Mechanical Technician

Program Overview

The Mechanical Technician program at Olympic College is a Certificate of Completion that focuses on the design, coordination, and documentation of mechanical devices. It is designed for students or professionals in mechanical engineering or manufacturing who wish to expand their careers by improving their graphic communication skills or seek entry-level employment as a mechanical technician. The program consists of courses in computation, human relations, and technical drawing, as well as computer-aided design and engineering technology.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Mechanical Technician, CC program at Olympic College is a Certificate of Completion that focuses on the design, coordination, and documentation of mechanical devices with enhanced graphic communication skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
It is designed for students or professionals in mechanical engineering or manufacturing wishing to expand or advance their careers by improving their graphic communication skills, or for those seeking entry-level employment as a mechanical technician.
• Objectives: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
• Create a set of manufacturing documents based on engineering sketches and calculations, including drawings and specifications.
• Identify and use sources of common industry standards, including ANSI, ASME, SAE, and ISO.
• Visualize the interaction of 3-dimensional objects, based on 2-dimensional drawings.
• Work as a team member involving multiple disciplines and responsibilities.
• Use CAD software to computer model mechanical components, and produce a physical prototype of that model.
• Analyze, test, and correct computer models and prototypes as required for function, precision, and tolerance.
• Assist an engineer in the complete design process and therefore know that process.
• Effectively use typical office software for routine office purposes.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program consists of the following components:
• Computation:
CIS 150 - Survey of Computing (4 credits)
• Human Relations:
OLRM 225 - Human Relations in Organizations (5 credits)
• TEC-D Courses:
• TEC-D 107 - Technical Drawing (4 credits)
• TEC-D 112 - Blueprint Reading (4 credits)
• TEC-D 145 - Applied Problem Solving (5 credits)
• TEC-D 175 - Introduction to Solid Edge (4 credits)
• TEC-D 200 - Computer-Aided Design I (4 credits)
• TEC-D 205 - Engineering Tech Project Planning (4 credits)
• TEC-D 217 - Computer-Aided Design II (4 credits)
• TEC-D 222 - AutoCAD 3D (4 credits)
• Course Schedule: The program is offered on a quarterly schedule, with courses typically meeting one or two evenings per week.
The program can be completed in as little as two years.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for careers in the following fields:
• Mechanical design
• Manufacturing engineering
• Quality control
• Technical sales
• Engineering support