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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Associate's DegreeCIP: 15.0001

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Dates

Since Apr 2018

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Martinsburg, West Virginia

    13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, West Virginia, 25403

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningOperations MonitoringMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingQuality Control AnalysisWritingTroubleshootingActive LearningEquipment MaintenanceSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingRepairingMathematicsScienceSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationOperation and Control

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsEnglish LanguageMechanicalProduction and ProcessingDesignPhysicsEducation and TrainingChemistry

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionFinger DexterityPerceptual SpeedCategory FlexibilityFar VisionVisualizationControl PrecisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual Dexterity

Tasks

  • Compute or record photonic test data.
  • Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
  • Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse gener
  • Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, el
  • Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, o
  • Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
  • Operate drones for remote inspection of large or hard-to-reach structures, such as wind turbines, bridges, or tall buildings.
  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
  • Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat
  • Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning
  • Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
  • Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.
  • Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics
  • Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
  • Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to es
  • Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sen
  • Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electron
  • Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or convey
  • Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, elec
  • Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of ass
  • Program and calibrate drones for specific missions or tasks, ensuring proper functionality and performance.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareIndustrial control softwareDevelopment environment softwareObject or component oriented development softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareGeographic information systemElectronic mail softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base management system softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareProject management softwareFacilities management software

Tools

Abrasive grinding machinesAnalog oscilloscopesAtomic force microscopes AFMAutocollimatorsBench refractometersBinocular light compound microscopesBiosafety cabinetsBit error rate testers BERTCalipersChemical protective face shieldsChemical vapor deposition CVD systemsCollimatorsCommon path interferometersComputerized numerical control CNC band sawsComputerized numerical control CNC drill pressesAcoustic emissions systemsAcoustic testersAmp metersBinocular polarizing microscopesBinocularsBlack lightsCapacitance testersCharge-coupled device CCD camerasClosed circuit television systemsComputer assisted tomography CAT inspection equipmentDepth gaugesDesktop computersDigital micrometersDigital oscilloscopesDigital refractometers

Work Values

AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsIndependence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Photonics Technicians17-3029.08
  • Non-Destructive Testing Specialists17-3029.01
  • Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other17-3029.00
  • Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3026.01
  • Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3026.00
  • Robotics Technicians17-3024.01
  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians17-3024.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Photonic test data — compute, verify, and record with reduced oversight using standard formulas and data-logging software in a test lab.
  • Clean room cleanliness standards — monitor and maintain independently, identifying and correcting minor contamination risks on the production floor.
  • Lasers, oscilloscopes, and pulse generators — adjust and operate routinely to support ongoing photonics experiments and production runs.
  • Calibration documentation for optical equipment — draft and update following established SOPs in a quality-controlled technical environment.
  • Assembly and processing equipment such as die bonders and wire bonders — set up and run with minimal guidance during standard manufacturing shifts.
  • Failure analysis for optoelectrical products — perform according to test plans, identifying common failure modes in familiar product lines.
  • Engineers and scientists — support actively during experiment execution by collecting data and flagging anomalies in real time.
  • Troubleshooting procedures for photonic subsystems — apply systematically to resolve recurring equipment issues in a lab or production setting.
  • Analytical or scientific software — use to process and interpret photonic measurement results for routine reporting purposes.
  • New fixture or tooling concepts — contribute practical feedback during early development cycles based on hands-on production experience.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
36.9%
Placement Rate
Not reported