Apprenticeship

(SS) Archaeology explores and examines the prehistoric and historic record. Focus on methods used to locate, sample, and evacuate sites, techniques for dating archaeological materials, aspects of the analysis of archaeological remains, and problems encountered using examples drawn from archaeological investigations around the world. Controversial cultural issues are explored and students learn the value of the archaeological record and the importance of heritage conservation. Writing assignments represent a significant component of coursework. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 98 with a grade of C or higher or eligibility for ENGL& 101.

(C,SS,D,W) Introduction to the study of culture and society using a cross-cultural perspective to gain better understanding of family life, kinship, economic, political, and religious systems in various societies around the world. Includes training in fundamentals of social and cultural anthropology. Writing assignments, which represent more than 50% of the coursework, are designed in compliance with the expectations for a W-designated course. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher.

(NS-L) Study of primates and hominids, including human evolution based upon evidence from genetics, comparative morphology, the fossil record and primate behavior. Satisfies lab natural science distribution credit. Writing assignments represent a significant component of coursework. Prerequisites: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher. MATH 86 or MATH 091 with a grade of C or higher, or eligibility for MATH 96 via a math assessment

(SS, D) Overview of traditional native societies of the Northwest Coast from southern Alaska to northern California; significant features such as art, totemic crests, rank, religious beliefs, the potlatch, fishing and foraging are illustrated by comparisons and by selected ethnographic sketches; the contemporary situation in context of continuity with the past. Writing assignments represent a significant component of coursework. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 98 with a grade of C or higher or eligibility for ENGL& 101.

(SS, D) Anthropological analysis of how African Americans contribute to American society, understanding of the varied African American ethnicities using fieldwork and ethnographic studies. Writing assignments represent a significant component of coursework. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 98 with a grade of C or higher or eligibility for ENGL& 101.

(SS, D) Comparative social anthropological study of religious systems. Inquiry into various aspects of comparative tribal and world religions such as symbolism, rituals, doctrines, myths, religious specialists, personal, ecological, and social meaning of belief systems as these create religious worlds that are the context in which people live their lives. Writing assignments represent a significant component of coursework. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 98 with a grade of C or higher or eligibility for ENGL& 101.

(SS, D) Cross-cultural analysis of the environmental, historical, biological and cultural contributions to illness and health. Also offered as SOC 255. Credit may not be earned in both SOC 255 and ANTH 255. Writing assignments represent a significant component of coursework. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 98 with a grade of C or higher or eligibility for ENGL& 101.

(SS) Experience archaeological field methods through lectures, excavation, and laboratory analysis of cultural materials. Immersion in local culture and history enables students to contribute to public education efforts and gain traditional cultural knowledge. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 98 or ESL 98 or IELP 98 with a grade of C or higher or eligibility for ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.

(SS) “Hands on” work with archaeological materials in a laboratory setting and proper techniques of artifact preparation, identification, documentation, data collection, and curation. Analytic techniques applied to current research questions. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 98 or ESL 98 or IELP 98 with a grade of C or higher or eligibility for ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.

(SS) Experience archaeological field methods through lectures, excavation, and laboratory analysis of cultural materials. Immersion in local culture and history enables students to contribute to public education efforts and gain traditional cultural knowledge. Students serve as peer advocates for introductory students. Prerequisites: ANTH 270 and ANTH 271.

(SS) “Hands on” work with archaeological materials in a laboratory setting and proper techniques of artifact preparation, identification, documentation, data collection, and curation. Analytic techniques applied to current research questions. Students serve as peer advocates for introductory students. Prerequisites: ANTH 271

(SS) Experience archaeological field methods through lectures, excavation, and laboratory analysis of cultural materials. Immersion in local culture and history enables students to contribute to public education efforts and gain traditional cultural knowledge. Students serve as peer advocates for introductory students and explore archaeology careers. Prerequisites: ANTH 272

(SS) “Hands on” work with archaeological materials in a laboratory setting and proper techniques of artifact preparation, identification, documentation, data collection, and curation. Analytic techniques applied to current research questions. Students serve as peer advocates for introductory students and explore archaeology careers. Prerequisites: ANTH 273

The College cooperates with local joint apprenticeship committees to offer classes in related trade training for apprentices. According to state apprenticeship law, state and local boards responsible for vocational education shall oversee related and supplemental instruction of apprentices for no less than 144 hours of regular class attendance per year during the apprenticeship-training period. The courses are open only to indentured apprentices. EvCC in partnership with Snohomish County PUD offers the following apprenticeship programs. For more information call 425-783-5035. • Lineman • System Operator • Meterman • Utility Wireman We also offer apprenticeships through the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC).

