Advanced Manufacturing Certificate

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Schoolcraft program code # 1YC.00237

The Advanced Manufacturing Certificate provides enhanced skills needed for employment in today’s highly technical manufacturing environments. The Certificate is designed to train those new to manufacturing, but also serves to update or expand the skills of seasoned manufacturing workers with the most current technology and techniques. These classes all apply to the Advanced Manufacturing Associate of Applied Science Degree. Protective shop clothing and eye protection supplies are required for the program, and will be purchased by the student.

Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements qualify for a certificate of program completion. Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

MFG 102 - Basic Machining Processes Credits: 3
MFG 105 - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 4
CAD 120 - Mechanical Blueprint Reading with Sketching Credits: 3

Elective

Select one:

BUS 116 - Project Management Credits: 3
ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology Credits: 3

Total Credits: 13

Winter Semester

MFG 103 - Basic Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Credits: 3
MFG 106 - Basic Mastercam Credits: 3
Mathematics - Select General Education Mathematics course Credits: 3-5
QM 107 - Quality Planning and Team Building Credits: 3

Total Credits: 12-14

Spring Session

CAD 130 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Credits: 3

Manufacturing

Select one:

MFG 203 - Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Credits: 3
MFG 206 - Advanced Mastercam Credits: 3

Total Credits: 6

Program Total: 31-33 Credits

Prior Learning Credit

Often students select a program for which they possess prior knowledge. In some cases, students can earn college credit for this knowledge, to replace one or more courses in the program. Please see the Prior Learning Credits webpage for more information. At least one external licensure or certificaton has been identified for this program meeting these criteria.