Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one semester Certificate in Manufacturing Fundamentals and enter the workforce. It is the first in a series of three stackable certificates. Students prepare for entry-level positions as production operators/assemblers with courses in shop safety, print reading, basic hand tools and metrology, technical mathematics, and electrical fundamentals. Career paths with additional certificates include automation technician, robotics technician, industrial maintenance technician, process and instrumentation technician, or electro-mechanical technician. Crossover skills may qualify students for positions in electronics or aviation assembly positions.

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First Semester

MTE 1102Safety Manufacturing Environment

1

MTE 1100Print Reading for Manufacturing

3

MAC 1001Introduction to Machine Shop

3

MATH MAT 1150/1340/1420/1400/1440/2410 or Higher

3

ELT 1206Fundamentals of DC/AC

4

Total Credit Hours:14
Semester Note: ELT 1206 is offered in fall semesters.

Total Credit Hours: 14

Important Program Notes: 

If you take MAT 1150 or more credits in mathematics than are listed, it will increase the total credits for the certificateYou must complete 14 credits to earn your Manufacturing Fundamental Certificate. You should not exceed 15 creditsYou may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress and select your electives.

Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate cohort begins in the fall semester.