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Mar 27, 2026
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2025-2026 College Catalog
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CTEC 1480 - Cooperative Education-Chemical Technology/Technician
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 27
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Class time will focus on work related topics such as safety, self-initiative, goal setting, time management, leadership, communication, team skills, and continuous improvement. Students may register in only one co-op class per semester (4sch, 1 lecture, 20 minimum practicum in plant) and it must be approved by both the employer offering the co-op and WCJC. The employer will usually select from second year students who have completed at least 30 semester hours toward the PTAC degree and have satisfactorily completed the company’s tests and interviews. The student will work at the facility during the day, averaging at least 20 hours per week, and is paid a commensurate rate (approximately 80 of entry level).
Prerequisite(s): Credit for or concurrent enrollment in PTAC 2420 and assignment by the Program Director and Co-op employer
Type: TECH
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