Full Time Programs

Instructors: Jason Franklin (Huntsville Campus) 
              Jimmy Baird - Scott High School Instructor (Hunstville Campus)


The Automotive Technology program is ASE certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence.

This program prepares the student to achieve proficiency in repairing and diagnosing today's high-tech automobiles. With classroom instruction and hands-on experience, you can become a specialist in eight different areas of auto repair. Computerized, state-of-the-art equipment is used to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the factory approved methods of maintaining the automotive vehicle. The auto technology training is adapted to the ASE (National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence). This program is located at the main campus at 355 Scott High Drive, Huntsville, Tennessee.

ASE

Estimated Program Length is 20 months

 Instructors: Janet Watson (Huntsville Campus)

Instructor:  Wayne Todd (Oneida Campus)


This program is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the materials, methods, and refinishing techniques used in the repair and restoration of a damaged automobile body. Through classroom study, audiovisual presentations, and actual hands-on performance tasks, the student will learn the procedures necessary for the proper repair and refinishing of metal, fiberglass, and plastic components used in both unibody and conventional automobile construction. The student will also learn to use manufacturers’ manuals and parts catalogs to estimate and repair damage to vehicles and to maintain records of work done. A career in the collision repair field is attractive because of relatively high wages and the challenge of skilled repair work. Technicians may find opportunities in a variety of areas such as in dealerships, self-employment, insurance, education, sales, and manufacturing industries. This program is located at the Oneida extension site at 180 Eli Lane, Oneida, Tennessee.

 

The program length is up to 20 months

Instructor: Rodney Stephens (Huntsville Campus)

Information Technology is the heart of most businesses and industries in today’s workforce. The Computer Information Technology (CIT) program offers two curriculum options covering several certificate levels and a total of four diploma areas. Individuals interested in industry recognized certifications such as CompTIA’s A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft’s MCTS and MCITP, or Cisco’s CCNA (through our official Cisco Networking Academy), can enter the CIT—Computer Information Technology path. While on this path of study, students will not only achieve national recognized certifications but will learn a range of hands-on IT skills from entry level PC terminology to advanced networking infrastructure. While pursuing industry sought certifications, enrolled students may take advantage of our onsite, worldwide recognized certification testing center. Also, individuals entering the CIT program who are interested in focusing on computer programming and webpage development may pursue the second curriculum option, CIS—Computer Information Systems. This curriculum path focuses on software applications, advanced graphics, website design, and several programming options. Security+ CertificationA+ Certification 

Network+ Certification

The entire CIT course length is up to 20 months

 

Instructors: Jayne Roysden (Hunstville Campus)
                 Tammy Sharp - High School Instructor (Huntsville Campus)


A cosmetologist performs, for compensation, arranging, dressing, curling, waving, cleansing, cutting, singeing, bleaching, coloring, or similar work on the hair. A cosmetologist may care for or service wigs or hair pieces; manicure, massage, clean, stimulate, manipulate, exercise, beautify, or perform similar work upon the hands, arms, face, neck, or feet with hands or by use of cosmetic preparations, tonics, lotions or creams; place or apply artificial eyelashes, give facials, apply make up, give skin care, or remove superfluous hair by tweezing, depilatories, or waxing. Students enrolled in the course will be required to complete 1,500 hours in practice and theory at the Tennessee Technology Center at Oneida/Huntsville. Upon completion of the program, the students will be required to pass a written and practical examination for licensure. This program is located at the main campus at 355 Scott High Drive, Huntsville, Tennessee.

Estimated Program Length 15 months

 

 

Instructor: Scott Choroba (Oneida Campus)


Career opportunities abound for students who complete the Electronics program. Here, skills are developed for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment used in the home, business, and industry. The courses range from the fundamentals of electricity and electronics to circuit analysis, automotive electronics, residential wiring and LLE certification, digital electronics and microprocessors, PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, three phase electricity, and fiber optics. These areas of specialization can lead to rewarding careers in this high-tech field.

Estimated program length 20 months 

Industry Training:

The State of Tennessee provides a special benefit to the business and industrial communities located in our county and surrounding counties offering specialized training through the TTCO/H. As economic and technological advancements place new demands on businesses and industry and mandate employees be retrained, the Technology Center will work to develop courses and provide quality training to meet those needs.

The Lineman Program is an eight month program that will include a CDL component as part of the class. Students must meet requirements and obtain a CDL permit as well as pass the Compass exam before entrance to the program will be granted.

This is a new upcoming program that is expected to begin in May 2013. Truck Driving Manual may be downloaded and/or printed at http://www.tn.gov/safety/dlhandbook/cdlmenu.shtml.

Instructor: Jared Terry (Huntsville Campus)

The Machine Tool Technology course is designed to develop skills in machine tool operation and to give students experience on a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and computer numerical control machines. Instruction is given in related mathematics, blueprint reading, precision measuring, basic metallurgy, and heat treating of metals, The program offers training on the newest computer controlled machines such as lathes, mills, machining centers, EDM wire, EDM electrode, and CMM measuring system. The actual time for completion may vary depending on the student's progress and experience. This program is located at the main campus at 355 Scott High drive, Huntsville, Tennessee.

Estimated program length 20 months

Instructors: Sue Dourm (Oneida Campus)
                 Robin Reed & Jade Kidd (Huntsville and Jamestown Campus)

 
This twelve-month course leads to a satisfying and well-paying career in the health care field. The practical nurse works with the registered nurse and doctor in caring for the sick or injured. The course combines classroom instruction with clinical experience. Instruction covers Vocational Relationships, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Nursing Principles and Skills, Maternity, and Pediatrics as well as disease processes. In the clinical area students are supervised by a clinical instructor while they care for medical, surgical, obstetric and pediatric patients in addition to administering medications. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the graduate is able to take the state board of nursing examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Estimated program length 12 months

Instructor: Patricia Walls (Huntsville Campus)


Mission Statement: To offer every student the opportunity to improve in the WorkKeys core skills of reading for information, applied mathematics, and locating information--which are necessary for his or her occupational profile.

Each student enrolled in a preparatory program (except Allied Health & Truck Driving) is assessed by the Technology Foundations instructor. Those students needing improvement enroll in the class and are assisted in becoming more proficient in the areas of reading for information, locating information, and applied mathematics. Under the guidance of the instructor, the student learns at his or her own pace in a positive, non-threatening environment that is sensitive to his or her individual needs. Students attending the Technology Foundations class are to complete the coursework within a 30 hour timeframe. Additional curricula may be made available for students per the students' occupational instructor's request.

Instructor: Chris Chambers (Huntsville Campus)
                Brandon Beaty (Jamestown Campus)


The Welding program provides the basic techniques of welding processes common in the industry. To prepare for rewarding job opportunities, the student learns specific operations such as flame cutting, grinding, metal preparation, the use of tools and equipment related to welding combined with instruction in related math, physical properties of metal, effects of heat, thickness allowances, shrinkage, basic joint design, layout, and fabrication. Practical work experience prepares the student in the safe use of modern equipment while emphasizing the four basic positions of welding: flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead. The computer is used to assist the students in learning blueprint reading.

The course length is up to 12 months