The Manufacturing Technician Career Pathway Certificate of Completion gives students entry-level manufacturing skills by means of basic blueprint reading, basic use of lathe, mill, drill press, bandsaw, and an orientation on solid modeling computer-aided design and computer-aided engineering. It also introduces stick welding to help students decide on a path to welding or machining.

This certificate's credits can be applied to the Manufacturing CNC Machine Operator One-Year Certificate of Completion, Welding One-Year Certificate of Completion, Welding Associate of Applied Science, and Manufacturing Machining Technician Associate of Applied Science.

Entrance Requirements

Academic Entrance Requirements

Recommended:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of MTH 060 Beginning Algebra or minimum placement Math Level 10
• Successful completion of or current enrollment in MFG 100 Manufacturing Technology Orientation
• College-level computer skills

Additional Program Costs (Beyond Standard Tuition/Fees and Textbooks)

Nearly all MFG courses are self-directed and outcome based. This provides students with a greater degree of flexibility than many other programs.

Upon starting their program, students review their desired certificate or degree outcome with their advisor, and a sequence of coursework is identified for them. This is particularly important if developmental work is needed.

This certificate is designed for students planning to enter the manufacturing workforce upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions. Before starting any manufacturing program, students are advised to contact the institution to which they intend to transfer and identify what credits may be transferable.