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PROPEL CAREER ACADEMY CATALOG 2020-2021PROPEL CAREER ACADEMY CATALOG 2020-2021

Electrical Level Four Syllabus (31 Weeks 180 Hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technology Level One Syllabus (31 Weeks 183 Hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Welding Level One Syllabus ( 27 Weeks 153 Hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Program Term Dates for 2020-2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daily Class Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Office Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Course Time Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Enrollment Periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holidays to be Observed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Accreditation and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Facilities and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faculty and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Credit for Previous Education, Training, or Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cancellation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grading Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Satisfactory Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remedial Work and Repeated Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attendance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Make-Up Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Conduct Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placement Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Readmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Complaints (Grievance Procedure) ..............................................................................True and Correct Statement .............................................................................................................2020-2021 Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Continuing Education (CEU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCCER Computerized Career Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Performance Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safety Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electrical Level One Syllabus (31 Weeks 171 Hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electrical Level Two Syllabus (30 Weeks 171 Hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electrical Level Three Syllabus (32 Weeks 174 Hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FALL 2020Six Weeks 1: Sept. 8 – Oct. 15 Six Weeks 2: Oct. 20 – Nov. 24 Twelve Weeks: Sept. 8 – Dec. 22SPRING 2021Six Weeks 1: Jan. 5 – Feb. 18Six Weeks 2: Feb. 23 – April 8 Twelve Weeks: Jan. 5 – April 2

Class for evening students will be Monday through Thursday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for approximately twelve weeks. For evening students, there will be no mealtime, and a ten-minute break will be taken for the last ten minutes of each hour.

FALL 2020-2021 CALENDAR

DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE

Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excepting the days school will be closed. When classes are not in session, the office will be closed for lunch from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM.

OFFICE HOURS

COURSE TIME HOURS

A course time hour is at least 50 minutes of instruction during a 60-minute period.

Enrollment periods are the four calendar weeks prior to the first day of classes for each program term.

ENROLLMENT PERIODS

HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED

Enrollment periods are the four calendar weeks prior to the first day of classes for each program term.

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS

Propel Career Academy has been accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research since 2019 as an Accredited Training Sponsor and Accredited Assessment Center.Propel Career Academy Apprenticeship program has been accredited with the DOL Office of Apprenticeship since 2019.Propel Career Academy Apprenticeship program has also been accredited with the Texas Department of Licensing for Electrical Apprenticeship since 2019.Propel Career Academy is accredited by the Texas Department of Licensing as a Continuing Education and Electrical Continuing Education Provider.Propel Career Academy is also an NC3 accredited to deliver NC3 curriculum and programs.

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PROPEL CAREER ACADEMY CATALOG 2020-2021

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Bill Graham | President Alan Giroux | Executive Vice PresidentCory Bruner | Director

ADMINISTRATION

CORY BRUNER | DIRECTORPropel Career Academy ATS- Primary Sponsor RepresentativeAAS-Primary Assessment Administrator Master TrainerSafety Instructor

FRANK HEMPATS- Secondary Sponsor Representative AAS-Secondary Assessment Administrator San Antonio RepresentativeNCCER Master InstructorNCCER Safety Craft Instructor

FACULTY & STAFF

AUSTINErnie ConnAustin Support Representative Master InstructorElectrical InstructorSafety InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Michael DeWaneElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Michael OvertonElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Michael CostaElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Jorge DovalinaElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Todd TreadwayElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Willie JonesElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Stacy KileElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

CALIFORNIAGerry PerezCalifornia Support Representative Electrical InstructorCurriculum Proctor Curriculum Performance Evaluator

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Propel Career Academy’s facility is 4000 sqft. with 800 sqft. dedicated to Classrooms and the remaining 3200 sqft. for hands on lab/classroom. The facility utilizes Greenlee Green Apple Labs tools and equipment for hands on instruction. The facility has 8 hands on training workstations and four assessment computer stations for proctored exams.

