Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement

Effective Fall 2020

The Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Technology program at Las Positas College is designed for those who want a hands-on engineering career with a focus on mechanical technology in an applied setting. The emphasis is on Mechanical Engineering applications and developing an understanding of how engineering, technology and manufacturing principles are applied in practice. The program provides students with foundational knowledge in mathematics, critical thinking, problem solving, and engineering design, as well as skills in manufacturing, fabrication, and welding so that students are able to adapt to the ever-changing modern industrial workplace. Students may also choose to continue their education towards a degree in a related engineering discipline.

Career Opporunities 

Graduates of the program may find employment as mechanical technicians, mechanical technologists, stationary engineers, or in other applied engineering fields and may collaborate with scientists, engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals.

 

Required Core: (27 units) Units

Course	Units
ENGR 1 (Introduction to Engineering)	2
ENGR 23 (Engineering Graphics)	3
ENGR 37 (Applied Statics and Materials)	3
MATH 39 (Trigonometry)	4
MATH 30 (College Algebra for STEM)	4
PHYS 10 (Descriptive Physics)	3
PHYS 10L (Descriptive Physics Lab)	1
WLDT 10 (Machining for the Metal Trades)	4
WLDT 62A (Beginning GTAW and GMAW Theory)	1
WLDT 62AL (Beginning GTAW and GMAW Skills Lab)	2

 

List A: Select One Group (4 units)

Course	Units
Group 1
ENGR 50 (Introduction to Electronic Systems and Measurements)	4
Group 2
WLDT 63 (Welding Layout and Fitting)	2
WLDT 79 (Manufacturing Processes)	2

List B: Select One (3 units)

Course	Units
WRKX 94 (Occupational Work Experience/Internship)	3
WRKX 95 (General Work Experience)	3

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units	34