College of Engineering Technology
JOH 200
1009 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: (231) 591-2890
Fax: (231) 591-2946
Accredited by the Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org
ANSAC - ABET (Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET)
The noted program below is accredited on a six year cycle and the renewal date is 2021.
EAC - ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET)
The noted program below is accredited on a six year cycle and the renewal date is 2024.
ETAC - ABET (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET)
The noted programs below are accredited on a six year cycle and their renewal date is 2022.
- Automotive Engineering Technology (BS)
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (BS & AAS)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS & AAS)
- Welding Engineering Technology (BS)
ABET Accreditation
ABET accreditation is assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students. For example, an accredited engineering program must meet the quality standards set by the engineering profession. An accredited computer science program must meet the quality standards set by the computing profession.
ABET accredits postsecondary degree-granting programs housed within regionally accredited institutions. ABET accredits programs only, not degrees, departments, colleges, or institutions.
The quality standards programs must meet to be ABET-accredited are set by the ABET professions themselves. This is made possible by the collaborative efforts of many different professional and technical societies. These societies and their members work together through ABET to develop the standards, and they provide the professionals who evaluate the programs to make sure they meet those standards.
- Accreditation helps students and their parents choose quality college programs.
- Accreditation enables employers to recruit graduates they know are well-prepared.
- Accreditation is used by registration, licensure, and certification boards to screen applicants.
- Accreditation gives colleges and universities a structured mechanism to assess, evaluate, and improve the quality of their programs.
An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines. Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain:
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
- An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- An ability to communicate effectively.
- The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
- A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
- A knowledge of contemporary issues.
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Additional Accreditations
The Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology (BS) program is up for renewal in 2017.
Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology (BS)
- Education programs to support all facets of Management
- On-Line University for Equipment Distributors
- A Major Boost to Our Industry's Image
- Attracting Top-notch Technical Talent
The development of quality training programs has given momentum to fill the training needs of the members of the Associated Equipment Distributors. They are converting into services that promise to yield a handsome return on investment for the industry in general, and in particular for those who have directly supported the foundation. Examples:
These programs have common characteristics. Each is a new program that is building, growing, serving new needs and providing results that were only a gleam in the foundation's eye five years ago. Further, all reflect the industry education and workforce development objectives in the foundation's mission.
The real heroes behind the momentum created thus far are the investors who have made the workforce development programs possible, and the participants in educational events who fuel the foundation's ongoing delivery of professional training programs. Funds from these sources enable the foundation's board, committees and staff to produce the industry services and initiatives currently in force.
The Automotive Service Technology Program is up for renewal in 2020.
The Heavy Equipment Associates Program is up for renewal in 2020.
- thorough knowledge of automotive systems and components
- good computer skills
- excellent communication skills
- above average mechanical aptitude
- good reasoning ability
- ability to read and follow instructions
- manual dexterity
Achieving ASE Certification for Automotive Training Programs
The motor vehicle repair industry has taken on a new sophistication. It requires advanced technical training and computer literacy. Today's automotive technician must have:
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, jobs as automotive service professionals will be plentiful for persons who finish training programs in high school, vocational or technical school, or community college.
To help vocational educators recruit, mentor, and train tomorrow's technicians, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers certification for technician training programs. The purpose of the automotive technician training certification program is to improve the quality of training offered at secondary and post-secondary, public and proprietary schools.
Programs can earn ASE certification upon the recommendation of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). NATEF was founded to develop, encourage, and improve automotive technician education. NATEF examines the structure and resources of training programs and evaluates them against nationally accepted standards of quality. NATEF's precise national standards reflect the skills that students must master. ASE certification through NATEF evaluation ensures that certified training programs meet or exceed industry-recognized, uniform standards of excellence.
https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/program-accreditation
The motor vehicle repair industry has taken on a new sophistication. It requires advanced technical training and computer literacy. Today's automotive technician must have:
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, jobs as automotive service professionals will be plentiful for persons who finish training programs in high school, vocational or technical school, or community college.
To help vocational educators recruit, mentor, and train tomorrow's technicians, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers certification for technician training programs. The purpose of the automotive technician training certification program is to improve the quality of training offered at secondary and post-secondary, public and proprietary schools.
Programs can earn ASE certification upon the recommendation of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). NATEF was founded to develop, encourage, and improve automotive technician education. NATEF examines the structure and resources of training programs and evaluates them against nationally accepted standards of quality. NATEF's precise national standards reflect the skills that students must master. ASE certification through NATEF evaluation ensures that certified training programs meet or exceed industry-recognized, uniform standards of excellence.
https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/program-accreditation
The program noted below is accredited on a six year cycle and their renewal date is 2018.
The American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) is a leading global advocate of quality construction education programs and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs. Through promotion and continued improvement of postsecondary construction education, ACCE accredits construction education programs in colleges and universities that request its evaluation and meet its standards and criteria. ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting agency for four year baccalaureate degree programs in construction, construction science, construction management, and construction technology, and as the accrediting agency for two year associate-degree programs of a like nature.