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Our newly redesigned, state-of-the-art laboratories give you the hands-on, real world experience you need for many high-demand careers. Our programs last anywhere from nine months to two years, depending on the type of degree you’re pursuing, which means you can learn your skills and enter the workforce quickly .
Kirkwood is designated as one of only 45 Toyota T-TEN
(Technician Training Education Network) schools in the nation and the only such school in Iowa. Kirkwood partnered with Snap-on tools to become one of only 18 certification training centers in the nation , as well as partnering with the Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Contractors Association to develop curriculum.
Plus, we have scholarships for everyone, including more than
30 individual scholarships just for students in industrial technology-related programs. By filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you may be qualified to receive the Kibbie Grant from the state of Iowa. For a list of eligible programs, go to www.kirkwood.edu/onestop , click
“All About Financial Aid” then click “Kibbie Grant.”
For more information call 319-398-4983 , 319-398-5659 or www.kirkwood.edu/careers .

Advanced Manufacturing
Engineering Technologies
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Precision metal fabricator, autoCAD designer, robotic welding operator
Create next generation spacecraft or build a one-of-a-kind renewable energy system – Kirkwood’s unique and challenging program could earn you an exciting and high demand career in advanced manufacturing. By blending engineering, computerized machining and fabrication, robotics welding and quality assurance into one program, you’re earning a flexible degree with many options.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI.
Energy Production & Distribution Technologies
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Windmill technician, boiler operator, boiler technician
Help power the future! You’ll learn about complex mechanical/ electrical systems, including megawatt windmills, steam driven turbines and solar fields that turn sunlight into electricity.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI.

Automation and Instumentation Technologies
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Industry robotics, factory automation
Prepare yourself for a broad range of careers in the industrial automation and processor control sector of the industry through industry-guided curriculum and hands-on labs. As a graduate of this program, you’ll have experience in a broad range of technologies and processes that ensure you are well-rounded technically and have the foundational knowledge and versatile skill set necessary to continue to learn and succeed in industry today.
Industrial Maintenance Technology
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Maintenance technician, electrician
Get extensive training on electricity and electro mechanical devices such as motors, generators and transformers, as well as electrical wiring, basic electronics, refrigeration, air conditioning, computer applications and industrial hydraulics.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI, or qualify for advanced placement in the apprenticeship program of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Automotive Collision Repair
1-year diploma | Potential Careers: Collision repair specialist, claims adjuster
Learn how to restore a damaged vehicle to “like new” condition, from start to finish. Analyze, repair, replace and refinish damaged panels and vehicles in our state-of-the-art facility.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI.
Automotive Technology
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Automotive technician, service writer
Learn the latest theory, diagnostics and repair of today’s automotive industry, plus become a Toyota/Lexus and Snap-on certified technician.

Telecommunications Technology
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Fiber optics installer, network management technician
Learn how to install, provision, test and troubleshoot circuits ranging from simple phone lines to high speed optical fiber circuits. You will also study access technologies used in cell phones, high speed Internet and wireless communication.
One of the highlights of this program is the live server telecommunications lab which provides hands-on training for students.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI.
Electronics Engineering Technology
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Avionics technician, electronics test technician
Design, test, analyze, operate and troubleshoot complex electronic systems. Rockwell Collins, Skyworks Solutions and
RF Micro Devices are three of the many local companies that employ graduates of this program.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI.

CAD/Mechanical Engineering Technology
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Engineering technician, CAD operator
Hit the ground running with employable skills and the potential to advance to designer status in mechanical engineering. Learn the fundamentals of mechanical engineering and three popular CAD software packages. Good algebra and basic problem solving skills are a prerequisite to our program.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI.
Carpentry
9-month diploma | Potential Careers: Residential or commercial carpenter
Get an intensive hands-on introduction to the skills used by carpenters. The classroom experience combines lecture and lab activities that cover all aspects of a carpenter’s job. After you complete this program, you can continue your education and earn an AAS degree in our Construction Management program.

Plumbing Technology
1-year diploma | Potential Careers: Plumbing installation, service technician
Get the skills you need to become a plumbing apprentice.
Learn about piping materials, pipe joining methods, construction safety, plumbing system designs, installations and job site communications.
The Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Association assisted the college in developing the curriculum to meet the needs of this challenging and rewarding career field.

HVAC Installer
9-month diploma | Potential Careers: HVAC installer, sales and service
Prepare to enter the skilled trade of heating, ventilation and air conditioning installation. Focus on residential and light commercial equipment, installation procedures, code requirements, electrical applications and refrigerant handling procedures. This nine-month, hands-on program also includes system design and HVAC component operation.
Certifications: CFC Refrigerant Handling Certification,
NCCER HVAC Level 1 Certification, NCCER Electrical
Level 1 Certification.

