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College of Micronesia-FSM Technology and Trades programs

College of Micronesia-FSM Technology and Trades programs. In 1999, COM-FSM established its technology and trades programs with one certificate of achievement program. Since 1999, COM-FSM has expanded to included 8 other certificate programs, and 3 Associate of Applied Science degree programs.

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College of Micronesia-FSM Technology and Trades programs

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  1. College of Micronesia-FSM Technology and Trades programs In 1999, COM-FSM established its technology and trades programs with one certificate of achievement program. Since 1999, COM-FSM has expanded to included 8 other certificate programs, and 3 Associate of Applied Science degree programs.

  2. Technology & Trade Programs

  3. Certificate of Achievement Programs • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (RAC) • Motor Vehicle Mechanic • Small Engine, Equipment, Outboard Motor Repair • Carpentry • Cabinet & Furniture Making • Building Maintenance & Repair • Construction Electricity • Electronic Engineering Technology All above programs are supplemented with the required college English, math, computer skills and entrepreneurship skills.

  4. Building MaintenanceCertificate of Achievement • Carpentry • Residential Wiring • Residential Plumbing • Masonry • Welding • AC installation & basic maintenance • Landscaping • English, Math, Computer literacy

  5. CarpentryCertificate of Achievement • Workplace Safety • Sub-floor • Roofing • Blueprint sketching & interpretation • Concrete form construction • Rough framing & exterior • Finishing & trim work • Construction procedures • Masonry • English, Math, Computer literacy • Intro to entrepreneurship

  6. Refrigeration & Air ConditioningCertificate of Achievement • Workplace Safety • Principles of refrigeration and air conditioning • Installation • Servicing • Maintenance • Domestic • Small commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems • English, math, and computer literacy

  7. Construction ElectricityCertificate of Achievement • Safety • DC/AC fundamental • Hand and power tools • Electrical blue print drawing • Testing, measuring and Troubleshooting equipment • Residential wiring • Load calculations • English, math, computer literacy • Introduction to entrepreneurship

  8. Cabinet & Furniture MakingCertificate of Achievement • Safety • Hand/power tools • Shop machines and equipments • Construction of cabinet/furniture • Working drawings • Design and Plan reading & documentation • Manufacturing and installation of finished products. • Domestic and commercial construction • Workshop administration • Surface preparation • English, math, computer literacy • Introduction to entrepreneurship.

  9. Small Engine RepairCertificate of Achievement • Safety • Small engines operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting and repair • Fuel system • Lubrication • Carburetor & ignition system • dismantling and assembly • Inspection • Starters • Math, English, computer literacy • Intro to entrepreneurship

  10. Motor Vehicle MechanicCertificate of Achievement • Safety • Hand and power tools • Testing equipments • Engine fundamentals • Engine construction • Engine operations • Services • Assemblies • Inspections • Practicum [180 hours] • Math, English, computer literacy • Intro to entrepreneurship

  11. Electronic Engineering TechnologyCertificate of Achievement • Safety • DC/AC • Testing and measuring equipment • Troubleshooting • Discrete Devices • Electronic Circuits • Soldering & Terminating Techniques • Digital Electronics • Mathematics, Science, Computer Applications

  12. Diesel Mechanics • COM-FSM has a Fisheries & Maritime Institute in the State of Yap. • Offered diesel engine mechanics training • Graduates are skilled to diagnose and repair diesel engines.

  13. What do our certificate programs prepare students for? • Serve as the classroom training requirement for the two part registered USDOL apprenticeship program in these occupations. • Graduates will be equipped to function as entry level “skilled” workers

  14. 2 Year Associate of Applied Science Degree • Electronic Technology • Telecommunication Technology • Building Technology • Majoring in Electrical

  15. Degree Program Structure

  16. Electronic Technology Advance Certificate • Advanced Digital Electronics • Advanced Discrete Devices • PC Hardware & Software • Cisco Networking Academy • A+ preparation • Cell phone repair • Fiber Optic Installation • Cooperative Education( 60 hours)

  17. Electronic Technology Associate of Applied Science • Video System & Product Servicing • TV, DVD/CD, VCR, XBOX, Play Station, others • Office Machine Servicing • Printers, Photo copier, Cash Registers, etc… • Signal Processing

  18. Advance Certificate in Telecommunication • Advanced Digital Electronics • Radio Communication • Signal Processing • Cell phone repair • PC Repair • Cooperative Education (60 hrs)

  19. Associate of Applied Science in Telecommunication • Fiber Optics Installation • Electronics Technician Association International (ETA-I) standard • Microwave ystem • Telecommunication Systems • Telephone Systems

  20. Advance Certificate in Electrical • Rotating machinery/ motors • DC/AC motors • Stepper motor • Shunt motors • Compound motors • Three phase power • Solid state devices

  21. Associate of Applied Science in Building Technology (Electricity) • Advanced Discrete Devices • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Electrical system • National Electrical Code • Industrial motor control wiring ( semitech)

  22. Facility and Equipment COMFSM has equipped Technology and Trade workshops, computer labs and classrooms to maintain accreditation and industry certification. Equipment Computer Aided-Instruction programs (NIDA, SEMITECH, CISCO, CDX & ATECH (Automotive & small engine) Residential wiring cubicles, industrial wiring trainers Woodshop static power machines Welding stations (arc & gas) Vehicle hydraulic lift Fusion splicer & OTDR (fiber optics installation) Electronic workshop equipment with testing equipment (oscilloscope, counters, generators, soldering stations, other trainers) Construction equipment (concrete mixer, power tools) FM radio station (telecommunication program) Refrigerant recovery & recycling unit

  23. Faculty qualifications • Technology and Trade faculty qualifications are • USDOL Journeyman Certifications • 2 year and 4 year college degrees • Masters degree and PhD. • Annual professional development to upgrade skills to be inline with new technology and industry requirements. • ETA-I Certifications (Electronic & Telecommunication) • CISCO • NCCER • SEMITECH • NIDA • Formal education (ongoing bachelor & master programs)

  24. Our immediate ties to the military build up. • Our programs are available now. • WASC accredited college • Under this commission in the region are: GCC, UOG, PCC, NMC, CMI and the UH Community College System. • Industry certified programs: • USDOL Registered Apprenticeship • CISCO Academy • ETA Certification

  25. Administrator for the USDOL sponsored apprenticeship program in FSM with direct link to Honolulu Office. Current sponsors are FSM Telecom, Pohnpei and Yap Utilities, Pohnpei State Governor’s Office, Yap State Governor’s Office, Pohnpei Dept of Public Safety and COMFSM. Offer credit and short term, non credit courses for workforce training needed.

  26. Building Partnerships in the Region

  27. Member of the Regional Workforce Development Council (RWDC). • This is a workforce subcommittee under the Micronesian Chief Executives led by Guam Department of Labor to address workforce training alignments and initiatives in the region. • Facilitated the development of Career and Technical standard for K-12 for FSM. • A collaborative effort between PREL, FSM NDOE, State DOE and COMFSM. • Facilitated the development of FSM Vocational Plan • A partnership between FSM NDOE, SBOC and COMFSM to align vocational planning agendas with in FSM

  28. Long term assistance for Guam build up - workforce • CA Secretarial program • AS Degree in Hospitality and Tourism • AS Business • AA Social Science • AS Media studies • AS Environmental and Marine Science • Partnership BA in education with UOG • Developing a 2 year nursing and a 2 year public health programs.

  29. Regional cooperation activities • Membership on the Regional Workforce Council to maintain workforce alignment • Partnership with FSM and State Government to address local workforce needs • USDOL registered apprenticeship program to continue offering industry certified training programs • Ongoing activities to articulate programs and courses with regional institutions.

  30. For our FSM leaders • Encourage students in your states to enroll at COM-FSM technology and trades programs • Provide financial assistance for new or expansion of existing programs. • Coordinated effort in placing our graduates into the workforce. • Assist in identification, prioritization and implementation of short term or customized training for our states or nation. • Establish pathways for our citizens to take part in the build up and receive the full assistance and support for quality living in Guam.

  31. For US Leaders • Support workforce development for the Guam military build up in the FSM

  32. Conclusion • COM-FSM Technology & Trades provides high quality programs for graduates to acquire the necessary academic and technical skills to join the works force, to successfully attain USDOL journeyman certificates or higher degree. • COM-FSM continues to work collaboratively and in partnerships to develop technical and trade education and career development • COM-FSM provides short term, non –credit workforce training • We are embracing a regional approach by communicating and connecting with other institutions and Regional Workforce Development Council. • We can do more with more support and funding.

  33. CONTACT INFORMATION • President Spensin James • sjames@comfsm.fm • Grilly Jack • gjack@comfsm.fm • Jimmy Hicks • jhicks@comfsm.fm • Gardner Edgar • gardnere@comfsm.fm • College website with catalog including descriptions of programs and courses can be found at www.comfsm.fm

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