Recent Program Graduates
Certificate Programs for Machine Maintenance
Clark College
Machine Technology - Vancouver, WA
Certificate / 107 Credits
Bruce Wells - 360-992-2548
Ending: 12/12/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13 (Capacity = 60)Program Description
Clark College's program offers Instruction in numerous machine processes. All shop theory subjects have a direct bearing on the student's skill, safety and attitude. All Machine Technology core classes are required for both degrees and the certificate.Program Skill Sets
1. First year students concentrate on manual operation of lathes, mills, and surface grinders as well as precision measurement and print reading.
2. Second year is operation, set-up, and programming of conversational lathes and mills, G&M code code programming, and Mastercam software.
Everett Community College
Machine Operator Certificate - Everett, WA
Short Term Certificate / 145 Credits
Ray Kubista - 425-267-0162
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/13/13, 08/22/13 (Capacity = 12)Program Description
This course is designed to prepare participants to work in entry level positions as machine operators, including theory and hands-on experience with manual and CNC machines, machine tools, machinist application math, and precision measurementProgram Skill Sets
Participants who successfully complete the course will be able to perform the following with supervision (ranging from close to minimal):
1. Determine if own work is complete and correct as specified by instructions, drawings and specifications.
2. Drill, ream, hone, bore, lap and/or countersink straight and close tolerance holes.
3. Follow correct lifting and safety procedures.
4. Apply machine shop theory and procedures and regarding machinability of materials (e.g., cutting speed and feed rates for material being machined).
5. Use proper procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous materials per government regulations and industry practices.
6. Apply the coordinate system to identify multiple machine axes (e.g., X,Y,Z).
7. Operate computing equipment to access job information (e.g., drawings, specifications and other online information systems; upload/download programs.
8. Read and interpret engineering, machine and/or tooling drawings. Capable of visualizing a three-dimensional shape from a two-dimensional view, converting left-hand to right-hand views and understanding symbols, flag notes, general notes.
9. Set-up and operate milling machines. Includes knowing machine capabilities & limitations, controller operations, identifying and resolving problems such as unusual sounds or vibrations in the machinery, changes in offset values, and worn cutters/tool inserts.
10. Use mathematics, including practical math, algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
11. Use various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools.
12. Use various types of precision measuring tools Follow oral/written instructions provided by the lead, team leader, supervisor and/or engineering.
Green River Community College
Machine Maintenance - Auburn, WA
Short Term Certificate / 26 Credits
Robert Embrey - 253-520-6282
Ending: 09/06/12, 06/14/13 (Capacity = 16)Program Description
This in-depth course is designed to prepare the entry level machine maintenance technician with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain, diagnose, and repair elementary hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and covers industry and workplace safety awareness and practices.
Students are introduced to the mechanical concepts necessary for the installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial machinery.
They acquire the skills to design and interpret industrial prints and component schematics. The course also covers techniques of assembling, rigging, and installing mechanical equipment.
Students learn to work with mechanical transmission devices, including procedures for installation, removal, and maintenance and have an understanding of preventive, predictive, corrective, and reliability-centered maintenance.
Students study the development of a comprehensive maintenance program and how to use a computerized maintenance management system.Program Skill Sets
1. Apply basic physical and mechanical principles to machinery operations and repairs.
2. Recognize, interpret, and apply engineering graphic symbols, drawing conventions, and features to assist in the design, analysis, fabrication, installation and repair of industrial systems.
3. Ensure safe work practices.
4. Safely utilize basic machine shop hand and power tools and equipment to fabricate elementary parts.
5. Basic electrical principles, measurements and system components.
Basic rigging principles, components and practices.
6. Common pumps, machinery, lubrications.
7. Basic industrial shop manual, power and measurement hand tools and basic industrial shop bench and power equipment (lathes, drill presses, saws, grinders, etc.)
8. Fundamental understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system components, recognize, diagnose failures in elementary systems, and interpret the meaning of primary hydraulic and pneumatic schematic symbols; assemble, test, and troubleshoot various basic hydraulic circuits.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Collision Repair Technology - Kirkland, WA
Certificate of Proficiency / 79 Credits
Jim Hicks - 425-739-8372
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13, 08/23/13 (Capacity = 24)Program Description
Auto Collision Repair Technician certificate consists of four quarters of collision auto body repair and auto paint training.
Students will spend their first quarter of training in a transportation core curriculum.
Students have the option of continuing their education by pursuing an AAS degree in Collision Repair and specializing in Restoration, or Custom Painting.Program Skill Sets
Auto Collision Repair Technician certificate graduates will:
1. Be prepared for employment in the auto collision repair and paint industry.
2. Dismantle collision related components, replace damaged parts, and perform metal straightening, welding, and plastic repair techniques.
3. Evaluate refinishing needs, prime and prepare the auto surface for refinishing and properly apply topcoats.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation , and technical and information literacy skills.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Machine Maintenance Technology - Kirkland, WA
Certificate of Completion / 42 Credits
Dana Jacallen - 425-739-8342
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13, 08/23/13 (Capacity = 24)Program Description
This program is an introduction to understanding the variety and nature of the complex relationships between a large structure, its tenants, and the machinery that supports the building or the manufacturing process. Included are basic principles of Preventive Maintenance, HVAC, Refrigeration, Boilers, Electricity and Wiring, Power Generation & Distribution, Building Automation and Controls and Critical Support Equipment. Requirements needed for the safe, cost effective, ecological and ergonomic mechanical support for a commercial building or manufacturing process are also taught.
Students will receive instruction on applicable local, State, and Federal Codes, sustainable energy practices; with an emphasis on being prepared to continue to pursue lifelong learning opportunities in the mechanical and building engineering fields.Program Skill Sets
1. Apply basic physical and mechanical principles to machinery operations and repairs.
2. Recognize, interpret, and apply engineering graphic symbols, drawing conventions, and features to assist in the design, analysis, fabrication, installation and repair of industrial systems.
3. Ensure safe work practices.
4. Safely utilize basic machine shop hand and power tools and equipment to fabricate elementary parts.
Basic electrical principles, measurements and system components.
4.Basic rigging principles, components and practices.
5. Common pumps, machinery, lubrications.
6. Basic industrial shop manual, power and measurement hand tools and basic industrial shop bench and power equipment (lathes, drill presses, saws, grinders, etc.)
7. Fundamental understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system components, recognize, diagnose failures in elementary systems, and interpret the meaning of primary hydraulic and pneumatic schematic symbols; assemble, test, and troubleshoot various basic hydraulic circuits.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Welding Technology - Kirkland, WA
Certificate of Proficiency / 75 Credits
Doug Rupik - 425-739-8347
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13, 08/23/13 (Capacity = 65)Program Description
Welding Technology certificate students learn welding skills used in construction projects, manufacturing, industrial plants, and in maintenance industries. Using the latest welding processes and techniques, students learn to read blueprints and fabricate products in a variety of shapes and sizes. Students prepare to take the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) test.Program Skill Sets
Welding Technology certificate graduates will:
1. Be prepared for a range of entry-level positions as welder apprentices, welders, welder fabricators, welding fitters
2. Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation , and technical and information literacy skills.
Olympic College
Mechanical Technology - Bremerton, WA
Short Term Certificate / 56 Credits
Ron Raty - 360-475-6552
Ending: 12/13/12 03/12/13 06/12/13Program Description
None listed.
Program Skill Sets
1. Demonstrate an understanding of composite terminology with the ability to define, utilize, and explain composite terminology.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of safety rules for equipment in the composites laboratory.
3. Demonstrate an understanding laboratory experiments by composing detailed reports.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of composite builds by evaluating composites builds that you and or classmates have created.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of basic materials used for vacuum bagging by identification.
6. Demonstrate the ability to construct composite parts in group projects.
7. Demonstrate the ability to construct composite parts as individual projects.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of matrix materials: resins and fiber reinforcements.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of basic design considerations for composite structures.
10. Demonstrate an understanding storage and handling requirements of prepreg.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of unique properties of composite reinforcement fibers.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of cure profiles.
13. Demonstrate an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of defined or built composite parts.
14. Demonstrate an understanding to select an individual project.
15. Demonstrate an understanding/ ability to schedule a project over a five week period-approximately 2hrs/day (total of 50 hours).
16. Demonstrate an understanding and ability to build project-NDI of part to determine quality.
Renton Technical College
Electrical Plant Maintenance - Renton, WA
Short Term Certificate / 29 Credits
Gay Kiesling - 425-235-7863
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/28/13, 06/27/13, 08/14/13 (Capacity = 20)Program Description
This program is designed for plant and machine maintenance trainees.
Students learn AC and DC theory, related math, and various types of
electrical equipment.
Students learn troubleshooting skills to prepare them to diagnose and solve electrical problems in an industrial setting.
Program Skill Sets
None listed.
Degree Programs for Machine Maintenance
Clark College
Machine Technology - Vancouver, WA
AAT
Bruce Wells - 360-992-2548
Ending: 12/12/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13 (Capacity = 60)Program Description
Clark College's program offers instruction in numerous machine processes. All shop theory subjects have a direct bearing on the student's skill, safety and attitude. All Machine Technology core classes are required for both degrees and the certificate.Program Skill Sets
1. First year students concentrate on manual operation of lathes, mills, and surface grinders as well as precision measurement and print reading.
2. Second year is operation, set-up, and programming of conversational lathes and mills, G&M code code programming, and Mastercam software.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Building/Plant Maintenance - Kirkland, WA
AAS / 116 Credits
Dana Jacallen - 425-739-8342
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13, 08/23/13 (Capacity = 24)Program Description
Program Mission:
The Building & Plant Maintenance Technology degree prepares students for entry level Preventive Maintenance Engineering positions targeted toward multistoried commercial office complexes and a wide variety of industrial manufacturing and food service equipment maintenance positions.
This program is an introduction to understanding the variety and nature of the complex relationships between a large structure, its tenants,
and the machinery that supports the building or the manufacturing process.
Included are basic principles of Preventive Maintenance, HVAC, Refrigeration,
Boilers, Electricity and Wiring, Power Generation & Distribution, Building Automation and Controls and Critical Support Equipment.
Requirements needed for the safe, cost effective, ecological and ergonomic mechanical support for a
commercial building or manufacturing process are also taught.
Students will receive instruction on applicable local, State, and Federal Codes, sustainable
energy practices; with an emphasis on being prepared to continue to pursue lifelong learning opportunities in the mechanical and building engineering
fields.Program Skill Sets
Building Plant Maintenance Technology AAS degree graduates will:
1. Be prepared for a wide range of entry level engineering positions in the building and plant maintenance field.
2. Demonstrate entry-level understanding of the basic principles of building mechanical and piping system operation & maintenance.
3. Operate and maintain a live boiler under supervision; be prepared for a DPD Grade V Boiler Fireman License exam, & be familiar with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel CODE.
4. Operate refrigeration systems and their support equipment as part of preparation to sit for a DPD Refrigeration Operating Engineers License exam; properly transfer and handle refrigerant in preparation for EPA 608 certification.
5. Be introduced to the National Electrical Code standards, recommended practices & guides for commercial & industrial building electrical distribution.
6. Demonstrate entry-level skills in the operation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.
7. Demonstrate entry-level skills in electric motor and control systems application and maintenance.
8. Demonstrate entry-level skills in Building Automation & Control Network selection, installation, maintenance & protocol for Field Equipment PLC Controllers.
9. Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and technical and information literacy skills.
10. Meet Social Science, Humanities, Written Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning distribution area outcomes.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Welding Technology - Kirkland, WA
AAS / 95 Credits
Doug Rupik - 425-739-8347
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13, 08/23/13 (Capacity = 66)Program Description
Program Mission: The Welding Technology AAS degree provides students with skills to weld and fabricate complex projects.
Students receive in-depth knowledge of the nature of metals as it relates to welding, fabricating, and the application of heat. Students also prepare to take the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) certification test.Program Skill Sets
Welding Technology AAS degree graduates will:
1. Be prepared for a range of entry-level positions as welder apprentices, welders, welder fabricators, welding fitters.
2. Be prepared to succeed on the WABO certification and similar industry exams.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in most major industrial welding and cutting processes common in the construction, manufacturing, maintenance, shipbuilding, and/or aerospace industries
4. Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and technical and information literacy skills
5. Meet Social Science, Humanities, Written Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning distribution area outcomes.
Spokane Community College
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Aviation Technology - Spokane, WA
AAS / 120 Credits
John Norman - 509-533-7137
Ending: 06/30/2014Program Description
Graduates from the Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation Technology program have developed skills to qualify for employment in hydraulic and pneumatic sales, automated equipment fabrication or plant machinery maintenance work.Program Skill Sets
1. A thorough knowledge of individual hydraulic and pneumatic components, the application and proper installation of each, preventative maintenance procedures and potential service problems.
2. Read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic schematics as they relate to machine operation.
3. Have hands-on experience in hydraulic systems fluid line layout and installation.
4. Read and interpret electrical schematics as they relate to machine sequence of operation.
5. Working knowledge of the use of electrical control to sequence solenoid valves and control machine functions.
6. Repair hydraulic and pneumatic components.
7. Lay out manifolds and understand the use and application of cartridge type valves in manifolds.
8. Understand complex automated machine operation using programmable controller and relay logic.
9. Troubleshoot automated machinery using electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
10. Use computer for word processing and database for parts inventory control, invoicing and back ordering.
11. Use CAD programs for making schematic drawings and designing hydraulic manifolds.
12. Understand the uses of programmable controllers to sequence and monitor machine functions on automated equipment.
13. Install and maintain complex electronic controlled hydraulic equipment.
14. Write and troubleshoot PLC programs for precision machine operation.
15. Understand basic motion control.