Manufacturing Technology
Award: Certificate
Number of credits required: 24
Locations: La Plata Campus (LAPL)
Contact: J. Tjiputra, Chair
Description:
This certificate blends theoretical knowledge and practical application providing graduates with the entry-level skills needed to work in local manufacturing businesses. New technologies requiring a higher level of technical skills are regularly being introduced in the manufacturing industry. Today's workforce needs to understand the system of manufacturing as opposed to a function of a singular aspect of production.
Students demonstrate competency in product assembly, automation, and quality control.Required courses introduce students to manufactur- ing processes, computer integrated manufacturing, and quality control. Through demonstrations, case studies, and lab exercises students also gain experience in effectively planning sequential work operations.
Graduate job opportunities exist in many areas of the industry including lathe operator/ production, milling machine operators, drill press operators, grinding machine operators, miscellaneous metalworking machine operators, or technician assistant.
The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 18.
Required courses:
Take ENG-1010 ITS-1015 MFT-1010 MFT-1020 MFT-1150 MFT-1160 MFT-2010Electives:
Take 1 group; #Take 3 credits; from ECN-1015 SOC-2010 #Take 3 credits; from subject DFT ECN MTH MFT; except MTH-1040Last Update: October 10, 2008