Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

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CAREER/TECHNICAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Accreditation: Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111
Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-401,
(410) 347-7700.
Program Description: The Civil Engineering Technology program offers a
core curriculum that provides an academic/technical foundation to train technicians
to function effectively as assistants to civil engineers, environmental
engineers, architects, developers or construction managers.
Degree: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Typical Job Opport u n i t i e s :Civil engineering technicians translate the engineer’s
designs into plans, specifications, bids or site layouts, depending on the area of specialization.
Civil engineering technicians work as part of project teams composed of engineers,
chemists, environmentalists, geologists and crafts specialists involved in the collection
of test samples; testing of soil, concrete or other construction site or environmental
materials; and the preparation of reports. They may also be involved in code
enforcement, construction site inspections or hazardous waste containment/remediation.
Plan Reviewer o r Building Inspector. Reviews compliance with prevailing construction
codes and guidelines.
J u n i o rE s t i m a t o r. Assists estimator in preparing quantity and pricing surveys.
Materials Lab Te c h n i c i a n .Assists engineers in testing soils, concrete and various
construction materials.
Engineering Field Repre s e n t a t i v e .Visits construction projects and reports on job
progress and compliance with construction documents.
J u n i o rBridge Inspectorand Field Layout Person. Assists party chief in inspection
of existing bridge work and performs field drafting.
Survey Party Member. Assists the party chief in the collection of survey data.
After successfully completing the Civil Engineering Technology program, the graduate
will be able to:
I . Understand and apply the basic principles of Civil Engineering Te c h n o l o g y
I I . Use creative thinking skills and the tools of Civil Engineering Technology
to solve problems with a minimum of assistance and supervision
I I I . Use reading, writing and speaking skills to communicate eff e c t i v e l y
I V. Work in teams to solve problems
V. Demonstrate good personal work habits and professional ethics
V I . Find employment in a related field
Contact(s): Ely Driver, Program Coordinator, (865) 694-6506, edriver@pstcc.edu;
G e o rge Cox, (865) 694-6504, gcox@pstcc.edu