technical studiesjourneyworker In response to requests for academic recognition of registered apprenticeship training, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (TSCT) provides a Technical StudiesMachining Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree. This degree recognizes the goals, general principles and procedures of registered apprenticeship training. The Technical Studies-Machining Technology AAS degree is designed to support lifelong learning and accelerate the achievement of individual career goals. Transferability of the Technical Studies portion of the AAS degree to fouryear institutions will be based on the accepting institution's policies. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: * Requirements for Graduation (70 credit hours) * 46 credits Technical Studies (awarded as advanced standing) * 24 credits General Studies required from the following: * English (ENG) * Mathematics (MATH) * Science (includes PHYS, BIO, etc.) * Humanities (includes all SOC, ECON, HIST) 25% of the total program credits must be completed at Thaddeus Stevens College PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: * For admission, students must possess a PA Apprenticeship Completion Certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. * Complete all prescribed apprentice related technical instruction. short term programs metalcasting Metalcasting is a three week course designed to develop a Metalcasting Technician capable of taking molten liquid metal and pouring it into molds to form shapes that are then ground and polished before being finished. They work with all types of metals and different molds to make parts for machines and equipment. Students will learn: Importance of metal casting in the modern manufacturing * * * * * * Properties of metals All about patterns design and making Molding sand and mold making Metal preparation and melting How to operate a furnace to melt metal for casting Finishing methods 108 * Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology production welding Production Welding is a five week course designed to develop a skilled entry level worker capable of performing various welding techniques needed to support local industrial needs. Students will learn: * * * * * * * Basic industrial blueprint reading Welding Safety and OSHA Certification Oxy-Fuel Welding and Related Processes Shielded Metal Arc Welding Gas Metal Arc Welding Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Other welding techniques as appropriate