DIRECTORY

Propel Career Academy (888) 339-1931

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HOUSTONShane EmersonSupport RepresentativeMaster InstructorElectrical InstructorSafety InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

John McNealElectrical InstructorSafety InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

INDIANA & KANSASJason MaidenIndiana and Kansas Support RepresentativeElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

NEW YORKRick Tripodo Sr.Support RepresentativeMaster InstructorElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Paul StevensSafety InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Robert FreestoneSafety InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator\

Wayne WoodyElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Pete ConefryElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

NEW YORK CONT.Chris HieronymusElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Franklin De Los SantosElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

SAN ANTONIOCory Bruner Propel Career Academy ATS- Primary Sponsor RepresentativeAAS-Primary Assessment Administrator Master TrainerSafety Instructor

Frank HempATS- Secondary Sponsor Representative AAS-Secondary Assessment Administrator San Antonio RepresentativeNCCER Master InstructorNCCER Safety Craft Instructor

Carrie GarzaElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Mark CoshalElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Pam PattenElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Chris PerezElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Rafael BrambilaElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Carlos De La CruzElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

FACULTY & STAFF

CHICAGOSteve WakabyashiChicago Support Representative Electrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

DALLASDonnie Elmore Austin Support Representative Master InstructorElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Terry SmithSafety InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Harlan LacyElectrical InstructorSafety InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Nick KingElectrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Ryan CollinsSafety InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

Ralph IbarraElectrical InstructorSafety InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

DENVERAdnan CurticDenver Support Representative Electrical InstructorCurriculum ProctorCurriculum Performance Evaluator

EL PASOJerrod KewEl Paso Support Representative Electrical InstructorCurriculum Proctor Curriculum Performance Evaluator

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Individuals applying for this course are required to: a. interview with an instructor;b. be at least 17 years of age (applicantsunder the age of 18 require writtenpermission from a parent or legal guardianin order to enroll); andc. present proof of secondary education

(high school diploma or GED certificate).

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR EXPERIENCEAn enrolling student may be granted credit for prior education, training achieved through NCCER or BICSI. To apply for consideration of credit, a written request with documentation of the education, training and experience must be submitted to the school no later than five business days prior to the first day of classes for the term. The student may be required to pass a qualification test with a grade of at least 70 to receive the credit. If the credit is granted, the student will not be required to attend class for that subject and will not be charged tuition (pro-rata course time hours) or fees for books and supplies for that subject.

CANCELLATION POLICY

A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment contract within 72 hours (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after the enrollment contract is signed. A full refund will also be made to any student who cancels enrollment within the student’s first three scheduled class days, except that the school may retain not more than $100 in any administrative fees charged, as well as items of extra expense that are necessary for the portion of the program attended and stated separately on the enrollment agreement.

REFUND POLICY

1. Refund computations will be based onscheduled course time of classes throughthe last documented day of anacademically related activity. Leaves ofabsence, suspensions and school holidayswill not be counted as part of the scheduledclass attendance.2. The effective date of termination forrefund purposes will be the earliest of thefollowing:a. the date of termination, if the student isterminated by the school;b. the date of receipt of written notice fromthe student; orc. ten school days following the last date ofattendance.

3. If tuition and fees are collected inadvance of entrance, and if after expirationof the 72 hour cancellation privilege thestudent does not enter school, not morethan $100 in any administrative feescharged shall be retained by the school forthe entire residence program orsynchronous distance education course.4. If a student enters a residence orsynchronous distance education programand withdraws or is otherwise terminated,the school or college may retain not morethan $100 in administrative fees charged forthe entire program. The minimum refund ofthe remaining tuition and fees will be thepro rata portion of tuition, fees, and othercharges that the number of hoursremaining in the portion of the course orprogram for which the student has beencharged after the effective date oftermination bears to the total number ofhours in the portion of the course orprogram for which the student has beencharged, except that a student may notcollect a refund if the student hascompleted 75 percent or more of the totalnumber of hours in the portion of theprogram for which the student has beencharged on the effective date oftermination.

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4. (More simply, the refund is based on theprecise number of course time hours thestudent has paid for, but not yet used, at thepoint of termination, up to the 75%completion mark, after which no refund isdue.)5. Refunds for items of extra expense to thestudent, such as books, tools, or othersupplies are to be handled separately fromrefund of tuition and other academic fees.The student will not be required to purchaseinstructional supplies, books and tools untilsuch time as these materials are required.Once these materials are purchased, norefund will be made. For full refunds, theschool can withhold costs for these types ofitems from the refund as long as they werenecessary for the portion of the programattended and separately stated in theenrollment agreement. Any such items notrequired for the portion of the programattended must be included in the refund.6. A student who withdraws for a reasonunrelated to the student’s academic statusafter the 75 percent completion mark andrequests a grade at the time of withdrawalshall be given a grade of “incomplete” andpermitted to re-enroll in the course orprogram during the 12-month periodfollowing the date the student withdrewwithout payment of additional tuition for thatportion of the course or program.7. A full refund of all tuition and fees is dueand refundable in each of the followingcases:a) an enrollee is not accepted by the school;b) if the course of instruction is discontinuedby the school and this prevents the studentfrom completing the course; orc) if the student's enrollment was procuredas a result of any misrepresentation inadvertising, promotional materials of theschool, or representations by the owner orrepresentatives of the school.A full or partial refund may also be due in other circumstances of program deficiencies or violations of requirements for career schools and colleges.

8. Refund Policy for Students Called toActive Military ServiceA student of the school or college who withdraws from the school or college as a result of the student being called to active duty in a military service of the United States or the Texas National Guard may elect one of the following options for each program in which the student is enrolled: (a) if tuition and fees are collected inadvance of the withdrawal, a pro ratarefund of any tuition, fees, or other chargespaid by the student for the program and acancellation of any unpaid tuition, fees, orother charges owed by the student for theportion of the program the student does notcomplete following withdrawal;(b) a grade of incomplete with thedesignation "withdrawn-military" for thecourses in the program, other than coursesfor which the student has previouslyreceived a grade on the student'stranscript, and the right to re-enroll in theprogram, or a substantially equivalentprogram if that program is no longeravailable, not later than the firstanniversary of the date the student isdischarged from active military dutywithout payment of additional tuition, fees,or other charges for the program otherthan any previously unpaid balance of theoriginal tuition, fees, and charges for booksfor the program; or(c) the assignment of an appropriate finalgrade or credit for the courses in theprogram, but only if the instructor orinstructors of the program determine thatthe student has:(1) satisfactorily completed at least 90percent of the required coursework for theprogram; and(2) demonstrated sufficient mastery of theprogram material to receive credit forcompleting the program.The payment of refunds will be totally completed such that the refund instrument has been negotiated or credited into the proper account(s) within 60 days after the effective date of termination.

REFUND POLICY CONT.

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A student's final numeric grade for a subject will be compiled from the grades earned by the student for work assigned and then weighted by the instructor according to the proportions shown in the "basis of grades" sections of the subject syllabi provided to students by their instructors. To determine the student's final average for course completion, the subject numeric grades are converted to grade points based on a 4.00 scale using the table below:

To remain in good standing, the student must maintain at least a minimum grade point average of 2.00 with no more than one subject class grade below 70. Progress will be evaluated at the end of classes for each subject (3 to 10 days depending on the subject). Written numeric grade reports for each subject will be provided to students by the second school day after the completion of classes for the subject. Grade reports will also be provided to a student's sponsors if applicable (ex: VA, WIA, TAA).

When a subject class is repeated, the higher grade for the repeated subject class will be considered in the determination of the student's grade average for the course of study.

ACADEMIC PROBATION

A student who is not making satisfactory progress as defined above at the completion of a subject class will be placed on academic probation for the next subject class. If a student on academic probation achieves satisfactory progress for the subsequent subject class, but does not achieve the required grades to meet overall satisfactory progress for the course, the student may be continued on academic probation for one more subject class. If a student on academic probation fails to achieve satisfactory progress for the first probationary subject class, the student's enrollment will be terminated. The enrollment of a student who fails to achieve overall satisfactory progress for the program at the end of two successive subject classes will be terminated.When a student is placed on academic probation, the school will counsel the student prior to the student returning to class. The date, action taken, and terms of probation will be clearly indicated in the student's permanent file.After one six-week term has elapsed, a student whose enrollment was terminated for unsatisfactory progress may re-enroll in a subsequent term. Such re-enrollment does not circumvent the approved refund policy. The school will place a student who returns after his/her enrollment was terminated for unsatisfactory progress on academic probation for the next subject class of the term. The school will advise the student of this action, and it will be documented in the student's file. If the student does not demonstrate satisfactory progress at the end of this probationary period, that student's enrollment will be terminated. *Incomplete: An "I" for Incomplete isassigned when all the work of a subjectclass cannot be completed due tocircumstances beyond the control of thestudent.

