Applied Technology


Hands-On Learning: Applied Technologies offers education in Construction Trades, Carpentry, Electrical Work, Plumbing, Welding, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning). These courses are ideal for students who think they might be interested in a skilled trade, those interested in the growing field of facilities maintenance, or who wish to develop skills for their own personal enrichment.

The department offers two kinds of courses: Open enrollment courses and partnership courses. Open enrollment courses are available to anyone enrolled at Columbus State. Partnership courses are limited to students in a recognized apprenticeship program with one of our employer partners.

Apprenticeships/Partnerships: The department collaborates with local industry partners to custom build certificate and/or degree programs that will best meet their educational and training needs. These programs can include employer-specific courses as well as integration of their employees into mainstream college coursework.

The goal of this initiative is to meet all of the educational and training needs of employers at all levels within their organization. These partnerships actively involve local employers in the educational process, including recruiting, selection, curriculum development, related work experience, and final placement.


Associate Degree Partnership Programs

Applied Technologies degree programs are part of partnerships between area skilled trades apprenticeship programs and the college. Participation in these programs is limited to students who are currently enrolled in the full-time apprenticeship programs offered by the college’s industry partner trades organizations.

Students in the Applied Technologies degree programs combine apprenticeship courses, advanced technical coursework, and basic and general education courses to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technologies. Electrician, carpentry, millwright and operating engineer majors are currently available.

For further information about this program, please contact (614) 287-5318; e-mail: arezin@cscc.edu.


Associate of Technical Studies in Construction Trades

In partnership with several central Ohio skilled trades apprenticeship programs, the college offers apprentices the opportunity to earn college credit in their apprenticeship programs. Students are awarded college credit for technical courses taken during each year of the apprenticeship, leading to a certificate in the program upon successful completion of their apprenticeship. Students who wish to continue their education can apply the credits they have earned toward an Associate of Technical Studies in Construction Trades with a technical minor in their trade. All Applied Technology partnership programs have restricted enrollment, requiring that participants are accepted into their respective trade apprenticeship programs.

For more information about the Applied Technologies programs, please contact Larry Gill, Program Coordinator, (614) 287-5318
For information on how to build a college degree program for your industry or for your specific company, please contact Dr. Andy Rezin, Administrator, (614) 287-5303, e-mail: arezin@cscc.edu.


Introduction to the Construction Industry

The Applied Technologies has developed a series of courses to provide foundational information about the construction industry. These courses are intended to address the needs of everyone from the casual observer who simply wants to gain a better understanding of the construction industry to those who are seriously considering a career in construction.
The courses provide information about career opportunities in the construction industry, ranging from the skilled trades to architecture, design, and management. They explore the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in each of these career paths. Finally, they help students who are interested in a career in construction to prepare themselves to be better candidates to enter into a formal program of study to attain their career goals.


Open Enrollment Courses

Whether you want to be better prepared to enter a trades apprenticeship, are interested in a working towards a career in facilities maintenance, or are looking for the knowledge and skills for your own personal development we have new credit courses to help you.

Columbus State Community College is proud to announce that we’re launching a new series of college credit courses in the construction trades. These new courses can provide you more in-depth knowledge and skills in a variety of areas. Courses will be offered in:

INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES

APPL 100

The Construction Industry

APPL 109

 Basic Skills for the Construction Industry

APPL 119

 Construction Trades (Life Skills)

CARPENTRY

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APPL 115

Introduction to Carpentry

APPL 116

Carpentry - Structural Framing

APPL 117

Carpentry - Interior/Exterior Repair and Renovation

ELECTRICAL WORK

APPL 125

Introduction to Electrical Work

APPL 126

Electrical - Basic Wiring, Grounding and Circuits

APPL 127

Electrical - Repair and Renovation

PLUMBING

APPL 134

Introduction to Plumbing

APPL 135

Plumbing - Fixtures, Valves, and Faucets

APPL 136

Plumbing - Repair and Renovation

WELDING

APPL107

Introduction to Welding

APPL108

Fundamentals of MIG Welding

APPL 111

 MIG/TIG Welding Applications

HEATING, VENTILATING, and AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

HAC 141

Principles of Refrigeration

HAC 161

Hand Tools Laboratory

HAC 183

HAC Wiring Circuits I