Composite Technologies Certificate

Course I is a combination of classroom and laboratory experience. Introduction will include a brief history of composites. Emphasis will be on composite terminology, adherence to laboratory safety rules and strict conformance to directions. While this course is intended to form the foundation for advanced composite courses it will have direct ties to industry required skills. Course II is a combination of classroom and laboratory experience. It builds on the skills learned in COMP 215. Advanced terminology will be included in a course long class project, that will demonstrate industry work environment and quality standards. Course III is a combination of classroom and laboratory experience. It builds on the skills learned in COMP 215 and COMP 216. Advanced terminology will be included in a course long individual project that will demonstrate industry work environment and quality standards.
Date:
2012
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
Spokane Community College
Project Name:
Air Washington
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Composite Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing, Marine Manufacturing, Aerospace Manufacturing

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Marine industry, The Boeing Company, Absolute Aviation Services, Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance, Aerospace Futures Alliance, Angeles Composites Technology, Inc., Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition, Janicki Industries, Spokane Area Workforce Alliance, WDC Snohomish County, WDC of Seattle-King County, Olympic WDC, North Central WDC, WDC of Tacoma-Pierce County, Northwest Workforce Council
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing -- Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
36 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Note:
The eleven community and technical college partners in Air Washington are each regionally accredited, independent, state-supported colleges. Programs offered by accredited colleges complete a lengthy internal development and approval process with faculty committees reviewing each course. New technical courses and programs also receive input from industry advisory committees as well as the faculty and instructional leaders at the college. New programs must be submitted for further review and approval to the Veterans Administration for GI Bill eligibility, to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and to the Federal Student Aid office for federal financial aid eligibility. Washington’s community and technical college system is also linked to state-wide oversight by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). Technical programs resulting in approved certificates must have approval from SBCTC to qualify for state funding. This approval requires submission of a program outline, labor market survey to insure employability of graduates, and documentation of a lengthy curriculum development process that includes input from subject matter experts: employers, workers in the occupation, and, where appropriate, organized labor. Neighboring colleges have an opportunity to review and/or protest new program additions if insufficient employment, enrollment, internship, or clinical sites exist. Graduate wage and placement rates are tracked by program through an annual matching process with the state employment security department, and the Washington Workforce Education and Training Board conducts an official review to determine eligibility for WIA funds. In the case of aerospace employment, the Workforce Board conducts an additional annual evaluation of aerospace program production, employment, and wages requested by the legislature. These lengthy processes prevent over duplication of technical programs, help insure rigor of courses, offers employers influence on program content, and provides additional feedback to colleges regarding the employment experiences of graduates. Courses were developed by a team of faculty, subject matter experts, e-learning and curriculum specialists using UDL principles and best practices for e-learning. In addition, an industry advisory committee and representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration reviewed materials and provided advice and input to enhance and update this electronics/avionics certificate program.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
COMP 215

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Copyright / Licensing

Copyright Owner:
Peninsula Community College
Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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