Basic Manufacturing Certificate

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Summary

The Basic Manufacturing certificate is designed to provide knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Manufacturing/Machinist Technology. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Manufacturing/Machinist Technology.

Completion Award
Certificate of Completion
Length of Study
20 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
On Campus

  1. Work effectively in a manufacturing environment
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  3. Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment
  4. Read blueprints
  5. Demonstrate basic and precision measurement methods
  6. Operate machine and hand powered tools, powered and non-powered

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The Certificate in Basic Manufacturing is your key to starting and advancing your manufacturing career.
Graduates may find employment in local manufacturing companies working as assemblers, packaging operators, aircraft systems assemblers and electronic assemblers.

Potential employers include: Graduates of this certificate can expect to find employment working for companies such as Boeing, Kenworth Truck, Electro Impact, Jorgensen Forge, Crane Aerospace, Genie, Mikron Industries and others. 

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
2022-2023		 WA-Resident Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus		 Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹		 Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
1 credit $145.17  $245.71  $339.54 $162.51
5 credits $673.85  $1,176.57  $1,645.70  $760.55
12 credits (full-time) $1,462.52  $2,476.40 $3,422.10  $1,637.76
15 credits $1,641.05 $2,667.59  $3,624.45 $1,819.05

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees
Approximately $300 per quarter

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

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