The Manufacturing Composites Technology Program provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for skilled entry-level positions in the areas of fabrication, assembly, and repair of mixed and composite materials. Potential employment sectors include aerospace, marine, ground transportation, construction, energy, sporting equipment and medical devices.  

Coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Program Outcomes: 

1. Understand and solve technical mathematical problems (such as fiber resin ratio) 

2. Describe the four categories of composites and common materials used in industry.  

3. Learn basic hand skills for the layup of composite materials using fiberglass, carbon fiber, epoxy and polyester resin  

4. Design molds and forms for the layup of fiberglass and carbon fiber materials 

5. Build and vacuum bag composite materials for room temperature cure and oven cure materials 

6. Create projects in composite materials showing how surface energy is increased and decreased 

7. Design for producibility and manufacturing ease

Required Course of Study: