3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping Certificate of Career Preparation
Palo Verde College · Blythe, CA
Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.
- Cost
- $1,632
- Length
- 18 weeks
- People enrolled
- 63
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
What happened to people who took this
Small group — treat with caution
- Finished the program
- 80%Based on 20 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Working 6 months later
- Not reported
- Earnings in one quarter after
- Not reported
The job this trains for
Shrinking -3.8%
California projects this job will shrink over the next ten years. Fewer openings may mean a harder search.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
No regional figures for this program's city
Blythe is not one of the metropolitan or rural areas California names when it publishes wages and openings. A neighbouring area's figures would look exactly like a correct answer, so none are shown and the statewide figures stand alone. About half of California's programs are in this position.
Computer Programmers
- Typical pay in California
- $120,028per year
- Projected openings
- 6,210
- Projected change
- -3.8%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Typical pay in California
- $105,657per year
- Projected openings
- 1,090
- Projected change
- +6.7%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Typical pay in California
- $134,194per year
- Projected openings
- 17,760
- Projected change
- +7%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Program details
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects. Includes instruction in engineering graphics two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design solids modeling engineering animation computer-aided drafting. Program includes 3-D Printing, Setup, & Rapid Prototype Design, Basic Model Making, Basic Model Finishing and Rapid Model Making & Prototype Development using 3D modeling software, mock-up sketches, a variety of 3D printers, digitizers, media, and tools associated with finishing a 3D print, and fabrication of a variety of complex models using advanced model-making techniques. Students will be expected to work individually and in groups to create advanced 3D prints using various medias and finishing techniques.
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