Education and Training for Users of Vacuum Technology

The Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC) and Normandale Community College (Bloomington, MN) are interested in your perceptions of the current state of education and training for vacuum technology equipment and processes. Your feedback will help us make decisions about future initiatives designed to improve the workforce skills of the technicians that work with vacuum equipment and processes.

 Your participation in this survey will be anonymous and no one will be able to link your responses to your identity. This survey should take no longer than 6-8 minutes to complete. There are no risks associated with the survey and no compensation for participation. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw from the survey at any time and for any reason.

 CONSENT TO CONTINUE: I have read and understand the above consent form, I certify that I am 18 years old or older and, by clicking the NEXT button to enter the survey questions, I indicate my willingness to voluntarily take part in the survey.

 CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions about this project, you may contact the Project Evaluator, Bob Bailey, BobBailey@OutcomesConsultingServices.com.


NSF LogoThis work was made possible with a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF-ATE DUE #1700624)
Normandale Community College Normandale Community College, a member of the Minnesota State system

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* 1. Where is the organization at which you are employed located?

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* 2. Which one of the following options best describe your organization?

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* 3. What is the size of your organization?

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* 4. What is your job title at your organization?

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* 5. What role do you play in your organization as it relates to those who work with vacuum processes and equipment? (check all that apply)

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* 6. How many years have you worked with vacuum processes and equipment?

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* 7. What educational credential have you completed? (check all that apply)

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* 8. What is the minimum education level required by your organization for entry level technicians hired to work with vacuum processes and equipment?

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* 9. What education level should technicians have to be effective in your organization? (check all that apply)

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* 10. What type of education and/or training opportunities does your organization currently provide or support for employees who are responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting vacuum systems? (check all that apply)

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* 11. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not matching at all and 5 being matches perfectly, how closely does the actual skill level of the technicians in your organization match the preferred skill level in the area of vacuum processes and equipment? (You can use the slider or enter the number in the box)

does not match at all (1) 3 matches perfectly (5)
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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 12. Please identify the technical topics from the list below that you feel are critical for technicians working at your organization to know and understand in order to be successful in their jobs. (check all that apply)

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* 13. Are there any other comments or observations about education and training issues with respect to vacuum technology equipment and processes you would like to share?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The results will be used to continue to improve vacuum technology education in the U.S.

Society of Vacuum Coaters: https://www.svc.org/

Normandale Community College's Vacuum and Thin Film Technology program: http://www.normandale.edu/vacuumtechnology
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