Manufacturing Technology, CERT

College Certificate: (CERT-MANT)
Short-Term Certificate: (SCERT-MANT)

About the Program

The Manufacturing Technology College Certificate and Short-term Certificate Program provides instruction that allows students to become familiar with and use the tools, materials, and processes needed in the manufacturing phase of industry. Students are also exposed to occupations in the manufacturing field. Program courses cover structure of industry, elements of manufacturing, mass production and automation, primary metals industry, casting metal, forging and forming metal, measuring and layout (English and/or metric), machining and finishing metal, fastening and finishing metal, cutting and shaping, assembling and finishing, and opportunities in manufacturing. Each unit includes specific objectives, student competencies and related student activities.

Certificate Goals

• To instruct students on how to apply critical thinking and analytical problem solving skills in an advanced manufacturing setting
• To prepare the student to successfully complete the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification exams
• To teach students to adhere to industry safety standards and procedures

Certificate Outcomes: Manufacturing Technology

• Demonstrate knowledge of safety standards as they apply to all manufacturing environments
• Demonstrate ability to measure and gage parts accurately
• Demonstrate and apply proficient use of point-to-point measuring equipment as well as surface scanning
• Demonstrate an understanding of hard part machining
• Manage and develop quality control documentation to ensure part quality adheres to design and manufacturing intent

Certificate Outcomes: Metrology

• Understand the principles, history, and concepts of metrology
• Understand the critical tracking of data as it applies to measurement
• Understand and apply modern tools and standards in measurement systems
• Be able to document, graph and present results in a useful documentation format

Admission Requirements 

Individuals interested in the Manufacturing Technology program are required to fulfill the following requirements:

• College admission requirements
• Declare their intent to enter the Manufacturing Technology program on the WCCCD Admission Application or change their intent within the admission office
• Course placement requirements based on ACCUPLACER^® assessment results
• Students must Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus President/CAO