2026-2027 Catalog SVC
Advanced Manufacturing and Design
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Overview
Manufacturing is everywhere-even when we don’t notice it. The bed you slept in, the phone in your pocket, the car you drive, and the tools that keep our world running were all designed and built by manufacturers. Design and manufacturing shape how we live, work, and move through the world, making life safer, healthier, and more productive.
The Advanced Manufacturing and Design program at Skagit Valley College is designed for students who want to be part of that process. You don’t need prior experience-just curiosity and a willingness to learn. In this program, you’ll learn how products are designed, how materials are transformed into high-quality parts, and how modern manufacturing systems work in real-world settings.
Through hands-on training in a working production lab, you’ll build practical skills in areas such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, automation, composites, quality, and lean manufacturing. Just as importantly, you’ll learn how teams collaborate, how processes are improved, and how leaders think in today’s manufacturing environment.
The program offers a certificate option covering the first year of coursework, as well as a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. Graduates of the AAS program are eligible to apply to Skagit Valley College’s Advanced Manufacturing and Design bachelor’s degree program.
Whether your goal is to start a career, advance in your current job, or eventually lead manufacturing teams and projects, the AMD program prepares you to Innovate, Fabricate, and Lead-and to help build the world around us.
Learning Outcomes
General Education Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Advanced Manufacturing and Design program will be able to:
- Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
- Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
Program Admissions
Please apply at Enrollment Services. Students may enter the Manufacturing Technology program at the beginning of Fall quarter. Advanced standing may be requested for prior education or experience. All courses in this program require extensive reading and use of computer technology. The ability to read English at the 8th grade level or above is highly recommended. Students should be familiar with the use of computer technology. For further information, contact the Department Chair or Enrollment Services.
Specialized Program Information
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Please see Academic Information for information regarding CTE.
Degree and Certificate Options
Associate in Applied Science Degree
An Associate in Applied Science Degree, AAS is awarded upon completion of a minimum of 90 credits of specified technical and related education coursework above 100-level with both an overall 2.0 grade point average (GPA) and a 2.0 grade point average in the technical major with a minimum letter grade of C- or above in all required courses.
Advanced Manufacturing and Design, AAS
The Advanced Manufacturing and Design AAS degree is designed to focus on the technical and “pre-engineering” knowledge needed in a modern manufacturing facility. Upon completion, students will be equipped with the Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), Automation, Composites, and metrology skills necessary to enter the technician level in either a manufacturing lead or maintenance capacity.
Certificate
The Manufacturing Technology certificate provides the basic skills needed for many entry-level manufacturing jobs by completing all first year courses. A certificate is awarded to students who complete the required courses with an overall 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or above and a minimum letter grade of C- in all required courses.
Micro-Certificates
Micro-Certificates of Completion are designed for taking courses over a short period of time focusing on enhancement or development of a specific skill or set of skills. Micro-Certificate courses can help enhance employability skills or provide preparation for continuing education in the program area. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or above in all required course work and a minimum letter grade of C- or above in all required courses.
ProgramsBachelor’s Degrees
Intended for students who want to build on their Associate degree by earning a baccalaureate-level degree.
Associate Degrees: Workforce
Intended to give students the skills needed to move directly into employment. These degrees also prepare alumni for entry into a BAS program.
Certificates
Certificates are intended to provide students with specialized training and skills.
Micro-Certificates
Typically two quarters or less, micro-certificates are focused on providing training in a specific skill.
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