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35Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Master Plan: Chattanooga

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Chattanooga is unique in the state because it is administratively a part of and shares a campus with Chattanooga State Community College. The campus is located along the Tennessee River about five miles northeast of downtown Chattanooga along Amnicola Highway. The TCAT occupies four full buildings on campus, as well as a portion of the Health Science Center. Buildings used exclusively by the TCAT total 99,309 gross square feet. There is also a satellite campus (also shared with Chattanooga State) located in Sequatchie County along U.S. 127. During the 2012-2013 academic year, both campuses combined had an adjusted full-time equivalent enrollment of 478 students.

Workforce Investment Area 5

TCAT Chattanooga is located in the nine county area of Local Workforce Investment Area 5

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36 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Master Plan: Chattanooga

Regional Context

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Chattanooga is located in Local Workforce Investment Area 5, which includes nine counties in the Chattanooga region. This region contains 603,304 residents and 247,227 primary jobs. Chattanooga’s economy and labor shed extends into Georgia; one of the weaknesses of this analysis is that labor data is not available south of the state line.

Between 2010 and 2020, population in the region is expected grow more slowly than the state as a whole, according to state projections. This would seem to indicate that job growth would also be moderate, but this projection may not take into account recent factors in regional job and population growth. Worker age profiles closely mirror those for the state as a whole. The area has a higher percentage of jobs with a salary of $40,000 or more compared to the state.

Educational attainment in the region is higher than in Tennessee as a whole. Compared to the state average, about 4% more residents have earned a Bachelor’s Degree or more. The percentage of residents without a high school degree (14%) is less than the state average of 16%.

According to the U.S. Census, the following industry sectors occupy a significantly higher percentage of the regional labor pool compared to the statewide average: manufacturing; transportation & warehousing; and finance & insurance.

The following industry sectors occupy a significantly lower percentage of the regional labor pool compared to the statewide average: wholesale trade; educational services; and public administration.

The regional employment outlook by industry cluster shown on page 38 comes from the Occupational Trends in Tennessee Employment Report (OTTER) from the Tennessee Department of Labor. All data are shown for Local Workforce Investment Area 5, which includes Chattanooga, except for Industrial Maintenance data, which is only available for the state as a whole.

According to this data, all industry demand clusters related to programs taught at TCAT Chattanooga are expected to grow between 2012 and 2020. HVACR, Industrial Maintenance, Practical Nursing, and

LWIA 5 Tennessee2000 Population 551,925 5,689,2832010 Population 603,304 6,346,1052020 Population (projected)

636,372 6,894,708

Annual Growth (projected)

0.5% 0.8%

Population

LWIA 5 TennesseeTotal Primary Jobs 247,227 2,478,765Jobs held by those age 29 and younger

23% 23%

Jobs held by those age 30 to 54

57% 57%

Jobs held by those age 55 and older

20% 20%

Jobs with salary of $15,000 or less

22% 22%

Jobs with salary of $15,000 to $40,000

43% 42%

Jobs with salary of $40,000 or higher

35% 37%

Employment by Age and Salary (2011)

Source: U.S. Census, Tennessee State Data Center

Source: U.S. Census On The Map

Source: U.S. Census

2012 Educational Attainment (Percent of Population Age 25+)

No High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Some College/Associates Degree

Completed High School

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Completed High School

LWIA 5 Tennessee

Some College/Associates Degree

No High School Diploma


Based on these factors, the following programs are predicted to have an excellent job outlook in the region: Business Systems Technology, Computer Information Technology, Diesel Technology, Industrial Electricity, and Industrial Maintenance.

The following programs are expected to have very good or favorable job prospects: Building Construction Technology, Landscape and Turf Management, Machine Tool Technology, Practical Nursing, and Welding Technology.

A number of programs are expected to have a more competitive job market, in part due to the higher number of graduates in these fields relative to the number of anticipated job openings. Some of these graduates and job openings, however, may be related to four-year programs and not affect the demand for those with certificates or the Associate’s degrees into which some TCAT students articulate. These programs are: Auto Body/Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Health Information Technology, and HVAC.

Surgical Technology are expected to be the fastest growing industries with related TCAT programs.

