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Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement (CA)

About the Program

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 Opportunities

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.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Technology, students are able to apply fundamental principles from mathematics, science and engineering to solve an engineering technology-related problem.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Technology, students are able to set up appropriate laboratory equipment, collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and clearly communicate results.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Technology, students are able to use a variety of technological tools to solve engineering technology problems.

Required Core: (27 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	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 Laboratory	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 Number	Course Title	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 Number	Course Title	Units
WRKX 94	Occupational Work Experience/Internship	3
WRKX 95	General Work Experience	3