Manufacturing Technology Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Manufacturing Technology 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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My Academic Plan: Full-Time

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to completing your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester, schedule permitting. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Semester 1

MTE 1102	Safety Manufacturing Environment	1
MTE 1100	Print Reading for Manufacturing	3
MAC 1001	Introduction to Machine Shop	3
MAT 1150 or MAT 1340 or MAT 1400 or MAT 1420 or MAT 1440 or MAT 2410 or Higher	Technical Mathematics (MAT 1150), College Algebra (MAT 1340), Survey of Calculus (MAT 1400), College Trigonometry (MAT 1420), Pre-Calculus (MAT 1440), Calculus I (MAT 2410) or higher	3
ELT 1206	Fundamentals of DC/AC	4
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester Note:  ELT 1206 is offered in Fall semesters.

Total Credit Hours: 14

Prior Learning eligible course

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Important Program Notes: 

If you take MAT 1150 or more credits in Mathematics than are listed, it will increase the total credits for the certificate. You must complete 14 credits to earn your Manufacturing Fundamental Certificate. You should not exceed 15 credits. You 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.