Mechanical Design Technology, Certificate of Proficiency

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Program Admission Dates: Fall

The Mechanical Design Technology certificate prepares technicians to work directly under the supervision of engineers or designers producing detailed drawings. Technicians are specialists in translating the rough sketches, 3D design models, layouts and written specifications of engineers and designers into a drawing showing the complete details and specifications for the finished product under the close direction of a supervisor.

Mechanical Design Technology certificate graduates will:

be prepared for a range of entry level positions in the mechanical engineering field with limited responsibilities and scope
identify and explain common symbols, materials, scales, and terminology used in the field
demonstrate familiarity with the many tools and techniques associated with design and its application in the work place
exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and ethical behavior
produce a professional resume, cover letter, and industry ready portfolio
demonstrate communication, critical thinking, cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork skills
meet Quantitative Reasoning , Social Science , and Written Communication general education distribution area outcomes

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Program Requirements

Required Course Sequence

Quarter One

Students who placed into MATH 87 should complete it in Quarter One.
ENGT 100 College Success - Mechanical Design 3 credits
ENGT 101 Tools and Techniques - Mechanical Design 3 credits
ENGT 102 Introduction to Design Theory - Mechanical Design 4 credits
ENGT 103 Projects and Professional Practice 5 credits
Quarter Two
ENGT 121 Graphic Problem Solving 4 credits
ENGT 131 AutoCAD I 4 credits
ENGT 132 AutoCAD II 4 credits
MATH 90 Introduction to Algebra with Geometry 5 credits
Quarter Three
ENGT 123 Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 4 credits
ENGT 145 Product Design Principles 4 credits
ENGT 225 Solidworks For Engineering I 4 credits
ENGT 283 Digital Design Fabrication and Prototyping 4 credits
Quarter Four
ENGT 211 Applied Industrial Graphics 4 credits
ENGT 226 Solidworks For Engineering II 4 credits
ENGL 93 Beginning English 5 credits (or any Written Communication course)
Quarter Five
ENGT 255 Tool Design Graphics I 4 credits
Technical Elective course 4-5 credits
Quarter Six
ENGT 202 Specialized Technical Employment Preparation 2 credits
SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5 credits (or any Social Science course)

Technical Elective - 4-5 Credits

The technical elective course can be taken any quarter as long as prerequisites for the chosen course are met. ART 102 Design I recommended. A different course may be taken with department chair approval.

General Education Requirements - 15 Credits

MATH 90 Introduction to Algebra with Geometry 5 credits
ENGL 93 Beginning English 5 credits
(or any Written Communication course)
SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5 credits (or any Social Science course)

Diversity and Social Justice Requirement

Within the degree requirements, students must complete a 3-5 credit course that meets the college’s Diversity and Social Justice (DSJ) requirement. DSJ courses are designated in the college schedule and are designed to meet other general education or technical requirements simultaneous to meeting the DSJ requirement (e.g., ENGL& 101 with the DSJ attribute meets both the ENGL& 101 requirement and the DSJ requirement).

Note: Not all sections of a course meet the DSJ requirement. Students should review the class information to ensure the class section includes “course attributes: meets diversity requirement.”

Visit the DSJ requirement webpage to view the current list of general education and technical courses that meet the requirement.

Students who have taken a DSJ class in a previous certificate or degree, do not have to take another DSJ class.