to obtain information from all out) and is not considered in computing the Grade Point Average. institutions they are considering attending in order to understand each institution’s credit acceptance policies. It is the student’s

46 Academic Information Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades provided that the cumulative number of days of LOA’s do not exceed 180 calendar days. The length of any one LOA is at the A “W”ithdrawal is issued to students who are withdrawn from discretion of campus management. The student must state the the institution or course after the introductory period of enrollment specific reason for the LOA on the Leave of Absence Request and prior to the end of the module or term. Readmitted students Form, and have an exit interview with the Education Department must retake all “W”ithdrawal graded courses. A “W” will not be to determine what is in the best interest of the student. calculated in the cumulative GPA, but counts as an attempt for If the leave of absence from school exceeds the officially approved satisfactory academic progress. date of return the student will be withdrawn from school and The mark of “WA” is assigned when a student withdraws from any refunds, if applicable, will be issued within 30 days after the a class before the end of the Add/Drop period. It is not included effective date of withdrawal. Any unearned financial aid credited when calculating grade point average or earned credits. Thus, it to the student’s account will be refunded. Reinstatement of does not impact CGPA and does not negatively impact earned financial aid will require a new application and routine processing credits and, therefore it does not impacts the student’s percent of time. In addition, the student will be required to complete a new completion. enrollment agreement (contract) at the tuition rate in effect on the An “I” Incomplete is given to students who do not complete date of re-application. a test or required course work due to an approved documented absence on file. The student has a maximum of 10 course days Re-entrance to complete the course work, the school may require less time in certain circumstances. If the coursework is not completed in the Students requesting readmission following an interruption specified time, the student will receive a zero for the assignment in classes, and students who fail to re-enter on the scheduled which will be averaged into the GPA. time following an authorized leave of absence must re-enroll under the current effective school Enrollment Agreement Course Repeats reflecting revised prices, if applicable. The school reserves the Based on scheduling availability, a student will be allowed right to limit re-entries. Note: The student’s SAP status will be to repeat one failed course; or a course that falls below a re-calculated and the appropriate status applied to the student’s programmatic standard, at no additional tuition charge provided enrollment record. the student graduates and provided the repeat will not prevent Students are allowed no more than two interrupts. To re-enter the student from completing the program in the maximum time a second time, a student may be readmitted where documented permitted by the School’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy. If extenuating circumstances exist. An appeal letter must be presented the student fails or falls below a programmatic standard in more to the Education Department for review. If the Education than one course within the term, the free course repeat will apply Department determines that re-admittance is justifiable, the to the course with the higher number of hours. Students who fail student may be readmitted only after meeting with the Education (or fall below a programmatic standard) the same course twice Department. This signed document must remain in the student’s will be terminated except in the case of verifiable extenuating file. A student may not be readmitted a third time unless circumstances. In such cases, a student may be granted permission documented extenuating circumstances exist as determined by the by the Education Department to enroll in the course for a third Education Department. time if the circumstances are thoroughly documented. Students, who are terminated by the school for disciplinary reasons or academic deficiencies, may request re-entrance. Such Grade Appeal Policy a request must be by letter to the school’s Campus President. The letter must set forth valid reasons for granting the request. The Any student wishing to have a course grade reviewed must request will be reviewed by the Re-entry Committee, and the appeal in writing within 10 days after the final grade has been student will be notified of the Committee’s decision. assigned. Grade Appeal Forms are available from the Education Office. Initially the appeal should be given to the faculty member Graduation Requirements who awarded the grade. If satisfaction is not obtained, the student should then appeal to the Education Supervisor who after To be eligible for graduation the following requirements must reviewing with an Academic Review Panel, will respond in writing be met: with a binding decision. • Successfully complete all required courses in the program. Leave of Absence • Achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0. • Be free of indebtedness to the School. The granting of a Leave of Absence (LOA), which may be issued to students for reasons such as, but not limited to, personal, • Achieve an overall cumulative attendance of 80% or greater. professional, medical or financial hardship, must be approved • Meet satisfactory academic progress requirements. in accordance with guidance in accreditation, state and federal regulations. In compliance with these regulations a student may be granted a number of Leaves during any twelve month period

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48 Campus Information Meet Our Staff and Instructors Our instructors are proven professionals, each selected because of his/her knowledge of the subject matter gained through years of experience in the field. Passing the benefit of years of experience on to you is each instructors prime concern. Equally important, our instructors are pros in the classroom, shop, or lab, each has proven his/her teaching capability by successfully completing a comprehensive Instructor Training Program. In addition, participation in our In-Service Instructor Training Program is required insuring the continuation of our quality teaching standards. Students should feel free to call upon the staff of this department and to keep them advised of changes in home address, employment, marital status, etc. during their attendance. Education Supervisors are available to assist students with academic concerns. Please refer to our School and Faculty Administration catalog addendum for names and titles and/or positions of our staff. Corporate Administration Scott M. Shaw President and CEO Stephen Buchenot Executive Vice President of Campus Operations

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2020 Holidays/Inservice Days 2021 Holidays/Inservice Days Arkansas Campus Alouette Campus

1/1/2020 New Year’s Day 1/1/2021 New Year’s Day 1/20/2020 MLK Day 1/18/2021 MLK Day 2/17/2020 Presidents’ Day 2/15/2021 Presidents’ Day 5/21/2020 Students Off 5/27/2021 Students Off 5/22/2020 Students Off 5/28/2021 Students Off 5/25/2020 Memorial Day 5/31/2021 Memorial Day 7/6/20 Fourth of July 7/5/2021 Fourth of July 7/7/20 – 7/10/20 Summer Break 7/6/2021 TO 7/9/2021 Summer Break 9/7/2020 Labor Day 9/6/2021 Labor Day 11/26/2020 Thanksgiving 11/25/2021 Thanksgiving 11/27/2020 Thanksgiving 11/26/2021 Thanksgiving 12/24/20 to 12/25/20 Christmas 12/24/2021 & 12/27/2021 Christmas 12/28/20 to 12/31/20 Christmas Break 12/28/2021 TO 12/31/2021 Christmas Break

2021 Holidays/Inservice Days 2021 Holidays/Inservice Days Collision AM/Afternoon/PM Arkansas Campus

1/1/2021 New Year’s Day 1/1/2021 New Year’s Day 1/18/2021 MLK Day 1/18/2021 MLK Day 2/15/2021 Presidents’ Day 2/15/2021 Presidents’ Day 5/27/2021 Students Off 5/27/2021 Students Off 5/31/2021 Memorial Day 5/28/2021 Students Off 7/5/2021 Fourth of July 5/31/2021 Memorial Day 7/5/2021 TO 7/8/2021 Summer Break 7/5/2021 Fourth of July 9/6/2021 Labor Day 7/6/2021 TO 7/9/2021 Summer Break 11/24/2021 Students off 9/6/2021 Labor Day 11/25/2021 Thanksgiving 11/25/2021 Thanksgiving 12/22/2021 & 12/23/2021 Students off 11/26/2021 Thanksgiving 12/24/2021 & 12/27/2021 Christmas 12/24/2021 & 12/27/2021 Christmas 12/28/2021 TO 12/31/2021 Christmas Break 12/28/2021 TO 12/31/2021 Christmas Break

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