Recent Program Graduates
Certificate Programs for Composites
Edmonds Community College/WATR Center
Composites Technician - Lynnwood, WA
Short Term Certificate / 5 Credits
Larry Cluphf - 425-347-8928Program Description
This course is a new extension of our current Composites Technician Certificate program. We've taken the current program and added on to it our new Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair course. This program still meets all the same objectives as the Composites Technician Certificate.Program Skill Sets
Introduction to Composites, Manufacturing, Composites repair, Advanced Manufacturing and Repair.
Everett Community College
Aerospace Composite Technician Certificate- Cohort 1 & 2 - Everett, WA
Short Term Certificate / 31 Credits
Annette Floyd - 425-388-9562
Ending: 12/13/12, 06/13/13 (Capacity = 20)Program Description
The two-quarter Aerospace Composites Technician Certificate program is designed to prepare students to fabricate, assemble, and repair composite materials on aircraft.
It is a hands-on, in-depth overview of the processes involved in the development and production of composites.Program Skill Sets
Skills include tooling, fabrication, machining, assembly, quality assurance, repair, lay-up, vacuum bagging, and cure processing of wet lay-up, the mathematical computations and scientific principles that apply to the operation of aircraft and related equipment.
Program Outcomes:
1. Solve technical mathematical problems (such as fiber resin ratio).
2. Learn basic hand skills for the layup of composites materials using fiberglass, carbon fiber, epoxy and polyester resin.
3. Design molds and forms for the layup of fiberglass and carbon fiber materials.
4. Build and vacuum bag composite materials for room temperature cure and oven cure materials.
5. Create projects in composite materials showing how surface energy is increased and decreased.
6. Design for producibility and manufacturing ease.
7. Document technical activities in written and verbal reports.
8. Be prepared for successful employment.
Everett Community College
Aerospace Fabrication & Welding Certificate - Everett, WA
Short Term Certificate / 31 Credits
Annette Floyd - 425-388-9562
Ending: 03/22/12, 08/22/13 (Capacity = 20)Program Description
The Aerospace Fabrication & Welding Certificate is a two-quarter program designed to prepare students to work at the entry level in a manufacturing facility and the aerospace industry.
This course serves as an introduction and focus is on aerospace application.
Content includes sheet metal fabrication, press break operation, CNC plasma cutting, specialized TIG welding, blueprint reading, and safety.Program Skill Sets
Skills include sheet metal fabrication, press break operation, CNC plasma cutting, specialized TIG welding, blueprint reading and safety.
Program outcomes include:
1. Demonstrate technical skills to prepare for industry.
2. Communicate both in writing and verbally using technical terms.
3. Apply appropriate math tools and problem solving in work context.
4. Work as an effective and dependable tam member and independently.
5. Demonstrate how and when to self-start.
6. Demonstrate safe work habits that reflect the concern for self and others.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Engineering Graphics - Kirkland, WA
Certificate of Proficiency / 73 Credits
Ken Brown - 425-739-8327
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13, 08/23/13 (Capacity = 24)Program Description
The Engineering Graphics Technician certificate is a one-year program designed to prepare a graphics technician to work directly under the supervision of an engineer or designer producing detailed drawings. Engineering Graphics Technicians are specialists in translating the rough sketches, 3D design models, layouts and written specifications of engineers and designers into a drawing showing the complete details and specifications for the finished product under the close direction of a supervisor.Program Skill Sets
Engineering Graphics Technician certificate graduates will:
1. Be prepared for a range of entry level positions in the mechanical engineering field with limited responsibilities and scope.
2. Identify and explain common symbols, materials, scales, and terminology used in the field.
3. Demonstrate familiarity with the many tools and techniques associated with design and its application in the work place.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with the many tools and techniques associated with design and its application in the work place.
5. Exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and ethical behavior.
6. Produce a professional resume, cover letter, and industry ready portfolio.
7. Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and technical and information literacy skills.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Engineering Graphics: AutoCAD - Kirkland, WA
Certificate of Completion / 12 Credits
Ken Brown - 425-739-8327
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13, 08/23/13 (Capacity = 24)Program Description
The AutoCAD Certificate is designed to prepare students for skill set upgrades in the mechanical, civil or architectural fields. After completing the AutoCAD certificate, the student will be able to use AutoCAD in their specific engineering field successfully.Program Skill Sets
None listed.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Engineering Graphics: CATIA - Kirkland, WA
Certificate of Completion / 12 Credits
Ken Brown - 425-739-8327
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13, 08/23/13 (Capacity = 24)Program Description
The CATIA Certificate is designed to prepare students for skill set upgrades in the mechanical engineering field.
After completing the CATIA certificate, the
student will be able to use CATIA in the mechanical engineering field successfully.Program Skill Sets
None listed.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Engineering Graphics: Tool Design Graphics - Kirkland, WA
Certificate of Completion / 36 Credits
Ken Brown - 425-739-8327
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13, 08/23/13 (Capacity = 24)Program Description
The Tool Design Graphics certificate is intended for professionals in fields such as design, engineering, aerospace, automotive and manufacturing.
Tool design is the process of designing and developing the tools, methods, and techniques necessary to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
A typical part-time student would need two to four terms to finish all course work. A student’s individual needs are taken into consideration. Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with first course in program.Program Skill Sets
None listed.
Olympic College
Composites Manufacturing Technology - Bremerton, WA
Certificate of Completion / 30 Credits
Guy Houser - 360-475-7361
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/21/13, 06/12/13 (Capacity = 20)Program Description
Designed to provide students with entry level manufacturing skills in composites and a foundation to pursue other certificates and degrees within the manufacturing industry.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 composites laboratory.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of composite builds by evaluating composite builds completed in class, recognizing basic materials used for vacuum bagging by identification, identify machining pugs and molds by evaluating lab built tools.
4. Demonstrate an understanding/ability to schedule a project over 5 weeks.
5. Understand and perform common assembly techniques and bonded assembly manufacturing techniques.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of machining plugs and molds by evaluating a tool built in lab.
7. Understand matrix materials, resins and fiber reinforcements; basic design considerations for composite structures and the unique properties of composite reinforcement fibers.
8. Understand and identify cure profiles and demonstrate the ability to build a composite project.
9.Participate in and contribute to the effectiveness of teams.
10. Use basic communication skills (writing, reading, speaking, listening and computing) to meet the needs of the workplace.
11. Gather, interpret, and use data consistently and accurately to make decisions and take actions.
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.
Peninsula College
Composite Structures Certificate - Port Angeles, WA
Short Term Certificate / 44 Credits
Darren Greeno - 360-417-6337
Ending: 06/14/13 (Capacity = 6)Program Description
Certificate comprises a series of courses intended to provide the student with a working knowledge of reinforced composite design, fabrication, structural repair, and finishing. Introduces design considerations and methods of fabrication used in open-mold construction. Employability is a major goal, therefore issues such as safety and work habits are emphasized throughout.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 of basic materials used for vacuum bagging.
4. Successfully build a composite structure using wet lay-up techniques.
5. Successfully build a vacuum-bagged composite part.
6. Demonstrate understanding of vacuum infusion process.
7. Demonstrate ability to assess damage and repair
composite structures.
8. Demonstrate ability to apply various types of catalyzed coatings and paints to composites structures.
Peninsula College
Composites Technology - Port Angeles, WA
Certificate / 58 Credits
Darren Greeno - 360-417-6337
Ending: 06/14/13 (Capacity = 25)Program Description
Certificate comprises a series of courses that combine classroom and laboratory experience which focus on the study of advanced composite materials.
Introduction will include a brief history of composites.
Emphasis is placed on composite terminology, adherence to laboratory safety rules, quality assurance, and strict conformance to directions.
Courses within this series include Composites Technology I,II,and II; Physics I and II; and English Composition I.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.
17. Demonstrate an understanding and ability to complete project as planned.
Peninsula College
Composites Training - Module I - Port Angeles, WA
Short Term Certificate / 3 Credits
Darren Greeno - 360-417-6337
Ending: 10/27/12 (Capacity = 25)Program Description
This five-week course serves as an introduction to composite manufacturing. Instruction focuses on aerospace applications and advance composites materials. Students will become familiar with relevant terminology and industry manufacturing practices. These practices include pre-preg composite construction, vacuum bag processing, oven-curing, and industrial safety.Program Skill Sets
1. Demonstrate knowledge of composite terminology and advanced composite materials.
2. Understand resin matrices and fiber reinforcement.
3. Demonstrate understanding of lab safety.
4. Demonstrate proper materials handling, specifically the handling of pre-pregs; their purpose, storage, lay-up and curing cycle.
5. Demonstrate safe and successful operation of a composite curing oven.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of vacuum-bagging process.
7. Identify requirements and detailed instructions
necessary for record keeping for composite part building.
8. Demonstrate ability to calculate standard tolerances.
9. Document technical abilities in written and verbal
reports.
Peninsula College
Composites Training - Module II - Port Angeles, WA
Short Term Certificate / 3 Credits
Darren Greeno - 360-417-6337
Ending: 03/21/13 (Capacity = 25)Program Description
This five-week course serves as an introduction to composite manufacturing. Instruction focuses on aerospace, marine, and recreation equipment applications. Students will become familiar with relevant terminology and industry manufacturing practices. These practices include wet lay-up composite construction, vacuum bag processing, vacuum infusion processing, room temperature curing, and industrial safety.Program Skill Sets
At completion of course, student will successfully:
1. Identify common composite products.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of composites terminology.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of wet lay-up
techniques, processes, and safety.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of composite
materials; their purpose, storage, lay-up, and curing cycle.
