Composite Basics introduces students to the background and history of composite materials. This course covers introductory topics in general composite manufacturing including composite equipment, materials, methods, safety, tools, vocabulary, and processes for proper and quality-assured composite production.

This course will introduce terminology associated with composite fabrication. Students will learn about reinforcement fabrics and resins commonly used in the Composites industry. Students will utilize appropriate processes, properly mix matrix materials, and perform vacuum bag and non-vacuum processes.

This course will cover reading and interpreting engineering drawings and composite blueprints. This course will explore blueprint symbols, views, part orientation related to composite manufacturing and fabrication, and basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing as a composite technician.

Workplace Success is an introductory course that provides students with the essential tools to be successful in today’s workplace environment. Students will also develop soft skills that apply to real work environments, including communication, writing, planning and organizing, and time management.

This course introduces prepreg materials, terminology, storage, handling practices, clean room etiquette, lay-up methods, and manufacturing techniques for creating high-quality prepreg materials. Students develop skills in identifying foreign object debris (FOD) in finished parts and exploring applications for core materials.

The CNC Composites course introduces terminology and vocabulary associated with machining composites. Students will demonstrate competency by machining previously made parts with specialized tools and CNC machines. Students will complete projects while practicing filament winders, waterjets, and router tables.

This course will cover the vocabulary and safety practices needed for the essential operation of the autoclave and associated software. Students will keep records and reports for jobs using the autoclave. Students will gain the experience necessary for autoclave operation.

In the Filament Winding course, students will be introduced to the foundational topics of advanced filament winding in composites. Students will be introduced to safety, creating a wind, generating motion, chain/transition wind, viewing, and editing motion.

The Quality Assurance course will introduce students to the quality inspection of manufacturing. After completion of this course, students will understand how to inspect a product and compare it to engineered blueprints to determine quality.

Metrology covers introductory topics in basic metrology. Students will be introduced to the fundamental skills and the uses of calipers, micrometers, height gages, scales, and tape measures.

This course will build upon prior instruction and experience to meet or exceed industry standards. In collaboration with an instructor, students plan a composite material build, including materials arrangement, blueprint design, and writing a work order to specification and time.

In this course, students will complete their planned project from the previous capstone project. Students will demonstrate their mastery of composite material building and pave the way for successful careers in the composites industry.