Western Technical College Program Support Materials
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Keywords
Industrial , Welding , Manufacturing , Flier , Pathway
Project
Authors
Date Submitted
2014
Material Type
Recruitment and Outreach
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Western Technical College
Industry Partner
Century Foods International
City Brewing Company
GNP Company
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
Westby Cooperative Creamery
Inland Printing
USACE (Lock and Dam) - Lock Master
IBEW
Charmont Hotel
Dumore Corporation
Trane Company
Agropur
Kwik Trip
City Brewing Company
GNP Company
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
Westby Cooperative Creamery
Inland Printing
USACE (Lock and Dam) - Lock Master
IBEW
Charmont Hotel
Dumore Corporation
Trane Company
Agropur
Kwik Trip
License
CC BY
Funding Source
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Western Technical College is offering a two-year technical diploma, Manufacturing Systems Maintenance Technician (MSMT) to meet regional employment needs. The program has five stackable pathways into the program: Basic Welding, 2) Basic Machining, and 3) Basic Industrial Power are one term technical diplomas; 4) Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician and the 5) Industrial Electronics & Maintenance are one year technical diplomas. Manufacturing Systems Maintenance Technician program is two years in length. Students may step in at various entry points depending upon their interest and program offerings. An emphasis is placed on offering the technical diploma through various delivery models such as evening, part-time, online/blended instruction, team teaching, and adult learning options. Support through Learner Support and Transition assistance and a case management approach enhances a student success. Individualized attention to the students’ educational and career goals is provided through student services. Credit for prior learning/experiential learning is discussed with the Adult Learning Specialist upon referral from the Enrollment Services Advisor or faculty.
Industry (NAISC)
Manufacturing -- Machinery Manufacturing (333)
Occupation (SOC)
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Diploma