Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Open Molding
American Composites Manufacturers Association
The Certified Composites Technician Open Molding program (CCT-OM) provides a national composites certification standard to meet industry identified skill areas for current and future professionals working in facilities using this core composites process.
Cost
New Certifications Members: $310 Non-Members: $430 Recertifications Members: $65 Non-Members: $120 Show moreShow less
Format
Hybrid
Skills developed through this program
- Design cockpit drainage and electric bilge pump systems to ensure efficient water removal and long‑term vessel safety
- Select potable water system components to support reliable installation and safe onboard water delivery
- Maintain AC and DC electrical systems to ensure dependable operation of batteries,generators,chargers,and inverters
- Inspect engine exhaust,propulsion,steering,and control systems to verify safe operation and compliance with marine standards
- Service fuel and ventilation systems to ensure safe gasoline and diesel performance and prevent vapor hazards
- Install portable and fixed firefighting equipment to provide compliant onboard fire protection capabilities
Occupations this program prepares you for
- Avionics Technicians49-2091.00
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics49-9041.00
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic51-4072.00
- Aerospace Engineers17-2011.00
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians17-3021.00
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians49-3011.00
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers51-2011.00
- Industrial Engineers17-2112.00
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3026.00
- Materials Engineers17-2131.00
- Industrial Engineers17-2112.00
- Industrial Production Managers11-3051.00
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers51-6091.00
Credentials this program stacks toward
No program pathways.
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onPrepare mold surfaces and apply release agents following manufacturer specifications to ensure quality part production.Developing
- Hands-onPerform hand lay-up and spray-up lamination techniques using proper material handling and application methods under supervision.Developing
- Hands-onOperate open molding equipment and tools including spray guns, rollers, and mixing equipment following safety protocols.Developing
- KnowledgeCalculate resin-to-reinforcement ratios and cure times to maintain quality standards in composite part fabrication.Developing
- Hands-onExecute defect identification and correction procedures during and after the lamination process following quality control guidelines.Developing
- KnowledgeApply workplace safety and health regulations specific to composite materials handling and ventilation requirements.Developing
- Hands-onPerform part trimming, finishing, and demolding operations using appropriate tools while maintaining part integrity.Developing
- MindsetRespect quality standards and process documentation requirements to ensure consistent production outcomes in manufacturing environments.Developing
- KnowledgeIdentify composite materials, resins, and reinforcement types used in open molding processes according to material specifications.Emerging
- KnowledgeExplain open molding process fundamentals and their applications including hand lay-up, spray-up, and resin infusion techniques.Emerging
Detailed information about this program
The Certified Composites Technician Open Molding program (CCT-OM) provides a national composites certification standard to meet industry identified skill areas for current and future professionals working in facilities using this core composites process.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
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