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Maritime Technologies Specialization: Trades Technician, Associate of Applied Science


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Program Code: 746-10

Individuals accepted into and completing the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Apprenticeship program now have an educational option in pursuit of an Associate of Applied Science Degree. NNSY Apprentices who complete the Tidewater Community College Career Studies Certificate - Trades Technician, the NNSY Apprentice program to obtain Journeyman status and additional college courses may earn the Associate of Applied Science Maritime Technologies - Specialization Trades Technician.

The Maritime Technologies program is designed to prepare novice students for employment in a variety of areas within the maritime industry, to include the following: electrician, electronics technician, inside machinist, outside machinist, pipefitter, rigger, painter, carpenter, insulator, shipfitter, welder and sheetmetal worker. The program provides students with a comprehensive set of maritime industry-related skills.

Graduates of this Maritime Technologies specialization who have also completed a registered apprenticeship program will be prepared to apply for supervisory positions within the maritime industry or to pursue a career pathway to a university in a related program. Other specializations are offered, and TCC advisors and counselors are available to provide specific course information about these options.

Semester Total: 16


Semester Total: 16


Semester 3


Semester Total: 18


Semester 4


Semester Total: 16


Program Total Minimum Credits: 66


Program Footnotes


1Approved Mathematics Electives must be taken from the following: MTH 111  , MTH 131  , MTH 161  

2Credit for Approved Electives may be met through NAS 115  , PSY 126  , IND 113  , MRT 297  , WEL 123  technical expertise and skills mastered by a journeyman, and/or in consultation with a designated academic advisor.

3Credit for MRT 197  and MRT 297   may be met through technical expertise and skills mastered by a journeyman.

4Eligible courses are listed under General Education Core Requirements . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

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