Course Overview

IWA is proud to announce a partnership with Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology to provide certified trainers.Â
Course Completion
Students receive 1 college credit.Â
Learning Outcomes
- History of Composites
- Design & Reasonability
- Manufacturing
- Testing and Repair
- Component Analysis
- Materials in Aviation
01
History of Composites
An introductory module, reviewing a timeline from basic to advanced composite materials, industry examples, and distinctions of composites as an environmentally friendly material.
02
Composites Project
Part I
This module has students undergo their first hands-on experience; fabrication of honeycomb panels, terminology of materials, and safety considerations.
03
Composite Materials
This module covers common types of composites that are integrated into modern & advanced components. An in-depth analysis in the engineering and functionality of different types of composites.
04
Testing and Inspection
This module has students discover composites as a process-dependent material. Students will distinguish damage types, and learn repair processes.
05
Composites Design
This module focuses on the applications of composites to different products. Students will develop reasoning skills for applying a composite material into a design.
06
Composites Project Part II
Students will experiment with composite panels, learn how damage occurs, and undergo repair processes.
07
Composites Manufacturing
This module identifies manufacturing and fabrication processes for different composite materials. Students will learn material processes to achieve different material characteristics.
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Wantagh, NY 11793