The Industrial Technology Department is an operating entity of Central Texas
College which provides vocational courses leading to a Certificate of Completion
and/or Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Repair, Auto Collision
Repair, Diesel Repair, Maintenance Technology/Building Trades, Heating and Air
Conditioning Service and Repair, Graphics and Printing Technology, Welding, Cosmetology
and Truck Driving. Small Engine Repair courses are under the Industrial Technology
Department but are not taught at Central Campus. Heating, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration, as well as Graphics and Printing classes, are also taught at the
Gatesville Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) site.
Goal: "Central Texas College shall provide quality Instructional programs that will prepare students to fully participate in educational, occupational, economic, and social
opportunities. These include Certificates and/or Degree Programs in General educational
and Occupational and Technology; University Transfer, Developmental Education,
Adult and Continuing Education; Skills Training and Workforce Development Programs;
Special and Enriched Education; and Adult Literacy and Basic Skills Education."
Our three main objectives are to:
Provide an up-to-date curricula districtwide that fosters student goal
attainment, meets changing requirements, reflects changes in Industrial Technology,
and incorporates development of SCANS and communication skills.
Employ and retain faculty who, at a minimum, meet the qualification
requirements set by accrediting associations and regulatory bodies.
Meet the educational, occupational, and developmental needs
of a diverse student population.
Whether you're looking to upgrade skills in your current job, acquire new job skills, earn a degree, or complete a certificate, the CTC Industrial Technology Department can help you attain your goal. The Industrial Technology Department provides educational opportunities in Automotive; Diesel; Auto Collision Repair; Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration; Welding; Maintenance Technology/Building Trades; Cosmetology; Graphics and Printing; and Small Engine Repair--all of which contain "industry-validated" technical skills.
Best of all, the Industrial Technology Department meets your needs with options of traditional semester or open-entry and continous registration, flexible scheduling, individualized and self-paced instruction, and comprehensive on-site counseling and testing services.
At Central Texas College, we identify and serve our unique, global community needs
and provide quality teaching through an accessible learning environment.
