Recent Community College Graduates Matrix

Wenatchee Valley College's Industrial Technology Machining Program is designed to meet the needs of those entering or working in the machining industry.

The machining program will provide students with fundamental machining skills and experiences using current machining technologies and techniques. A graduate of the program will be prepared for entry into the machining industry as a conventional (manual) or CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machinist. Instruction covers conventional turning, milling and grinding, as well as basic programming, set up and operation of CNC machine tools. Other subjects include shop safety, reading engineering drawings, shop mathematics, machine tool theory, as well as lean manufacturing and other skills currently required by the machining/manufacturing industry. In addition, students will be required to complete a job shadowing experience and a program culmination capstone project. 

Students completing the Machining Certificate are qualified for entry-level positions as:

Millwright; Manual Lathe Machinist; Production Machinist; Tool and Die Maker; CAD/Drafting Technician; Entry-level Industrial Mechanic; Quality Control Technician; Machinist Apprentice
 

Upon completion of the WVC Machining certificate, the successful student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a practical and technical math reasoning ability.
2. Use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers and indicators.
3. Locate and use resources for material identification and tooling/machining characteristics.
4. Correctly and safely operate a variety of turning and milling and general shop machinery.
5. Handle, dispose of and/or safely use most hazardous and non-hazardous shop materials.
6. Read and interpret blueprints and lay out projects.
7. Navigate through current drafting software; create, save and print files.
8. Use basic G and M codes for CNC machining.
9. Demonstrate familiarity with proper employee conduct and workplace communication practices.

The Aerospace Electronics Technician certificate program provides a broad foundation in electronics training. Instruction emphasizes a hands-on approach, use of sophisticated test equipment, and a foundation for learning the hardware and software of control systems for technical applications. The program offers preparation for multiple nationally recognized industry certifications that may lead directly to employment and opportunities for future advancements with companies specializing in manufacturing or servicing all types of electronic equipment, including manufacturing and servicing of aerospace electronics.

Students who complete the Aerospace Electronics Technician certificate will be able to:

1. Correctly and safely use a variety of electrical testing equipment and hand and power tools commonly used in the industrial setting.
2. Comprehend electrical equipment installation and servicing literature.
3. Communicate with other professionals and the general public using terminology appropriate for the aerospace industry.
4. Have a basic understanding of digital logic and industrial automation techniques.
5. Identify specific aerospace-related equipment and service using industry-specific or standardized service techniques.
6. Work safely in the industrial setting.
7. Use applied mathematics and precision measurement techniques.
8. Obtain certifications in: flagging, forklift/PIT operation, OSHA-10, first aid/CPR, NCRC.

The Aerospace Pathway Readiness Certificate provides core basic academic skills, industry safety, DC electronics, reading and writing of wiring diagrams and schematics and workplace human relations skills. The National Career Readiness Certificate is a requirement within this certificate. Students may use the certificate for preparation for entry level employment and it is also included in the requirements for the one-year certificate or associate degree.

Students who complete the Aerospace Pathway Readiness certificate will be able to:

1. Correctly and safely use a variety of electrical testing equipment and hand and power tools commonly used in the industrial setting.
2. Comprehend electrical equipment installation and servicing literature.
3. Communicate with other professionals and the general public using terminology appropriate for the aerospace industry.
4. Identify specific aerospace-related equipment and service using industry-specific or standardized service techniques.
5. Work safely in the industrial setting.
6. Use pre-algebra-level applied mathematics and precision measurement technique.
7. Obtain certifications in: flagging, forklift/PIT operation, OSHA-10, first aid/CPR, NCRC.

The industrial technology technician program provides training for electronics technicians and maintenance electricians within industrial facilities such as manufacturing plants, wood processing plants, agricultural food storage and processing warehouses, and power generation facilities. It also provides training and skill improvement on modern electronic circuits for plant electricians and other employees seeking to advance their positions within their company.

Students who complete the Industrial Electronics Technician certificate will be able to:

1. Correctly and safely use a variety of electrical testing equipment.
2. Comprehend printed installation and service literature for complex electrical equipment.
3. Communicate with other professions and the general public using terminology appropriate for the electrical service industry.
4. Have a basic understanding of digital logic and industrial automation techniques.
5. Use applied mathematics and precision measurement techniques.
6. Obtain certifications in: flagging, forklift/PIT operation, OSHA-10, first aid/CPR, NCRC.

