Technical Skills

The Technical Skills program provides students with skills across multiple technical and trade disciplines for job placement or advancement based on their individual needs and career goals. It provides a variety of knowledge and hands-on experience for individuals looking to increase specific technical skills and soft skills. The program provides flexibility based on employer needs, and the customizable nature of the Technical Skills program allows students to come away with specialized skills and general knowledge needed for employment in a variety of high-wage fields across Montana.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate safe workplace habits
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and practical experiences for entry-level employment in trades and technical skills
• Demonstrate the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to conceptualize ideas
• Gain exposure to ideas in computation, communications, and human relations
• Develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity, social responsibility, and communication

The Technical Skills program's stacked credential approach provides students with flexibility and multiple options for completion that build upon one another. 

For more information about this program and plan of study, please refer to the current catalog.

Suggested Curriculum

Explore the Dawson Community College catalog for course descriptions.