Everett Community College 2000 Tower St Everett, WA 98208 Everett Community College 2000 Tower St Everett, WA 98208 AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Aviation Maintenance Technicians, also known as aircraft (A&P) mechanics, are responsible for keeping aircraft in peak condition. Typically, technicians are FAA certified, which requires a combination of hands-on hours as well as classroom hours in a program offered within the EvCC program. years at Paine Field Basics of electricity, physics, hydraulics, air conditioning, and other aircraft systems; aircraft maintenance; understanding of FAA regulations. Upon successful completion of the Airframe and Powerplant program, the student will be issued a completion certificate, as required by Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 147, showing the date of completion and approved curriculum completed. Opportunities Jobs as foremen, supervisors and inspectors are available to qualified A&P maintenance technicians, particularly those who hold an associate degree in addition to their FAA ratings. Technology Austin Ballard 425-388-9533 aballard@everettcc.edu COMPOSITES Gain a broad foundation of composites as a material: Can be applied to an ATA degree in Advanced Manufacturing. Skills include tooling, fabrication, machining, assembly, quality assurance, repair, lay-up, vacuum bagging, and cure processing of wet laminating. Designer, Fabricator, Repair Technician. Composite careers can be in aerospace, boat building, and varied component manufacturing Patrick Murphy 425-388-9534 pmurphy@everettcc.edu COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN Classes in AutoCAD includes basic and advanced AutoCAD software lessons, 2D and 3D Classes in Solid Works 3D exploring dimensions, tolerances, and geometric tolerances and examining certain industry specific protocols like flat patterns, weldments, and incorporating a module creating 3D models to build something on a 3-axis bench mill available at the college. Computer Aided Design (CAD) is used in industry for a number of purposes. Degrees offered/options Robert Osnes 425-388-9383 rosnes@everettcc.edu ENGINEERING TRANSFER DEGREE The Engineering Transfer Degree program earns either: is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year program. upon transfer into an Engineering Technology Program at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, or Western Washington University. The program covers the first- and second-year engineering, math and science courses that form this degree, and which serve as preparation for a variety of engineering majors, including aeronautical, biological, civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical and materials science. Agriculture, aerospace, medicine to electrical, mechanical, structural and even chemical and bioengineering. A good description of the Engineering field is available on the web site of American Society for Engineering Education: www.asee.org/precollege www.everettcc.edu www.everettcc.edu 32 Washington State Community and Technical College Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Programs Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing 33
Green River Community College 12401 SE 320th St Auburn, WA 98092 Green River Community College 12401 SE 320th St Auburn, WA 98092 AVIATION Students in both the Aviation and Air Transportation degree programs at Green River Community College receive a background in Aviation Weather, Air Transportation, Air Traffic Control, English, and Math. English, and Math are covered in all Aviation Technology Programs. Control within the ATC certificates and degrees. Aircraft Dispatch, Air Traffic Control, Airport Management, Private Pilot (additional training required for commercial) Aircraft Dispatch Certificate, Advanced Air Traffic Control, Airline Dispatcher Completion, International Flight Planning, Helicopter Certificate, Basic Airport Management, Basic Aviation Knowledge, Intermediate Aviation Knowledge, Advanced Aviation Knowledge, Basic Weather Observer George Comollo 253-833-9111 ext. 4336 gcomollow@greenriver.edu MACHINING AND MANUFACTURING Machinists are highly skilled operators of machine tools that are used to make metal or non-metallic parts. Working from blueprints or sketches, a machinist will make or repair parts for a wide variety of tools or machines. Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining, and machine tooling. (ANSI) and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) as you prepare drawings for manufacturing and fabrication. Metalworking, fabrication, CNC programming and operation, layout, machine tool operation Tom Tagliente 253-833-9111 ext. 4228 ttaglien@greenriver.edu DESIGN Designers translate the ideas and rough sketches of engineers and architects into drawings to communicate specific details to other engineers, architects, drafters, and technicians. GRCC s Drafting department has long been respected by the various regional companies for producing well trained students for the local job market. We offer 4 AAS degree and 8 certificate programs highlighting various fields of study. computer-aided drafting based on the drafting standards set out by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Mastercam software. Technology Manufacturing Technology CIM Drafting Proficiency, Mechanical 3-D CAD, Mechanical CAD Proficiency, Structural Drafting, Design Technology- Mechanical Drafting Felix Serna 253-833-9111 ext. 4321 fserna@greenriver.edu www.greenriver.edu www.greenriver.edu 34 Washington State Community and Technical College Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Programs Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing 35
Highline Community College 2400 S 240th St Des Moines, WA 98198 Lake Washington DRAFTING DESIGN Highline Community College s program prepares students for entry-level employment focusing on three drafting disciplines: architectural, civil, and mechanical. Students are introduced to each of disciplines in the coursework. The above disciplines are taught using, SolidWorks, AutoCAD and AutoCAD Land Development Desktop. The College also boasts an excellent teaching lab with wide screen monitors, a full scale plotter, and an 11 x17 printer. Graduates will have the following learning outcomes: applications to produce civil, mechanical and architectural drawings. quantitatively. terminology. communicate effectively through writing, speech and visual means for personal, academic and career purposes. to the drafting design profession. technologies in the drafting field and the need to keep current with industry changes. responsibility. punctuality and contribution to projects. multidisciplinary teams. and resume. Drafters create technical drawings that can be used to build a wide variety of products from toys to toasters and structures, such as houses and offices. Drafting work has many specialties. Highline prepares students for entry work in the following disciplines. Architectural drafters draw architectural and structural features of buildings for new construction projects. These workers may specialize in a type of building, such as residential or commercial, or in a kind of material used, such as reinforced concrete, masonry, steel, or timber. Civil drafters prepare drawings and topographical and relief maps used in major construction or civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, pipelines, flood-control projects, and water and sewage systems. Mechanical drafters prepare drawings showing the detail and method of assembly of a wide variety of machinery and mechanical devices, indicating dimensions, fastening methods, and other requirement. Degree Offered Alice Madsen 206-878-3710 ext. 3301 amadsen@highline.edu AUTO COLLISION REPAIR 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. Machine Technology AAS degree graduates will: 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 Collision Repair and Refinish Technicians Jim Hicks 425-739-8372 jim.hicks@lwtech.edu BUILDING & PLANT MAINTENANCE Building and Plant Maintenance AAS graduates will be prepared to work in building and office complexes, food processing plants, and a wide variety of industrial and manufacturing plants. This program includes preparation for Boiler and Refrigeration certifications. Students will also receive instruction on lean manufacturing techniques, sustainable energy practices, and will be prepared to pursue other educational and certification opportunities in these fields. BPMT AAS degree graduates will: of building and manufacturing equipment and facilities systems: Boilers, Electrical, Electronic, Fluid Power, HVACR Mechanical, Motor and Controls Building Maintenance, Machine Maintenance, Mechanical, HVACR Technicians, Boiler Operators Dana Jacallen 425-739-8342 dana.jacallen@lwtech.edu ELECTRONICS The program prepares its graduates for entry level positions in the rapidly growing high-tech industries of the 21st century. Graduates will be able to utilize the skills learned in this program to enter into either the electronics manufacturing industry as assemblers, inspectors, managers and testers, or into any high-tech industry maintaining one of the many multi-million dollar machines and devices utilized in almost all high-tech fields today. (Program information continues on the next page) www.highline.edu 36 Washington State Community and Technical College Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Programs Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing 37
