Apprenticeship Associate Degree Bachelor Degree

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Apprenticeship Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
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A Partnership of International Union Skills
Certification Leading to College Credit and
Degrees

• Steve Allen Dan Welsh
• Tom Crandell Mike Feutz

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Partnerships Start With

• A Need Vision
• An ability to listen and define
• Relationship development
• Rewards for all partners

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UA History

• Founded 1889
• Training a key mission from the start
• Instructor training program- 50 years
• 330 locals (U.S., Canada, Panama)
• 330,000 members
• 30,000 apprentices
• 110,000,000 training budget

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UA Apprentice Training

• Training Areas
• Plumbing
• Pipefitting
• Sprinklerfitting
• HVACR Service
• Apprentice Classes
• 5 year program
• 10,000 hours of work experience
• 30 earned college credits

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Vision Need

• UA leadership with vision desired recognition
  of knowledge gained from apprenticeship by
  accredited institutions.
• College credit sought for knowledge gained.
• Partners that listen perform are required.

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Washtenaw Community College

• Located in Ann Arbor, MI
• Opened September 1966
• Enrollment 2001-02
• 28,190 students
• 757 faculty members

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WCC Academic Programs

• Over 100 degree and certificate programs
• Four Divisions
• Business Education
• Health and Applied Technology
• Math, Natural and Behavioral Sciences
• Humanities and Social Sciences

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Founded in 1884 Only Michigan College named after
a man Woodbridge N. Ferris, Statesman and Scholar
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Ferris State University will be a national leader
in providing opportunities for innovative
teaching and learning in career-oriented,
technological, and professional education.
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The Ferris Campus

• 5 off-campus sites
• 12,000 students from 46 states, 59 countries

• 680 acres
• 114 buildings

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Academic Programs

• 31 Certificate programs
• 42 Associates degrees
• (6th largest community college in the State)
• 99 Bachelors degrees
• (including concentration within majors)
• 5 Masters degrees
• 2 Doctorate degrees
• 64 of Freshmen enroll in two-year programs
• Almost 75 of programs are technology-intensive

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Colleges

• Allied Health Sciences
• Arts and Sciences
• Business
• Education and Human Services
• Michigan College of Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Technology
• University College

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• 1st in enrollment in Engineering Technology in
  the U.S.
• 2nd in Engineering Technology B.S. degrees
  awarded (300)
• 4th in granting Engineering Technology B.S.
  degrees to women

Data courtesy of ASEE, 2001
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• Founded in 1945to train WWII Veterans in
  refrigeration
• Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning came later
• Bachelor Degree in 1985, fills gap between
  technician and engineer
• 2003 Bachelor delivered distance learning

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HVACR/CTM Facility

• 18 million, 75,000 sq. ft. facility
• Building Completed in 2003
• Houses 2- and 4-year programs in HVACR
  Construction

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Granger Center for Construction and HVACR
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Granger Arial View
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Building Construction Recorded for Education
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Building Steel Set
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Faculty Staff
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Mechanical Room as Teaching Tool
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Room for 20 Students Around Equipment
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Night view of glassed in Mechanical Room
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Duplicate Systems for Teaching
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Mechanical Equipment for Building
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Building Plumbing Multiple Hangers Connectors
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UA History with WCC

• 14 year association
• Training Classes serving 1900 instructors
• Program includes professional instructor courses
  and applied technology
• Taught by Instructors from UA, WCC, FSU, and
  other local universities and colleges
• International video conferencing 160 sites
• Online courses and student services

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UA/WCC Partnership

• Credit Programs
• Instructor Training
• Apprentice
• Construction Supervision
• General Studies
• Off campus services
• Distance Learning Infrastructure
• Regional Training Center Site

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UA/FSU Partnership

• CFC Certification
• Both are EPA approved test agencies
• STAR Certification Development
• Both involved in
• HVACR Service Technician Training
• CBT/CD-ROM
• Web based training

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Program Roadmap for UA Members
Apprenticeship 6 credits/year of apprenticeship
and successful mastery Exam for a total of 30
credits
Technical Credits 15 technical credits from WCC
General Education Credits 18-20 General Ed Credits
Associate Degree in Applied Science
HVACR Engineering Technology Bachelors Degree
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University Center for Extended LearningCorporate
and Professional Development

• Serving Business Industry since 1984
• Custom training workshops/seminars
• Lecture, Applications Labs, Computer-Based
  (CD/Internet), and Blended Approaches
• Certification tools and program development
• Consulting services
• Grant development, administration and completion
• Multimedia development services

