Railroad Conductor Technology
Courses
- Railroad Conductor Technology — Certificate 16 credits
Railroad Conductor Technology — Certificate
| Course | Title | Credit |
| RRCC1110 | Orientation | 1 |
This is an opportunity for students to determine if a career as a conductor is right for them. Students will shadow conductors in a working rail yard and experience for themselves the physical and scheduling demands of the job. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to describe railroad organization and general operations, policies and practices to ensure railroad safety, and the basic responsibilities of conductors. 5 hrs. lecture, demonstration/wk. Selective admission program - see a counselor about special requirements. Prerequisites: None. Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| RRCC1120 | Introduction to Conductor Service | 4 |
This is an introductory course for the conductor service option within the railroad operations program. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to describe railroad organization and general operations, policies and practices to ensure railroad safety, and the basic responsibilities of conductors. 5 hrs. lecture, demonstration/wk. Selective admission program - see a counselor about special requirements. Prerequisites: Admission to the DCTC railroad conductor program and completion of the one-week orientation. (RRCC1110) Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| RRCC1130 | General Code of Operation Rules | 4 |
This is the fourth course in the conductor option for the railroad operations degree program. Conductors must maintain a thorough understanding of the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR). This course provides an in-depth study of the GCOR. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate abilities to apply the General Code of Operating Rules to safe and efficient train movement and operations. 5 hrs. lecture/wk. Selective admission program - see a counselor about special requirements. Prerequisites: Admission to the DCTC railroad conductor option and successful completion of RRCC1120 Conductor Service with a minimum grade of "C". Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| RRCC1140 | Mechanical Operations | 2 |
This course covers mechanical operations that relate to conductor service. This is the second course in the conductor option of the railroad operations degree program. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to describe the importance and application of freight care mechanical policies and practices to ensure safe railroad operations. 2.5 hrs. lecture/wk. Selective admission program - see a counselor about special requirements. Prerequisites: Admission to the DCTC's railroad conductor program and successful completion of RRCC1120 with a grade of "C" or better. Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| RRCC1150 | Conductor Duties | 2 |
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to describe and apply railroad organization and general operations, policies and practices to ensure railroad safety, and basic responsibilities of conductor. This course includes safety and the general rules with which conductors must comply and teaches the techniques and administrative procedures conductors use on the job to perform safely and effectively. 2.5 hrs. lecture/wk. Selective admission program - see a counselor about special requirements. Prerequisites: Admission to the DCTC railroad conductor option and successful completion of RRCC1140 Mechanical Operation with a minimum grade of "C". Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| RRCC1160 | Utilization of RR Equipment & Safety Standards | 2 |
This course is designed for persons interested in pursuing a career as a Railroad Conductor. The student will study and demonstrate the accepted standards of railroad equipment utilization. They will also demonstrate knowledge and application of railroad safety rules and techniques for moving box cars. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in Railroad Conductor Certificate Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| RRCC2970 | Railroad Conductor Work Experience | 1 |
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have observed actual operations and be able to apply skills learned in classroom-based instruction to those operations. The student will observe and perform operations under the supervision of experienced conductor mentors in actual field locations. 1 hr. lecture, minimum 40 hrs of on-the-job training/wk Prerequisites: Admission to the DCTC railroad conductor option, and successful completion of RRCC1130 General Code of Operating Rules with a minimum grade of "C". Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 3.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| Total | 16 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 16 | |