Engineering Support Technician
Certificate of Achievement Engineering · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Utilize software to analyze, sort, and record data.
- Interpret technical drawings.
- Apply programming concepts.
- Apply concepts of networking and create a basic network.
- Apply mathematical and physical science concepts and apply those in a problem-solving format.
- Apply skills acquired in specific areas of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic and hydraulic training.
- Complete industry certifications.
- 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 | |