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Washington Aerospace Training & Research (WATR) Center

Certificate Programs

WATR Student

The Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center Certificate programs are delivered in five unique certificates of completion, each designed to help you get a job in your field in just 12 weeks.

Prerequisite Certificate Course Length Course Type Credit Hours

Manufacturing Core

All students are required to complete the Manufacturing Core program prior to their specialty		 4 weeks

Online

(Note: Spanish Manufacturing Core is taught in person)

 9 Credit Hours

 

Specialty Certificate Course Length Course Type Credit Hours

Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic

 8 weeks 50% online - 50% lab 18.5

Electrical Assembly Mechanic

 8 weeks 50% online - 50% lab 16

Quality Assurance (QA)

 8 weeks 50% online - 50% lab 16.5

Tooling Mechanic

 8 weeks 40% online - 60% lab 17

Manufacturing Composites

 8 weeks 40% online - 60% lab 19

 

  • The Core and one Specialty Program Certificate are required for program completion.
  • Students are required to pass a series of Capstone tests at designated times to complete the program.
  • Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA (80%) on all online quizzes and on the final exam to receive a Certificate of Completion in Manufacturing Core and move on to their specialty program.
  • Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA (80%) on all online quizzes, the final exam and on lab projects to receive a Certificate of Completion in any of the specialty programs.
  • New certificate programs start approximately every 30 days for most programs.
  • Please call 425.640.1840 for more information.

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