GRADING POLICY

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS

REMEDIAL WORK AND REPEATED COURSES

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The student may complete the work by the end of the term, or the student can notify the school registrar for readmission for one opportunity to complete the work in a subsequent term beginning no later than 12 calendar months after the end of the term in which the student was assigned the "I". There will be no additional administrative or tuition fees charged for students who exercise this option; however, there may be additional fees for books, supplies, and/or tool kit.**Withdrawal: Under Texas Education Code §132.061(f), a student who is obligated for thefull tuition and is withdrawing for anappropriate reason unrelated to thestudent's academic status may request agrade of "I" for incomplete.A "W" for Withdrawal indicates that the student officially withdrew or was administratively withdrawn from the subject class. A student with a grade of "W" cannot complete the course of study and will be issued a refund in accordance with the refund policy below.

Students are expected to attend all lectures, labs and to be punctual in attending classes. Instructors will maintain a positive record of attendance for the evening classes. A tardy is defined as arriving in the classroom after the designated time for the beginning of the class or for the continuation of class after breaks. Five tardies to class will be counted as one absence. All tests missed due to the absence of a student must be taken on the first day of attendance after the student's absence.

1. be supervised by an instructor approvedfor the class being made up;2. require the student to demonstratesubstantially the same level of knowledge orcompetence expected of a student whoattended the scheduled class session;3. be completed within two weeks of theend of the grading period during which theabsence occurred;4. be documented by the school as beingcompleted, recording the date, time,duration of the make-up session, and thename of the supervising instructor; and5. be signed and dated by the student toacknowledge the make-up session.A student who misses more than 10% of class hours will be placed on attendance probation with conditions stipulated by the school director. Enrollment in the program will be *terminated for a student who is absent for more than 20% (41 hours) of the class hours of the program. A student whose enrollment was terminated due to unsatisfactory attendance may re-enroll on attendance probation in a subsequent term in the next 12 calendar months. Such re-enrollment does not circumvent the approved refund policy. If the re-enrolled student on attendance probation is absent for more than 20% of the class hours, the student's enrollment in the program will be *terminated, and the student will not be readmitted to the program.*PCA will not terminate the enrollment of astudent for lack of attendance at a point atwhich a refund would not be due.

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ATTENDANCE POLICY

MAKE-UP WORK

No more than 5% of the total course time hours for a program may be made up. Make-up work shall:

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EAVE OF ABSENCE LThe school director may grant a leave of absence after determining that good cause is shown. A student may have no more than two leaves of absence in a 12-month calendar period, and may be on leave of absence no more than 60 calendar days during that period. School attendance records will clearly define the dates of the student's leave of absence. A written statement of the reason(s) leave of absence was granted, signed by both the student and the school director indicating approval, will be placed in the student's permanent file. (See Grading Policy/Incomplete for the work completion timeline and fee information.)

Students on the PCA campus are expected to behave in a manner that will create a safe and orderly academic environment for themselves and others. Students found in violation of these conduct expectations will be subject to disciplinary action which may include written warning, suspension, dismissal, and/or referral to law enforcement officials. Below is a partial list of inappropriate behaviors that will be subject to disciplinary action. This list is not all-inclusive. 1. Academic dishonesty, including any formof plagiarism, cheating, falsification ofrecords, or collaboration with others todefraud.2. Actions that disrupt teaching, learning,administration, or interfere with the rights ofothers.3. Non-compliance with the directives ofschool faculty and staff.4. Violation of written policies, rules, orprocedures.5. Theft of any kind, and related behaviorssuch as possessing stolen property or usingthe property of others without theirpermission.6. Damage to property or destruction ofproperty.7. Creation of unsafe conditions.

STUDENT CONDUCT CONT.8. Carrying out a false alarm or creating anemergency situation such as a fire or a bombthreat.9. Hurting others, threatening others, orengaging in behavior that may result in harmto others.10. Selling, consuming, and/or possessingalcoholic beverages.11. Possessing or using drugs not prescribedfor the student by a physician; selling anydrugs; possessing or using illegal drugs ornarcotics.12. Possessing a firearm or other deadly ordangerous weapons such as knives, knuckles,clubs, baseball bats, and hammers while onthe property of the school or in any part ofthe school building.13. Sexual harassment in any form bystudents or any member of theadministration, faculty, or staff is prohibited.The school is committed to creating andmaintaining an environment for all schoolpersonnel and students that is free ofharassment, forced sexual activity, or anyother sexual communication or conduct thatinterferes with performance in the classroomor the workplace.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT DEFINEDUnwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when a. submission to such conduct is made eitherexplicitly or implicitly a term or condition ofan individual's employment,b. submission to or rejection of such conductby an individual is used as the basis foremployment decisions affecting suchindividuals, orc. such conduct has the purpose or effect ofunreasonably interfering with an individual'swork performance or creating anintimidating, hostile, or offensive workingenvironment.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE STUDENT CONDUCT CONT.

STUDENT CONDUCT

SEXUAL HARASSMENT DEFINED

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After one six-week term has elapsed, a student whose enrollment was terminated for violation of student conduct expectations that did not result in the involvement of law enforcement officials will have one opportunity for re-enrollment in a subsequent term in the next 12 calendar months.

A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to each student who completes all the subjects of the course of study and maintains at least a minimum grade point average of 2.00, and has no more than one subject class grade below 70.A student who has completed the course of study but does not meet course completion requirements can contact the registrar to for one opportunity to repeat subject classes with unsatisfactory grades in a subsequent term beginning no later than 12 calendar months after the end of the term in which the student was originally enrolled. There will be no additional administrative or tuition fees charged for students who exercise this option; however, there may be additional fees for books, supplies, and fees.


RE-ENROLLMENT AFTER DISMISSALfor Violation of Student Conduct Expectations

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Job placement assistance is available at no charge for all students who graduate from any PCA program. PCA invites area employers to participate in a campus job fair at the end of each twelve-week term. Students also meet potential employers during the Employment Skills and Extern-ship classes. Job notices from businesses seeking qualified entry-level job applicants are posted on the bulletin board in the student break room and updated at least weekly. While the PCA team takes great pride in the PCA graduates. working in their chosen field in this community and beyond, neither the school, its board, administration, or any faculty or staff member can guarantee employment.

PLACEMENT SERVICES

Timelines and conditions for re-enrollment are described under the following titles of this catalog: Attendance Policy, Grading Policy/Incomplete, Course Completion Requirements, Academic Probation, and Student Conduct Expectations. Students wishing to be readmitted and enrolled should contact the school registrar (512-230-4491). If the student enrolls to repeat a subject that is no longer offered, the school director will select an appropriate substitute subject for the student to meet that part of the program requirement.

READMISSION

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2020-2021 TUITION AND FEES

ELECTRICAL LEVEL 1**Tuition $1250 per semester Books & Certification:•NCCER Core Curriculum: $77.32•2017 NCCER Electrical Level 1: $93.32•2017 NEC: $108.00•Tom Henry Calculations: $39.00•Mike Holt Understanding NEC Vol. 1: $65.00•Green Apple Labs certification: $125.00

ELECTRICAL LEVEL 2**Tuition $1250 per semesterBooks & Certification:•2017 NCCER Electrical Level 2: $133.32•Project Supervision: $133.32•2017 NEC(If not already owned from level 1): $108.00•Tom Henry Calculations(If not already owned from level 1): $39.00•Mike Holt Understanding NEC Vol. 1(If do not already have from level 1): $65.00•Green Apple Labs certification: $125.00

ELECTRICAL LEVEL 3**Tuition $1250 per semesterBooks & Certification:•2017 NCCER Electrical Level 3: $133.32•Project Management: $133.32•Managing Electrical Hazards: $39.99•2017 NEC(If not already owned from level 1): $108.00•Tom Henry Calculations(If not already owned from level 1): $39.00•Mike Holt Understanding NEC Vol. 1(If do not already have from level 1): $65.00•Green Apple Labs certification: $125.00

STUDENT COMPLAINTS

Complaints are defined as any student concern regarding the school programs, services, or staff. A student who has a concern about a school-related issue is encouraged to schedule a conference with the school director to find resolution. If an issue is not resolved to a student's satisfaction through the conference, the student can file a formal complaint in writing with the school director who will formally investigate the complaint, take appropriate action, and provide a written response to the student by the 10th business day after the day the formal written complaint is received by member of the school faculty or staff. Note: a conference with the director is not required before a student files a formal written complaint.

Notification of Complaint to the Texas Workforce Commission A student who is dissatisfied with the school director's response can file a complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission: Texas Workforce CommissionCareer Schools and Colleges, Room 226T 101 East 15th StreetAustin, Texas 78778-0001Phone: (512) 936-3100Information on filing a complaint with TWC can be found on TWC’s Career Schools and Colleges Website at texasworkforce.org/career schools. Notification of Complaint to the Accrediting Agency:A student may also file a written complaint with the National Center for Construction Education and Research. Complaints to the Association must be in writing. They should be sent to: National Center for Construction Education and ResearchAttention: NCCER13614 Progress BoulevardAlachua, FL 326151-888-622-3720

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I hereby certify that the statements and information in this catalog are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. x_____________________________

TRUE & CORRECT STATEMENT


TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 1**Tuition $1250 per semester Books & Certification:•NCCER Core Curriculum: $77.32•2017 NCCER EST Level 1: $93.32•2017 NEC: $108.00•Tom Henry Calculations: $39.00•Mike Holt Understanding NEC Vol. 1: $65.00•BICSI Certification : Cost Varies

•WELDING LEVEL 1**Tuition $1250 per semesterBooks & Certification:••NCCER Core Curriculum: $77.32••2009 NCCER Welding Level 1: $93.32••Lincoln Electric Certification: Cost Varies

CONTINUING EDUCATION (CEU)Texas Continuing Education(Each Sessions is 4 hours)

ENERGIZED SAFE WORK PRACTICESNCCER Energized Safe Work Practices/70E (Each Sessions is 8 hours +)$350.00 Per Person $39.00 Managing Electrical Hazards

$200 Per Proctored Assessment• Boiler Maker-Pressure Vessel V2• Carpenter Level One V2• Commercial Carpenter V2• Commercial Electrician V2• Concrete Finisher• Concrete Finisher (Spanish Version)• Construction Superintendent• Construction Technology V2

NCCER COMPUTERIZED CAREER ASSESSMENTS

• Drywall Mechanic• Electrician Level One V2• Foreman• Heavy Equipment Operator: Scrapers V2• Heavy Equipment Operator: Backhoe V2• Heavy Equipment Operator: CompactionEquipment V2• Heavy Equipment Operator: Dozers V2• Heavy Equipment Operator: Excavator V2• Heavy Equipment Operator: Forklift V3• Heavy Equipment Operator: Level One• Heavy Equipment Operator: Loaders V2• Heavy Equipment Operator: Motor Graders V2• Heavy Equipment Operator: Off-Road DumpTruck V2• Heavy Equipment Operator: Skid Steer• HVAC Technician V2• Hydro Blasting Technician V2• Industrial Boiler Maker (Maintenance) V4• Industrial Boiler Maker-Exchanger V1• Industrial Carpenter V4• Industrial Carpenter V3 (Spanish)• Industrial Coating and Lining ApplicationSpecialist Level 2• Industrial Coating and Lining ApplicationSpecialist Level 1• Industrial Electrician V3 (Spanish)• Industrial Electrician V6• Industrial Insulator V3• Industrial Iron Worker V3• Industrial Iron Worker V3 (Spanish)• Industrial Maintenance Electrician &Instrumentation Technician

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2020-2021 TUITION AND FEES CONT.

ELECTRICAL LEVEL 4**Tuition $1250 per semester Books & Certification:•2017 NCCER Electrical Level 4: $133.32•2017 NEC(If not already owned from level 1): $108.00•Tom Henry Calculations(If not already owned from level 1): $39.00•Mike Holt NEC Exam Prep: $43.00•Green Apple Labs certification: $125.00


2020-2021 TUITION AND FEES CONT.

NCCERNCCER COMPUTERIZEDCOMPUTERIZED CAREERCAREER ASSESSMENTS CONT.ASSESSMENTS CONT.

