Teamster Convention Training, AAS [CONVEN-AAS, 61 Total Credits]

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RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the Convention Teamster Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the TMST Associate of Applied Science Degree if they are affected by the retroactive six year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4163.

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students for employment as a Journeyman Convention Teamster with the Teamsters Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing math, science, and human relations components are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place.

Student Learning Outcomes

Comprehend and utilize all applicable convention teamster tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of convention teamster work.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise in convention teamster work.

General Education Requirements (34 Credits)

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics

English Composition (6 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Communications (6 Credits)

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Natural Science (7 Credits)

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (6 Credits)

Special Program Requirements (27 Credits)

^{Any TMST journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above TMST apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}

TMST 100B - OSHA General Industry Class
and TMST 120B - Introduction to the Convention Industry
and TMST 130B - Beginning Decorating
and TMST 140B - Beginning Systems
and TMST 150B - Beginning Design and Repair
and TMST 160B - Beginning Installation and Dismantle
and TMST 170B - Forklift Theory
and TMST 200B - Advanced Forklift
and TMST 220B - Advanced Installation and Dismantle
and TMST 230B - Lead Foreman Training
and TMST 240B - First Aid/CPR
and TMST 250B - Condor Operating
and TMST 260B - Rigging
and TMST 270B - Scissor Lift