Program Map for Advanced Manufacturing Technology Composites ATA

The Composites program is a hands-on, in-depth overview of the processes involved in the development and production of composite products. Skills include tooling, fabrication, machining, assembly, quality assurance, repair, lay-up, vacuum bagging, and the curing processing of wet laminating. In addition, the program is designed to prepare students to fabricate, assemble, and repair composite materials and structures. 

The knowledge and skills gained through this program are required for entry-level positions as composite technicians. Some of the careers where composite technical skills can be applied include repair technician, fabricator and parts designer. Composites can be applied in many other fields to include aerospace and transportation sectors, sporting goods, medical devices and power generation.

For more information, contact your faculty program advisor, Mike Patching at mpatching@everettcc.edu.

CHECKLISTS

• Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Composites ATA Checklist
• Aerospace Composites Foundations Certificate Checklist
• Aerospace Composites Technician Certificate Checklist
• Pre-College to College English and Math Checklist

Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites. 

 New Students need to determine appropriate class placement prior to enrollment.  New students can obtain appropriate course placement by taking the Accuplacer placement test, or by submitting the Placement Form with the required documentation.

See an entry advisor at the Advanced Manufacturing Training and Education center (AMTEC) to decide on your first quarter courses, they can be reached by email:  mfg@everettcc.edu  or  phone:  425-388-9570

See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes. 

Prepare for college-level math

If your math placement is below MATH 76, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:

• TS 60 → TS 70 

 Prepare for college-level English

If your English placement is below ENGL 98, you’ll need to take ENGL/TS/AEP 97

Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.

 Choose one of the following options to complete part of the Related Instruction requirement:

• Take ENGT 101 - Introduction to Graphics and Measurement
• Take TS/MATH 76 - Mathematical Literacy → TS/MATH 86 - Essentials of Intermediate Algebra

 Choose one of the following options to complete part of the Related Instruction Requirement:

• Take TS/ENGL 98 - Introduction to College Writing
• Take ENGL& 101/101D - English Composition I

 Choose one of the following options to complete part of the Common Technical Requirements:

•  MFG T 100 - Safety for Manufacturing 
• MFG T 102 - Manufacturing Employment Readiness 

 Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track.  See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.

Recommended Actions 

• Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page. 
• Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college. 
• Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
• Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
• Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as such as the AMTEC Organization & American Welding Society.  The AMTEC Organization has 5 entities: Welding, Composites, Engineering Tech, Machining and Mechatronics. 
• See if you qualify for TRiO and/or MESA.

Complete college-level courses. Focus on completing courses that are in Common Technical Requirements in all of Advanced Manufacturing Technology ATA Pathways, so that if you change to another Manufacturing ATA pathway most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.

 Complete additional courses that satisfy the Common Technical Requirements:

• CT 101 - Introduction to Composites
•  MFG T 117 - Blueprint Reading and Schematics
• ENG T 100  - Introduction to Engineering Graphics and 2D AutoCAD

Note: If you have already completed the composites certificate, you do not need to take CT 101. Additionally, you may substitute MFG T 107 - Machining with Mastercam, MFG T 119 - Introduction to Robotics, or MFG T 202 - LEAN Operations Management for CT 101.

 Complete remaining Related Instruction courses. BUS 110D - Business Communications is recommended. Other Related Instruction courses you may take instead are:

• BUS 165 - Service Essentials for Business
• CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication
• CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication.

Recommended Actions

 Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.

• If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as such as the AMTEC Organization & American Welding Society.  The AMTEC Organization has 5 entities: Welding, Composites, Engineering Tech, Machining and Mechatronics.

Complete specific degree requirements and earn your Aerospace Composite Technician Certificate. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.

 Complete the Technical Core course sequence:

• CT 102  - Composite Technology 1 → CT 203 - Composite Technology 2

Recommended Actions

Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss the remaining courses needed to complete your degree path. 

• Meet with Teri Reade the AMTEC Employment Solutions Specialist to review resume and job posting that apply to your degree pathway. 

Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate. 

 Complete the remaining Common Technical requirements: 

• MFG T 101 - Introduction to Machining or MFG T 113 Cutting Processes for Industry
• CT 145 - Composites Special Projects
• MECH 119 - Introduction to Robotics
• WELD 101 - Introduction to Welding or higher

 Complete a capstone course:

• MFG T 229 - Manufacturing Team Project
• MFG T 230 - Manufacturing Team Project AerosPACE

Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.

Recommended Actions

 Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met