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37 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0271

Advanced certificate prepares students for positions in modern production and precision machining. Program offers broad range of skills from occupational safety, technical print reading, precision machining, and manufacturing processes to fluid power, welding, and machine controls. Students will learn to operate, setup, and program high-tech production equipment including CNC machine centers and industrial robotics.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Courses for a Certificate
MFG 101Occupational Safety2
MFG 102Industrial Drafting and Design3
MFG 110Introduction to Machining3
MFG 111Introduction to Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)3
MFG 135Fluid Power and Controls4
MFG 141CNC Machine Operation - NIMS4
MFG 144Introduction to CNC Programming4
or MFG 165 Mastercam (CAM)
MFG 210Industrial Robotics and Automation4
MFG 240Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)4
Select two of the following:6
MFG 120
Introduction to Welding
MFG 125
Advanced Welding
MFG 170
Automation Equipment Maintenance
MFG 245
Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC)
MFG 250
Advanced Automation Controllers
Total Hours37

Advanced Manufacturing Certificate Pathway

The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Advanced Manufacturing Certificate. 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester One (Fall)Hours
MFG 101 Occupational Safety 2
MFG 110 Introduction to Machining 3
MFG 111 Introduction to Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) 3
MFG 240 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) 4
 Hours12
Semester Two (Spring)
MFG 102 Industrial Drafting and Design 3
MFG 135 Fluid Power and Controls 4
MFG 141 CNC Machine Operation - NIMS 4
Select one of the following: 3-4
MFG 120
Introduction to Welding
MFG 125
Advanced Welding
MFG 170
Automation Equipment Maintenance
MFG 245
Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC)
 Hours14-15
Second Year
Semester One (Fall)
MFG 144
or MFG 165
Introduction to CNC Programming
or Mastercam (CAM)
4
MFG 210 Industrial Robotics and Automation 4
Select one of the following: 3-4
MFG 120
Introduction to Welding
MFG 125
Advanced Welding
MFG 170
Automation Equipment Maintenance
MFG 245
Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC)
MFG 250
Advanced Automation Controllers
 Hours11-12
 Total Hours37-39

Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Part-time students should contact the program coordinator to discuss a part-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply OSHA safety procedures related to various manufacturing operations.
  2. Describe common materials, tools, and fixtures used in modern manufacturing.
  3. Analyze technical drawings and propose best industrial process based on requirements.
  4. Discuss and demonstrate correct setup and operation of CNC lathe and mill machines.
  5. Create complex CNC programs to control CNC Turning Center and CNC Milling Center.
  6. Justify integration of CNC, fluid power, robotics, and PLC to automate manufacturing processes.
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