NCCER Safety Technology Training (Each Sessions is 4 hours +)$225.00 Per Session$119.99 NCCER Safety Technology Curriculum• Introduction to Safety Technology• Positive Safety Communication• Hazard Recognition, Environmental Awareness, and Occupational Health• Job Safety Analysis and Pre-Task Planning• Safety Data Tracking and Trending• Site-Safety Plans• Safety Orientation and Safety Meetings• Permits and Policies• Incident Investigation, Policies and Analysis• OSHA Inspection and Record Keeping

• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic V4• Industrial Maintenance Support Mechanic• Industrial Millwright V3 (Spanish)• Industrial Millwright V4• Industrial Painter V2• Industrial Pipe Fitter V3 (Spanish)• Industrial Pipe Fitter V4• Instrument Technician V4• Instrumentation Fitter V3 (Spanish)• Instrumentation Fitter V4• Instrument Technician V4• Instrument Fitter V3 (Spanish)• Power Generation Maintenance Mechanic• Power Generation Maintenance Electrician• Reinforcing Iron Rebar (Spanish)• Reinforcing Iron Rebar Worker• Scaffold Builder V3 (Spanish)• Scaffold Builder V3• Supervisor V2• Instrumentation Fitter V4• Maritime Core• Maritime Structural Fitter• Mason Level One• Masonry Level One (Spanish)• Masonry Level One (Spanish)• Masonry V1• Plumber• Sustainable Construction Supervisor

SAFETY TRAININGNCCER Field Safety Training (Each Sessions is 4 hours +)$225.00 Per Session$133.32 NCCER Field Safety Curriculum• Field Safety Introduction to Safety• Confined Space and Excavations• Work Zone Safety• Electrical Safety• Working from Elevations• Steel Erection• Heavy Equipment, Forklifts and Crane Safety• Concrete and Masonry• Introduction to Material Handling

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PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION$750 + Per Proctored Performance Evaluation•Commercial Electrical (8+ hour exam)

ELECTRICAL LEVEL 1 31 Weeks | 171 Hours

The Electrical Level One program teaches students OSHA-10 Hour, Core Curriculum, Orientation to the Electrical Trade, Electrical Safety, Introduction to Electrical Circuits, Electrical Theory, Introduction to the National Electric Code, Device Boxes, Hand Bending, Raceways and Fittings, Conductors and Cables, Basic Electrical Construction Drawings, Residential Electrical Service, and Electrical Test Equipment, NCCER Level One Assessment, CPR/First Aid, and Greenlee Green Apple Certification.

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The Electrical Level Two program teaches students Alternating Current, Motors: Theory and Application, Electrical Lighting, Conduit Bending, Pull and Junction Boxes, Conductor installations, Cable Tray, Conductor Terminations and Splices, Grounding and Bonding, Circuit Breakers and Fuses, Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts, Field Safety, Project Supervision, and Greenlee Green Apple Certification.


The Electrical Level Three program teaches students Load Calculations-Branch and Feeder Circuits, Conductor Selection and Calculations, Practical Application of Lighting, Hazardous Locations, Overcurrent Protection, Distribution Equipment, Transformers, Commercial Electrical Services, Motor Calculations, Voice, Data, and Video, Motor Controls, Project Management, Energized Safe Work Practices and Greenlee Green Apple Certification.


The Electrical Level Four program teaches students Load Calculations-Feeders and Services, Health Care Facilities, Standby and Emergency Systems, Basic Electronic Theory, Fire Alarm Systems, Specialty Transformers, Advanced Controls, HVAC Controls, Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection, Motor Operation and Maintenance, Medium Voltage-Termination/Splices, Special Locations, Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, NEC Exam Prep, Commercial Electrician Assessment and Greenlee Green Apple Certification.

TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 1 31 Weeks | 183 Hours

The Technology Level One program teaches students OSHA-10 Hour, Core Curriculum, Introduction to the Trade, Wood and Masonry Construction Methods, Concrete and Steel Construction Methods, Pathways and Spaces, Craft-Related Mathematics, Hand Bending of Conduit, Introduction to the National Electric Code, Low Voltage Cabling, BICSI Information Technology Systems Installation.

WELDING LEVEL 1 27 Weeks | 153 Hours

The Welding Level One program teaches students OSHA 10,Core Curriculum, Welding Safety, Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging, Base Metal Preparation, Weld Quality, SMAW-Equipment and Safety, Shielded Metal Arc Electrodes, SMAW-Beads and Fillet Welds, Joint Fit-Up and Alignment, SMAW-Groove Welds and Backing, SMAW-Open V Groove Weld, and CPR & 1st Aid.

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