5. Demonstrate understanding of vacuum bag
processing.
6. Demonstrate understanding of vacuum infusion
processing.
7. Solve technical mathematical problems.
8. Document technical abilities in written and
verbal reports.
Peninsula College
Composites Training - Module III - Port Angeles, WA
Short Term Certificate / 4 Credits
Darren Greeno - 360-417-6337
Ending: 06/14/13 (Capacity = 25)Program Description
This six-week course serves as an introduction to machining in composite manufacturing. Instruction focuses on CNC operation and CNC machining of composite materials. Students will become familiar with relevant terminology and industry manufacturing practices. These practices include CNC equipment operation, CNC software application, CNC tooling, and machine safetyProgram Skill Sets
At completion of course, student will successfully:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of composites, machining, and software terminology.
2. Demonstrate introductory knowledge of CAD/CAM Software
-Geometry creation
-Geometry manipulation
-Tool path creation
-Tool path application
3. Program verification methods.
4. Post processing operations.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of WinCNC
6. Demonstrate knowledge of CNC machine safety
7. Demonstrate ability to set up and operate CNC router.
8. Demonstrate ability to change tools manually and with automatic tool changer.
9. Demonstrate ability to select tooling for appropriate materials.
10. Identify the requirements and detailed instructions necessary for record keeping for composite part machining.
11. Solve applicable mathematical problems.
12. Document technical abilities in written and verbal
reports.
Peninsula College
Entry Level Manufacturing - Port Angeles, WA
Short Term Certificate / 10 Credits
Darren Greeno - 360-417-6337
Ending: 03/21/13, 08/15/13 (Capacity = 25)Program Description
This 11-week course serves as an introduction to manufacturing. Content includes a survey of mechanical concepts, precision measurement, blueprint reading, quality assurance, workforce skills/communication, ergonomics, and an introduction to lean manufacturing. OSHA 10 certification is also embedded in course.Program Skill Sets
At completion of course, student will successfully:
1. Interpret blueprints.
2. Identify measuring instruments and systems used in fabrication and machining.
3. Operate measuring instruments with reliability.
4. Calculate standard tolerances.
5. Identify and explain manufacturing standards.
6. Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of Lean manufacturing.
7. Demonstrate use of applied math skills.
8. Demonstrate ability to understand and construct work orders.
9. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and customers.
10. Recognize the difference between assertive responses rather than passive or aggressive responses.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the skills required to be a team player such as personal insight, initiative, and cooperation.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of time management, utilizing feedback in order to improve, accepting responsibility with professionalism, and identifying skills that will enhance performance.
13. Prepare a resume and complete an employment application highlighting skills and experience that are relevant to:
A. the job the student is seeking
B. the company that has the opening
*Tell true stories that highlight the student’s strengths related to an employment field and specific job opening.
14. Clearly communicate how the student will overcome weaknesses.
15. Effectively respond to interview questions that are
anticipated and unanticipated.
16. Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal
communication techniques.
17. Present oneself in a professional manner before, during, and after the interview.
18. Completion of POSHA 10 Certificate
Skagit Valley College
Composite Technology - Basic - Mount Vernon, WA
Short Term Certificate / 15 Credits
Ann Avary - 360-766-6282
Ending: 12/14/12, 03/22/13, 06/21/13 (Capacity = 22)Program Description
This certificate series, basic and advanced, provides students with skills and knowledge in plant safety, manufacturing processes, composite materials, gelcoat, controlled spraying, fluid handling applications, vacuum infusion process, light resin transfer molding (RTM), part and tooling design techniques and composites strength of materials.
Students learn chemical safety, design, modern closed mold techniques and construction of molds to construct a variety of parts.
Students will work toward an industry recognized certificate from the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA).
Program Skill Sets
None listed.
South Seattle Community College
Aerospace Composite Technician - Seattle, WA
Certificate / 45 Credits
Kim Alexander - 206-934-6660
Ending: 06/14/12 (Capacity = 20)Program Description
Comprised of two short-term training certificates (General Aviation & Composite Aviation) and General Education requirements.
Program Skill Sets
1. Please see specific short-term training certificates above.
2. Additional coursework for technical writing, applied math and human relations in the workplace prepares the composites technician for all aspects of the aviation manufacturing and composites work environment.
South Seattle Community College
Composite Aviation - Seattle, WA
Short Term Certificate / 15 Credits
Kim Alexander - 206-934-6660
Ending: 12/14/12, 06/14/12 (Capacity = 20)Program Description
Prepares technicians to fabricate, assemble and repair composite materials on aircraft at an entry level. Completion of the General Aviation Short-term training certification required.
