Engineering Technology Certificate

Schoolcraft program code # 1YC.00272

This Certificate is designed to provide introductory educational experiences for those students seeking to start or enhance their career as an engineering technician or engineering technologist. This Certificate provides technical skill and knowledge enhancement in addition to building essential job-related communication skills. All courses apply directly to programs leading to Associate Degrees for students seeking to further their education beyond this program.

Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements qualify for a certificate of completion. All program required courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate safe work habits in industrial settings
Explore different fields of engineering and engineering technology
Interpret drawings of mechanical parts and assemblies
Utilize word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software
Manufacture products according to specifications

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Creating Your Academic Plan

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

ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology Credits: 3
CIS 120 - Software Applications Credits: 3

Mathematics

Select one:

MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4
MATH 113 - Intermediate Algebra for College Students Credits: 4

OSH

Select one:

OSH 111 - Occupational Safety and Health for General Industry Credits: 2
OSH 112 - Occupational Safety and Health for Construction Credits: 2

Total Credits: 12

Winter Semester

CAD 120 - Mechanical Blueprint Reading with Sketching Credits: 3
Elective - Select from list below Credits: 3-5 *
MFG 102 - Basic Machining Processes Credits: 3

QM

Select one:

QM 106 - Introduction to Quality Improvement Tools Credits: 3
QM 107 - Quality Planning and Team Building Credits: 3

Total Credits: 12-14

Spring/Summer Session

English Communication - Credits: 3

Select a General Education English Communication course.

Recommended: ENG 100 - Communication Skills Credits: 3

Social Science - Credits: 3-4

Select a General Education Social Science course.

Recommended: PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3

Total Credits: 6-7

Program Total: 30-33 Credits

*Students planning to continue studies in pursuit of a certificate or Associate Degree are encouraged to select a course which can be applied to a future program of study. Discuss options with an academic advisor.

Electives

BUS 116 - Project Management Credits: 3
CAD 130 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Credits: 3
CAD 210 - CATIA - 3D and 2D Applications Credits: 4
CAD 220 - SolidWorks - 3D and 2D Applications Credits: 4
CAD 230 - NX - 3D and 2D Applications Credits: 4
ELECT 131 - Basic Measurement and Reporting Skills Credits: 3
ELECT 137 - DC Circuits and Mathematical Modeling Credits: 5
ELECT 144 - Introduction to Microcontrollers Credits: 3
MET 103 - Introduction to Materials Science Credits: 3
MFG 105 - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 4
MFG 202 - Advanced Machining Processes Credits: 3
QM 106 - Introduction to Quality Improvement Tools Credits: 3 **
QM 107 - Quality Planning and Team Building Credits: 3 **
ROBAT 101 - Robot Tool Handling Operations and Programming Credits: 3
WELD 110 - Introduction to Welding Basics for Fabrication Credits: 3
** QM 106 and QM 107 may not be counted as both a program supportive and an elective course.

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 certification has been identified for this program meeting these criteria.