Emphasis is placed on learning by involvement. Every effort is made to allow the instructor the freedom to teach effectively by using methods he or she believes will best assist the student to reach appropriate measurable goals. The Division's operating philosophy can be summed up as accountability, interrelations, and understanding. The students are also exposed to general education courses designed to aid their intellectual, social, cultural, and personal development.
Students also have the option to go on to obtain multiple degrees if they so desire.
HawCC faculty and staff realizes that completing a degree or certificate program requires attention to needs and problems. The instructors are experts in their fields with years of experience behind them. They take pride in the quality of education they provide their students as they inevitably represent them in industry. Facilities for many of the shops are presently fully equipped and operating on the Manono Campus with a couple of them located on the University of Hawaii at Hilo campus. Upgrading of equipment occurs as a constant factor to assure educational excellence.