Advanced Manufacturing and Design, BAS
The bachelor’s program in Advanced Manufacturing and Design (BASAMD) provides the
skills and experience needed to advance your career in manufacturing across a broad
range of industries and in both technical and managerial roles. The curriculum is
based on solving real world workplace challenges related to production systems, automation,
materials testing, safety, operations and project management, supply chain, quality
control, technical communications, and sustainability.
Participants will draw on past educational and work experience while also working
to build advanced skills and knowledge in CAD/CAM, data analysis, and technical problem
solving. Participants will work closely with experienced faculty in a supportive and
inclusive learning environment. The faculty members are experts in their fields and
hold elevated expectations while providing participants with program guidance and
mentorship. The program is structured to provide participants with a balance between
in-person and asynchronous online courses.
Graduates of the program will be trained and well-equipped to pursue a career with
opportunities in a wide range of industries as technical leaders or managers in manufacturing
and production environments. They will be able to apply their knowledge and skills
to collaborate on the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing systems
that are efficient, cost-effective, and produce high-quality products.
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Advanced Manufacturing and Design, AAS
99 credits
Interested in machinery, conventional machine tools, composites, and computerized
design? Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering Technology offers some of the highest paying
and most satisfying career opportunities in today’s job market. Get hands-on training
in our expanded Manufacturing facility and production lab.
For students seeking advanced skills, the Engineering Technology degrees build on
the foundation provided by the first-year certificate. Students acquire advanced skills
in computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), composites technology
and automation. Students will culminate their studies with an advanced project incorporating
the four disciplines in the AAS degree. With this degree students should be able to
find employment as advanced CNC technicians, CAD technicians and maintenance professionals.
Students pursuing an AAS-T degree, will select a focus option, i.e. Automation, Computer
Numeric Control (CNC/CAM), or Composites. Upon successful completion of the transfer
degree, students can elect to transfer to Bellingham Technical College (BTC) to pursue
a BAS in Engineering Technology.
The program map is provided as a guide for a traditional full-time student whose goal
is to earn the Engineering Technology, AAS degree. The courses are designed with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree
requirements and are organized in a recommended sequence. Please consult an SVC advisor
to schedule courses and develop an educational plan.
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A Manufacturing Technology Certificate provides the basic skills needed for many entry-level manufacturing jobs. This certificate
is awarded to students who complete the required courses with an overall 2.0 grade
point average (GPA) or above and a minimum letter grade of C- in all required courses.
The information above reflects the 2024-2025 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most
up to date information.
Composites Repair Technician Micro-Certificate provides students with an overview of composites and their application across a spectrum
of industries. Instruction covers materials commonly used in composite manufacturing
processes such as hand lay-up, filament winding, compression molding, resin-transfer
molding, and pultrusion. The fundamentals of fiberglass reinforced plastics with emphasis
on chemical safety applicable to poly and vinyl-ester resins, solvents, and epoxies
are taught. Students will receive hands-on training in use of molds, gel coats, release
agents, resins, cosmetic color matching, and reinforcing materials in hand layup and
vacuum infusion, and structural repair. Industry-appropriate shop safety standards
and correct use of Personal Protection Equipment is also covered. A certificate is
awarded to students who complete the following courses with a 2.0 grade point average
(GPA) and a minimum letter grade of C- or above in all required courses.
For more information, please contact the department chair:
Matthew Weaver | 360.416.6549 | matt.weaver@skagit.edu
The information above reflects the 2024-2025 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most
up to date information.
Manufacturing Automated Systems Technology Micro-Certificate provides graduates with the basic skills needed to find entry-level employment at
a company using high-end automation equipment. Students learn core electronics skills,
characteristics and operation of various types of electric motors, pneumatics & embedded
controllers. Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or above and a
minimum letter grade of C- or above in all required courses.
The information above reflects the 2024-2025 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most
up to date information.
Manufacturing Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Operator Micro-Certificate prepares the student for introductory work in the CNC field as a CNC operator. The
student will learn basic code and operations of CNC equipment. A certificate is awarded
to students who complete the following courses with a 2.0 grade point average (GPA)
or above and a minimum letter grade of C- or above in all required courses.
The information above reflects the 2024-2025 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most
up to date information.
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