Engineering Technology Support Specialist Overview (6551)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem/default.aspx
Program Description
The Engineering Technology Support Specialist certificate prepares individuals for entry-level employment as engineering support specialists or engineering technicians in various engineering and manufacturing areas. This certificate program is the core of the Engineering Technology degree program. Credits earned toward this certificate can be applied toward the A.S. in Engineering Technology degree.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
18 credit hours
Location
This program is offered at the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
For More Information
Professor Eva Suarez, suareze@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5727
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion of this certificate, you may seek employment in an entry-level position in varying areas of engineering and manufacturing. There will be expanded employment opportunities due to Florida's projected additional needs for engineering technologists. Job titles include technician in engineering technology, engineering specialist, manufacturing technician, manufacturing specialist, engineering assistant or technologist.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into four year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 18)
| ETM1010C | Mechanical Measurements and Instruments (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ETI2110 | Introduction to Quality Assurance (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EET1084C | Electrical Circuits and Electronics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) |
| Or | |
| EET1015C | DC Circuit Analysis (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETD2320C | Introduction to AutoCAD (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETS2352C | Materials and Manufacturing Processes (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| ETI1701 | Environmental Health and Safety (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ETD2320C | Introduction to AutoCAD (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETI2110 | Introduction to Quality Assurance (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| EET1084C | Electrical Circuits and Electronics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) |
| Or | |
| EET1015C | DC Circuit Analysis (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETM1010C | Mechanical Measurements and Instruments (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| ETS2352C | Materials and Manufacturing Processes (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 18