Course Descriptions | Degree Requirements | Certificate Requirements
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
Career Opportunities
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology offers two areas of specialization: Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering Technology. Manufacturing Engineering Technicians work closely with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to design mechanical components and assemblies, tooling, manufacturing processes, and machine systems for industry. They also help solve problems on the production line and work to ensure product accuracy and quality.
Civil Engineering Technicians work in the surveying, construction, or architectural fields. Job opportunities exist for CAD operators, map drafters, surveyor’s assistants, architectural drafters, soils testers, or construction supervisors/assistants.
These degree options also transfer well to certain universities.
Program Description
The Manufacturing Engineering Technology option prepares you for industrial careers requiring skills in drafting, CAD, mechanical design, 3D solid modeling, rapid product development, manufacturing processes, machining, welding, fluid power, and electronic controls.
The Civil Engineering Technology option prepares you for the surveying, construction, or architectural fields by giving you skills in math, physics, surveying, and civil and architectural design.
We focus on the skills and knowledge required in today’s changing job market. You will receive intensive training on state-of-the-art Computer Aided Design workstations and other modern, up-to-date equipment. The program is housed in the Gorsich Advanced Technology Center at PCC. It is the only program in Colorado to have Rapid Prototyping equipment including 3D Systems Stereolithography and Fused Deposition Modeling machines.
If you plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the fields of mechanical/manufacturing engineering technology, civil engineering technology, or architecture, please consult with a PCC Counseling, Career, & Transfer advisor to determine the transferability of courses.
Certificates and Mini-Certificates
Career Opportunities
The Certificate Program in Engineering Technology offers three options: Rapid Product Development, Architectural Design, and Surveying. In all three areas, you will receive specific skills training to prepare you for entry level positions in business and industry. Though employers desire the AAS degree for entry level employment, many students take the AAS in one area and a certificate in another option to improve their employability. You may also pursue a job upgrade with your present employer by earning a certificate.
Certificate Program Description
The Rapid Production Development Option trains you in 3D solid modeling software such as Pro Engineer, and in state-of-the-art rapid prototyping machines. This certificate prepares you to work as a mechanical design and prototyping technician at service bureaus and manufacturing facilities.
The Surveying Option allows you to use surveying instruments to solve problems in the field and to bring solutions back to the classroom to produce survey maps and related architectural plans. This certificate prepares you to work as a surveyor’s assistant or survey drafter.
The Architectural Design Option prepares you for the architectural detailing field. Detailers work closely with architects to create computer-generated drawings of architectural designs.
Mini-Certificate Program Description
We offer three Mini-Certificates in Engineering Technology. Two are CAD based and include Mechanical CAD and Civil CAD. The Construction Basics certificate offers you the opportunity to obtain skills in print reading, planning and estimating, and materials and methods associated with the construction industry.