IEC Education of Utah’s Disclosure Statements and Policies
Welcome to IEC Education of Utah!
We are excited to provide you with an alternative to traditional classroom experience. We have chosen to present an A-synchronous environment for your apprentice training. This means that you will not be required to drive to class each week, nor will you be required to be in a class at a specific time. However, you will be required to participate electronically in the class. This is not a self-paced class. You will be required to “attend” class each week and “participate” through forum discussions and submission of assignments. We want your learning experience to be exciting and informative.
Prerequisites
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• All first year students must demonstrate competence for placement into a college math course. [Demonstrate MATH 1010 placement by scoring 54 or higher on the algebra portion of SLCC’s mathematics college placement test, 58 or better on the COMPASS pre-algebra placement test, or provide a transcript showing a grade of C or higher in a college level math course such as SLCC Math 0990 or equivalent, or complete Math for the Trades (ELI 1470) with a grade of C or higher. Students who have taken the ACT or SAT within the past two years may submit their math section scores to qualify them for enrollment (typical ACT 19+ or SAT 440+ will prove math competency). The placement testing requirement may also be waived with proof of certain transfer credits. (Please submit this information for approval prior to registration.) After previous college transcripts have been received and evaluated by IEC Education of Utah, notification will be sent by e-mail if all or part of the testing requirement can be waived.]
• All second, third and fourth year students must provide an acceptable transcript showing proof of passing grade from an accepted IEC curriculum-based program. (The applicant can request this from previous school). Students who have attended another non-IEC curriculum program wishing to meet pre-requisites for first, second or third year are required to pass a placement test for each of the years. Students must start with first year placement test and pass each subsequent test to meet the pre-requisite requirements.
• Second Semester students may register before providing proof of passing first semester competency exam; however, proof must be provided before their first deadline.
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Employer
IEC Education of Utah feels strongly that the employer should be an integral part of the apprentice training program. Employer information is required and a release of information will be required of each student. Employers will have access to their student’s attendance, assignments, and other pertinent school information. If you change employer, you must notify IEC Education of Utah immediately and complete a new release form. Eligibility for continuation in the program will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Language
IEC Education of Utah’s web-based apprentice training program is available in English only. Participation is through keyboard interaction and requires students to do so in English. While this is not an English class, students should do their best to use spell check technology and use full communication skills when participating in classroom Discussion Questions (DQ). In other words these are graded responses, so do not use “text-ing” abbreviations.
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Professionalism
Participation in discussion questions and other forums is intended to be a professional discussion. Please conduct yourselves accordingly. IEC Education will not tolerate abusive, foul, or demeaning language. Student violation of this policy will result in their expulsion from the course. Postings, submissions or other material that is deemed inappropriate will be deleted and will result in a missed assignment, absence, or expulsion from the course.
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Attendance
The State of Utah requires 144 hours of class time each year. This divides out to be approximately six classroom hours each week. This course requires at least six hours each week. Attendance at labs will also be required. Because your sponsoring employer has a vested interest in your success, they will have access to your attendance record. IEC Education of Utah desires to work as partners with your employers to make sure that you succeed in the industry and in these courses. Although this is an internet based course, certain homework and attendance requirements must be met.
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Holidays
Since this is an online learning experience, holidays do not exist. We recognize that some weeks have holidays during the week. The student should plan accordingly. If the holiday falls on a classroom deadline, then students will need to complete their work early in order to comply with the deadline. Any schedule adjustments will be posted in the classroom announcements.
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Participation
Each lesson will require your participation with discussion questions. You are required to post and reply to each discussion question each week. In addition, participation points are awarded for additional participation in discussion. There are 100 points each week for participation, instructors will give you guidelines for you to receive participation points, but these will be based on approximately 10 points for each post. Your input and participation is your attendance in the course and will be part of your grade. After three (3) missed deadlines, (on the fourth absence/miss) you will fail and be required to re-take the course. See the course syllabus for the discussion question schedule. Participation will be 20% of the final grade.
