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Land Surveying\Civil Engineering Technology

Welcome

The civil engineering industry advises, designs and supervises civil projects. The civil engineering industry applies high standards of construction according to federal, state, county and city regulations. Civil design is a necessity today for the creation, improvement and protection of the community environment providing facilities for living, industry and transportation, including large buildings, roads, bridges, canals, railroad lines, airports, water-supply systems, dams, irrigation, harbors, docks, aqueducts, tunnels, and other engineered constructions.

Civil engineering professions need trained, qualified people. Our world could not function without the skills and knowledge of these technicians who draft, survey and inspect construction materials.

The civil engineering industry also offers variety, job security, respect, upward mobility, great salary, life long employment, and opportunity. Civil technicians can use their skills in just about anyplace in the world.

Civil engineering is a high technology industry with constant innovations that contribute to making the equipment work better and more efficient.

• We invite you to learn more about what this program has to offer.
• Please contact us if you have any additional questions.

The Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology program prepares students for employment opportunities as land surveyors, civil drafters and construction material inspectors. Skills and knowledge for these careers are gained in the classroom/lab and through coop on-the-job training with industry. A minimum grade of “C” or 70% is required in all LSCE and General Education courses to progress through or graduate from the program.

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Overview

The Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology Program is a six quarter (18 month) program. The student is on campus participating in lecture/lab courses during five of those six quarters. The 4th quarter involves an opportunity for the student to “learn while doing” through the College’s Cooperative Education Experience. During this Cooperative Education experience the student is paid; helping offset the costs of college.

All tuition, fees, books, required tools, and related costs are the responsibility of the student. See estimated cost list.

The Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology Program at Southeast Community College is fully accredited by the State of Nebraska and by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Upon successful completion of the program the student will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

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Mission

Program Mission Statement:

The mission of the Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology Program is to prepare students, through the use of comprehensive courses of instruction and “hands on” training, for employment in the field of land surveying, civil computer aided drafting, and construction materials inspection.

The Program Goals:

The program goals will be reviewed annually.

1. Update and purchase major equipment used in the program with input from industry and program advisory board.
2. Provide an effective training program that meets the employment needs of the construction, land surveying, and civil engineering industry.
3. Provide the student with a strong knowledge in concrete field-testing inspection in order that they receive their certification as a Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I from the American Concrete Institute.
4. Provide the student with a strong foundation of basic land surveying concepts to enter into and succeed in various areas of the land surveying industry.
5. Expand the program in the future to include Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
6. To train students in the proper use of the Sokkia 530 total station, TDS RECON data collector, AutoCAD 2006 software, HP48GX Calculator, and Land Development Desktop 2006 software.
7. Provide a safe learning environment emphasizing good safety practices.
8. Provide opportunities for the faculty to learn the latest developments, skills and abilities in the Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Concrete Inspection, AutoCAD Software, Land Development Desktop Software and Soils Inspection arena.

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Requirements

• Complete an Application for Admission form and return it to SCC-Milford Campus. The students accepted for this program will be chosen on a first come first serve basis. Complete and Submit Application for Admission – Milford Campus.
  
  
• All applicants are responsible for scheduling an appointment to take the COMPASS test. COMPASS, ASSET and ACT scores will be accepted. Please call the SCC-Milford Campus Assessment Office, 402-761-8202 or 1-800-933-7223, Ext. 8202 for an appointment.
  
  
• For questions about applications to Southeast Community College-Milford Campus please call Connie Wergin, 1-800-933-7223, Ext. 8448.
  
  
• For a TOUR of the Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology Program please contact Marcia Van Andel, 1-800-933-7223, Ext. 8243.
  

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Student Responsibilities

• Must complete specific courses in their program of study and have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.
• Adhere to the policies of the employer, just as any other employee.
• Competently perform assigned work and complete agreed-upon objectives.
• Complete all necessary records for Cooperative Education Experience files. 

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Cooperative Education

Students at Southeast Community College are employed by area businesses and industries and have the opportunity to "learn whle doing" through the College's Cooperative Education Experience.

Students will work in positions related to their career goals. Student objectives are established through mutual agreement by the student, the employer, and the cooperative education experience coordinator.
Progress is evaluated at designated time(s) during the period of employment.

How Cooperative Education Works

Southeast Community College's Cooperative Education Experience is designed for students who have completed specific courses in their program of study and have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.

Coordinators work closely with employers and students to determine the optimum Cooperative Education arrangement.

The student registers for the Cooperative Education Experience and earns college credit while being paid a salary for the cooperative experience; the salary is set by the employer and agreed upon by the student.

Cooperative Education Benefits

• A unique opportunity that offers occupational opportunities directly related to career objectives that could not otherwise be achieved in the classroom.
• It offers on-the-job training for students under the supervision of the employer.
• It provides the opportunity for business and industrial personnel to become co-educators.
• It permits students to train in actual situations using equipment of the trade.
• Its overall purpose is the development of occupational competencies, pursuing employment in a real-life setting as a source of learning.