Core Competencies
Manufacturing Technology
perform functions associated with production that may include: operations, equipment, processing, inspection and assembly
Materials Science Technician
test the behavior of materials under different conditions to help develop new products and improve the performance of existing ones
Marine Technician
(or shipbuilding technicians) design, build, service and repair boats and ships. They might also carry out maintenance on offshore platforms, drilling machinery and equipment
Nanotechnologist
design and build devices and materials on a tiny scale. Applications cover a broad spectrum of areas from medicine to electronics and robotics
Corrosion Technician
use different methods to test the properties of materials and components, and to check for faults and analyze potential corrosives
Additive Manufacturing Technician
use a computer, 3D modeling software (Computer Aided Design or CAD), machine equipment and layering material to use liquid, powder, sheet material or other, in a layer-upon-layer fashion to fabricate a 3D object
Additive Manufacturing - Military Applications for Technicians
The Regional Additive Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland (RAMP MD) and the US Army have a unique partnership to provide 3D Printing resources to businesses and organizations looking to adopt additive manufacturing technologies
Guitar Building Institute
Use technical skills to create new musical instruments or repair ones that have been damaged. Teach others using the required STEM principles
Design Drafting Technicians
Basic Competencies for technician work in design drafting including technical drawing, CAD, AutoCAD, GD&T and rapid prototyping
Medical Devices Technician
Technicians build and repair medical support devices and should be adept with hand tools, have strong attention to detail and take pride in crafting devices that add quality to the lives of patients