Composite Technology, Basic
Total 90 hrs.
Program Training Plan
This course focuses on training students to fill the growing market need for skilled technicians in the advancing composites industry. The program will include state-of-the-art training in composites basics, mold preparation, open molding processes, vacuum bag and laminations technologies and processes. This program prepares students to work in industries such as aerospace, automotive, bridge and building, marine, sporting goods, and textile parts and assembly.
Program Overview
| Locations | American Fork Campus |
| Tuition | $1.70/per hour |
| High School Cost | Free Tuition (until H.S. graduation) + $90 Fees Total Fees for High School Student = $90 |
| Adult Cost | $153 Tuiton + $90 Fees + $40 Application Fee Total Tuition and Fees for Adult Student = $283 |
| Extra Supply Cost | Students will be required to purchase safety glasses, two three-ring binders, composite basics guide workbook, and three required textbooks. |
| Avg. Starting Wage | $23,400 Yearly ($11.25 /hr.) |
| Certifications | MATC Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Composite Technology: Basic |
Program dates, times, tuition and fees are subject to change.
(High school students qualify for free tuition only until they or their class graduates high school)
Training Materials Cost:
Text/Workbooks and Class Materials: $118.00
Safety Glasses: up to $10.00
Tools: Cost Varies (A professional tool list will be provided, however, purchase of these items is optional. Students are advised to talk with program instructor before purchase of any training materials)
Program Length
90 Hour Program • 1 - 4 MonthsCourse Prerequisites
• A minimum of 8 students is required to carry the class.
• All students must meet with the MATC Counselor prior to enrollment to complete a Training Agreement Form.
• As part of the admission process, students may be required to complete a basic assessment of reading and math skills. The test is free and takes approximately 2 hr. to complete. For additional information, call the Testing Center at: (801) 753-4110.
2013 - 2014 Year Round Composite Technology, Basic Sessions Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| American Fork | Open Entry / Open Exit | Mon. -- Thur. | 6:00 - 9:00pm |
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY:
Open Entry / Open Exit Enrollment (OE/OE): Students can start class on the 1st or 3rd Monday of the month, providing space is available, and will end upon completion of competencies. High school students must approve enrollment start and end dates with their high school counselor before registering with MATC.
Note: If high school students or their high school class graduates and have not finished all program hours prior to their graduation date, tuition will be charged for the remaining hours.
THE COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN PROFESSION:
Composite technicians and fabricators assemble both finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, toys, electronic devices, and more. Composite Materials Technology allows fabrication in manufacturing parts and assemblies for a variety of applications. These parts are formed by combining at least two different materials that are very different from each other to create superior properties; such as strength, heat resistance, and being lightweight. The different materials work together to give the composite unique properties that are more beneficial than standard manufacturing materials.
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