Architectural Technology
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: CAD technician, designer
Prepare for a career as a CAD technician in an architect’s or engineer’s office. You’ll use a variety of CAD programs to prepare architectural drawings for residential and commercial buildings, learn to sketch freehand, read blueprints, and use surveying and construction tools.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI.
Construction Management
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Project manager, construction estimator
Learn to lead a team in planning, executing and controlling construction projects. Build your future by learning practical management skills that apply to many different careers.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: CNC operator, tool and die maker
Modern manufacturing utilizes CNC machining to produce everything from automobiles to aircraft and other products used in our daily lives. You will learn how to operate high-tech equipment such as lasers, milling machines and abrasive waterjets that are controlled with CNC.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI.
Welding
2-year AAS degree or 1 semester diploma | Potential
Careers: Production welder, welding fabrication
Put into practice basic and advanced welding techniques as you build on high-demand fabrication skills. Graduates of this program can transfer to the University of Northern Iowa to pursue a bachelor of arts in technology management. Kirkwood became an American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility for certifying welder in March of 2014.
Certificates: Shielded metal arc.

Water Environmental Technology Online
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Wastewater treatment
This two-year degree includes technical study in water/ wastewater procedures, complemented by math, science, social science and humanities classes, as well as an internship.
Graduates of this program work in municipal water and wastewater treatment plants and the collection systems and distribution systems that serve them. Graduates may become certified in one of four grade levels depending on the size of the community served and the complexity of the treatment.
Graduates of this program can go on to complete a four-year degree at UNI.

Diesel Ag Technology
2-year AAS degree | Potential Careers: Service technician, safety inspector
Prepare for entry-level employment or job advancement in fields related to the repair and maintenance of farm equipment and other diesel-powered heavy equipment.
Diesel Truck Technology
17-month AAS degree | Potential Careers: Shop foreman, service manager
Find entry-level employment or job advancement in fields related to the repair and maintenance of diesel trucks and other diesel-powered equipment. This comprehensive program stresses skill development, theoretical knowledge, applications and leadership skills providing graduates with many options for employment.

Certificates
You can also pair your Kirkwood degree with a business certificate to help better your chances of getting a management position or someday owning your own business! You can find all of our college credit certificates at www.kirkwood.edu/programs .
Following are Kirkwood’s Continuing
Education certificate programs.
Because they’re continuing education, you don’t earn college credit for the classes, but you can earn valuable certifications in a short amount of time.
Auto Body Repair Certificate
Learn the essential skills and knowledge to repair dents and rust, including final painting. Classes include: Repair
Dings, Dents and Rust; Prime and Paint; and Auto Body
Repair Advanced.

Class A Truck Driver Training
No other job offers the freedom, stability and rewards that you’ll experience as a driver. And there’s no better place to start your training than at Kirkwood Community College, where you can get your commercial driver’s license in just four short weeks! We’ll help you find full-time employment with interstate trucking companies that hire our graduates directly out of the course.
Class B CDL Training
This program is for anyone 18 years of age or older. To get a
Class B CDL with passenger endorsement, you will utilize the
Kirkwood Community College bus to train and test for your license. After completion of the class, you will be able to drive a tour bus or straight truck.

Combination Welder Certificate
Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to become a combination welder. By enrolling in Kirkwood’s Combination
Welder Certificate program, you will receive instruction in all position welding in the areas of stick welding, MIG welding,
TIG welding, AWS welder qualification prep and structural blueprint reading.
Computer Aided Designer Certificate
Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to become a computer aided drafter/designer. By registering for this
Kirkwood program, you will earn a certificate that will document your design skills.
Computerized Machining Operator Certificate
Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to become a computerized machining center operator. By registering for this Kirkwood program, you will earn a certificate that will document your advanced machining skills.

Electrical Specialist Certificate
Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to become an electrical specialist. By registering for this Kirkwood program, you will earn a certificate that will document your electrical skills abilities.
Forklift Certification
This class includes a classroom presentation, hands-on training and testing in various types of lifts, power lifts, lifttruck operations and inspection of lift trucks. Participants receive certification meeting OSHA requirements upon successful completion. Participants must be 18 years old to take this course.
Industrial Maintenance Certificate
Prepare yourself for our technology driven world of today by registering for this certificate-level Kirkwood program.

Lean Process Improvement
Specialist Certificate
The Lean Process Improvement Specialist Certificate program will provide you with a common base of knowledge and tools essential to understand lean projects and improve your career success. This training is designed for employees in all fields and professions interested in learning how to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
Advising
At Kirkwood, you have options. Kirkwood advisors help students with their academic futures, from developing and academic plan to choosing the best courses to smoothly transfer to a four-year school. Advisors can also help clarify course requirements or refer you to support services as needed. You’ll work with an advisor to choose the degree pathway that meets your needs and meets your transfer college requirements Then, we will help you select courses that count toward your future bachelor’s degree.
Visit www.kirkwood.edu/advising for more information.

Kirkwood’s High School Offerings
Even high school students can get in on the action! High school juniors and seniors can take Kirkwood classes in energy, manufacturing, transportation and construction-related subjects. Classes fulfill credit for both high school and college.
See www.kirkwood.edu/earncredit for more information.
Kirkwood Continuing Education
Whether you want to advance your professional career or enrich your personal life, Kirkwood Continuing
Education can help you achieve your goals. We offer top quality programs taught by highly skilled learning facilitators, at convenient times and locations. Go to www.kirkwood.edu/ce for a full course listing.

Find all the ways you can visit Kirkwood’s campus and get started as a student at www.kirkwood.edu/visitcampus .
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
PO Box 2068
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-2068 www.kirkwood.edu
Contact 319-398-5517 or 800-363-2220 or admissions@kirkwood.edu
for more information.