99 credits

Interested in machinery, conventional machine tools, composites, and computerized design? Advanced Manufacturing and Design offers some of the highest paying and most satisfying career opportunities in today’s job market. Get hands-on training in our expanded Manufacturing facility and production lab.

For students seeking advanced skills, the Advanced Manufacturing and Design degrees build on the foundation provided by the first-year certificate. Students acquire advanced skills in computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), composites technology and automation. Students will culminate their studies with an advanced project incorporating the four disciplines in the AAS degree. With this degree students should be able to find employment as advanced CNC technicians, CAD technicians and maintenance professionals. Students pursuing an AAS-T degree, will select a focus option, i.e. Automation, Computer Numeric Control (CNC/CAM), or Composites. Upon successful completion of the transfer degree, students can elect to transfer to Bellingham Technical College (BTC) to pursue a BAS in Engineering Technology. 

The program map is provided as a guide for a traditional full-time student whose goal is to earn the Advanced Manufacturing and Design, AAS degree. The courses are designed with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and are organized in a recommended sequence. Please consult an SVC advisor to schedule courses and develop an educational plan.