Lake Washington Lake Washington Electronics Technology AAS degree graduates will: Technicians, Installers, Assemblers and Troubleshooters functions with minimal supervision Intercultural Appreciation, and Technical and Information Literacy skills Electronics Technicians, Installers, Assemblers and Troubleshooters Joe Gryniuk 425-739-8343 joe.gryniuk@lwtech.edu ENGINEERING GRAPHICS The Engineering Graphics Mechanical Design Emphasis AAS degree prepares students to be technicians specializing in translating the rough sketches, layouts, 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. Persons trained in engineering graphics with a design emphasis work for companies which manufacture machinery, electrical equipment, computers and fabricated products. Engineering Technician, Design Technician, Designer Ken Brown 425-739-8327 ken.brown@lwtech.edu MACHINE Machine Technology AAS degree students will be well positioned to begin a career in the machine trades by gaining basic machining competencies through their work on projects along with a thorough grounding in shop theory, applied math, and a special emphasis on CAD/CAM programming and CNC machining. Machine Technology AAS degree graduates will: operators Machinists Mike Clifton 425-739-8357 mike.clifton@lwtech.edu WELDING 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. Welding Technology AAS degree graduates will: apprentices, welders, welder fabricators, welding fitters similar industry exams and cutting processes common in the construction, manufacturing, maintenance, shipbuilding, and/or aerospace industries intercultural appreciation, and technical and information literacy skills and Quantitative Reasoning distribution area outcomes Welder, Welder Fabricator, Welder Fitter Doug Rupik 425-739-8347 doug.rupik@lwtech.edu 38 Washington State Community and Technical College Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Programs Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing 39
Lower Columbia College 1600 Maple Longview, WA 98632 North Seattle Community College 9600 College Way North Seattle, WA 98103-3599 MACHINE TRADES The LCC Machine Trades program is focused on handson student learning. Students training for entry-level jobs build a solid foundation of technical skills through both classroom and lab experience, with the program set up so you can keep building on your knowledge for a certificate or degree. Courses are offered both days and evenings, to accommodate those already working in the field wishing to upgrade their skills. To earn a degree, students study materials science, health, blueprint reading, manufacturing, machine shop theory and skills, Computer Numerical Control, English, math, and human relations. Kam Todd 360-442-2745 ktodd@lcc.ctc.edu ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Manufacturing industries are in need of skilled production operators and technicians with up-to-date, 21st century skills. Industries that make products from metal, plastics, wood and other materials, as well as those producing solar panels, biofuels, energy, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, semiconductors, and a host of other traditional and environmental products need employees capable of running and servicing sophisticated machinery. In addition, workers in these industries must understand and practice principles aimed at maintaining safety, improving quality, eliminating waste, and reducing or eliminating the impact of operations on the environment. To earn a degree, students study manufacturing, basic machine shop theory and skills, materials science, basic welding theory and skills, quality control, industrial maintenance, basic electricity, health, blueprint reading, English, math, and human relations. Degree Offered Kam Todd 360-442-2745 ktodd@lcc.ctc.edu ELECTRONICS Electronics and associated technologies prepare students for careers in this diverse and expanding field. The discipline is adapted on an on-going basis to reflect the ever changing nature of the industry. The emphasis is on hands-on learning, the use of sophisticated test equipment unique to each discipline and a solid base of fundamental and pertinent information is given. Disciplines include Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, IT-Controlled Electronics, Avionics, Industrial Power and Controls and Biomedical Equipment. Skill levels allow successful degree and certificate graduates to meet standards set by the American Electronics Association (AEA) and the program is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Students who successfully complete degrees and certificates in the programs described above are eligible to compete for jobs in associated industries. Transfer to four year colleges and universities are an option with some of the degree programs listed above. Communication Technology, IT-Controlled Electronics, and Electronics Engineering Technology Electronics Technology Certificate, CAD Certificate Terry Cox 206-934-7798 terry.cox@seattlecolleges.edu Facebook Twitter www.lowercolumbia.edu Facebook www.northseattle.edu 40 Washington State Community and Technical College Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Programs Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing 41