State Technical College of Missouri

The Automotive Collision Technology program of State Technical College of MO prepares students to pursue opportunities in many related careers which include auto body repair, auto body painting, auto body estimating (shop supervisor), and collision damage estimating (insurance). The Automotive Collision Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

State Technical College of MO offers the person who wants to become a skilled automotive service technician the opportunity to work in one of the best-equipped shops in MO under the supervision of competent, thoroughly trained instructors. The Automotive Technology program at State Technical College of MO is one of only a select few in the country that meets the strict industry standards required for National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) accreditation. As a result of its commitment to quality automotive service technology training, State Technical College of MO instructors are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified Automobile Technicians in the areas they teach. The Automotive Technology program is also accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

The Aviation Maintenance program prepares individuals for employment in the aircraft maintenance industry. Aircraft mechanics are employed by the airlines, aircraft manufacturing companies, repair stations, the United States military, and general aviation fixed base operators. Some mechanics specialize in work on a particular part of an aircraft, such as metal or fabric surfaces, avionics equipment, hydraulic systems, landing gear, propellers or engines. Others, particularly those employed by the smaller fixed base operators, work on many different aircraft systems and may inspect and repair many different types of aircraft. State Technical College of MO has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Aviation Maintenance Technician School since 1970. The Aviation Maintenance program is also accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Medium/Heavy Truck Technology is designed to prepare skilled technicians to service medium and heavy duty trucks and similar diesel equipment. The Medium/Heavy Truck Technology program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

The Powersports Technology program prepares individuals to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of the major components of powersports, agricultural, outdoor power, and marine equipment and machinery. Instruction is provided in the classroom on theory, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wheels, brakes, operating controls, steering, hydraulics, suspension, electrical circuitry, electronic/mechanical engines, manual/automatic shift transmissions, and marine drives. Students gain real-world experience through lab projects and a summer internship.

The Civil Engineering Technology (CVT) program at State Technical College of MO prepares graduates to fill an important role in the development and rehabilitation of essential infrastructure that is relied upon daily. Civil engineering technicians work from early project development through completion of the project. They assist with projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, ports, railways, airports, energy systems, utilities, public water supply, waste management, and solutions to environmental problems. Civil engineering technicians may also work with commercial, residential, and land development projects.

The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology (DDT) program of State Technical College of MO is thorough and comprehensive, with a balanced mix of instruction in mechanical, architectural, civil, electrical, and structural drafting. The DDT program has been awarded program certification by the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA), a nationally-recognized professional drafting association, which assures a high quality program that benefits both education and industry. The DDT program is also accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

The Electrical Distribution Systems program at State Technical College of MO prepares individuals to climb wood pole structures, build and maintain electrical distribution systems, use safe work practices, administer first aid, and perform pole top rescue. Students also receive a strong foundation in math, communication, and critical thinking skills and are required to participate in an approved internship. This field has a high demand for experienced individuals resulting in relatively high pay.

The Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology program is a center of excellence for teaching alternative energy technicians to install, service, and repair heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Basic heating, refrigeration and air conditioning theory are enhanced with extensive hands-on training in laboratories and on in-service equipment. Comprehensive coverage is given to electrical motors, controls and wiring and systems diagnosis and repairs.

The Heavy Equipment Operations program is designed to produce operators trained in the major classifications of earth moving equipment. The program starts in June and runs for eleven months. Students receive extensive training in the operation of dozers, scrapers, wheel loaders, backhoes, excavators, graders, and skid steers on a 40-acre operation site. Classroom instruction includes units in a number of related subjects such as grade operations, blueprint reading, and preventive maintenance. Attendance for all 1,350 instructional hours of the program is critical due to the hands-on-nature of the program and federal financial aid requirements. The Heavy Equipment Operations program is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

The Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares students to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and rebuilding of the major components of earth moving equipment. Instruction is provided in the classroom on theory, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of tracks, wheels, brakes, operating controls, hydraulic systems, electrical circuitry, electronic and mechanical engines, and manual and power shift transmissions. Some equipment operation is included to familiarize students with the equipment they are learning to repair.

As long as there is metal, there will always be a need for qualified welders. Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal, melting and fusing it to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, and thousands of other manufacturing activities. Welding also is used to join beams when constructing buildings, bridges, railways, and other structures and to join pipes in pipelines, power plants, and refineries.

Dental assistants are specially-trained, technically-skilled members of the dental team. Students are trained in the steps required for a variety of dental procedures and become proficient in preparing and transferring dental instruments and materials throughout those procedures. Students will learn to take x-rays, polish teeth, apply dental sealants, take impressions, and provide oral health instructions.

The Medical Radiologic Technology program is designed to equip graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to become competent healthcare professionals who perform diagnostic X-ray examinations in hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers. Students of the program will learn to manipulate diagnostic X-ray equipment and the technical factors that affect X-ray images. Students will participate in a minimum of 12 credit hours of clinical study at approved clinical sites. To be successful, students need effective communication skills and a solid background in science and math.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program is designed to equip the graduate with the necessary skills and training to become employed in various physical therapy settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long term care facilities, home healthcare, clinics or school systems. The program is both physically and mentally challenging. To be successful, students should possess good communication skills and have a good background in science and math.

The Practical Nursing Technology program is an eleven month, three semester program with 1,290 total instructional hours including a minimum of 360 clock hours of clinical study in which students will participate at approved clinical sites that include local hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician clinics, area schools, and other healthcare agencies. To be successful, students need effective communication skills and a solid background in science and math.

The mission of the Networking Systems Technology program is to provide students with the technical and interpersonal skills needed to enter the field of computer networking or digital communications.

The mission of the Networking Systems Technology program is to provide students with the technical and interpersonal skills needed to enter the field of computer networking or digital communications.

The Nuclear Technology program offers the student a unique opportunity to obtain state-of-the-art training that will put the graduate in demand by any organization or business that operates nuclear reactors or handles radioactive substances to include advanced manufacturing, life sciences, research reactors, the nuclear power industry, hazardous waste removal companies, and government agencies. Technicians with the educational background this program provides are in high demand now, and with the rising use of radiation in diagnostics, medical treatment and applications, and potential expansion of nuclear power technology this demand will remain high for years to come. Nuclear power is the largest non-carbon source of electricity in the United States providing 20% of the country’s power. Job placement prospects are highly favorable and starting salaries reflect this high demand.

In our program, students are taught how to select the right machining process, plan that process, and operate computer numerical control (CNC) and manual precision machine tools to create parts or products. Our state-of-the-art lab includes 4- and 5-Axis machining centers, CNC milling machines and lathes, a three-dimensional printer, electrical discharge machining (EDM) equipment, and other industry-standard equipment for students to use in hands-on labs. All labs are supervised by instructors with industry experience. The precision machining capstone projects help to prepare students for a challenging career in this high demand field. With this degree, graduates can choose careers including machining, CNC programming, mold/die making, quality control, or machine tool manufacturing.