For more information call 206-764-7940. • Precision Metal Fabricator • Industrial Maintenance Technician • Industrial Manufacturing Technician • Plastic Process Technician The College provides the ATA in Apprenticeship for apprentices who reach journeyman status and complete additional college credit requirements at EvCC. For information and advising regarding apprenticeships and the ATA in Apprenticeship, contact the Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Careers Division at 425-388-9570 or mfg@everettcc.edu.

The apprentices will learn to maintain all of the elements of a mechanical system. Apprentices will begin by exploring mechanical fundamentals such energy, mechanical forces, and simple machines. Apprentices will learn to troubleshoot, assemble, and maintain couplings, gears, pulleys, chains, sprockets, and brakes. Hands-on activities include the disassembly, repair, and assembly of mechanical systems found in industry such as gearboxes, worm drives, standard transmissions, and differential drives. Apprentices will also practice alignment skills using a simulation station. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Introduction to the concepts of working in a safe and productive food manufacturing workplace. Apprentices explain important OSHA safety standards as well as standard operating procedures to ensure proper sanitation. Apprentices recognize Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) and how they relate to food safety. They also demonstrate understanding of how to keep allergens, metals, and other harmful substances out of the food supply. Apprentices explain FDA’s Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles to identify, evaluate, and control food safety hazards in their workplace. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

First of two courses that explore the foundational principles and skills of industrial machine maintenance as it relates to a machine operator. Apprentices learn predictive and preventative maintenance of machines. They explain principles of mechanical rigging, including safety, installation, and ways to perform lifts. Students describe the elements of and physical principles behind mechanical, fluid power, pneumatic systems, and electrical systems and how to interpret technical drawings related to these systems. Some of the mechanical systems students learn about include belts and pulleys, chains and gears, and conveyor systems. Apprentices will also explain the fundamental aspects of safety related to electrical circuits. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Second of two courses that explores the foundational principles and skills of industrial machine maintenance as they relate to a machine operator. Apprentices explore troubleshooting strategies for machine repair. They focus on methodologies such as why and root cause analysis to isolate problems and determine the most effective troubleshooting strategies. They describe elements of electronic control systems, including diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. They demonstrate knowledge of the main components, programming, and maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs). Finally, apprentices explore concepts related to maintenance repair welding, and learn the fundamentals of sanitary design. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Introduces the concepts of quality assurance activities, documentation, and inspection practices in the food industry. Apprentices interpret machine operation manuals and learn to perform safety checks to ensure that machines are ready to come online and safety devices are operating correctly. They explain how to read common measurement devices like pressure and temperature gauges, flow meters, fluid gauges, and voltage and current meters. They describe how to compare machine readings with standard operating procedures to determine if machines are performing within specifications. They learn to use their senses to observe machine operation and vibration, determine if machines are operating correctly, and recognize symptoms of malfunction. They also learn when to shut machines down and will explain and perform lockout processes. Apprentices perform quality checks and inspect materials and product/process at all stages to ensure they meet specifications. Finally, they describe how to take corrective actions to restore or maintain quality. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Explores the relationship between the basic principles of science and the safe manufacture of food products. Apprentices gain an understanding of food science to learn how it applies to their day-to-day jobs. They explain the foundational principles of food chemistry, microbiology, and physics and how they relate to food production. Apprentices also study the role of pH in the manufacture of food. They describe the effects of helpful and harmful microorganisms on the food supply and provide examples of food preservation using heat and cold, dehydration and concentration, and irradiation. Apprentices demonstrate knowledge of the mixing and separating techniques used in food processing. They also describe the types of food grade materials that are used in food production to maintain good safety and sanitation. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Explores the changing world of food manufacturing technology and its applications to a foodprocessing environment. Apprentices describe packaging, filling, sealing, boxing, labeling, and robotic sorting and palletizer systems. They also explore the fundamental ways to operate and maintain them. Apprentices gain an understanding of technologies in food production preservation, including sterilization, pasteurization, chilling, freezing, and dehydration. Finally, they develop an understanding of emerging technologies in the food processing industry. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Topics include: Newton’s Law, types of pressure, definitions of energy, force, torque, and gas laws. Provides an introduction to basic electrical practices. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

