Davis Technical College

Composite Materials Technology

Manufacturing

The Composite Materials Technology program at Davis Technical College prepares students to work in industries such as aerospace, automotive, bridge building, marine, sporting goods, and parts assembly. This program introduces basic composite materials, techniques, and procedures and progresses through advanced composite skills. Students will demonstrate industry standards concerning safety, composite terminology, hand lay-ups, and composite inspection and repair. Our instructors are from the aerospace industry and have years of hands-on experience. Students who complete this program will be prepared for entry-level employment as a composite technician.

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Cost Summary

Program Cost Estimate

$2,500

Includes: Tuition (@ 750 hours), Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

Tuition and Fees – listed by course
Books and Materials – listed by course

High School Cost Estimate

$256

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

Annual Fee: $40
Digital Book Access Fee: $156
Scrubs/Uniform: $5
Supplies/Tools/Equipment: $55

Certificate Processing Fee

$18

Paid upon program completion

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Program Contact
Manufacturing

Renae Sturdevant
801-593-2494

Program Length: 750 hours: 10 months @ 18hrs/wk; 16 months @ 12hrs/wk; 8 months @ 24hrs/wk

Enrollment Type:: Year-Round

Training Location:: Main Campus

Program Links:

Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

ADULT STUDENTS: Have a high school diploma or equivalent
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 11th or 12th grade
Complete program placement assessments as noted below.

Placement Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. You may upload documentation in your application under the Assessment section.

READING REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading	237 - 300	3 years
ACT English or Reading	16+	5 years
College Transcripts	English 955 C or higher	5 years
GED Language	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts - English Classes ^*	C or Higher	2 years
SAT	530	5 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

MATH REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic)	237 - 300	3 years
ACT Math	18+	5 years
College Transcripts - Math Classes	Math 950 C or higher	5 years
GED Math	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts (Secondary Math) ^*	C or Higher	2 years
SAT Math	500	5 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

PREPARATION AND STUDY Sample Questions for the Accuplacer Math and Reading Assessments can be found here:: Next Generation Accuplacer MATH (Arithmetic); Next Generation Accuplacer READING

High school students do not need to complete placement assessments unless specifically required by the program
Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

Certified Composites Technician (ACMA)

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Composite Materials Technology program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

Weber State University
Utah State University
Southern Utah University
Utah Valley University
Ensign Business College
Utah Tech University

93%Placement Rate

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Program Faculty

FT Joshua Putnam – Lead Faculty
Certificate from Davis Technical College
801-593-2342

FT Connor Donnelly

FT John Page
Certificate of Program Completion
801-593-2540

FT Matt Stevenson
Associate's Degree from Utah Valley University
801-593-2414

PT Briana Colon
Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University

PT Eric Magnuson
Certificate from Davis Technical College

PT Shaye Jacobsen

PT Tamara Pont
Diploma

^*NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

^**High School Students: High school students are exempt from student tuition and fees. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.