Mechanical Engineering Technologist & Technician

The Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician program offers knowledge and hands-on experience to become technicians who are able to help analyze, design, and manufacture mechanical devices, to communicate professionally both orally and in writing, and to work on team-based projects. The Certification of Achievement and/or Associate Degree in Science will be awarded upon successful completion of required courses.

40-45 Local Skill Certificate 30-35 Certification of Achievement 5-10 Associate Degree

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines as described in Bureau of Labor Statistics. The program ensures students to obtain knowledge and hands-on experience to become technicians who are able to help analyze, design, and manufacture mechanical devices, to communicate professionally, both orally and in writing, and to work as an effective member on team-based projects. The certificate and/or associate degree will be awarded to students upon successful completion of required courses, whom wish to pursue careers in the fields of mechanical engineering technicians (17-3027*), engineering technicians, except drafters (17-3029*), electro-mechanical technicians (17-3024*), and industrial engineering technicians (17-3026*). *2018 SOC Code One of the integral parts of the program is a Capstone course for the needed Hands-On skills and Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Program (SWAG) to ease the placement and employment of the certificate completers. This Advanced Manufacturing program is funded through the round one of the Strong Workforce Program.

- Skill Certificate Courses (9 units) EGD-TEK 102, Engineering Graphics for Technologists with GD&T (Drafting & AutoCAD), 3-unit EGD-TEK 121, Computer Aided Design - 3D SolidWorks, 2-unit IND-TEK 103, Technical Writing & Communication, 2-unit IND-TEK 106, Shop Math, 1-unit *IND-TEK, Orientation to OSHA Tool & Shop safety, 1-unit - Certificate of Achievement Core Course (10 units) EGD-TEK 131, CAD Advance Applications, 1-unit IND-TEK 105, Print Reading with GD&T, 2-unit *MIT 202, Manufacturing Processes – Metals, 1.5-unit *MIT 203, Manufacturing Processes - Non-Metals, 1.5-unit *MIT 204, Traditional Manufacturing - Lathe, Mills, Welding, Cutting, 2-unit *ENG-TEK, Capstone Course, 2-unit - Certificate of Achievement Electives (Choose 2 sequential courses, 4 units) *ENG-TEK, Digital Manufacturing I, 2-unit *ENG-TEK, Digital Manufacturing II, 2-unit *ENG-TEK, Non-Destructive Testing / Inspection (NDI/T), 2-unit, Optional - Associate of Science Required Courses, 16 Units *ENG-TEK, Introduction to Engineering Technology, 3-unit *ENG-TEK, Applied Statics and Materials, 3-unit *C-ID EET, Basic Electronics & Lab with PLC or LabVIEW 3 C-ID MATH 145 Calculus for Technologists, 3-unit C-ID PHYS 105 General Physics for Science, 3-unit General Education Courses, 21 Units * New Course in Progress

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40-45 Local Skill Certificate 30-35 Certificate of Achievement 5-10 Associate Degree