A review and experiential exercise in interpreting technical drawings. This course introduces students to the various sources of information found within technical drawings and provides practice interpreting various projections. Functions and application of linear dimensioning, tolerancing, lines and symbols. Basic vocabulary, conversions between metric and inch/pound measurements, as well as scales and datums will be explored. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

An introduction to common applications of mathematics within manufacturing. Developing proficiency in arithmetic calculations and applying mathematical principles for effective on-the-job training applications. The use of mathematical symbols and processes as they relate to machine control and repair/fabrication methods is emphasized. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Provides participants with entry-level manufacturing skills. The use of hand tools, shop and manufacturing tools, shop safety, personal protective equipment and quality control concepts. Welding and electrical skills are also covered. Group and individual projects using technical drawings that apply learned theory to develop and utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

The properties and processing of solid materials used in manufacturing (ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites) through classroom and lab activities. An introduction to fiber-reinforced composites and students will learn about the properties and processing of composites materials used in advanced manufacturing. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Explores concepts related to various functions within operations and supply chain management. Apprentices develop an understanding of complex processes to be followed to bring a finished product to life for consumers. They explain how new demands, advancing technology, changing preferences, and unforeseen circumstances force companies to adapt to survive and create new products. They also gain foundational knowledge, including logistics and warehouse management principles, in a non-technical way to help them understand their work. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Introduces apprentices to advanced communication concepts relating to the workplace. Concepts include theory and skills practice related to interpersonal, intercultural, and production team communications, technical writing and business communications, phone and email etiquette, and conflict management. Students will create a professional portfolio that includes a resume, examples of skills, accomplishments, and samples of work. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Explores the relationship between LEAN and 6 Sigma concepts and production objectives. Apprentices identify waste within the value stream and demonstrate the ability to effectively analyze and present data to co-workers and stakeholders. They define and apply team leadership tools to aid in process improvement. Students will collect and process customer or internal stakeholder input/requirements and identify key metrics for measuring success. Students will define the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) process and effectively use tools and concepts associated with each of its phases. Finally, they’ll employ LEAN 6 Sigma skills in process improvement projects. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) refers to a method or type of software that organizations use to manage day to day activities. In this course, students explore ways that ERP is used to efficiently manage demand and procurement. They explain how ERP is used to quantify resource use, and better plan production jobs and product delivery. Students use ERP to create invoices to send directly to customers or create and transmit import and export documentation required for cross border shipments. Students also identify how ERP processes enhance collaboration between businesses and vendors, helping to reduce bottlenecks. They explore how ERP use can help target inefficiencies in resource use and improve business outcomes. Finally, students explain how ERP can help organizations adapt during business downturns. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Apprentices will be oriented to the occupation and learn about foundational safety requirements specific manufacturing and production. Course content will include basic shop safety, OSHA 10 and CPR/ First Aid. The course will introduce the concepts of working in a safe and productive manufacturing workplace, safety, and environmental assessments, emergency drills and emergency teams, unsafe conditions and corrective action, equipment safety training, processes and procures that support a safe work environment, safety and health requirements for maintenance, installation and repair, monitoring safe equipment and operator performance, and effective safety enhancing workplace practices. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission

Apprentices will apply quality and continuous improvement practices to manufacturing and production. The course will introduce quality assurance, inspection, blueprint reading, interpreting manufacturing documents, precision measurement, and basic tools/equipment use and knowledge. Apprentices will learn the process of periodic or statistically based internal quality audit activities, check and document calibration of gauges and other data collection equipment, suggest continuous improvements, inspect materials and product/process at all stages to ensure they meet specifications, document the results of quality tests, communicate quality problems, take corrective actions to restore or maintain quality, use common measurement systems and precision measurement tools. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: MT 101 AND instructor permission

Apprentices will learn to identify customer needs and required resources for production. They will learn about production, communication, lean manufacturing, problem solving and front line leadership techniques. The course will introduce the set up and operation of machines including tooling and equipment. Apprentices will learn to identify customer needs, determine resources available for the production process, set up equipment for the production process, set team production goals, make job assignments, coordinate work flow with team members and other work groups, communicate production and material requirements and product specifications, perform and monitor the process to make the product, document product and process compliance with customer requirements, and prepare final product for shipping or distribution. Additionally, students will examine emerging industrial technologies and trends in green manufacturing. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: MT 101, MT 102, AND instructor permission