The Aerospace Electronics programs provide a broad foundation in electronics training. Instruction emphasizes a hands-on approach, use of sophisticated test equipment, and a solid base of information concerning the hardware and software of control systems for technical applications. These programs offer preparation for multiple nationally recognized industry certifications that may lead directly to employment and opportunities for future advancements with companies specializing in manufacturing or servicing all types of electronic equipment, including manufacturing and servicing of aerospace electronics.

Students who complete the ATS in Industrial Technology-Aerospace Electronics will be able to:

1. Correctly and safely use a variety of electrical testing equipment and hand and power tools commonly used in the industrial setting.
2. Comprehend electrical equipment installation and servicing literature.
3. Communicate with other professionals and the general public using terminology appropriate for the aerospace industry.
4. Identify specific aerospace-related equipment and service using industry-specific or standardized service techniques.
5. Work safely in the industrial setting.
6. Comprehend engineered drawings and blueprints
7. Effectively use standardized automation equipment and software.
8. Service, repair and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
9. Establish or critique an existing facility's maintenance program.
10. Use applied mathematics and precision measurement techniques.
11. Obtain certifications in: flagging, forklift/PIT operation, OSHA-10, first aid/CPR, NCRC.

The industrial technology – electronics associate of technical science (ATS) program provides training for electronics technicians and maintenance electricians within industrial facilities such as manufacturing plants, wood processing plants, agricultural food storage and processing warehouses, and power generation facilities. It also provides advanced-level training and skill improvement for plant electricians and other employees seeking to improve their work classification within their company on modern electronic circuits, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and control systems.

Students who complete the ATS in Industrial Technology-Electronics will be able to:

1. Correctly and safely use a variety of electrical testing equipment.
2. Comprehend printed installation and service literature for complex electrical equipment.
3. Comprehend engineered drawings and blueprints.
4. Effectively use standardized automation software such as Rockwell or Siemens.
5. Communicate with other professions and the general public using terminology appropriate for the electrical service industry.
6. Establish or critique an existing electrical maintenance program.
7. Recognize different computer network strategies used with electronic control systems.
8. Service, repair and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
9. Accrue hours toward a Washington state electrical license.
10. Use applied mathematics and precision measurement techniques.
11. Obtain certifications in: flagging, forklift/PIT operation, OSHA-10, first aid/CPR, NCRC.

Wenatchee Valley College's Industrial Technology Machining Program is designed to meet the needs of those entering or working in the machining industry.

The machining program will provide students with fundamental machining skills and experiences using current machining technologies and techniques. A graduate of the program will be prepared for entry into the machining industry as a conventional (manual) or CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machinist. Instruction covers conventional turning, milling and grinding, as well as basic programming, set up and operation of CNC machine tools. Other subjects include shop safety, reading engineering drawings, shop mathematics, machine tool theory, as well as lean manufacturing and other skills currently required by the machining/manufacturing industry. In addition, students will be required to complete a job shadowing experience and a program culmination capstone project.  

The Industrial Technology-Machining ATS Degree prepares students for employment as:

CNC Operator; CNC Programmer; Set-Up Machinist; Precision Machinist: Manufacturing Technician: Fluid Power Mechanic; Industrial Mechanic; Quality Control Supervisor; Production Supervisor
 

Upon completion of the WVC Machining ATS Degree, the successful student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a practical and technical math reasoning ability.
2. Use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers and indicators.
3. Locate and use resources for material identification and tooling/machining characteristics.
4. Correctly and safely operate a variety of turning and milling and general shop machinery.
5. Handle, dispose of and/or safely use most hazardous and non-hazardous shop materials.
6. Read and interpret blueprints and lay out projects.
7. Navigate through current drafting software; create, save and print files.
8. Use basic G and M codes for CNC machining.
9. Demonstrate familiarity with proper employee conduct and workplace communication practices.
10. Operate a variety of CNC machines
11. Set up tooling for CNC machining operations
12. Complete moderately complex projects for manual and CNC machines.
13. Demonstrate basic welding operations.
14. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical controls.
15. Troubleshoot and repair basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems.