Vocational-Technical education is designed to prepare a student for immediate employment after graduation. The Automotive Technology program emphasizes electronic diagnosis, automotive electronics, computer controlled systems, and emissions control testing. Students will be prepared to take the ASE certification tests and to become employed in sales, parts, or technician positions. Students will receive hands-on experience on both commercial and residential equipment. Most Jefferson College graduates begin their career as apprentice HVAC technicians, building maintenance repair technicians, or industrial maintenance workers.
Computers control many previously hand-operated machine tools such as lathes and milling machines.
As a graduate you will be qualified to work as a programmer trainee, CNC operator, apprentice machinist, or machine operator. Welding codes taught are specified by the American Welding Society at proficiency levels in positional welding, electrode classification, elementary blueprint reading, elementary metallurgy, and welding safety. Beginning jobs include welder, welder-fitter, or specialist welder. Inc. Industrial Maintenance Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology is designed for individuals seeking employment in manufacturing plant maintenance or those already employed in some area of industrial maintenance. A position in plant maintenance may require expertise in heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, welding, industrial electricity, machining, and the ability to maintain a wide variety of mechanical devices.