In 1999, COM-FSM established its technology and trades
programs with one certificate of achievement program.
College of Micronesia-FSM
Since 1999,
COM-FSM has
expanded
to included
8 other
Technology
and
Trades
programs
certificate programs, and
3 Associate of Applied Science degree programs.
Technology & Trade Programs
Certificate of Achievement
Programs
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (RAC)
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Motor Vehicle Mechanic
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Small Engine, Equipment, Outboard Motor Repair
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Carpentry
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Cabinet & Furniture Making
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Building Maintenance & Repair
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Construction Electricity
8.
Electronic Engineering Technology
All above programs are supplemented with the required college
English, math, computer skills and entrepreneurship skills.
1.
Building Maintenance
Certificate of Achievement
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Carpentry
Residential Wiring
Residential Plumbing
Masonry
Welding
AC installation & basic
maintenance
Landscaping
English, Math, Computer
literacy
Carpentry
Certificate of Achievement
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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
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Certificate of Achievement
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Workplace Safety
Principles of refrigeration and
air conditioning
Installation
Servicing
Maintenance
Domestic
Small commercial refrigeration
and air conditioning systems
English, math, and computer
literacy
Construction Electricity
Certificate of Achievement
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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
Cabinet & Furniture Making
Certificate of Achievement
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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.
Small Engine Repair
Certificate of Achievement
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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
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Certificate of Achievement
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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
Electronic Engineering Technology
Certificate of Achievement
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Safety
DC/AC
Testing and measuring equipment
Troubleshooting
Discrete Devices
Electronic Circuits
Soldering & Terminating Techniques
Digital Electronics
Mathematics, Science, Computer
Applications
Diesel Mechanics
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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.
What do our certificate programs
prepare students for?
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Serve as the classroom training requirement for
the two part registered USDOL apprenticeship
program in these occupations.
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Graduates will be equipped to function as entry
level “skilled” workers
2 Year Associate of Applied Science
Degree
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Electronic Technology
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Telecommunication Technology
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Building Technology
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Majoring in Electrical
Degree Program Structure
Electronic Technology Advance
Certificate
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Advanced Digital
Electronics
Advanced Discrete Devices
PC Hardware & Software
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Cisco Networking Academy
A+ preparation
Cell phone repair
Fiber Optic Installation
Cooperative Education( 60
hours)
Electronic Technology Associate
of Applied Science
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Video System & Product
Servicing
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Office Machine Servicing
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TV, DVD/CD, VCR,
XBOX, Play Station, others
Printers, Photo copier, Cash
Registers, etc…
Signal Processing
Advance Certificate in
Telecommunication
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Advanced Digital Electronics
Radio Communication
Signal Processing
Cell phone repair
PC Repair
Cooperative Education (60
hrs)
Associate of Applied Science in
Telecommunication
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Fiber Optics Installation
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Electronics Technician
Association International
(ETA-I) standard
Microwave ystem
Telecommunication
Systems
Telephone Systems
Advance Certificate in Electrical
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Rotating machinery/
motors
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DC/AC motors
Stepper motor
Shunt motors
Compound motors
Three phase power
Solid state devices
Associate of Applied Science in
Building Technology (Electricity)
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Advanced Discrete Devices
Refrigeration & Air
Conditioning Electrical
system
National Electrical Code
Industrial motor control
wiring ( semitech)
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
Faculty qualifications
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Technology and Trade faculty qualifications are
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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.
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ETA-I Certifications (Electronic & Telecommunication)
CISCO
NCCER
SEMITECH
NIDA
Formal education (ongoing bachelor & master programs)
Our immediate ties to the military
build up.
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Our programs are available now.
WASC accredited college
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Under this commission in the region are: GCC, UOG, PCC,
NMC, CMI and the UH Community College System.
Industry certified programs:
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USDOL Registered Apprenticeship
CISCO Academy
ETA Certification
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Administrator for the
USDOL sponsored
apprenticeship program in
FSM with direct link to
Honolulu Office.
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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.
Building Partnerships in the Region
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Member of the Regional Workforce
Development Council (RWDC).
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Facilitated the development of Career and
Technical standard for K-12 for FSM.
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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.
A collaborative effort between PREL, FSM NDOE, State
DOE and COMFSM.
Facilitated the development of FSM Vocational
Plan
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A partnership between FSM NDOE, SBOC and COMFSM
to align vocational planning agendas with in FSM
Long term assistance for Guam build
up - workforce
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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.
Regional cooperation activities
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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.
For our FSM leaders
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Encourage students in your states to enroll at COMFSM 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.
For US Leaders
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Support workforce development for the Guam
military build up in the FSM
Conclusion
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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.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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President Spensin James
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Grilly Jack
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jhicks@comfsm.fm
Gardner Edgar
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gjack@comfsm.fm
Jimmy Hicks
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sjames@comfsm.fm
gardnere@comfsm.fm
College website with catalog including descriptions of
programs and courses can be found at
www.comfsm.fm