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The Laser and Optical Technology AAS-T prepares students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using lasers, optics, and electro-optic and other photonic devices for commercial, industrial manufacturing, or research and development purposes. The program includes in-depth instruction with focused hands-on training in light and optics principles, photonics enabled systems applications and troubleshooting, and maintenance, safety precautions, clean-room regulations, and reporting preparations. 

Besides the AAS degree, the program will offer seven new certifications in the photonics industry fields including:

  1. Photonics Technician, Certificate of Completion: Students are prepared to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other technical professionals engaged in developing and using lasers and other optical devices and rays for commercial or research purposes.
  2. Laser Systems Repair, Certificate of Completion: Prepares students to apply knowledge of laser systems technologies and skills in maintaining optoelectronic systems, including laser systems and, biomedical laser-based systems.
  3. Laser Manufacturing Specialist, Certificate of Completion: Specialist Certificate of Completion prepares students to apply the understanding of laser technologies and their broad uses in the field of industrial manufacturing.
  4. Optoelectronics Systems Technician, Certificate of Completion: Technician Certificate of Completion prepares students to apply the understanding of nanotechnology, microsystems, and semiconductor technologies and their industrial applications.
  5. Fiber Optic Technician, Certificate of Completion: Certificate of Completion prepares students to apply the understanding of advanced communication systems based on the use of fiber optics as enabling technology in their operation.
  6. Imaging and Remote Sensing Specialist, Certificate of Completion: Specialist Certificate of Completion prepares students to apply the understanding of light and optics in imaging. Training will be focusing on imaging systems used for military, environmental monitoring, and medical, etc.
  7. Lighting and Illumination Technician, Certificate of Completion: Technician Certificate of Completion is designed to prepare skilled lighting designers and display technicians for the production of laser light shows.
  • Apply knowledge and skills related to how optics, lasers, photonic devices, electronics, controls, optomechanical devices, and electromechanical devices operate and interface with the equipment, applications, or systems in which they are embedded.
  • Measure characteristics of passive optical components, as well as their support and manipulating equipment.
  • Perform accurate optical alignments, testing, installation, maintenance, and operations for optical and photonics systems.
  • Measure output characteristics of lasers and other light sources.
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain lasers and light-emitting and other photonic devices.
  • Integrate photonic devices or subsystems into larger systems and ensure their proper operation within prescribed industrial/manufacturing specifications with proper safety considerations.
  • Maintain a clean lab environment and follow established safety rules and regulations.
  • Solve problems using scientific method.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others involved in the processing and fabrication of materials and parts.
  • Present technical information clearly and concisely in written and oral form.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in project management, leadership, career planning, and goal setting.
  • Be prepared to successfully sit for several industry-recognized certifications exams in the field.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and. Information literacy skills.
  • Meet social science, humanities, written communication, and quantitative reasoning distribution

How can I recruit from this college?
Please reach out to our program director or come to our college to present your company and employment opportunities to our students. We will make available, free of charge, a private room to interview interested students. Please contact us to make arrangements for a recruiting visit. Current students are always seeking internship opportunities and graduates are available every May.

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