The job outlook in all industry clusters takes into consideration the following factors:

• Growth rate in the industry cluster relative to the statewide growth rate for that industry cluster

• Number of annual job openings

• Supply demand ratio (the ratio of graduates of programs in all related higher education programs to the number of job openings)

LWIA 5 TennesseeAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

0.1% 0.3%

Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction

0.1% 0.1%

Utilities 0.7% 0.7%Construction 4.3% 4.1%Manufacturing 16.8% 12.4%Wholesale Trade 3.6% 4.7%Retail Trade 10.8% 12.1%Transportation & Warehousing

6.8% 5.0%

Information 1.4% 1.8%Finance & Insurance 6.1% 4.1%Real Estate & Rental & Leasing

1.1% 1.2%

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

4% 4.3%

Management of Companies & Enterprises

0.6% 1.2%

Administration & Support, Waste Management & Remediation

6% 6.5%

Educational Services 7.5% 9.4%Health Care & Social Assistance

14.5% 14.3%

Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation

1% 1.0%

Accommodation & Food Services

8.5% 8.7%

Other Services (excluding Public Administration)

2.9% 2.7%

Public Administration 3.4% 5.3%

Employment by Industry Sector (2011)

Source: U.S. Census On The Map

Moderate population growth projections and a young, educated workforce contribute to a competitive regional labor market. Technical education, particularly in key sectors, will be vital for expanding individual and regional opportunity.


Regional Employment Outlook by Industry Cluster (2012-2020)

Program Related Industry Demand Cluster(s)Graduates to

Jobs RatioAverage Annual Growth in Jobs Job Outlook

Aesthetics Cosmetology and Barbering 8.7 1.3% E (Very Competitive)Auto Body/Collision Repair

Collision Repair Technology 2.2 1.1% D (Competitive)

Automotive Technology Automotive Technology 1.7 1.3% D (Competitive)Computer Information Technology

Web/Multimedia Management Programming

0.7 1.8% A (Excellent)

Cosmetology Cosmetology and Barbering 8.7 1.3% E (Very Competitive)Diesel Technology Diesel Technology 1.0 1.3% A (Excellent)Health Information Technology**

Medical Records Tech 2.4 3% D (Competitive)

Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration

Construction HVAC/R 3.6 3.3% E (Very Competitive)

Industrial Electricity Construction Electrical 1.0 1.7% A (Excellent)Industrial Maintenance* Operations and Maintenance 0.5 0.8% B ( Very Good)Landscape & Turf Management

Plant Systems - Turf Grass/Nursery Production

0.3 1% B (Very Good)

Machine Tool Technology

Precision Production Pathway 0 0.8% B (Very Good)

Manicurist Cosmetology and Barbering 8.7 1.3% E (Very Competitive)Massage Therapy Massage Therapy 1.5 1.7% UngradedMedical Assistant** Medical Assistants 1.1 3.4% C (Favorable)Motorcycle & Marine Service Technology

Leisure Craft/Small Engine Technology 0 1.3% Ungraded

Practical Nursing (LPN) Practical Nurse (LPN) 1.4 2.3% C (Favorable)Surgical Technology Surgical Technologist 2.2 2.3% UngradedWelding Technology Construction Welding 1.0 1.0% C (Favorable)

Data shown is for Local Workforce Investment Area 5 Source: Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Labor Market Information SectionUngraded programs are those without enough jobs or graduates to count, a negative job growth rate, or fewer than 10 placements*Information for this program is based on statewide data because regional data is not available**One of these programs is being taught, need to verify


Demand for graduates from the Automotive Technology program is expected to remain constant in the next five years. This program is constantly full.

The Business Systems Technology program is expected to experience an increase in demand as the new curriculum is implemented statewide and the job sector remains strong.

Demand for graduates of the Computer Information Technology program is expected to increase in the coming years. Interest in this program is consistently high and graduates continue to recruit for the program.

Demand for the Cosmetology program is expected to remain constant over the next five years as interest in this program is consistently high.

Demand for graduates of the Diesel Technology program is expected to remain constant as the job outlook is excellent.

Program Analysis

The regional context above shows broader trends in the region. In order to obtain a more detailed picture of the needs of each program, the master planning team interviewed the TCAT Director, members of the Business and Industry Advisory Group, and key faculty. In addition, all faculty were invited to participate in an online survey.

The following paragraphs summarize the results of the input received by these methods for each program. The Cosmetology, HVAC, Industrial Electricity, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool, Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, and Welding programs are offered during the evening as well as during the day.

Demand for graduates of the Aesthetics program is expected to increase in the next five years.

Demand for graduates from the Auto Body/Collision Repair program is expected to remain constant in the next five years.

Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Central Office*This is the only program of its kind in the state**Industrial Electricity includes Industrial Electronics†Machine Tool includes CNC Tech

Program Enrollment Headcount

Completion Count

Completion Rate

Statewide Average

Aesthetics Technology 30 23 77% 82%Auto Body/Collision Repair 34 28 82% 79%Automotive Technology 34 25 74% 83%Computer Information Technology 36 23 64% 84%Cosmetology 99 40 40% 73%Diesel Technology 19 15 79% 87%Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration 49 40 82% 84%Industrial Electricity** 50 32 64% 86%Industrial Maintenance 29 31 107% 87%Landscape & Turf Management 15 8 53% 53%*Machine Tool Technology† 33 30 91% 87%Manicurist* 20 12 60% 60%Massage Therapy* 15 11 73% 73%Medical Assistant 35 29 83% 88%Motorcycle & Marine Service Technology 34 23 68% 85%Practical Nursing (LPN) 107 91 85% 79%Surgical Technology 24 16 67% 72%Welding Technology 105 64 61% 89%Total/Average 768 541 70% 80%

Completion Rates by Program (2012-2013)


The Manicure and Massage Therapy programs are expected to experience constant enrollment in the coming years.

Enrollment in the Motorcycle and Marine Service Technology program is expected to show some increase as workers reach retirement age and create a skills gap in the industry.

Demand for graduates of the Practical Nursing (LPN) program is expected to remain constant as workers reach retirement age and the health care industry continues to change. Interest in this program is consistently high, but space is limited.

The demand for the Surgical Technology program is expected to remain constant in the next five years. Although there are currently more graduates than job openings, industry growth is on the rise.

The Health Information Technology program is expected to increase in enrollment as changes in the health care industry bolster demand.

Demand for the HVACR program is expected to continue to increase over the next five years. Interest in this program remains consistently high.

The Industrial Electricity program is expected to grow in enrollment as demands for electricians increase in the region.

The Industrial Maintenance program is expected to increase as industry continues to expand in the region.

The Landscape and Turf Management program is expected to increase in enrollment as the job outlook is very good.

The Machine Tool Technology program is expected to increase in enrollment as manufacturing jobs in the region increase.

Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Central Office*This is the only program of its kind in the state**Industrial Electricity includes Industrial Electronics; Machine Tool includes CNC Tech

Program Available for Placement

Placement Count

Placement Rate

Statewide Average

Aesthetics Technology 10 10 100% 92%Auto Body/Collision Repair 28 20 71% 86%Automotive Technology 25 25 100% 87%Computer Information Technology 23 18 78% 77%Cosmetology 20 20 100% 86%Diesel Technology 15 12 80% 86%Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration 40 40 100% 85%Industrial Electricity** 32 30 94% 86%Industrial Maintenance 31 31 100% 83%Landscape & Turf Management 8 7 88% 88%Machine Tool Technology** 30 30 100% 88%Manicurist* 8 8 100% 100%Massage Therapy* 9 7 78% 78%Medical Assistant 28 25 89% 66%Motorcycle & Marine Service Technology 22 21 96% 91%Practical Nursing (LPN) 89 80 90% 90%Surgical Technology 16 15 94% 86%Welding Technology 64 62 97% 85%Total/Average 498 461 93% 86%

Placement Rates by Program (2012-2013)


The Welding Technology program is expected to increase in the next five years due to both a regional shortage of workers and industry growth.

Potential Future Programs

The TCAT Chattanooga main campus hopes to add a Business Systems Technology program in the near future. Demand in this industry is extremely strong in the region. The campus also hopes to add a Barbering program. Demand in this industry is extremely competitive. The campus also hopes to add an aquaponics/hydroponics program.

Based on data from the Tennessee Department of Labor, the following industries have excellent or very good job outlooks, but there are not currently any programs at TCAT Chattanooga that meet these industries’ needs: building construction technology, psychiatric tech & aides, nursing assistants & home health, personal & home care, veterinary technology, technical design & preconstruction, construction masonry & concrete, graphic communications & printing, emergency medical tech, pharmacy assisting, and medical & clinical laboratory technicians.

What one word would you use to describe students’ first impression of the campus and facilities?

What one word would you use to describe what the college could become in the future?

The “wordles” above are based on responses to the online survey


Space Needs

The master planning team performed a detailed space audit of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Chattanooga in order to obtain the most up-to-date room inventory. Room areas and use codes were updated as needed; a list of updates was provided to the campus.

Numbers from the updated space audit, combined with enrollment and employee counts provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents central office, served as the inputs for the space model that calculated needed space. For detailed results of the model and an explanation of its methodology, see Appendix A.

As shown in the chart at right, the model shows that existing faculty office space would need to nearly double to be adequate. Some faculty confirmed this fact in their surveys, although some indicated that their office space is adequate, so needs may vary by program.

The model shows a surplus of administrative office space. This is likely due to the fact that the model does not fully account for administrative office support space such as file rooms and conference rooms.

The chart at center right compares four existing types of space with modeled space needs in those categories. Open computer lab space, which includes space for testing and open computer labs, shows a need for significantly more space.

The model also shows a significant need for more food service space. This category includes student lunch rooms or lounges, vending machine areas, and the like. There is very little space in these categories designated for TCAT students, but the availability of these spaces within a short walk through Chattanooga State may help meet some of the modeled need.

Meeting space includes space available for community use, staff meetings, and large gatherings of students. The model indicates a significant need for more space on the TCAT Chattanooga campus. This space may be especially important on an urban campus for its role in marketing to the regional community, but may already be partially served by Chattanooga State facilities.

Office Space Needs

Net

Squ

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eet

Existing space Modeled space needs

Administrative Office Space

Faculty Office Space

Other Space Needs

Net

Squ

are F

eet

Existing space Modeled space needs

Open Computer Lab Space

Food Service Space

Meeting Space

Central Service/Storage Space

Non-Teaching Space Needs

Each space category includes related support space such as conference rooms and storage closets; negative numbers indicate a space surplus

Existing Assignable

Sq. Ft.

Additional Space Needed

(Sq. Ft.)Administrative Offices 3,066 -1,610Faculty Offices 3,279 2,649Open Computer Labs 851 3,713Food Service 532 1,856Meeting Space 1,266 2,784Central Service/Storage 286 6,961


Central service and storage space does not include storage and service space for individual programs or for offices. It includes storage for campus-wide supplies, maintenance and janitorial supplies, surplus equipment, vehicle storage, and the like. The model shows that this type of space is vastly inadequate, although Chattanooga State space may help meet this need

The chart on the following page shows the model’s calculated needs for teaching space for each program. Teaching space is the sum of classroom and lab (also referred to as shop) space, as well as any storage or other space that directly supports teaching space.

Bars that extend to the right in the chart indicate a need for more space, while bars that extend to the left show a surplus of existing space. Where the bars show both surplus and need, the amount of existing space is within the acceptable range.

Because the model assumes a range of acceptable space, the darker blue bars show the minimum amount of space needed and the lighter blue bars show the maximum amount of space needed. All calculations are based on existing enrollment rather than capacity, so modeled needs would increase with enrollment. The following paragraphs summarize each program’s space needs, based on the results of the model, interviews with faculty and administrators, and online survey responses.

• At the time of the master planning team’s site visit, the Aesthetics program had not yet been moved from the East Gate Mall campus to the main campus, so its space needs could not be determined.

• No space needs were indicated by the campus for the Auto Body/Collision Repair program, although the model indicates a need for significantly more teaching space. If the desired alignment and estimating certificates are added to this program, space needs would increase. The classroom for this program is part of the shop space, but if calculated separately it would need to expand slightly to be adequate.

