Industrial Technology for the Semiconductor Industry

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Program Name:  Industrial Technology for the Semiconductor Industry

Course Objective/Description: Introduction to semiconductor manufacturing concepts, processes, and hands-on application. Includes electrical theory, circuits, schematics, hand tools, safety, clean room protocols, model based problem solving, lean manufacturing, vacuum technology, and troubleshooting.

Competencies to be achieved:

1. Describe basic semiconductor manufacturing concepts, processes, and employment opportunities. (I, II)


2. Explain basic industrial electrical principles. (III)


3. Use schematic diagrams to trace circuits. (IV)


4. Identify hand tools used in preventative and corrective maintenance activities in a semiconductor facility. (V)


5. Demonstrate safe and proper use of hand tools commonly associated with preventative and corrective maintenance activities in a semiconductor factory. (V)


6. Demonstrate knowledge of safety protocols for clean rooms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to avoid workplace injury and ensure product protection. (VI, VII, VIII)


7. Apply Model Based Problem Solving (MBPS) to identify and develop solutions to semiconductor industry problems. (VIII, IX)


8. Apply appropriate problem-solving models to troubleshoot semiconductor industry challenges. (VIII, IX)


9. Define the principles and rules of a Lean organizational approach to continuous improvement. (X)


10. Identify vacuum components. (XI)


11. Safely perform basic vacuum procedures. (XII, XIII)


12. Troubleshoot common issues found in a system under vacuum. (XIV)

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): Total Tuition: $270 (May be eligible for grant funds to offset cost).  Credential: $47.50

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): None

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): None

WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification [College Enrollment Liaison Listed here]: 

Name: Landis Elliott

Email: landis.elliott@estrellamountain.edu

Phone number: 623-935-8220

Direct Website link to the program: https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm2?id=173263

Additional information: 

• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Company Specific

Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):

https://www.estrellamountain.edu/students/student-business-services/tuition-refund-policy

Credentials: 

• 
  Industry Recognized: Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:  NIMS- National Institute of Metal Working Skills (Semiconductor Pre Apprentice Credential)

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes, the program can be used as an elective in the Automated Industrial Technology Degree at various colleges in AZ.

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

 Yes, NIMS is a national organization.

Accredited Curriculum:  (This is referring to the course being accredited,  not the test or school) Yes.  Accrediting agency: Higher Learning Commission https://www.estrellamountain.edu/about/accreditation

Credential Attainment Rate:  95% credential attainment rate

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