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Certification Test Development
Detailed Task Analysis Expert Panel
Test and Performance Checksheet Development
Test Validation and Cut Score
Study Guides and Curriculum
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Path toHVAC Associate Degree
Apprenticeship 6 credits/year of apprenticeship
and successful mastery Exam for a total of 30
credits
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Technical Credits 15 technical credits from
Washtenaw Community College
General Education Credits 18-20 General Education
Credits
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Path to Bachelors Degree
Apprenticeship 6 credits/year of apprenticeship
and successful mastery Exam for a total of 30
credits
HVACR Engineering Technology Bachelors Degree
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Technical Credits 15 technical credits from
Washtenaw Community College
General Education Credits 18-20 General Education
Credits
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Hybrid DeliveryHVAC Degree

• 7 Internet-delivered HVAC courses
• 30 credits
• 31 General Education credits
• Delivered via Internet or by local college
• Intensive laboratory coursework
• 4 credit internship waiver for work experience

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Courses

• HVAC 312 HVAC Control Theory and Application4
  Semester Credit HoursThe study of control loop
  theory related to commercial and industrial
  comfort, process and safety applications. The
  course focuses on analog electronic and pneumatic
  control components and their systems used in new
  and existing installations. Lab exercises
  concentrate on control system operation and
  analysis.

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Courses

• HVAC 331 HVAC Secondary Equipment Selection and
  Design5 Semester Credit HoursA study of water
  and air systems used in commercial and industrial
  buildings. Course emphasizes system design,
  equipment and component selection and selected
  problems and solutions. Instrumentation, testing
  and balancing will be emphasized for optimum
  energy conservation and maximum comfort.

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Courses

• HVAC 342 HVAC Load Calculations and Energy
  Codes3 Semester Credit HoursAn examination of
  the layout and design of energy efficient
  combination systems (heating and cooling) found
  in commercial and industrial buildings. Complete
  heat loss and heat gain calculations will be
  performed both manually and through currently
  available computer software. Energy estimating
  methods will be studied and an analysis of an
  actual building conducted. State of the art
  equipment will be selected for maximum energy
  efficiency. Current federal, state and local
  codes and standards (as set forth by ASHRAE) will
  be examined as they apply to HVAC systems.

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Courses

• HVAC 393 Summer Internship4 Semester Credit
  HoursWork experience in commercial and
  industrial HVACR settings. Ten weeks, minimum.
• HVAC 415 HVAC Digital Control Systems4
  Semester Credit HoursThe study of digital
  electronic control of HVAC mechanical systems to
  maximize their operating efficiency in commercial
  and industrial applications. The layout,
  programming and operation of the building
  management systems are emphasized.

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Courses

• HVAC 451 Energy Analysis and Audit5 Semester
  Credit HoursThe survey of utility rate
  structures, billing energy consumption and energy
  profiling of commercial and industrial buildings.
  On-site audit projects will report on
  recommendations to building envelopes, HVACR
  systems and control systems with regard to
  payback. Oral and written presentations are
  required in this senior project course.

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Courses

• HVAC 462 Primary HVAC Equipment Selection4
  Semester Credit HoursThe layout of
  state-of-the-art equipment and systems for
  commercial and industrial buildings. Emphasis is
  placed upon appropriate alternate energy sources
  with cost analysis and paybacks being performed.

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Courses

• HVAC 499 System and Energy Analysis5 Semester
  Credit HoursGiven building architectural plans,
  appropriate software, codes and standards and
  owners requirements, students will select
  appropriate HVAC systems, conduct economic
  analysis, design systems and produce working
  drawings, specifications and control sequences
  for evaluation.

