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An Occupational Skills Award (OSA) is the most basic sequence of courses that will prepare students for employment. Students are not able to declare an OSA as a major, or pursue one as an end goal. However, almost all OSAs are built into other certificates and/or majors, and they will be automatically awarded to students as they complete coursework in those certificates and/or majors.

Job Corps’ OTP Advanced Manufacturing training program connects Job Corps students with other local training providers like technical or community colleges, trade schools or employers to provide specialized education and training services. Students learn skills like reading and understanding schematics and blueprints, positioning or aligning components and parts either manually or with hoists, using hand tools or machines to assemble parts, conducting quality control checks, and describing the commonalities and differences of the alternating current and direct current (AC/DC) systems (e.g., wire color codes in both). These skills prepare students for a career in manufacturing, production engineering and machine shops. Students who complete Advanced Manufacturing training at Job Corps can earn nationally recognized credentials from the American Welding Society (AWS) and the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).

The Professional Welder prepares a graduate for entry-level positions in structural, pipe,and thin alloy and/or pipeline welding. Key welding processes include SMAW, MIG, TIG,High Frequency TIG, and Fluxcore. The program consists of six five-week courses for a totalof 30 weeks, 25 semester credit hours, and 750 contact hours of instruction. Many of allnew students elect the Professional Welder program because of its specialty courses andexpanded welding competencies. The Professional Welder graduate acquires many skillsand can branch off into various career and employment opportunities. Upon successfulcompletion of this program, students will receive a Diploma.

Bishop States Welding Technology program offers students an opportunity to receive a hands-on education through interactive learning, exciting courses, and distinguished faculty. Learn from industry-leading professionals and gain hands-on experience in a wide range of welding procedures including, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Gas Welding, and Robotic Welding . Using each of these procedures, students learn to weld plates in various positions including horizontal, vertical, and overhead. Students also learn various techniques for cutting and preparing metal for welding procedures. With the addition of our AAS degree students will have the opportunity to enroll in pipe welding classes, welding inspection classes and print reading classes. While enrolled at Bishop State students will have an opportunity to test for American Welding Society (AWS) certifications. The Bishop State Welding program truly is ” A Great Place to Start.” Graduates earn the Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree.

The Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Automation and Robotics includes four educational components: general education, technical foundations, content skills and knowledge, and work-based learning. The content skills and knowledge and work-based learning components are specific to the field of automation/robotics. This includes the installation, configuration, programming, and troubleshooting of automation/robotic systems.Admission Requirements: Students must meet the general admission requirements of the college. All Students who are not proficient in communication and computation skills will be required to correct deficiencies through developmental courses and/or direct enrollment.Program Outcomes: Graduates of the Automation/Robotics-Technical Studies Program will:Demonstrate the knowledge gained in how modern manufacturers use Automation/Robotics in manufacturing.Demonstrate the ability to communicate Automation/Robotics concepts effectively.Demonstrate analytical ability to effectively perform manufacturing systems troubleshooting.Demonstrate the proper use of tools and test equipment used with Automation/Robotics.Demonstrate the proper safety procedures when working with or near Automation/Robotic systems.

The Introduction to Arc Welding certificate prepares students for entry-level welding employment. This certificate is designed to provide a multi-disciplined learning experience for a beginning and intermediate welding student. Students will take foundation courses in industrial safety, blueprint reading, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG). Welding will be performed in multiple positions on plate steel and sheet metal.

Job Corps’ Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program teaches students the skills like how to apply paint, stain and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, bridges or other items such as cars, jewelry and ceramics, use machinery to apply the paints or use scaffolding and raise ladders, fill holes and cracks with plaster and putty, and utilize simple math to calculate dimensions. This program specifically prepares students for a Registered Apprenticeship after graduation. Students who complete the Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program can earn industry-recognized credentials from organizations such as the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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This is a program that prepares individuals to be able to proficiently work in an entry level position in manufacturing, construction, or general industry.This is a career program designed for students to go directly into the labor market upon completion. Although some of the courses in this program will transfer to four-year institutions, this program is not designed to be a transfer program of study; therefore, it is not subject to the terms and conditions of Alabama Transfers state transfer and articulation reporting system.

This pathway is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering. Requirements vary among institutions. The following program is a composite of the requirements of the first two years of the baccalaureate degree at most four-year institutions. Students should have successfully completed a minimum of four units of high school mathematics, including trigonometry, and three units of science in biology, physics and chemistry.

The program produces students capable of design analysis and testing of mechanical systems. It uses prevailing industrial procedures to test current mechanical equipment used in industry.

The Electrical Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels.The program includes instruction in:principles of electronics and electrical systemswiringpower transmissionsafetyindustrial and household appliancesjob estimationelectrical testing and inspectionand applicable codes and standardsGraduates of the Electrical Technology program may become employed as an industrial electrician, control technician, industrial electrical maintenance technician, instrumentation technician, PLC programmer, or industrial electrical inspector.Wallace Community College is approved by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), under the sponsorship of the Alabama Community College System, as an Accredited Training and Education Facility (ATEF) which will allow graduates of the Electrical Technology program to receive industry recognized credentials from NCCER.