Recent Community College Graduates Matrix
From Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Programs
This tool is meant to make hiring easier for Washington’s aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies.
This is an ongoing list of Washington’s community and technical colleges that have aerospace and advanced manufacturing programs. Each listing details credits, program descriptions, skill sets (as taught in each program), contact information, and graduation dates.
Aerospace and advanced manufacturing industry companies can contact the community and technical college nearest to them and speak directly to an instructor about graduating students.
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CNC Machining
Description
This program prepares students for employment in the machinist/manufacturing field. Using a variety of machine tools including computer numeric control (CNC) equipment, students learn to make metal parts to precise specifications. Knowledge of the working properties of metal, capabilities of machine tools and equipment, and standard shop practices prepare students for employment in all types of factories, industries, and maintenance shops.
Skill Sets
At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:
- Apply safety procedures appropriate to working in a modern machine shop.
- The student can program CNC Machines in MDI to accomplish common machining tasks.
- Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as they apply to machining fluids and materials.
- Use micrometers, indicators, calipers, height gauges, etc. to measure and inspect parts accurately.
- Solve practical trigonometry problems related to angular shapes of machined parts.
- Interpret engineering drawings as they apply to machined parts
- Interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing symbols as applied to Engineering drawings.
- Select and use appropriate cutting tools and tool materials for a given application.
- Calculate and apply speeds and feeds for various cutting conditions and materials.
- Use EIA code (G and M codes) to manually write programs for CNC lathes and mills.
- Set up and operate a variety of CNC lathes and milling machines to produce parts to specifications.
- Use CAD/CAM software to generate part geometry and tool paths directly from blueprints without assistance.
- Produce a capstone project to include the above skill sets.
In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the guiding expectations of all programs at Bates Technical College:
- Human Diversity
- Effective Communication
- Critical-thinking
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CNC Operator
Description
This program prepares students for employment in the machinist/manufacturing field. Using a variety of machine tools including computer numeric control (CNC) equipment, students learn to make metal parts to precise specifications. Knowledge of the working properties of metal, capabilities of machine tools and equipment, and standard shop practices prepare students for employment in all types of factories, industries, and maintenance shops.
Skill Sets
- Apply basic high school algebra.
- Measure, using a variety of precision measurement tools.
- Interpret technical drawings.
- Apply basic quality-control skills.
- Apply safety standards for equipment being run.
- Apply critical thinking skills.
- Easily adapt to changing environments.
- Monitor operations.
- React to non-confirming operations as they occur.
- Produce parts within tolerances.
- Measure, cut, or work on items with great accuracy.
In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the guiding expectations of all programs at Bates Technical College:
- Human Diversity
- Effective Communication
- Critical-thinking
Electronics Technician
Contact
Josh Clearman
253-680-7606
Description
Successful completion of coursework in the electronics technician program qualifies graduates to use precision test equipment and hand tools to install, maintain, test, and repair electronic equipment for a broad range of careers, including manufacturing, communications, information technologies and computers, electronic security, avionics, and defense. Students also prepare for Certified Electronic Technician (CET) testing.
Skill Sets
- Identify common electronic components, devices, and symbols.
- Analyze direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits using various circuit simplification and analysis techniques.
- Apply theoretical principles to physically design electric circuits to solve technical problems.
- Operate/program/repair industrial robots.
- Solve real-world and theoretical problems related to semiconductors, digital systems, and PLCs.
- Identify common electronic components, devices, and symbols and verify their operation
- Construct and troubleshoot the operation of DC and AC circuits using lab equipment
- Measure and source voltages, currents and frequencies using power supplies, function generators, and oscilloscope.
In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the guiding expectations of all programs at Bates Technical College:
- Human Diversity
- Effective Communication
- Critical-thinking
Industrial Electronics and Robotics Technician
Description
In the Industrial Electronics and Robotics Technician program, students learn to install, diagnose, maintain, modify, test, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems used in manufacturing support equipment and production machinery, including precision machine tools (CNC) and industrial robots.
The program consists of a certificate of training in Basic Electricity, a one-year Electrical Technician certificate, and a two-year Industrial Technology degree that prepares students for entry into electrical apprenticeships. The program features equipment and software from industry leaders such as Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, FANUC Robotics, Bosch, Siemens, Famic Technologies, and National Instruments.
Focus is on the intelligent control of machines and processes using programmable logic controllers (PLCs), embedded controllers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), industrial networks, sensors & transducers, instrumentation and robotics. The electrical curriculum is based on guidelines from the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (NJATC) for electrical trades.
The program also offers in-depth career training for those interested in becoming an electronics technician in the manufacturing, scientific, aerospace, or civilian military industries.
Skill Sets
- Describe current status of robotics technology and new development.
- Identify common electronic components, devices, and symbols.
- Analyze direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits using various circuit simplification and analysis techniques.
- Apply theoretical principles to physically design electric circuits to solve technical problems.
- Operate/program/repair industrial robots.
- Solve real-world and theoretical problems related to semiconductors, digital systems, and PLCs.
- Identify common electronic components, devices, and symbols and verify their operation
- Construct and troubleshoot the operation of DC and AC circuits using lab equipment
- Measure and source voltages, currents and frequencies using power supplies, function generators, and oscilloscope.
- Solve a problem using digital logic and Karnaugh mapping.
- Identify common transistor circuits and prove their operation in a lab setting.
- Identify common amplifier circuits and prove their operation in a lab setting.
- Use microcontrollers and variable frequency drives to regulate the speed of an AC motor.
- Specify a motor type to solve a specific problem.
- Connect single and three-phase motors to sources and successfully energize.
- Program and interface a microcontroller to discrete hardware to obtain desired functionality
In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the guiding expectations of all programs at Bates Technical College:
- Human Diversity
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
Machinist
Categories
CNC Machining
Precision Machining
Description
Machinists produce precision parts, tools, and instruments utilizing both manual and computerized fabrication systems. Students prepare for apprenticeship with instruction that includes extensive hands-on experience in the use of traditional precision tooling and machining equipment, as well as sophisticated, state-of-the-art equipment including Haas lathes, the Visual Quick Code Probing System and CG Tech software. This is a pre-apprenticeship program for the Tacoma Machinists Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.
Skill Sets
At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:
- Apply safety procedures appropriate to running a modern machine shop.
- Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) used in machining fluids and materials.
- Use micrometers, indicators, calipers, height gauges, and etc. to measure and inspect parts accurately.
- Solve practical trigonometry problems related to the geometry of parts.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings as they apply to machined parts
- Use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols as applied to Engineering drawings
- Identify and use appropriate tool materials for a given application.
- Apply speeds and feeds for various cutting tools and materials.
- Set up and operate a variety of manual lathes, milling machines, and precision grinding machines to produce parts to specifications.
- Use common CNC machine language to write programs for CNC lathes and mills.
- Set up and operate a variety of CNC lathes and milling machines using 2,3 and 4 axis movements to produce parts to specifications.
- Use CAD/CAM software to generate geometry and tool path.
- Produce a capstone project to include the above skill sets.
In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the guiding expectations of all programs at Bates Technical College:
- Human Diversity
- Effective Communication
- Critical-thinking
Manual Machining
Categories
CNC Machining
Precision Machining
Description
Machinists produce precision parts, tools, and instruments utilizing both manual and computerized fabrication systems. Students prepare for apprenticeship with instruction that includes extensive hands-on experience in the use of traditional precision tooling and machining equipment, as well as sophisticated, state-of-the-art equipment including Haas lathes, the Visual Quick Code Probing System and CG Tech software. This is a pre-apprenticeship program for the Tacoma Machinists Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.
Skill Sets
At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:
- Apply safety procedures appropriate to running a modern machine shop.
- Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) used in machining fluids and materials.
- Use micrometers, indicators, calipers, height gauges, and etc. to measure and inspect parts accurately.
- Solve practical trigonometry problems related to the geometry of parts.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings as they apply to machined parts
- Use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols as applied to Engineering drawings
- Identify and use appropriate tool materials for a given application.
- Apply speeds and feeds for various cutting tools and materials.
- Set up and operate a variety of manual lathes, milling machines, and precision grinding machines to produce parts to specifications.
- Use common CNC machine language to write programs for CNC lathes and mills.
- Set up and operate a variety of CNC lathes and milling machines using 2,3 and 4 axis movements to produce parts to specifications.
In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the guiding expectations of all programs at Bates Technical College:
- Human Diversity
- Effective Communication
- Critical-thinking
Mechanical Engineer Technician
Categories
Computer-Aided Drafting/Technical Design
Description
Students prepare for careers as engineering technicians with an emphasis on mechanical systems. Instruction focuses on computer-aided drafting and design (CADD). Students have opportunities to work on community and college projects that may include patent application drawings and detailed machine shop production drawings. Extended learning opportunities are available with industry partners.
Skill Sets
- Interpret collected data to analyze a parts performance
- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
- Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function, using engineering skills.
- Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment,and measuring instruments.
- Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff. Coordinate corrections.
- Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives. Test nature of technical problems,such as redesign.
- Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
- Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
- Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the guiding expectations of all programs at Bates Technical College:
- Human Diversity
- Effective Communication
- Critical-thinking
Toolmaking Technology
Ends
08/19, 12/19, 03/20, 06/20
Categories
ToolMaking Technology
Description
Toolmaking Technology is a 15 cr. 1 quarter certificate of training. It offers 3 metalworking credentials from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). This certificate is not only an exit point for students who want to go straight to industry in the Toolmaking/Manufacturing trade, it is also satisfies 15 credits for an AAS in Mechatronics, AAS in Manufacturing Technology, and a Certificate of Competency in Manual Machining. This certificate has advantages for all in the metal trades such as Welding, Mechanics, Sheetmetal, Ironwork, Bodywork, Plumbing, and Electrical.
Skill Sets
At the successful completion of the program curriculum, students will be able to:
- Define OSHA, NIOSH, HMIS, NFPA, SDS
- Solve right triangles using sine, cosine, tangent trigonometric functions as well as the Pythagorean Theorem
- Use of precision and semi precision measuring tools entry-level measurement tasks
- Demonstrate common heat treatment processes for steels and other metals
- Restate importance of a routine maintenance program as it relates to a manufacturing environment
- Recall basic symbols and notations used in engineer drawings
- Perform basic layout procedures
- Describe basic hand-tool safety and precautions per OSHA Standards
- Operate band-saw safely with 100% proficiency
- Demonstrate safe offhand grinding procedures
- Demonstrate the use of benchwork drilling operations within +- 1/64"
- Demonstrate understanding of tap drill selection
- Define cutting speed and perform speed/feed calculations for hole making operations.
- Demonstrate proper work piece and tooling setup for thread cutting on the lathe
- Demonstrate understanding of various cutting tools, tool-holding, and work-holding devises on a milling machine
- Demonstrate respectful team member skills in a diverse classroom/lab environment
In addition, the following college-wide learning outcomes reflect the guiding expectations of all programs at Bates Technical College:
- Human Diversity
- Effective Communication
- Critical-thinking
Bates Technical College
Bates Technical College
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
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