Aerospace Composite Technician

Fall 2018

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$400

Program Description

Only offered at the Airway Heights Corrections Center.

This program provides a common core of courses that all students enroll in before entering the job-specific coursework.  The knowledge and skills gained through this program are those required for entry-level positions as aerospace composite technicians.  The certificate also provides an opportunity for existing aircraft mechanics and service technicians to expand their education in the field of composite assembly and repair.  Courses in this certificate are not FAA approved.  

Students in the Aerospace Composite Technician program may transfer into either an A.A.S. degree or certificate program listed below: 

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate applied math skills including estimates and rounding, use of calculators, measurement systems, practical tech applications, consumer math and problem solving.
  2. Interpret and generate blueprints including symbols, dimensions, freehand sketches, and freehand vertical and inclined lettering.
  3. Demonstrate proper operation of a CNC mill and CNC lathe, identify CNC tools, and apply the properties of various metals and non-metals in cutting problems.
  4. Identify composite benefits, limitations, materials, inspection, repair procedures, and safety.
  5. Identify and demonstrate CAD terminology, equipment, concepts, and produce 2D drawings.
  6. Understand bonded assembly techniques, identify composite materials, perform bonded assemblies, and follow safe procedures.
  7. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of manufacturing standards, inspectional tools, manufacturing problems, and materials safety and controls.
  8. Perform onsite tasks related to composites in an industry setting.

Career Opportunities

Composite manufacturing technology skills are in demand by companies that manufacture components for use in aerospace, marine, and land vehicles as well as recreational products and medical prosthetics. The aerospace industry hires many with composite manufacturing skills, and predicts they will see significant increases in employment capacity over the next few years. 

Potential positions include: assemblers and fabricators (In Demand*), team assemblers (In Demand*), helpers-production workers, fiberglass laminators and fabricators, first-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers.

Certificate - SCC

Offered at Locations:  SCC - Department of Corrections

First Quarter

APLED112Applied Mathematics 12
APLED121Applied Written Communication 14
CAD  120Basic Blueprint Reading 2
CAD  134Applied Precision Measuring 3
MACH 247CNC Theory 5
16

Second Quarter

APLED112Applied Mathematics 13
ARCFT123Composite Technology 5
CAD  109Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 2
CAD  247Shop Practices 2
CAD  247Shop Practices 2
MACH 248CNC Lab 5
19

Third Quarter

APLED125Employment Preparation 13
ARCFT131Composite Structure Assembly 5
ARCFT132Applied Manufacturing Project 2
CAD  241CAD Solid Modeling/Graphics 1 3
CAD  241CAD Solid Modeling/Graphics 1 3
MACH 138Manufacturing Standards/Quality 3
19
54 credits are required for the Certificate
1This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the department dean.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.