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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Manufacturing Technology Certificate
Categories
Advanced Materials Manufacturing
Description
Expanding on the Manufacturing Foundations Certificate, the Manufacturing Technology Certificate defines a path for the student looking for more than an entry level position. With the addition of one quarter of general education requirements, this certificate gives the student a solid base of communication skills needed in the manufacturing environment. This combined with the introductions to CAD design and the concepts of Quality Assurance will result in well-rounded manufacturers in their trade of choice. Credits range from 53-62.
Skill Sets
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:
- Apply drafting concepts and knowledge to produce the desired product.
- Proficiently use a CAD work station including storage and retrieval of CAD documents.
- Use a variety of computer-aided design software as would be required in an entry-level technical drafting position. Apply appropriate techniques and procedures for solving basic design problems.
- Use calculation skills to determine the precise size of features shown on technical drawings.
- Use computer technology to exchange information and develop technical drawings.
- Communicate orally, graphically and in writing using technical language in ways that maximize production.
- Use a systematic, problem-solving approach for product development that begins with planning and concludes with a finished product.
- Participate and contribute to the effectiveness of work teams.
- Use fundamental skills in writing, reading, speaking, listening & computing to meet the needs of the workplace.
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Advanced Composites Manufacturing Technician
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Description
Composite manufacturing has evolved into a diverse industry and can be found in the marine, aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, construction, alternative energy, medical devices, and many other industries, creating an expanding wealth of opportunity for talented practitioners. The Composites Technician Certificate program provides students with skills and knowledge in plant safety, manufacturing processes, composite materials, gelcoat/controlled spraying/fluid handling applications, vacuum infusion process, part and tooling design techniques. Students learn chemical safety, design, modern vacuum-infusion techniques, and construction of molds to construct a variety of parts.
Skill Sets
Graduates of the Composites Technology program will:
- Be prepared with the skills and knowledge required for successful entry-level employment in composite-related industries.
- Understand the safety hazards and workplace precautions that need to be taken when working with hazardous chemicals typically found in a shop environment.
- Identify resins, initiators, promoters, solvents and all chemicals by sight, smell and touch, and handle according to established safety standards.
- Demonstrate ability to correctly apply various types of catalyzed coatings and paints.
- Demonstrate ability to use the correct technique for repairing a variety of composite structures.
- Demonstrate ability to develop a full size plug from a scaled drawing, and correctly finish the surface using various mediums current to industry standards.
- Correctly perform contact molding, vacuum bagging techniques, out of oven autoclave, oven curing and autoclave molding techniques.
- Demonstrate silicone bag part building and rigid B side part building techniques using current industry standards.
- Distinguish and operate support equipment in Closed Cavity and Light Resin Transfer Method.
- Demonstrate ability to use advanced composite nomenclature related to equipment, tools, accessories, and materials commonly used in the composites workplace.
- Understand environmental issues related to manufacture and use of composite structures.
- Understand and follow laws and regulations as they relate to composites certifications.
Composite Repair Technician
Award Type
Short Term Certificate
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Description
The Composite Fundamentals Micro-certificate program provides students with an overview of composites and their application across a spectrum of industries. Topics covered include:
- Materials commonly used in composite manufacturing processes, such as hand lay-up, filament winding, compression molding, resin-transfer molding, and pultrusion.
- Introduction to fiberglass reinforced plastics with emphasis on chemical safety applicable to poly and vinyl-ester resins, solvents, and epoxies.
- Hands-on training in use of molds, gel coats, release agents, resins, cosmetic color matching, and reinforcing materials in hand layup and structural repair.
- Industry-appropriate shop safety standards and correct use of Personal Protection Equipment.
Skill Sets
Graduates of the Composites Technology program will:
- Be prepared with the skills and knowledge required for successful entry-level employment in composite-related industries.
- Understand the safety hazards and workplace precautions that need to be taken when working with hazardous chemicals typically found in a shop environment.
- Identify resins, initiators, promoters, solvents and all chemicals by sight, smell and touch, and handle according to established safety standards.
- Demonstrate ability to correctly apply various types of catalyzed coatings and paints.
- Demonstrate ability to use the correct technique for repairing a variety of composite structures.
- Demonstrate ability to develop a full size plug from a scaled drawing, and correctly finish the surface using various mediums current to industry standards.
- Correctly perform contact molding, vacuum bagging techniques, out of oven autoclave, oven curing and autoclave molding techniques.
- Demonstrate silicone bag part building and rigid B side part building techniques using current industry standards.
- Distinguish and operate support equipment in Closed Cavity and Light Resin Transfer Method.
- Demonstrate ability to use advanced composite nomenclature related to equipment, tools, accessories, and materials commonly used in the composites workplace.
- Understand environmental issues related to manufacture and use of composite structures.
- Understand and follow laws and regulations as they relate to composites certifications.
Engineering Technology AAS
Categories
Advanced Materials Manufacturing
Description
This Associate in Applied Arts Degree is designed to focus on the technical and “pre-engineering” knowledge needed in a modern manufacturing facility. Upon completion, students will be equipped with the CAD, CNC, Automation or Composite and Quality metrology skills necessary to enter at the technician level in either a manufacturing lead or maintenance capacity.
Skill Sets
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:
- Apply drafting concepts and knowledge to produce the desired product.
- Use a variety of computer-aided design software as would be required in an entry-level technician. Apply appropriate techniques and procedures for solving basic design problems.
- Use calculation skills to determine the precise size of features shown on technical drawings.
- Use computer technology to exchange information and develop technical drawings. Communicate orally, graphically and in writing using technical language in ways that maximize production.
- Use a systematic, problem-solving approach for product development that begins with planning and concludes with a finished product.
- Participate and contribute to the effectiveness of work teams.
- Use fundamental skills in writing, reading, speaking, listening & computing to meet the needs of the workplace.
- Understand the concepts related to Quality Assurance and contribute in these areas at an entry level.
- Understand the concepts of Lean Manufacturing and contribute in these areas at an entry level.
Manufacturing Foundations
Award Type
Short Term Certificate
Categories
Advanced Materials Manufacturing
Description
The Manufacturing Foundations Certificate provides the basic skills needed for many entry-level manufacturing jobs. Students are introduced to key workplace skill areas often found in advanced manufacturing-related industries. This certificate program includes a Manufacturing Fundamentals Micro-Certificate, where students master the core skills and knowledge that manufacturing employers want to see in any job applicant. In addition, they complere two additional "trade specialty" micro-certificate program options, in the areas of Welding, Composites, Quality Assurance, Automated Systems, or Technical Design.
Skill Sets
- Work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
- Apply technology to operate and contribute to business and manufacturing systems.
- Use and operate standard industrial tools and equipment safely and effectively.
- Demonstrate basic and precision measurement methods.
- Understand Statistical Process Control and how it is applied in the workplace.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment.
- Interpret and use industrial blueprints.
- Participate and contribute to the effectiveness of work teams.
- Use fundamental skills in writing, reading, speaking, listening & computing to meet the needs of the workplace.
Manufacturing Fundamentals Micro-Certificate
Award Type
Short Term Certificate
Categories
Advanced Materials Manufacturing
Description
The Manufacturing Fundamentals Micro-Certificate is the first step in Skagit's programs for students starting and advancing careers in manufacturing. The certificate credential teaches the core skills and knowledge that manufacturing employers want to see in any new applicant or current worker. The certificate provides the educational foundation needed to pursue certificates and degrees in other manufacturing-related specialty trade areas.
Skill Sets
- Work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
- Apply technology to operate and contribute to business and manufacturing systems.
- Use and operate standard industrial tools and equipment safely and effectively.
- Demonstrate basic and precision measurement methods.
- Understand Statistical Process Control and how it is applied in the workplace.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment.
- Interpret and use industrial blueprints.
- Participate and contribute to the effectiveness of work teams.
- Use fundamental skills in writing, reading, speaking, listening & computing to meet the needs of the workplace.
Operations Management AAS
Categories
Advanced Manufacturing Process/Management
Description
This Associate in Technical Arts Degree is designed to focus on the business, product development and metrology tools needed in the modern manufacturing environment. Upon completion, students will be equipped with the personnel and project management skills necessary to enter the work force at the production support or lead level in a modern manufacturing environment.
Skill Sets
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:
- Fundamentals of drafting concepts and knowledge to produce basic CAD drawings.
- Fundamentals of CNC concepts and understanding of basic operation.
- Use calculation skills to determine the precise size of features shown on technical drawings.
- Use computer technology to exchange information. Communicate orally, graphically and in writing using technical language in ways that maximize production.
- Use a systematic, problem-solving approach for product development that begins with planning and concludes with a finished product.
- Participate and contribute to the effectiveness of work teams.
- Use fundamental skills in writing, reading, speaking, listening & computing to meet the needs of the workplace.
- Understand the concepts related to Quality Assurance and contribute in these areas as part of a quality team or lead.
- Understand the concepts of Lean Manufacturing and contribute in these areas as part of a team or lead.
- A grounding in the concepts of Shop Supervision, Supply Chain Management, Operations and Business Management.
Technical Design Certificate
Categories
Computer-Aided Drafting/Technical Design
Description
The Computer-Aided Design Technician Certificate provides a solid basis in CAD fundamentals in a manufacturing environment. Students complete the CAD technical core courses, plus additional manufacturing fundamental courses. In addition, the student pick a trade-specialty focus to guide their path of study. Entry level CNC operation and CAM processes would be a natural progression upon certificate completion. Credits range from 60-67.
Skill Sets
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:
- Apply drafting concepts and knowledge to produce the desired product.
- Proficiently use a CAD work station including storage and retrieval of CAD documents.
- Use a variety of computer-aided design software as would be required in an entry-level technical drafting position.
- Apply appropriate techniques and procedures for solving basic design problems.
- Use calculation skills to determine the precise size of features shown on technical drawings.
- Use computer technology to exchange information and develop technical drawings.
- Communicate orally, graphically and in writing using technical language in ways that maximize production.
- Use a systematic, problem-solving approach for product development that begins with planning and concludes with a finished product.
- Participate and contribute to the effectiveness of work teams.
- Use fundamental skills in writing, reading, speaking, listening & computing to meet the needs of the workplace.
Skagit Valley College
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