Technology Foundations/Technical College Learning Support
All new students must complete the WIN Learning Academic Skills Courseware Placement Tests to assess their current skill levels in reading, math and data, unless they are otherwise exempt or the tests are not required by the Technology Foundations instructor.
The results of these placement tests will determine whether students need to enroll in a Technology Foundations class to strengthen their skills in math, data and/or reading. Once a student has mastered the required competencies at the level set by their core instructor, as outlined by the Technology Foundations instructor, they will complete the course. Technology Foundations must be taken and completed during the student’s first trimester.
Credit for Previous Training/Work Experience
Training completed in high school or at technical institutes, colleges or through other experiences such as business, industry or military service may be evaluated for credit toward program completion requirements, where applicable.
To request credit for previous training, students may be asked to provide one or more of the following:
- Testing: The program instructor may ask the student to demonstrate proficiency through oral or written exams and/or skill performance.
- Transcripts: The program instructor will review the student’s official transcripts and may grant credit for previous coursework, as appropriate.
Prior Credit Evaluation Process
When a student requests credit for prior education, training or experience, instructors may review relevant documentation and other sources to determine whether the student qualifies to receive credit toward a course in their program of study.
Prior Credit Evaluation Request Form
Policy on Student Transfers and Prior Credit Awards
TCAT Jackson students requesting to transfer to another program within the college must first discuss the request with the Coordinator of Student Services. The Coordinator of Student Services can approve the transfer request, if space is available in the program. Relevant courses completed in the original program, including Technology Foundations, can be applied for credit in the new program.
Previous educational training and/or experience at other accredited institutions will be evaluated (via official transcript) by the Student Services Coordinator and the receiving program’s instructor. TCAT Jackson reserves the right to require a competency test to validate the competencies learned/earned at another (non-TCAT) institution. The student will then be enrolled in training at the student’s proficiency level.
Training completed at other Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (verified via official transcripts) will be accepted and relevant course credit will be applied to the student’s TCAT Jackson training program and the student’s transcript.