Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies

Associate of Applied Science
Brightpoint Community College

This two-year degree prepares students for entry-level jobs in technical fields including electricity, HVAC, machining, mechanical maintenance, and welding.

Outcomes

By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:

  1. Exhibit the knowledge and skills to safely perform laboratory duties and recognize safety issues, in accordance with OSHA standards.
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  2. Apply principles and techniques of quality engineering for management, design, production, and assurance of quality. 
  3. Collaborate effectively in teams to improve quality and productivity.
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  4. Explain the application of liquids, gases, solids, metrics, mechanics, forces, simple machines, heat, light, sound, and nuclear energy in industrial engineering processes.
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  5. Install mechanical components according to the manufacturer's specifications, with regard to spacing alignment, tension, torque, and size. (Students pursuing the Mechanical Maintenance track.)
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  6. Show effective teamwork, communication, and introductory fabrication skills.?(Students pursuing the Welding track.)
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

BCC allows open admission for this program. More information on how to get started at BCC can be found at: https://www.brightpoint.edu/admissions/get-started/. Work-based learning is a required component of the program. Students without current or recent related work experience are responsible for securing their own internships, assisted by BCC faculty. Students with current or recent work experience are responsible for working with the faculty advisor to secure appropriate documentation. This degree is offered at the Chester Campus.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Brightpoint Community College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Brightpoint accepts multiple forms of credit for prior learning, including scores on standardized tests such as AP/IB/CLEP/DANTES as well as courses and training completed in the military, criminal justice academies, technology certification programs, and health services certification programs. See https://www.brightpoint.edu/paying-for-brightpoint/pay-tuition/military-veterans-educational-benefits/credit-for-prior-experience/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Brightpoint Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
3835
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? At Brightpoint, our vision is "A success story for every student." With our small classes, our large number of courses and in-demand programs (including many online!), partnerships with area employers, and our award-winning faculty, Brightpoint Community College can help you begin your journey to a Bachelor's degree, a job, or both!
Transfer Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance.
First Year Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Not required.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
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Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
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Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Integrated Machining TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
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Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - ElectricalAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Automation and RoboticsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate in Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
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Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science in Advanced ManufacturingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
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Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Electrical TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in HVACAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Industrial Maintenance ElectronicsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Industrial Maintenance MechanicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Machine ToolAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in WeldingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
17-3026.00Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3026.01Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansImplement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Cost To Complete
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