The broad philosophy at AC/C TECH is to provide practical and focused training that will benefit students and the communities they serve. That’s our motto. We offer web-based training programs designed to take the guess work out of maintaining an apartment community and repairing equipment; however small, large, or unique. Students have an option of pursuing [1] Courses only, [2] Technical Certificate Programs, and [3] Associate of Applied Science Degree in Residential & Apartment Technology.
[1] Courses Only
Students pursuing courses only will develop the knowledge, skills and competencies listed in the course syllabus. They will also gain exposure to planned maintenance activities, energy savings tips, governmental regulations, tools and test equipment, safety information, technological advancements, and more.
The curriculum for each course involves:
- Online instructions and reading assignments
- Viewing online lessons
- Analyzing reference materials on various websites
- Taking quizzes and final examinations via the internet
- Repeating lessons and/or quizzes to improve scores
- Participating in web-based meetings
- Completing a mandatory 1-hour verification assignment
- Documenting Externship or OJT (On-Job-Training) assignments
There are many exciting features about our training: Students can pursue the lessons any time of the day (24/7) and from any location. The lessons can be stopped and started at will, and repeated many times over. Graduations rates will be high because the student will have self-paced control over the lessons. It offers standardized training regardless of the equipment or employment location. Plus, there are administrative tools for employers to monitor the progression of students (their employees). And, it’s cost effective because instructional fees and classroom setups are minimized.
All training materials align with industry standards, governmental regulations, manuals produced by equipment manufacturers, current textbooks and lab manuals, technical publications, technological advancements, newspaper articles, YouTube videos, and OSHA standards. In general, students must devote 41 hours of training to achieve the course objectives: 10 hours for class preparation, 10 hours for lectures, 10 hours for labs, 10 hours for externship, and 1-hour for the verification assignment.
The students overall performance will be determined by completing lessons, labs, quizzes, a final examination, OJT or externship evaluations. As the minimum passing range, students are required to demonstrate a proficiency in 70% of the course activities.
[2] Technical Certificate Programs
The Technical Certificate Programs are designed to help students develop advance technical skills and competencies in the following areas:
- Apartment Technology
- Appliance Repair
- Electrical Wiring Maintenance
- HVAC Maintenance
- Interior/Exterior Building Maintenance
- Plumbing Maintenance
- Smart Home Technology
- Swimming Pool & Spa Maintenance
Similar to the Employer Specific Training programs, these programs align with apartment industry standards, job descriptions, performance evaluations, and management expectations. Also, each program was designed to achieve benchmark graduation and employment rates. Again, these programs are unique in that it allows students to pursue online training followed by actual work assignments.
[3] AAS Degree Program
AC/C TECH offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Residential & Apartment Technology. To earn a degree, students are required to [1] complete 24 courses which amounts to 984 hours of specialize technical training; [2] demonstrate a proficiency in 70% of the course activities; [3] score 70% or above on final examinations; and [4] earn a performance rating of 70% or above on externship or OJT assignments. This program is the highest level of training AC/C TECH has to offer and the most difficult for students to achieve.
Again, it should be noted, all training materials align with industry standards, governmental regulations, manuals produced by equipment manufacturers, current textbooks and lab manuals, technical publications, technological advancements, newspaper articles, YouTube videos, and OSHA requirements. Also, this program is unique in that it allows students to pursue online training followed by actual work assignments.
Like traditional institutions, AC/C TECH provides training that prepares students for entry-level employment positions, and provides training for those requiring advanced technical skills.