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Worksheet Assignments
Completion of weekly assignments is part of your grade. Homework assignments will be completed and turned in online, as well as worksheets and other projects. The worksheets will be graded and results will be available to the student. The purpose for homework assignments is to reinforce the textbook reading, thus providing a solid base for future learning. We encourage all students to make notes in the worksheets in the textbooks and write the answers in their workbooks as well as complete the online worksheets. Students in this way will be able to study their worksheets for quizzes and tests. This also becomes a backup if any questions arise as to the completion of the weekly assignment.
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Hands-on Training opportunities (Labs)
Each semester will have one lab. Refer to the syllabus for lab dates and locations. These labs may have alternative times and alternate locations. If you are unable to participate in a given lab it is your responsibility to see if there is an alternative assignment. Labs are for current IEC students only. We would like to accommodate other prospective journeymen, however, our labs are reserved for current students.
Worksheet Assignments and Labs will account for 25% of the final grade.
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Quizzes
There will periodic quizzes. Quizzes will account for 20% of your final grade.Back to top
Tests
The mid-terms will be 35% of the final grade. The Mid-terms will be available online and will be timed. It is the students responsibility to be sure they have adequate time to complete the test. Once the student logs in to the test, they must complete the test
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Competency
The most important element each semester is the competency exam. In order to be ELIGIBLE to take the competency exam you must have a score of 75% or better in the class. In order to RECEIVE A GRADE and MOVE FORWARD, a 75% score or better on the competency will be required. This is not part of your grade, but will determine eligibility to complete the course. In other words, if you do not pass the competency, you will need to retake the course regardless of your grade to be eligible to move forward. One retake of the competency is allowed. Students who are working out of town will be allowed to take the Competency Exam via a proctor. Proctors must be registered with the school at least two days before the exam.
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Grading Policy
A recap of the grading method is as follows:
20% Participation
25% Assignments/Lab Participation
20% Quizzes
35% Mid Term and Final Exam
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Final Grade
Final grade will be issued based on the students overall score:
A 96-100%
A- 91-95%
B+ 87-90%
B 83-86%
B- 79-82%
C+ 75-78%
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Hardware Requirements
As a participant in IEC Education, you will be required to have access to a computer ON A CONSISTENT BASIS (at least six hours per week) with an internet connection. As with any computer, higher speed, more memory, greater hard disk space, and faster connection speed will improve your experience. You are responsible for any hardware failure or data lost on your own computer.
• A broadband connection is recommended.
• The test platform is Windows XP. Windows Vista, Macintosh, ipad, iphone, droid, blackberry and other smart phones may yield unexpected results and should not be relied upon as the sole hardware platform.
• The computer should have internet explorer 6.0 or later. Other browsers such as firefox, chrome, and safari may work, but are not tested.
• Monitor resolution should be at least 1024x768.
• A version of adobe reader (6.0 or above recommended).
• Students will be required to submit information, including but not limited to photos, scanned or faxed documents, or other digital files.
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Textbooks
Registered students will be required to purchase the same textbook “kits” that are used in the classroom style training.
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Class Fees (Tuition)
Tuition is due before the student will be allowed to login to the classroom. Tuition will be $345 for students working for IEC Member contractors and $425 for students working for Non-IEC contractors. Payment can be made by check or credit card. Credit card payments can be made online via paypal payment gateway. Payments by check should be submitted to IEC Education of Utah; 7044 Commerce Park Dr.; Midvale, UT 84047. Payments made after payment deadline but before class begins are subject to a late fee.
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Refund Policy
Students will have an opportunity to see a classroom situation and ask questions about the classroom format at a registration/orientation meeting. After this initial registration/orientation meeting the student is eligible for a partial refund as follows: 80% of the tuition will be refunded after registration fees have been paid and a username is established. 50% of the tuition will be refunded after the student has logged in and participated in at least one classroom activity. No tuition will be refunded after the class has had at least three deadlines.
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