Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center

fiberglass Lamination Certificate

4 Weeks | 19.0 Credits | Online

Next Class - Winter 2025

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About the Certificate

Certificate in Fiberglass Lamination provides advanced understanding of compostive application and procedures as it applies to the maritime industry.

The job duties can vary depending on skill level and experience, but a fiberglass laminator will possess an extensive knowledge of tools, techniques and methodologies. 

Topics Covered

  • Safety and shop cleaning procedures
    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Hazardous waste handling, clean-up, and disposal
    • Tool and equipment safety
    • Particulates
    • Material Handling Safety
    • Chemical and Fire Safety
    • Workplace Safety, Communications & Professionalism
  • Fiberglass Fundamentals & Concepts
  • Documentation & Instructions
  • Calculations
  • Lamination Process
  • Layup Techniques
  • Curing Process
  • Finishing
  • Material Selection
  • Identifying/Fixing Defects

Prerequisites

  • The Maritime Core Certificate must be completed to take this certificate.
  • Students must be over 18 years of age to participate in the lab portion of the course.
  • No pre-testing is required, including the Accuplacer test. 

Cost

$3,200

Career Paths

Graduates of this program qualify for entry-level positions as a fiberglass laminator or technician.  Many of the skills obtained in the Fiberglass Lamination Certificate  program can readily transfer to a variety of manufacturing fields including aerospace, space, automotive, leisure/recreation, and military/defense. 

Sample of reported job titles: 

  • Marine Fiberglass Technician
  • Fiberglass Composite Laminator
  • Fiberglass Technician
  • Composite Technician

Companies that typically hire: 

  • Fluid Motion (Ranger Tugs, Cutwater and Solara Boats)
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  • Seattle Yachts
  • Clearwater Spas
  • Inov8v Marine Group Incorporated
  • American Tug
  • Aspen Power Catamarans
  • Fluidra (Pool bulkheads)
  • S3 Maritime LLC
  • Poulsbo RV
  • Pocock Racing Shells

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Roster List

If you have questions or would like to be added to the pre-registration roster list, please call 425.347.8928 or email amsc@edmonds.edu.
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