Engineering Technology Skills Certificate

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Schoolcraft program code # CRT.00271

This Skills Certificate is designed to provide foundational first steps for employment as an engineering technician or engineering technologist. These courses apply directly to programs leading to additional credentials, including certificates and 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.

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

Total Credits: 10

Winter Semester

CAD 120 - Mechanical Blueprint Reading with Sketching Credits: 3
Elective - Select from list Credits: 3-4 *

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: 8-9

Program Total: 18-19 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 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 144 - Introduction to Microcontrollers Credits: 3
MET 103 - Introduction to Materials Science Credits: 3
MFG 102 - Basic Machining Processes Credits: 3
MFG 105 - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 4
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