SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as:
19-4051.01 Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians
Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Nuclear Power Technology program is designed to provide trade-related classroom training as required by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, the State of Arizona Apprenticeship Division, and the National Academy for Nuclear Training. The program consists of a core curriculum that is common to all nuclear power plant maintenance disciplines. The student selects courses from the restricted electives to complete specialized craft-related training.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of B or better in all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisite and/or corequisites.
Admission Criteria: This program is offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission.
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
Credits:
Required Courses
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
+ MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR
+ MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR
+ MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) 3-5
PPT120 Energy Industry Fundamentals 3
PPT121 Power Plant Components 3
+ PPT202 Power Plant Systems I 3
+ PPT203 Power Plant Systems II 3
+ PPT221 Reactor Theory 3
+ PPT222 Reactor Plant Chemistry and Materials 3
Credits: 24-26
Restricted Electives
Select from any of the following courses to complete a total of 12-15 Credit Hours.
DFT105AA Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD 3
DFT114 Machine Trades Blueprint Reading 3
DFT115 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3
ELC/FAC/HVA105 Electricity for Industry 3
ELC/FAC115 Motors, Controls and Wiring Diagrams 3
ELC119 Concepts of Electricity and Electronics 3
ELC120 Solid State Fundamentals 3
+ ELC210 AC Machinery and DC Machinery 3
ELC217 Motor Controls 3
ELC218 Variable Frequency Drives 3
ELC219 Programmable Controllers 4
ELT113 Basic Electronics 4
ELT131 Digital and Logic Circuits 4
ELT195 Solid State Electronics 4
ELT251 Electronic Instrumentation 3
FAC/HVA101 Refrigeration Applications and Components I 3
FAC186 Electro-Mechanical Devices 3
FAC/HVA210 Facilities Air Conditioning Systems 3
FAC220 Controls and Instrumentation 3
FAC/HVA231 Codes 3
FAC235 Commercial Air and Water Test and Balance 3
HVA103 Refrigeration Applications and Components II 3
HVA104 EPA Section 608 Technician Preparation and Certification 0.5
HVA112 Heating and Air Conditioning 3
HVA143 Load Calculation and Duct Design 3
GTC/OSH/MIT106 Industrial Safety 2
MET206 CNC Programming 3
GTC223 Advanced Machine Tools 3
GTC236 CAD/CAM Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming 3
MET112 Inspection Techniques 3
MET131 Lean Manufacturing 3
MFG102 Machine Processes, Theory and Application 3
OSH105AA Construction Safety 3
OSH106AA Industrial Safety 3
PPT101 Hand and Power Tools 1
PPT103 Print Reading and Plant Drawings 1
PPT107 Lubrication 1
PPT108 Turbines 1
PPT112 Principles of Machining 3
PPT114 Drive and Gear Components 1
PPT115 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2
PPT118 Conduct of Maintenance 1
PPT119 Instrument Air Compressor Maintenance 2
PPT200 Industry Events 1
PPT204 Measuring and Test Equipment 1
PPT205 Rigging 2
PPT206 Bearings 1
PPT207 Heat Exchangers 1
PPT209 Pipefitting Auxiliaries II 2
PPT210 Valve Maintenance II 3
PPT211 Couplings 0.5
PPT212 Control Valves and Actuators 1
PPT213 Pumps II 3
PPT214 Machine Alignment 3
PPT215 Relief and Safety Valves 1
PPT218 Lathe Operations 2
PPT219 Milling Machine Operations 2
WLD101 Welding I 3
WLD106 Arc Welding 5
WLD201 Welding II 3
WLD206 Advanced Welding - Heliarc and Wire Feed 5
WLD208 Advanced Arc Welding - Certification 5
Credits: 12-15
General Electives
Credits:
General Education Requirements
General Education Requirement
Credits: 22-27
General Education Core
Credits: 12-17
First-Year Composition
Credits: 6
ENG101 First-Year Composition 3
AND
ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3)
Oral Communication
Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Oral Communication area. 3
Critical Reading
Credits: 0-3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3)
Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3
Mathematics
Credits: 3-5
+ MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR
+ MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR
+ MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) 3-5
General Education Distribution
Credits: 10
Humanities, Arts and Design
Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design area.
Social-Behavioral Sciences
Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences area.
Natural Sciences
Credits: 4
PHS110 Fundamentals of Physical Science (4) OR
PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) 4
Program Competencies
1. Demonstrate microcomputer software applications for the personal computer to include word processing, development of an electronic spreadsheet, and keyboarding in a desktop environment. (CIS105)
2. Apply safety principles pertaining to nuclear processes and systems. (PPT120, PPT202, PPT203, PPT221)
3. Read and interpret technical documents pertaining to nuclear power plant systems. (PPT120, PPT121, PPT202, PPT203, PPT222)
4. Explain fundamental theories related to nuclear power plant components and systems. (PPT120, PPT121, PPT202, PPT203, PPT221)
5. Solve technical problems related to nuclear power plant components and systems using equations and mathematical principles. (MAT151, PPT120, PPT121, PPT202, PPT203, PPT221, PPT222)
6. Describe the operation of various nuclear power plant components and systems. (PPT120, PPT121, PPT202, PPT203)
7. Describe the operation of nuclear power plant processes. (PPT221, PPT222)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 23, 2019
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the
curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
