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Career Area: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 30-603-1
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
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Science Processing Technician Programs

Apply your interests in preparing chemical solutions and using chemical apparatus to the work performed in industrial operations. Through this one-year program, you will gain skills required for working in industrial chemical processing and pilot plant operations.

Career Outlook: Employment prospects for program graduates are strong, locally and nationally. Success in the workplace requires the ability to work independently and accurately, with a minimal level of supervision.

Career Pathway: After earning this technical diploma, your credits can be applied toward completing the Chemical Technician associate degree or the Food Science Technology associate degree.

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Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 293,900 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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