Technician/Pre-Engineering (TPE) Institute
Technician/Pre-Engineering (TPE) Institute
Institutes are specialized learning communities organized to offer students the support they need to get started on a career and meet their academic goals.
If you have any questions, please contact the Engineering Technology Department Chair or Assistant Chair:
Alberto Quinonez, Ph.D
Department Chair
Phone: 512-223-6407 | Email: [email protected]
Rosa Carrasco, BSEE, MSEE
Assistant Chair
Phone: 512-223-6271 | Email: [email protected]
Technician/Pre-Engineering (TPE) Institute
Technician/Pre-Engineering Institute
Regional employment in high tech has grown more than 20% in recent years, according to the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Preparing students for a high tech career is necessary to meet future employment demands in the region.
In 2017, Texas A&M University and Austin Community College create the Texas A&M Engineering Academy in response to this anticipated growth. In addition, Samsung and Applied Materials launched apprentice programs that allow students to gain valuable industry experience while taking classes at ACC.
Overview
What is the Technician/Pre-Engineering (TPE) Institute?
The Technician/Pre-Engineering (TPE) Institute prepares you for a career as an electronic technician and/or and engineer. Courses are offered at Riverside, Highland, and Round Rock campuses. Upon completing the one-year program, you can choose to continue coursework to complete an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology or apply to the Texas A&M Engineering Academy. Students who meet the requirements may apply to the Samsung or Applied Materials apprenticeship programs. Other benefits include:
- A focus on high-demand skills in electronics, automation, and control technology
- Completion of College Algebra
- Gain technical practical skills using real-world equipment
- Completion of an Electronics Technician Specialization Level 1 – Certificate
- Upon completion of the certificate,0 graduates may apply for entry-level full-time
employment or apprenticeship programs
Applying
Classes
| Semester I | EDUC 1300 | Effective Learning: Effective Strategies for College Success |
| CETT 1403 | DC Circuits | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra OR | |
| MATH 1414 | College Algebra for Precalculus | |
| Semester II | CETT 1405 | AC Circuits |
| CETT 1425 | Digital Fundamentals | |
| ELMT 2441 | Electromechanical Systems OR | |
| MFGT 1302 | Introduction to Automated Manufacturing |
TPE Institute students follow a defined path over two semesters.
Enrollment Steps
Complete these steps to enroll in the TPE Institute. Note: Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to an ACC institute.
- Complete the ACC application.
- Complete the online Technician/Pre-Engineering (TPE) Institute Form.
- Upon receiving your application, the Department will contact you.
- Meet with your advisor at least once a month to review progress.