THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING

Engineers are the designers of our modern society - designing everything - cars, planes, buildings, roads, cell phones, TV’s & more! There are numerous disciplines of engineering: civil, mechanical, electrical, biomedical, industrial, aerospace, & many others. Engineer’s salaries are among the highest of all college graduates. Santa AnaCollege offers several degree options: certificate, associate degree, or university transfer.

Engineers~ $92k/yr*

Engineering technicians~ $55k/yr*

Drafters~ $44k/yr*

( 2013)

(* Estimated average wages for CA are shown. Actual salary will depend on experience and ability)

SAC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • 8 Degree/12 Certificate  Day, evening, weekend,

Programs online classes

  • State-of-the-Art Computer  University transfer programs

Facilities Fees you can afford

  • Engineering Drafting & Engineering Club

Design Solidworks, CATIA,

  • AutoCAD, REVIT,

Microstation, ArcMAP, GIS

  • Electric circuits, Statics, Dynamics

CONTACT US:

We strongly advise all students to meet with SAC Engineering faculty & with their transfer institution to plan their course work.

Susan SherodCraig Takahashi

714-564-6787714-564-6306

Business Division Office714-564-6750

(Engineering is part of the Business Division)

Certificate, A.S. Degree, or Transfer?

Certificates Programs Provide

  • Update training Renewal of skills
  • Facilitate career switch Gain better pay
  • Allow career exploration without deeper study
  • Immediate employment as a designer or engineering technician.

A.S. Degrees

 All of the above, with more job opportunities and higher pay

University transfer

 All of the above, along with transfer to a wide range of four year degree programs at colleges and universities.

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Nondiscrimination Policy

The Rancho Santiago Community College District complies with all Federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Harassments of any employee/student with regard to race, color, national original, gender or disability is strictly prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to District's Title IX Officer and/or section 504/ADA Coordinator.

Rancho Santiago Community College district

Title IX Officer and Section 504/ADA

John Didion, Coordinator

2323 N. Broadway

Santa Ana, CA 92706

714-480-7489

Engineering Mechanical 3D Solid Modeling CAD Certificate of Proficiency

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The certificate curriculum in Engineering Electro-Mechanical Technology has a strong emphasis on hands-on design, fabrication, and testing; and leads to employment as a mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering technician. Opportunities for employment exist primarily in private manufacturing industries such as industrial, medical device, or aerospace.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE
To earn the A.S. Degree, add General Education courses.. The associate degree provides broader options for work and commensurately higher pay.

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CAREERS IN ENGINEERING

Engineering is in demand and is
an Exciting and Rewarding Career Path!

Core courses and units are:

Engineering Mechanical 3D Solid Modeling CAD Certificate of Proficiency

Curriculum focuses on developing competency in parametric solid modeling CAD software that is used heavily in the mechanical, aerospace, industrial, & biomedical engineering fields. Skillsets learned are applicable to drafters, designers, engineering

technicians, and engineers in these fields.

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Major requirements for the certificate:

Required Courses:

ENGR 103 Solidworks Basic Solid Modeling 3

ENGR 104 Solidworks Intermediate Solid Modeling 3

ENGR 130A CATIA Beginning Solid Modeling 3

ENGR 130B CATIA Intermediate Solid Modeling 3

ENGR 122 Engineering Drawing 3

or

ENGR 125 Engineering Graphics 3

Total Units 15

Jobs and solid salaries await students who will complete this program, seek employment, and persist at work.

Mechanical Drafters:

•California Mean wage with Associate’s degree $28.56/hour, $59,410annually

Transfer Students:

It is imperative that such students check with their intended transfer institutes regarding General Education and other requirements. Many four year programs do not require the IGETC pattern for transfer.

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SANTA ANA COLLEGE ENGINEERING OFFERS HIGH QUALITY TRAINING IN OUR NEWLY UPDATED LABS!

  • STATE OF THE ART LAB WORKSTATIONS
  • LARGE FORMAT & 3D PRINTERS
  • STATE OF THE ART DIGITAL MEASUREMENT AND SURVEYING EQUIPMENT
  • HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS
  • EMPHASIS ON ENVIRONMENTALLY ORIENTED DESIGN
  • EMPHASIS ON ELECTRO-MECHANICAL STUDIES INCLUDING ROBOTICS

SAC ENGR New Classes!

Renewable Energy, BAS, Green HVAC, Electromechanical, Robotics, Electronics, Fabrication & Automation

Division office: 714-564-6750

Santa Ana College

1530 West 17th Street

Santa Ana, CA92706-3398