AS in Railroad Engineering Technology
Gateway Community College
Key Information
Campus location
New Haven, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
Railroad Engineering Technology will prepare students for employment in the railroad industry within a career path to maintain and repair railcars through a degree orientation in electromechanical equipment. Graduates will be prepared for technical application exams commonly administered by railroad companies for entry-level maintenance of equipment positions. The program reflects the current skills needed within job positions that require electromechanical knowledge and skills.
The Signaling and Communications Option will prepare students for employment in the railroad industry to maintain and repair rail lines and railcars where signaling and communications systems are used. Graduates will be prepared for technical application exams commonly administered by railroad companies for entry-level signaling and switching positions. The program reflects the current skills needed within job positions that require electronic and communications knowledge and skills.