The Washington Aerospace Training & Research (WATR) Center is industry focused and
responsive to workforce needs. We offer flexible training opportunities that meet
the needs of the fast-paced manufacturing industry. We are committed to providing
innovative and relevant programs of study for present and future workers in Mechanical
Assembly, Electrical Assembly, Composites, Quality Assurance, and Tooling for short-term
certifications.
No pre-testing to get into programs
Tuition covers everything - no hidden costs
12-Week Certificates
Receive two certificates and up to 28 credits in 12 weeks!
Manufacturing Core Certificate (prerequisite): 4 weeks | online only
Please register for all of the following required, concurrent classes: (These will all be completed during the course of the 8 week certificate)
MFG 121 - BASIC SOLDERING
MFG 122 - AEROSPACE ELECTRIC WIRING
MFG 101 - ELEC ASSMBLY MECH SKLL I
MFG 102 - ELEC ASSMBLY MECH SKL II
Online: Jun 23-Jul 15
In-person lab: Jul 18-Aug 21
Please be sure to register for all five classes that compromise the Electrical Assembly
Mechanic program. Registering for the LEC, will automatically register you for the
LAB:
Please be sure to register for all five classes that compromise the Electrical Assembly
Mechanic program. Registering for the LEC, will automatically register you for the
LAB:
Please register for all of the following required, concurrent classes: (These will all be completed during the course of the 8 week certificate)
MFG 110 - AEROSPCE ASSMBLY MECH I
MFG 111 - AEROSPCE ASSMBLY MECH II
MFG 112 - AEROSPCE ASSMBLY MECH III
MFG 113 - AEROSPCE ASSMBLY MECH IV
MFG 127 - DRILLING FOR QUALITY
Online: Jun 9-Jul 9
In-person lab: Jul 14-Aug 8
Please be sure to register for all five classes that compromise the Manufacturing
Assembly Mechanic program. Registering for the LEC, will automatically register you
for the LAB:
Please register for all of the following required, concurrent classes: (These will all be completed during the course of the 8 week certificate)
MFG 141 - AEROSPACE COMPOSITES I
MFG 142 - AEROSPACE COMPOSITES II
MFG 126 - COMPOSITES PRACTICAL APPS
MFG 190 - AEROSPACE MFG/SAFETY
Online: Jul 16-Aug 7
In-person lab: Aug 11-Sep 15
Please be sure to register for all four classes that compromise the Manufacturing
Composites program. Registering for the LEC, will automatically register you for the
LAB:
Please register for all of the following required, concurrent classes: (These will all be completed during the course of the 8 or 12 week certificate)
MFG 125 - METROLOGY FOR TOOLING
MFG 130 - AERO MANUFACTURNG TOOL I
MFG 131 - AERO MANUFACTRNG TOOL II
MFG 132 - AEROSPAC TOOLING LAB/CAP
Online: May 7-29
In-person lab: Jun 3-Jul 9
Please be sure to register for all four classes that compromise the Tooling Mechanic
program. Registering for the LEC, will automatically register you for the LAB:
Prerequisite: Certification in Electrical Assembly, Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic, Manufacturing Composites or Tooling Mechanic -or- One year equivalent aerospace industry related experience
Please register for all of the following required, concurrent classes: (These will all be completed during the course of the 8 or 12 week certificate)
MFG 123 - METROLOGY FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
MFG 124 - AERO QUALITY ASSURANCE TOOLS
MFG 169 - COMPOSITES FOR MANUFACTURING
MFG 189 - QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR COMPOSITES
Online: May 1-21
In-person lab: May 28-Jul 2
Please be sure to register for all four classes that compromise the Manufacturing
Composites program. Registering for the LEC, will automatically register you for the
LAB:
