Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Day: M-F 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Eve: T-Th 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Join the high-tech world of composites! Employer demand is outpacing trained individuals. Hundreds of jobs are available with more coming in the future. In as little as six months you could be working in aerospace, recreation or other industries using advanced composites.
The Composites program introduces students to the ever-expanding utilization of carbon fiber, fiberglass and kevlar. In this program, students will perform and demonstrate industry standards concerning teamwork effectiveness, safety, terminology, composite material lay-ups, quality inspection, and repair in accordance with industry best practices. Upon successful completion of this program, student will be prepared to enter the Composites field as an entry-level Composites technician.
Program Objectives
Shayne is the Coordinator of the Composite Program and strives to create a learning environment that prepares students for industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, a Composite certificate from OTECH, and a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Shayne also brings 10+ years of industry experience working in various manufacturing and composite industries.
Location: Business Depot Campus 210
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When it comes to the auto industry, composites give an awesome look and even more awesome properties. For lighter, stronger, and cooler-looking material, composites are the way to go. Carbon fiber can look fantastic while checking off all your performance needs, from a sleek hood to effective disc brakes. Composites are becoming more common every year in the auto industry.
Composites have been used in the marine industry for many decades because of their stiffness and ability to combat corrosion. The hulls on everything from small boats to luxury yachts are frequently made entirely of fiberglass or carbon.
One of the main reason to use composites in sporting equipment is the high strength and low weight. Carbon fiber can be more than four times stronger than steel and is much lighter. The faster you can swing a golf club or racket to make that perfect shot, the better. Every ounce really does matter. Lighter and stronger drives performance.
Whether you're interested in a specific field or just want to do some projects around the house, composites are more common then you might think. Once you learn the basics of design and implementation, you can make a variety of projects with very few tools. Smooth curves and beautiful contours are the name of the game with many composite parts. The versatility and creativity are only limited by your imagination.
Students who complete the composites program will be qualified to work in a variety of competitive fields, from aerospace and defense to recreation and sporting goods.
With much of our curriculum online, our students have the flexibility to work in our computer lab or elsewhere via laptop or chromebook. We’ve been able to decrease the amount of total hours for our program without sacrificing content.
When experience matters, our lab is where the rubber meets the road. Students get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art lab, equipped with industry-standard equipment like an automated cutting table, autoclave, filament winder, and water jet. While big equipment is vital, the small things are just as important. Students in our program also learn to use and become comfortable with hand tools.
