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Submitter's Information
Name
Dr. Rocco J. Cifone
Title
Dean
Region
Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
College
Pasadena City College
CTE Dean
CTE Dean's Name
Dr. Rocky Cifone
CTE Dean's Email
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Program Details
Program Title
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Submission Type
n/a
TOPs Code
Engineering Technology, General (requires Trigonometry) (092400)
Projected Start Date
06/20/18
Catalog Description
The Mechanical Engineering Technician program provides a hands-on educational experience to prepare students for successful entry-level careers in mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology. The program exposes students to the skills and knowledge that will make them competitive in the job market. Students who complete the program requirements are awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Technology – Mechanical Engineering Technician
Enrollment Completer Projections
24
Program Proposal Attributes
Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal
Mechanical engineering technicians utilize mechanical design and the process of developing a product that can improve society. The certificate will produce technicians who are able to analyze, design, implement and maintain mechanical systems, communicate effectively, and work well on team-based project. The certificate prepares students to secure careers as technicians in various related occupations such as: mechanical engineering technicians (17-3026), engineering technicians, except drafters (17-3029), electro-mechanical technicians (17-3024), industrial engineering technicians (17-3026). It provides students with an opportunity to gain work experience while continuing their education pursuing a 4-year degree.
To accommodate working students, some courses are available during the evening/weekends and students may enroll full or part-time. Students who complete the program requirements are awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Technology – Mechanical Engineering Technician.
Also, the certificate is a response to address advanced manufacturing proposal outcomes that were funded through Strong Workforce Program this year.
Course Units and Hours
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)
13-14
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Course Report
Program Requirements Narrative
n/a
Program Requirements
ENGR 10 Introduction to Engineering
DT 150 Reading Engineering Drawings
DT 8A Introduction To Digital Design & Fabrication
OR ENGR 2 Engineering Graphics
OR MIT 101 Introduction to Robotics
DT 8B Intermediate Digital Design & Fabrication
DT 8C Advanced Systems Design & Fabrication
Supporting Documents
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Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
District
Pasadena Area Community College District
College
Pasadena City College
CRLC Member
Dr. Rocky Cifone
Email
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Phone
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Reason for approval request.
New Program
Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program.
Engineering & Technology
List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles and Orange County Region.
Glendale Community College,
El Camino Community College,
Long Beach City College
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
576
Advisory Minutes
Priority Sector
n/a
Submission Details
Published at
12/01/17 - 09:55 AM
Status
Recommended
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