• No space needs were indicated by the campus for the Automotive Technology program and the model indicates that the amount of teaching space is within the acceptable range. There is a surplus of classroom space for this program according to the model and based on current enrollment.

Most programs have significant needs for more lab space

Adjusted FTE Enrollment

Enrollment is based on total contact hour data for the 2012-2013 academic year and assumes 1,296 contact hours per full-time equivalent student Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Central Office

2012-2013 Enrollment

Auto Body/Collision Repair 28Automotive Technology 23Computer Information Technology 31Cosmetology 13Diesel Technology 18HVACR 43Industrial Electricity 44Industrial Maintenance 34Landscape & Turf Management 9Machine Tool Technology 27Medical Assistant 29Motorcycle & Marine Service Technology 24Practical Nursing (LPN) 93Surgical Technology 19Welding Technology 27Total 464Welding Technology (Sequatchie) 13Grand Total 478


• Lab space for the Industrial Electricity and Industrial Maintenance is significantly inadequate according to the model and the campus. Neither of these programs have classroom space, so that space is also needed.

• The campus indicated that the Landscape and Turf Management program needs additional lab space. The model also shows a need for additional classroom space.

• Lab space for the Machine Tool Technology program is currently at the low end of the range of acceptable space according to the model and the campus. There is also a need for classroom space, since there is no classroom for this program.

• No space needs were indicated by the campus for the Medical Assistant program.

• The Motorcycle and Marine Service Technology program needs to at least double its existing lab space according to the model to serve the current

• The Computer Information Technology program would need to expand its teaching space by between 1,129 and 1,441 square feet to adequately serve current enrollment. This need was confirmed by the campus.

• According to the model and based on current enrollment, there is an existing surplus of Cosmetology lab space, although the campus indicated some space needs. The model shows a need for classroom space, since there is no classroom for this program.

• No space needs were indicated by the campus for Diesel Technology teaching space.

• HVACR lab space would need to increase by between approximately 2,900 and 6,000 square feet to serve current enrollment according to the model. The campus also confirmed the need for more lab space. The classroom for this program is part of the shop space, but if calculated separately it is sized adequately.

Teaching Space Needs

Automotive Technology

Surplus NeedMinimum space neededMaximum space needed

sq. ft.

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Computer Information Technology

Cosmetology

HVACR

Industrial Electricity

Industrial Maintenance

Machine Tool Technology

Medical Assistant

Surgical Technology

Practical Nursing (LPN)

Welding Technology


Teaching Space NeedsTotal Existing

Classroom & Lab SpaceMinimum Additional

Space NeededMaximum Additional

Space NeededAuto Body/Collision Repair 8,586 3,152 5,366Automotive Technology 7,365 -339 1,048Computer Information Technology 2,109 1,129 1,441Cosmetology 3,176 -1,499 -1,237Diesel Technology 6,440 adequate adequateHVACR 5,696 2,879 6,111Industrial Electricity 2,560 2,952 7,397Industrial Maintenance 1,280 4,614 8,002Landscape & Turf Management 6,078 more needed more neededMachine Tool Technology 7,993 605 2,197Medical Assistant 663 1,690 1,985Motorcycle & Marine Service Technology 2,737 more needed more neededPractical Nursing (LPN) 4,469 3,377 6,179Surgical Technology 1,853 597 792Welding Technology 2,895 4,504 5,854Welding Technology (Sequatchie Campus) 5,652 -1,778 -1,103

Detailed Teaching Space Needs

All numbers shown are in assignable square feet and include related support space related to each program, such as storage closets and tool rooms; negative numbers indicate a space surplus

