Advanced Manufacturing Certificate Programs
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Stackable Certificates with Multiple Entry and Exit Points
This training will provide students with the core skills and hands-on training needed to meet the qualifications leading to the Advanced Manufacturing Integrated Systems Technology (AMIST) Level 1 certification and/or other career pathways in the advanced manufacturing and energy industries. Training consists of instructor-led and self-paced online study, as well as hands-on equipment training.
Advanced Manufacturing/Energy Careers
This coursework will serve as a foundation for students to move along the path to advanced certification in manufacturing and energy specialty areas. Examples of occupations include:
- Production Technicians
- Industrial Maintenance Technicians
- Industrial Mechanics
- Industrial Electricians
- Quality Technicians
- Electronics Assemblers
- CNC Operators
- Welders
- Renewable Energy Technicians
The following are programs of study available in Advanced Manufacturing and Energy. View an Info Graphic of How the Track Progresses
Quality Technician Certificate
Courses:
- Intro to Manufacturing
- Quality Practices
Production Technician Certificate
Courses:
- Introduction to Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Production Skills 1
Industrial Welding I Certificate
Courses:
- Intro to Manufacturing
- Welding Basics
- SimWelding
- Welding Lab
CNC Operator Certificate
Courses:
- Intro to Manufacturing
- Basic Trigonomethry
- CNC Operator
- CNC Operator Lab
- Welding lab
Industrial Mechanical Technician I Certificate
Course:
- Industrial Mechanical 1
Industrial Electrical Technician I Certificate
Course:
- Industrial Electrical 1
Industrial PLC Trouble-shooting Certificate
Course:
- PLC Trouble-shooting
Energy Technician I Certificate
Courses:
- Intro to Energy Management
- Intro to Alternative Energy Technologies
- Power and Control Electronics
- Industry-specific elective
- Advanced Manufacturing/Integrated System Technology (AMIST I) Certificate
Courses:
- Introduction to Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Production Skills 1
- Industrial Mechanical 1 and 2
- Industrial Electrical 1 and 2
- PLC Troubleshooting
Each certificate starts with the basics – Introduction to Manufacturing. Add courses and credentials to build the pathway to your career. Already have manufacturing experience? Test outs available.
Introduction to Manufacturing
WTMCO 1630 (40 hours in class, plus online study)
Topics include:
- Principles of Advanced Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Processes and Production (MSSC)
- Tool Safety and Usage
- Measurement Concepts and Tools
- Quality Practices and Measurement (MSSC)
- Maintenance Awareness (MSSC)
- Applied Shop Math Review
- Mechanical Fabrication
- Industrial Safety (MSSC)
- Basic Print and Schematics Reading
- Soldering Techniques
- Communication, Teamwork, and Customer Service Skills
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