Production Technician (Youth)

AJAC - Production Apprenticeship Committee ETPL
The job duties of a Production Technician is to set-up, test, and adjust advanced manufacturing machinery or equipment, using a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanic, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies. Production Technicians will work hands-on with computer aided design (CAD), analytical and scientific software.

Financial information

Total tuition

$0.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Kent, West Valley High School - Yakima, Tacoma School District - Tacoma, Shadle Park High School - Spokane, Snohomish School District - Snohomish, Everett School District - Everett, Sno Isle Tech Skills Center - Everett, Puyallup High School - Puyallup, Renton School District - Renton, Yakima School District - Yakima, YV-Tech: Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center - Yakima, Yakima Valley College - Yakima, Online

Instructional methods

In-Person Variable Sites, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Apprenticeship

Award type

15

Credits

2000

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Journey-Level Completion Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Minimum qualifications must be clearly stated and applied in a nondiscriminatory manner [see WAC 296-05-015(17)]. At least 17 years old. (Exception: 16 for applicants currently enrolled in high school or equivalent credit recovery program.) All occupations unless otherwise noted: High School diploma/equivalent or working toward a high school diploma/equivalent. A two-year Associate's degree will be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma/equivalent. Production Technician (Youth) and Maintenance/Automation Technician (Youth): enrolled in high school or equivalent credit recovery program. Able to perform the physical requirements of the occupation, with or without reasonable accommodation. Persons entering an apprenticeship must have completed the World of Work Inventory (WOWI) assessment with a minimum score of 27.78 in numerical, 34.95 in verbal or have successfully completed a college math and English class at 90 level or above. Exception: Production Technician (Youth) and Maintenance/Automation Technician (Youth) entering the youth apprenticeship program may show successful completion of high school level Algebra and English relating to graduation requirements in place of the WOWI test scores.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Journey-Level Credential

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Completion rate

25%

Employment rate

87%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.34

Typical (median) annual earnings

$39,108.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Manufacturing

70%

Other Industries

21%

Retail Trade

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
38
Completion rate
25%
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
92%
Female
8%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
8%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
23%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
63%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
91%
20 to 29
9%
30 to 39
0%
40 to 49
0%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
94%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
6%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%