Existing Classroom

Space

Additional Classroom Space

Needed

Existing Lab

Space

Minimum Additional Lab Space Needed

Maximum Additional Lab Space Needed

Auto Body/Collision Repair 600 64 7,986 3,087 5,302Automotive Technology 1,460 -905 5,905 567 1,954Computer Information Technology 742 5 1,367 1,124 1,436Cosmetology 0 500 3,176 -1,999 -1,737Diesel Technology 698 -198 5,742 not in model not in modelHVACR 1,000 34 4,696 2,845 6,077Industrial Electricity 0 1,067 2,560 1,885 6,330Industrial Maintenance 0 813 1,280 3,801 7,189Landscape & Turf Management 484 16 5,594 not in model not in modelMachine Tool Technology 0 637 7,993 -32 1,560Medical Assistant 663 43 0 not in model not in modelMotorcycle & Marine Service Tech. 279 304 2,458 2,397 3,368Practical Nursing (LPN) 2,761 -519 1,708 3,896 6,699Surgical Technology 987 -487 866 1,084 1,279Welding Technology 313 335 2,582 4,169 5,519Welding Technology (Sequatchie) 1,980 -1,480 3,672 -298 377

All numbers shown are in assignable square feet and include related support space related to each program, such as storage closets and tool rooms; negative numbers indicate a space surplus


enrollment. The campus confirmed this need. The division of the existing space into several rooms exacerbates the space deficit. Classroom space needs to more than double according to the model.

• Lab space for the Practical Nursing program would need to at least triple to meet current needs according to the model. This need was confirmed by the campus. The model shows a small surplus of classroom space, but the campus indicated the need for more.

• The Surgical Technology program would need to more than double its current lab space to meet the needs of existing students according to the model, although the campus indicated that existing space is adequate. The model shows a surplus of existing classroom space.

• The model shows that lab space for the Welding program on the Main Campus would need to more than double to meet existing needs. The campus confirmed that existing space is far from adequate. Classroom space would also need to double to meet needs.

• The only TCAT program on the Sequatchie Campus is Welding. According to the model, the amount of lab space is within the acceptable range and there is a significant surplus of classroom space.

Aesthetics, Cosmetology, and Massage Therapy Programs

During the master planning team’s visit, these three programs were located at a leased satellite campus. Beginning in 2014, they were moved to space on the Main Campus. While space needs could not be calculated for these programs, they are considered to be adequate on space according to the campus.


• TCAT should work with Chattanooga State to identify additional space in the Health Science Center building for the Nursing and Surgical Technology programs.

• Room 32, currently leased to the Tennessee Valley Authority, should be used for an expansion of Computer Information Technology space.

• No expansions are recommended on the Sequatchie campus at this time.

Space Recommendations

The following recommendations offer a potential set of solutions to address the space needs identified above. The construction of a new greenhouse and a new academic building will provide much needed space for expansion. The relocation of programs to the new building will allow for migrations and backfilling of space as shown on the following pages to provide additional teaching space.

• In the short term, an addition should be constructed to provide additional space for the Welding and the Motorcycle & Marine Service Technology programs. This would require relocating the existing access drive to the outdoor storage area. It would also require careful examination of egress and loading requirements. Additional outdoor storage for boats should also be provided.

• In the long term, the existing Industrial Maintenance and Industrial Electricity programs should be relocated to the proposed new building shown on the plan. This building should contain approximately 30,000 sq. ft. of space, some on a second story that could be used for the proposed Business Systems Technology, Barbering, and Health Information Technology programs.

• In the long term, the welding program should be relocated to rooms 61 and 63, currently used by the Industrial Electricity program, when that program relocates to the proposed building. Room 60, currently used as a meeting room, should be converted to a welding classroom. This will allow an expansion of the welding program and provide outdoor storage and access. The HVAC program should then expand to fill the former welding lab in room 56.

• The existing offices and other small rooms in the center of the Auto Body/Collision Repair should be combined and renovated to create a dedicated classroom space. Additional office space should then be constructed adjacent to this space.

• A new greenhouse building should be constructed, to include a classroom, office, and storage for the Landscape and Turf Management program. A greenhouse of approximately 4,000 sq. ft. is appropriate. The associated building should be approximately 2,000 sq. ft.

The construction of two new buildings will provide much needed space for the campus and allow teaching space needs to begin to be addressed.


Machine Tool (CNC)

Proposed Migration Plan: Lower Tennessee Technology Center Building


Machine Tool


Machine ToolMotorcycle & Marine Service

HVACR

HVACR

Key Existing Use Proposed UseA Industrial Electricity

Lab & ClassroomWelding Lab

B Meeting Room Welding Classroom

C Welding Lab HVACR Expansion

Floor plans were provided by the campus and may not be to scale or accurately reflect existing conditions

A

BC


Existing Floor Plan: Upper Tennessee Technology Center Building

Floor plans were provided by the campus and may not be to scale or accurately reflect existing conditions

Shared Computer Lab

Mechanical Space

Computer Information Technology Lab

Computer Information Technology Lab

Cosmetology Lab

Cosmetology Lab

Cosmetology Lab

Aesthetics Lab

Student Lounge

Aesthetics Lab

Student Services Office Suite

Massage Therapy/Aesthetics Lab

Massage Therapy/Aesthetics Lab

Mathematics Computer Lab

(leased to TVA)

Landscape & Turf Management

Computer Lab

Landscape & Turf

Management Classroom

Conference Room

Shared Classroom

Administrative Office Suite


Existing Floor Plan: Auto Diesel Technology Building

Diesel Technology Lab

Automotive Technology Lab

Diesel Classroom


Proposed Expansions and Land Acquisition

°

Auto D

iesel Tech. Bldg.

(121)

“Upper” TTC Building (120)

LegendA B C D

Proposed Greenhouse

Potential Motorcycle/Marine & Welding Addition

Proposed New Building

Existing Greenhouse to be Demolished

Tennessee River

“Lower” TTC Building (120)

Greenhouse (152)

Central Storage

(shared)

A (alt. location)

D

B

C

A


Facilities Needs

A comprehensive facilities needs assessment was conducted by architectural and engineering representatives of the master planning team for the Main Campus only. The detailed results and comments of that assessment have been documented in the online Physical Facilities Survey. The primary needs are as follows:

• In the Tennessee Technology Center Building, many plumbing fixtures are original and aging. Virtually all HVAC systems and air handling equipment is also original and is aging. Room 37B houses server equipment and gets very warm.

• The electrical system in the TTC building is at maximum capacity.

• Lighting levels are low in many labs and other rooms.

• The Auto Body lab and paint area have only one operational exhaust fan.

• Drainage in the courtyard west of the lower TTC building is reported to be a problem.

• There are roof leaks in the Auto Diesel Technology building.

• The Greenhouse has a number of issues, including plumbing in poor shape, aging HVAC equipment, the lack of sprinklers and fire alarms, and aging electrical infrastructure.

Site Needs

In addition to the proposed addition and migrations shown above, a few other site improvements are recommended. Some cracking and potholes should be repaired in the asphalt pavement, especially in the boat storage area and in the parking area in the courtyard. Some parking areas need drainage improvements.

Because parking is shared with Chattanooga State Community College, parking needs for the TCAT could not be determined. The campus reported some parking needs, but these will likely be met with the availability of parking around the CETAS Building.

Sharing a campus with Chattanooga State Community College is a significant asset for the TCAT


Building ID Building Name Year Built Use Code Gross Sq. Ft.

120 Tennessee Technology Center 1969 14 72,933121 Auto Diesel Technology 1996 14 20,000152 Greenhouse 1978 14 6,376

Existing Buildings

System TCAT Building Auto/Diesel Building GreenhouseSubstructure Foundation 100% 100% 50%

Basement Construction 100% 100% 100%Shell Superstructure 100% 100% 60%

Exterior Enclosure 80% 80% 40%Roofing 80% 50% 50%

Interiors Interior Construction 70% 90% 40%Stairs 100% 100% 100%Interior Finishes 70% 100% 100%

Systems Conveying 100% 100% 100%Plumbing 70% 100% 70%HVAC 70% 100% 40%Fire Protection 90% 100% 100%Electrical 70% 100% 50%Data & Communications 90% 90% 100%

General Equipment & Furnishings 100% 100% 100%Special Construction 100% 100% 100%Site Conditions 70% 100% 100%Safety Standards 100% 100% 60%Building Suitability 100% 100% 50%Building Adaptability 100% 100% 20%

Weighted Average 88% 95.5% 72.5%

Physical Facilities Survey Ratings Summary

Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Physical Facilities Survey online database, review ratings (updated by Master Plan team in November 2013) Weighted averages take into account the respective weights of each system

Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Physical Facilities Survey online database

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