HANDS-ON ACCELERATED TRAINING FOR THE AEROSPACE,

AUTOMOTIVE, AND MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

DAY COURSES: Graduate in 4 Months

The Advanced Composites and Technologies program objective is to provide students with occupational training required in the fields of composites manufacturing, laminating, and repair. Materials will include carbon fiber, fiberglass, epoxies and structural honeycomb core.

HANDS-ON ACCELERATED TRAINING FOR THE AEROSPACE, AUTOMOTIVE, AND MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

DAY COURSES: Graduate in 4 Months

The Advanced Composites and Technologies program objective is to provide students with occupational training required in the fields of composites manufacturing, laminating, and repair. Materials will include carbon fiber, fiberglass, epoxies and structural honeycomb core.

AREAS OF INSTRUCTION

Teaching the basics of non-metal fabrication. Our program is specialized to include:

MATERIALS / FACTORS

Blueprint Reading

Lamination

Core Structures

Vacuum Bagging

Oven Operations

Cure Verification

Mold Making

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Basic Machining

Rapid Prototyping

Resin Infusion (VARTM)

Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)

Introduction to 5S Training

REPAIRS

Visual Inspection

Tap Testing

Damage Removal

Bond Prepping

Secondary Bonding

Scarfing

Mix Ratios

Wet Lay-up

Install Floating Nutplates

Advanced Composite Repairs

COURSE PROJECTS

Students will participate in a series of projects that will help refine the skills they learn as the course progresses. These projects are specifically designed to ensure students are repeatedly utilizing the entire curriculum and building their expertise on skills learned day one. Some Advanced Composites and Technologies sample projects have included:

  • 3D PRINTED MOLD
  • FIBERGLASS GEL COAT MOLDS
  • TRIMMING
  • FLAT PANEL
  • SCARFING REPAIRS
  • SANDWICH PANEL
  • RTV TOOL AND PART
  • INTAKE / SQUARE TUBE
  • SPLIT MOLD ROCKET
  • CARBON FIBER GLIDER
  • RC BOAT HULL
  • SPLIT MOLD ROCKET
  • BULKHEAD
  • LIGHT SWITCH
  • CARBON FIBER CERTIFICATE FRAME
  • 3D PRINTED MOLD
  • FIBERGLASS GEL COAT MOLDS
  • TRIMMING
  • FLAT PANEL
  • SCARFING REPAIRS
  • RTV TOOL AND PART
  • SANDWICH PANEL
  • INTAKE / SQUARE TUBE
  • SPLIT MOLD ROCKET
  • CARBON FIBER GLIDER
  • RC BOAT HULL
  • BULKHEAD
  • LIGHT SWITCH
  • CARBON FIBER CERTIFICATE FRAME

CURRICULUM

The training for this program is 600 clock hours required for graduation. The below is a breakdown of each subject within the program and the approximate hours of lecture and lab combined.

MODULE APPROXIMATE HOURS
Introduction to Composites & Safety 16
Mold Making 80
Blueprint Reading & UNI Prepreg 28
Aerospace Production / Project I 90
Aerospace Production / Project II 90
Bagging Techniques & Resin Infusion 32
Aerospace Fastener Installation 12
Composite Factors 56
Mold Making II 80
Repairs 80
Life Skills 4
Certificate Frame 32
Overall Total Hours 600

CURRICULUM

The training for this program is 600 clock hours required for graduation. The below is a breakdown of each subject within the program and the approximate hours of lecture and lab combined.

MODULE APPROXIMATE HOURS
Introduction to Composites & Safety 16
Mold Making 80
Blueprint Reading & UNI Prepreg 28
Aerospace Production / Project I 90
Aerospace Production / Project II 90
Bagging Techniques & Resin Infusion 32
Aerospace Fastener Installation 12
Composite Factors 56
Mold Making II 80
Repairs 80
Life Skills 4
Certificate Frame 32
Overall Total Hours 600

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE*

Most students use a combination of aid to fund their education, which may include grants, scholarships, and student loans.
We have professionals on staff to help you explore your options.

*For those who qualify.