This 12 hour Locomotive-Electrical Vocational Certificate program is designed to introduce the student to the basic electrical theory and concepts related to locomotive electrical systems, including the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of EMD Low Horsepower locomotive electrical systems. Also, it includes the basic operation, maintenance, repair requirements and trouble shooting of EMD diesel engines and support systems, and the GE Dash 8/9 locomotive systems.

For information visit the National Academy of Railroad Sciences

(Major Code 4370; CIP Code 49.0299)

Certificate of Completion

First Semester

RRTM 142  Locomotive Electricity*..............................3
          Prerequisite: Approval of the railroad training
          administrator and the JCCC program assistant
          dean
RRTM 143  Low Horsepower Electrical*...........................3
          Prerequisite: Approval of the railroad training
          administrator and the JCCC program
          assistant dean
RRTM 144  EMD Basic Electrical*................................3
          Prerequisite: Approval of the railroad training
          administrator and the JCCC program
          assistant dean
RRTM 145  GE Dash 8/9 Electrical Systems*......................3
          Prerequisite: Approval of the railroad training
          administrator and the JCCC program
          assistant dean
          TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS..........................12