ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
AND DESIGN

The Advanced Manufacturing and Design program provides the foundational skills needed for many entry-level manufacturing jobs by introducing students to key workplace skill areas found in advanced manufacturing-related industries. Students will develop skills in several areas including quality and lean manufacturing, computer aided design (CAD), computer numeric control (CNC), automation and composite technologies. This program gives students an opportunity to learn and refine these skills with hands-on training in a working production lab. The program includes a certificate option (all the first year courses of the two-year degree) and a degree pathway for an AAS degree upon completion of second year courses.

Graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to participate, contribute, and work effectively in teams.
Demonstrate instrument precision methods, the tools of quality control and lean manufacturing and how they are applied in the workplace.
Use computer technology to develop, interpret, and communicate technical information and specifications.
Demonstrate the proficiency in basic AC/DC theory and electrical control.
Demonstrate the proficient application of composite manufacturing methods, materials and tools.

Degrees / Certificates

Advanced Manufacturing and Design, BAS

90 credits

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.

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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.

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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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.