Apprentices will learn the foundational principles and skills relating to machine maintenance awareness. They will learn to apply principals of welding, basic electricity, and fluid power systems to manufacturing equipment. Apprentices will examine common applications for lubricants, coolants, bearings, couplings, belt drives and chain drives. The course will apply machine control and automation concepts to awareness of machine maintenance. Apprentices will learn how to perform preventive maintenance and routine repair, monitor indicators to ensure correct operations, perform all housekeeping to maintain production schedule, recognize potential maintenance issues with basic production systems, including knowledge of when to inform maintenance personnel about problems with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and other systems. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: MT 101, MT 102, MT 103, AND instructor permission

Application of mathematics to the industrial maintenance environment. Students will perform standard shop computations and conversions between measurement systems. Relevant mathematical concepts are taken from Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry to help students apply formulas and common technical application problems. Basic math skills will be reviewed including decimals, fractions and conversions between them. This course also includes the use and application of formulas required in industry. Students will learn properties of angles and common geometric shapes and relevant trigonometric functions, and they will be introduced to graphs and statistics. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission

Introduces apprentices to basic communication concepts relating to the workplace. Concepts include theory and skills practice related to interpersonal, intercultural, and production team communications, technical writing and business communications, phone and email etiquette, and conflict management. Students will create a professional portfolio that includes a resume, examples of skills, accomplishments, and samples of work. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission

Introduces apprentices to advanced communication concepts relating to the workplace. Concepts include theory and skills practice related to interpersonal, intercultural, and production team communications, technical writing and business communications, phone and email etiquette, and conflict management. Students will create a professional portfolio that includes a resume, examples of skills, accomplishments, and samples of work. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission

Explores the relationship between LEAN and 6 Sigma concepts and production objectives. Apprentices identify waste within the value stream and demonstrate the ability to effectively analyze and present data to co-workers and stakeholders. They define and apply team leadership tools to aid in process improvement. Students will collect and process customer or internal stakeholder input/requirements and identify key metrics for measuring success. Students will define the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) process and effectively use tools and concepts associated with each of its phases. Finally, they’ll employ LEAN 6 Sigma skills in process improvement projects. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) refers to a method or type of software that organizations use to manage day to day activities. In this course, students explore ways that ERP is used to efficiently manage demand and procurement. They explain how ERP is used to quantify resource use, and better plan production jobs and product delivery. Students use ERP to create invoices to send directly to customers or create and transmit import and export documentation required for cross border shipments. Students also identify how ERP processes enhance collaboration between businesses and vendors, helping to reduce bottlenecks. They explore how ERP use can help target inefficiencies in resource use and improve business outcomes. Finally, students explain how ERP can help organizations adapt during business downturns This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission

Basics of controlled punching, laser cutting, forming machines and machining operations. Introduces processes such as: setup, print reading, job planning, measuring skills, math (up to algebra), tooling, and machine anatomy. Safety, First Aid and CPR will also be addressed. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Identification and use of tools such as die, square, forklift, cutting tools (laser cutting and shears), hand punch, Cleco tools (traditional pliers and pneumatic), and rivet guns. Uses of fixturing, compressed air, single pallet load/unload systems, LEAN, and rack mounts, tooling theory and construction of tooling. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Materials and processes used in precision metal fabrication through various sources and hands-on activities. Analysis of essential metals such as steel alloy, stainless steels, aluminum, and sheet metal. Metallurgy, annealing, machinability, tensile properties, Heat treat, properties of bending metal etc. Materials and their properties; various processes for converting material into manufactured parts; and the interrelation between materials and processes, regarding feasibility and cost, the heat treating processes, material identification, and methods of material testing. The importance of safety and the necessity of precision are demonstrated throughout. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Computer numerical control (CNC) setup and operation, with a special focus on CNC punch presses, CNC press breaks, Turning centers, milling machines, and crash avoidance. Implementing documentation regarding setup, Loading tools into holders, Inputting programs into machine control, Setting TLOs (tool length offsets), Establishing work coordinate and work shift offsets, Dry run operations, Machining of a part, Part inspection, Adjustment of offsets, and Documentation for future usage. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Standard shop computations relating to the dimensions of the work. Relevant mathematical concepts taken from Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry, for understanding formulas, ratios, and measuring techniques. Basic skills review (such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing). Evaluation of algebraic expressions, simplifying algebraic expressions, properties of real numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, simplifying monomial fractions, solving fractional equations, and inequalities. Ratio, proportion, percentage, and linear measurements. Fundamentals of algebra with regard to application of formulas for cutting speed, RPMs, cutting time, and spur gears. This course is open only to current Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) enrolled students. Prerequisites: Instructor permission