# Engineering Support Technician (Certificate of Achievement)

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Engineering

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**About the Program**

**Program Goal:** Career

**GE Pattern(s):** None

**Program Code:** 44968.00CA

The Certificate of Achievement, Engineering Support Technician offers a series of courses including foundational knowledge needed for an entry level engineering support technician. The program includes a built-in internship which allows the student to obtain hands-on experience in process manufacturing industries. Students will also be prepared to take an industry recognized certification exam.

**Program Learning Outcome(s):**
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1.  Utilize software to analyze, sort, and record data.
2.  Interpret technical drawings.
3.  Apply programming concepts.
4.  Apply concepts of networking and create a basic network.
5.  Apply mathematical and physical science concepts and apply those in a problem-solving format.
6.  Apply skills acquired in specific areas of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic and hydraulic training.
7.  Complete industry certifications.
8.  Translate acquired skills through education, training, and internship to an employment opportunity as an engineering support technician.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses** | | 23-25 |
| BCIS 85 | Microsoft Excel for Windows | 3 |
| CSCI 4 | Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies | 3 |
| CSCI 19 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| DFT 16 | Print Reading for Industry and Manufacturing | 3 |
| ENGR 99 | Work Experience-ENGR | 2 |
| ITEC 65 | Introduction to Process Technologies | 2 |
| **Select one:** | | 3-5 |
| MATH 20 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH 28 | Precalculus | 4 |
| MATH 28s | Precalculus with Support | 4 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 5 |
| MATH C2210E | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals – Embedded Support | 5 |
| **Select one:** | | 4 |
| PHYS 21 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 41 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4 |
| **Total** | | **23-25** |