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Basic Electricity Lab
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Basic Duct Work Lab
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Students Build Basic AC System
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Student Systems Completed
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Student Components Crib
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Residential AC Lab
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Commercial AC Lab
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Students in Heating Lab
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Heating Lab
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Commercial Refrigeration Lab
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Commercial Refrigeration Lab
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Refrigeration Controls
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UA Training / Demonstrator
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UA Training Device
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UA Instructor Apprentices using FSU Lab
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Student Performing System Analysis
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Students Program Johnson Control Systems
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Student Programs Test Offices Mechanical Systems
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Mechanical Systems for Test Cells
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Computer Lab
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Student ASHRE Competition Awards
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HVACR Engineering Technology BS For Virtual
Tour For Program Course Descriptions For
Program Applications For More General
Information www.ferris.edu/cot/hvacr Contacts Mi
chael Feutz, Program Chair Jill Trinklien,
Marketing Manager/ 605 S. Warren Ave.
Pre-Admissions Officer Big Rapids, MI
49307-2287 Phone [phone] Phone
231-591-2695 Fax [phone] Email
feutzm_at_ferris.edu Email trinklij_at_ferris.edu
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Path toConstruction Supervision Associate Degree
Apprenticeship 6 credits/year of apprenticeship
and successful mastery Exam for a total of 30
credits
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Certificate 15 credits certificate in
Construction Supervision
General Education Credits 18-20 General Education
Credits
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Path toConstruction ManagementBachelors Degree
(under development)
Apprenticeship 6 credits/year of apprenticeship
and successful mastery Exam for a total of 30
credits
Construction Management Bachelors Degree
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Certificate 15 credits certificate in
Construction Supervision
General Education Credits 18-20 General Education
Credits
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Concrete Structures Lab
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Materials Lab
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Construction Management BS For Virtual Tour For
Program Course Descriptions For Program
Applications For More General Information www.fer
ris.edu/cot Contacts Edward Brayton, Program
Chair Construction Management Dept. 605 S. Warren
Ave., GRN 227 Big Rapids, MI 49307-2287 Phone
231-591-2370 Fax [phone] Email
braytonone_at_ferris.edu
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Path toIndustrial Training Associate Degree
Apprenticeship 6 credits/year of apprenticeship
and successful mastery Exam for a total of 30
credits
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Certificate 15 credits certificate in Industrial
Training
General Education Credits 18-20 General Education
Credits
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Hybrid DeliveryTraining In Business and Industry
Degree
30 General Education Credits
18 Credits Work Experience
Education Coursework 23 Credits - Online and/or
via distance learning coursework - Courses
delivered in one credit modules - Competency
based design delivery
Summer
Fall
Professional Education Sequence
Winter
Summer
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Path toTraining in Business and Industry
Bachelors Degree
Apprenticeship 6 credits/year of apprenticeship
and successful mastery Exam for a total of 30
credits
Training in Business and Industry Bachelors Degree
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Certificate 15 credits certificate in Industrial
Training Credits
General Education Credits 18-20 General Education
Credits
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Training in Business Industry BS For Program
Course Descriptions For Program Applications For
More General Information www.ferris.edu click on
School of Education Contacts Leonard Johnson,
Professor/Advisor School of Education, Ferris
State University Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone
231-591-2134 Fax [phone] Email
johnsonl_at_ferris.edu
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Program Roadmap
Journey HVAC Studies
Industrial Training
Construction Supervision
Apprenticeship 6 credits/year of apprenticeship
and successful mastery Exam for a total of 30
credits
Apprenticeship 6 credits/year of apprenticeship
and successful mastery Exam for a total of 30
credits
Apprenticeship 6 credits/year of apprenticeship
and successful mastery Exam for a total of 30
credits
Technical Credits 15 technical credits
Certificate 15 credits certificate in Industrial
Training
Certificate 15 credits certificate in
Construction Supervision
General Education Credits 18-20 General Ed Credits
General Education Credits 18-20 General Ed Credits
General Education Credits 18-20 General Ed Credits
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Associate Degree in Applied Science
HVACR Engineering Technology Bachelors Degree
Training In Business and Industry Bachelors Degree
Construction Management Bachelors Degree
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Distance Learning Objectives

• Certificate courses delivered through
  tele-learning or internet
• Address the needs of mobile work force
• Provide specialized training to remote union
  locals
• General education and professional courses
  delivered as online courses
• Give union locals and others equal access to
  expertise and degrees
• Limits travel time for training

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Partnership Rewards

• Certifications, AAS degrees, BS Degrees
• Recognition and recruiting for all
• Additional lab equipment and teaching materials
• Increased availability for participants with UA
  Local, college on demand, and on-line deliveries
• Increased revenues
• Increased opportunities for labor-force
  contractors

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Support Systems

• Online Registration Systems
• Apprentices
• Instructors
• Toll free telephone lines
• Online Student Services
• Advising / Transcript Evaluation
• Web Site Support
• Online Course Technical Support, help desk
  functions
• Video Bridge Support where needed

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Questions? Contact Tom Crandell, Director
Corporate Professional Development Ferris
State University 410 Oak Street ALU-113 Big
Rapids, MI 49307 Phone [phone] Fax
231-591-3539 Email crandelt_at_ferris.edu