This program prepares students or incumbent workers for careers in industrial production and fabrication. Students will learn the fundamentals of production tooling, fabrication, and additive manufacturing. They will understand the characteristics of metals, and how engineering designs move from concept to reality. Students will apply their skills in advanced metrology, fabrication and production in different manufacturing environments.
Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring
All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.
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Tuition
At Renton Technical College, tuition is affordable and competitive.
Financial Aid
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Scholarships
The RTC Foundation offers scholarships to help pay the costs of attending school.
All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Minimum ACCUPLACER Test Scores in Math (or completion of MATH 065 with a grade of 2.0 or higher):
- Classic: 30
- Next-Gen: A: 230-264, QRAS: 200-219
- A student with an ACCUPLACER math score of less than the minimum requirements may enroll in the first quarter, but must also co-register for BAST 092.
- Students may need to co-enroll in BAST 091 to better prepare for English communication. Please speak to an adviser to determine if this or another course offering will help you prepare for your career in manufacturing.
Admission Recommendations
- Meet with program faculty.
Course Information
Requirements for Manufacturing Assembly Certificate:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COL 101 | College Success | 2 |
| MTEC 100 | Machining Essentials | 7 |
| MTEC 161 | Math for Manufacturing | 4 |
| MTEC 171 | Communications I | 1 |
| MTEC 185 | Human Relations | 2 |
| IPT 102 | Lean Manufacturing | 3 |
| IPT 103 | Quality Control | 2 |
| IPT 104 | Introduction to Assembly | 3 |
| IPT 105 | Introduction to Fabrication | 5 |
| Total | 29 |
Requirements for Manufacturing Tooling Certificate:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COL 101 | College Success | 2 |
| MTEC 100 | Machining Essentials | 7 |
| MTEC 161 | Math for Manufacturing | 4 |
| MTEC 171 | Communications I | 1 |
| MTEC 185 | Human Relations | 2 |
| IPT 218 | Introduction to Production | 5 |
| IPT 219 | Assembly Line Process & Planning | 2 |
| IPT 220 | Precision Fabrication | 3 |
| IPT 221 | Introduction to Measurement | 3 |
| IPT 222 | Advanced Measurement | 2 |
| Total | 31 |
Requirements for Certificate of Completion:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COL 101 | College Success | 2 |
| MTEC 100 | Machining Essentials | 7 |
| MTEC 161 | Math for Manufacturing | 4 |
| MTEC 171 | Communications I | 1 |
| MTEC 185 | Human Relations | 2 |
| IPT 102 | Lean Manufacturing | 3 |
| IPT 103 | Quality Control | 2 |
| IPT 104 | Introduction to Assembly | 3 |
| IPT 105 | Introduction to Fabrication | 5 |
| IPT 218 | Introduction to Production | 5 |
| IPT 219 | Assembly Line Process & Planning | 2 |
| IPT 220 | Precision Fabrication | 3 |
| IPT 221 | Introduction to Measurement | 3 |
| IPT 222 | Advanced Measurement | 2 |
| Total | 44 |
Requirements for AAS Degree:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Certificate of Completion | 44 | |
| DFT 201 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 2 |
| DFT 213 | Parametric Modeling | 5 |
| MTEC 231 | CNC Mill Setup & Operation | 8 |
| MTEC 232 | CNC Lathe Setup & Operation | 8 |
| WELD 102 | Oxyacetylene Welding and Brazing | 7 |
| AMATH 190 | Financial Algebra or | |
| AMATH 195 | Advanced Applied Algebra or | |
| MATH& 107 | Math in Society or | |
| MATH& 146 | Introduction to Statistics | 5 |
| ANTH& 106 | American Mosaic or | |
| ANTH& 234 | Religion and Culture or | |
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology or | |
| SOC& 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
| CMST 280 | Intercultural Communication or | |
| CMST& 101 | Introduction to Communication or | |
| CMST& 220 | Public Speaking or | |
| HUM& 101 | Introduction to Humanities or | |
| MUSC& 105 | Music Appreciation | 5 |
| COMP 100 | Applied Composition or | |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition | 5 |
| Total | 94 |
Optional Courses:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BAST 091 | Oral Communications for College and Career (optional) | (5) |
| BAST 092 | Math for Technical Careers (optional) | (5) |
Program Outcomes
- Practice industry-standard, safe work habits in an industrial production environment.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with co-workers and supervisors.
- Use mathematical concepts to accurately complete industrial production projects.
- Identify and properly use appropriate instruments, tools and equipment for aerospace or industrial production.
- Interpret measurements, blueprints and other data points to solve problems and create industrial products in aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of work, including attendance, interactions, appearance and demeanor.
Accreditation
External accreditation is not applicable to this program.
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