Program Skill Sets
1. Implement appropriate techniques to inspect composite structure and assess for possible damage.
2. Apply the appropriate repair techniques to various types of damage.
3. Select composite materials and process for specific applications.
4. Operate tools and equipment safely.
5. Demonstrate the appropriate use of cutting tools.
Spokane Community College
Aerospace Composite Technician (ICP) - Spokane, WA
Certificate / 34 Credits
Dave Bond - 509-533-7344
Ending: 3/22/2013, 08/15/13 (Capacity = 8)Program Description
The knowledge and skills gained through this program are those required for entry-level positions as aerospace composite fabrication assistants.
The certificate also provides an opportunity for existing aircraft mechanics and service technicians to expand their education in the field of composite fabrication.
All courses in this program articulate into the 3-quarter Composite Technician Program. Courses in this certificate are not FAA approved.Program Skill Sets
1. Students will elarn about composite technology, basic blueprint reading, CNC theory, composite structure assembly, computer aided drafting, manufacturing standards/quality, applied mathematics.
2. This program also incorporates cooperative work experience in the second quarter.
Degree Programs for Composites
Everett Community College
Composites Advanced Manufacturing Technology - Everett, WA
ATA / 90 Credits
Annette Floyd - 425-388-9562
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/13/13, 08/22/13Program Description
The Composites program is a hands-on, in-depth overview of the processes involved in the development and production of composites.
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Composites ATA degree includes courses in: computer literacy, industrial safety, engineering graphics, technical problem analysis, precision fits, tolerances and GD&T, solid works, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical circuits, materials & process, and operations management.Program Skill Sets
Skills include tooling, fabrication, machining, assembly, quality assurance, repair, lay-up, vacuum bagging, and cure processing of wet lay-up, the mathematical computations and scientific principles that apply to the operation of aircraft and related equipment.
Program Outcomes:
1. Solve technical mathematical problems (such as fiber resin ratio),
2. Learn basic hand skills for the layup of composites materials using fiberglass, carbon fiber, epoxy and polyester resin.
3. Design molds and forms for the layup of fiberglass and carbon fiber materials.
4. Build and vacuum bag composite materials for room temperature cure and oven cure materials.
5. Create projects in composite materials showing how surface energy is increased and decreased.
6. Design for producibility and manufacturing ease.
7. Document technical activities in written and verbal reports.
8. Be prepared for successful employment.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Collision Repair Technology - Kirkland, WA
AAS / 116 Credits
Jim Hicks - 425-739-8372
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13, 08/23/13 (Capacity = 24)Program Description
Program Mission: The Auto Collision Repair Technician AAS degree prepares students with entry-level skills to compete in the auto collision repair industry and provides an option for specializing in Restoration or Custom Painting.
This program consists of six 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 specializing in Restoration, or Custom Painting.
The laboratory area is designed to simulate an actual industry repair environment and includes a state-of-the-art painting booth with the latest in high-tech equipment.Program Skill Sets
The Auto Collision Repair Technician AAS degree graduates will:
1. Be prepared for employment in the auto collision repair and paint industry; dismantle collision related components, replace damaged parts, and perform metal straightening, welding, and plastic repair techniques.
2. Evaluate refinishing needs, prime and prepare the auto surface for refinishing and properly apply topcoats.
3. Demonstrate advanced collision repair and paint techniques for production purposes.
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.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Engineering Graphics - Kirkland, WA
AAS-T / 103 Credits
Ken Brown - 425-739-8327
Ending: 12/13/12, 03/22/13, 06/20/13, 08/23/13 (Capacity = 24)Program Description
Program Mission: The Engineering Graphics Mechanical Design Emphasis AAS-T degree prepares students for careers with mechanical engineering firms (e.g.: aeronautics, aerospace, medical, industrial manufacturing, etc.).
Technicians are needed to translate the rough sketches, layouts, 3D design models, CAD designs, and written specifications of the engineer or designer into drawings and CAD databases showing the complete details and specifications for the finished product.
Graduates are trained in engineering graphics with a design emphasis to work for companies which manufacture machinery, electrical equipment, computers and fabricated products.Program Skill Sets
Engineering Graphics Mechanical Design Emphasis AAS-T degree graduates will:
1. Be prepared for a range of entry level positions in the mechanical engineering field with the ability to be independent and self-directed.
2. Identify the elements and principles of mechanical design.
3. Complete comprehensive design projects.
4. Demonstrate industry ready skills and basic drafting fundamentals, concepts and techniques
5. Exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and ethical behavior.
6. Produce a professional resume, cover letter, and industry ready portfolio.
7. Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and technical and information literacy skills.
8. Meet Social Science, Humanities, Written Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning distribution area outcomes.