This accelerated, cohort-based EMT training is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor) and clinical experience through Chattanooga State’s Economic & Workforce Development department. Upon successful completion of the coursework, individuals are eligible to sit for the National Registry’s written and practical examinations. Upon successful completions of examinations and other licensure requirements, the individual will be eligible for the State of Tennessee EMT license. The EMT renders life support to patients at the scene of their injuries or illnesses and prepares these patients for transport to the hospital. This training contains a total of 240 contacts hours.

The entire training can be completed in 8 weeks via academy-style instruction (4 days per week, 8 hours/day in the classroom; and 1 12-hour day/week clinical rotation with a regional EMS provider. The College will provide all training instruction, instructors, equipment, books, uniforms, exam fees, course documentation, and TN EMS compliance. Additionally the College will utilize its regional employer relationships to connect successful students directly to employment opportunities.

Program Cost: $4,000

The purpose of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification program is to recognize through certification, individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of advanced manufacturing production at the front-line (entry-level to front-line supervisor) through successful completion of the certification assessments.  The goal of the CPT certification program is to raise the level of performance of production technicians both to assist the individuals in finding higher-wage jobs and to help employers ensure their workforce increases the company’s productivity and competitiveness.

The CPT program consists of four individual certificate assessments:

• Safety
• Quality Practices & Measurement
• Manufacturing Processes & Production
• Maintenance Awareness

Candidates must earn the first four certificates to receive the full CPT certification.

Program Cost: $2,695

Chattanooga State Community College offers high-quality heavy equipment training with expert instruction and hands-on experience, certified by NCCER.

Our dedicated faculty and staff are ready to take you through our six-week comprehensive curriculum. The objective of Chattanooga State’s Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program is to impress upon the students the necessity for safety in all aspects of earth moving heavy equipment operations and procedures. Each Chattanooga State Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program uses the latest equipment and specific OSHA safety standards and manufacturer’s requirements.

The NCCER Curriculum provided in the classroom is reinforced with hands-on application sessions in the field. In this six-week program, students will gain significant and useful skills and will leave with a stronger understanding and appreciation of the requirements and responsibilities of Heavy Equipment Operators.

Equipment you will need to provide includes: Steel Toe Boots and Carhartt or equivalent Cover-alls.

Chattanooga State will provide: Work Gloves, Safety Glasses, Ear Protection, a Hard Hat and all required books.  Participants will also need to be able to complete and pass a drug screen and background check.  This will take place on the first week of class.

Participants must complete at least 220 of the total 240 hours of classroom and laboratory time. Participants must also pass all written examinations in the NCCER curriculum, and demonstrate competence, as defined by the curriculum, on each piece of heavy equipment.

**Machinery will vary from class to class. All classes will have practice on backhoe, mini excavator, dozer and skid steer.

Program Cost: $4,950