Career & Technical Education
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Career & Technical Education
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Why Career & Technical Education?
Do you love learning how things work? Are you passionate about building and creating?
In the School of Career & Technical Education, you can explore many careers that turn
your passion and talent into a high-tech, in-demand and rewarding job.
Attend an information session to learn more about Automotive, Manufacturing, Nuclear,
and Welding Technology as the first step for program eligibility.
Register Now
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a combination of technical classes and on-the-job training. Once
you complete the workplace and classroom assignments, you will receive a completion
certificate and be recognized as a Journeyman in your chosen industry nationwide.
Learn More
Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program prepares you for the industry, by teaching you how
to work safely and efficiently around gasoline and hybrid vehicles. You will learn
how to accurately diagnose and repair vehicles using industry standard tools and equipment.
Learn More
Health Physics
The Health Physics program prepares you to work as a highly skilled professional in
the nuclear industry to protect people and the environment from the potential hazards
of radiation. You will learn to apply scientific understanding of the physical interaction
of radiation with the human body and the environment and how to maintain the necessary
protections to equip you for this in-demand career. The BAS degree in Health Physics
curriculum is aligned with Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
(ABET) standards.
Learn More
Manufacturing Technology
The Manufacturing Technology program prepares you for the career as a machinist, who
transforms raw materials such as metal, composites and plastics into useful working
parts and assemblies using high-tech precision machines in our state-of-the-art facility.
Learn how to use a 3D solid modeling software to design the parts necessary for the
products we use in our everyday lives, then manufacture those parts on equipment such
as mills, lathes, and grinders. These skills qualify you for a career in industries
from aerospace to agriculture to amusement parks.
Learn More
Nuclear Technology
The Nuclear Technology prepares you for one of three distinct careers in the nuclear
industry: Radiation Protection Technician, Instrumentation and Control Technician
or Non-Licensed Operator. You'll learn the in-depth math, science and technology behind
power-plant operating systems, as well as the management and disposal of nuclear waste.
One of less than 50 community colleges in the country that offer these degrees, the
program is part of the Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program and nationally accredited
by the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO).
Learn More
Occupational Safety & Health
This program prepares you to apply basic health and safety principles including physics,
engineering principles and technical skills in support of the workforce. You'll learn
about industrial and construction safety principles as well as nuclear and other industries.
Learn More
Welding Technology
The Welding Technology program prepares you for a career in welding across a variety
of industries. You’ll learn both theoretical and practical skills in basic and advanced
welding techniques, including SMAW (Stick), GMAW (Mig), GTAW (tig), and FCAW (dual
shield), as well as blueprint reading.
Learn More
Short-Term Certificates
The School of Career & Technical Education offers short-term certificates in our Administrative
Assistant, Computer Applications, Hospitality, Industrial Technology, and Logistics
Technician Programs to help you further your career goals.
Learn More
Student
“I am passionate about cars and have been working on cars for about three years. This
industry can be intimidating, but in the shop I can show people my skills through
my actions. My goal is to complete the automotive program and pursue a BAS in Applied
Management to have the skills needed to open our own family-oriented shop.”
—
Juanita Chairez
Certificates & Degrees
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Fast Facts
School of Career & Technical Education
$6k
Average tuition for degree programs
14
Average class size for professional technical programs
20+
Degrees and certificates
$80k
Average annual salary for nuclear technology graduates
Events & Deadlines
Academic Deadlines
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All events & deadlines!
contact
Email:
careertechnicaleducation@columbiabasin.edu
Phone:
509-542-4804
Address:
2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 7 am to 4:30 pm
Friday: 7 am to noon
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School of
Career & Technical Education
Scroll down
explore
Why Career & Technical Education?
Do you love learning how things work? Are you passionate about building and creating?
In the School of Career & Technical Education, you can explore many careers that turn
your passion and talent into a high-tech, in-demand and rewarding job.
Attend an information session to learn more about Automotive, Manufacturing, Nuclear,
and Welding Technology as the first step for program eligibility.
Register Now
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a combination of technical classes and on-the-job training. Once
you complete the workplace and classroom assignments, you will receive a completion
certificate and be recognized as a Journeyman in your chosen industry nationwide.
Learn More
Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program prepares you for the industry, by teaching you how
to work safely and efficiently around gasoline and hybrid vehicles. You will learn
how to accurately diagnose and repair vehicles using industry standard tools and equipment.
Learn More
Health Physics
The Health Physics program prepares you to work as a highly skilled professional in
the nuclear industry to protect people and the environment from the potential hazards
of radiation. You will learn to apply scientific understanding of the physical interaction
of radiation with the human body and the environment and how to maintain the necessary
protections to equip you for this in-demand career. The BAS degree in Health Physics
curriculum is aligned with Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
(ABET) standards.
Learn More
Manufacturing Technology
The Manufacturing Technology program prepares you for the career as a machinist, who
transforms raw materials such as metal, composites and plastics into useful working
parts and assemblies using high-tech precision machines in our state-of-the-art facility.
Learn how to use a 3D solid modeling software to design the parts necessary for the
products we use in our everyday lives, then manufacture those parts on equipment such
as mills, lathes, and grinders. These skills qualify you for a career in industries
from aerospace to agriculture to amusement parks.
Learn More
Nuclear Technology
The Nuclear Technology prepares you for one of three distinct careers in the nuclear
industry: Radiation Protection Technician, Instrumentation and Control Technician
or Non-Licensed Operator. You'll learn the in-depth math, science and technology behind
power-plant operating systems, as well as the management and disposal of nuclear waste.
One of less than 50 community colleges in the country that offer these degrees, the
program is part of the Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program and nationally accredited
by the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO).
Learn More
Occupational Safety & Health
This program prepares you to apply basic health and safety principles including physics,
engineering principles and technical skills in support of the workforce. You'll learn
about industrial and construction safety principles as well as nuclear and other industries.
Learn More
Welding Technology
The Welding Technology program prepares you for a career in welding across a variety
of industries. You’ll learn both theoretical and practical skills in basic and advanced
welding techniques, including SMAW (Stick), GMAW (Mig), GTAW (tig), and FCAW (dual
shield), as well as blueprint reading.
Learn More
Short-Term Certificates
The School of Career & Technical Education offers short-term certificates in our Administrative
Assistant, Computer Applications, Hospitality, Industrial Technology, and Logistics
Technician Programs to help you further your career goals.
Learn More
Student
“I am passionate about cars and have been working on cars for about three years. This
industry can be intimidating, but in the shop I can show people my skills through
my actions. My goal is to complete the automotive program and pursue a BAS in Applied
Management to have the skills needed to open our own family-oriented shop.”
—
Juanita Chairez
Certificates & Degrees
Events & Tours
Request Info
Fast Facts
School of Career & Technical Education
$6k
Average tuition for degree programs
14
Average class size for professional technical programs
20+
Degrees and certificates
$80k
Average annual salary for nuclear technology graduates
Events & Deadlines
Academic Deadlines
See all deadlines!
All events & deadlines!
contact
Email:
careertechnicaleducation@columbiabasin.edu
Phone:
509-542-4804
Address:
2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 7 am to 4:30 pm
Friday: 7 am to noon
©