Manufacturing Skills I (NDP.MSP)

This certificate prepares graduates for entry level manufacturing positions. Emphasis is placed upon measurement, hydraulics, pneumatics, electric motors, and mechanical and electrical drives. Basic skills in blueprint reading and mathematics are also included in this program.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
TEC-043
Industrial Safety

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention.

Course Outline
1.0
TEC-046
Manufacturing Skills I

TEC-046
Manufacturing Skills I

Develops a basic understanding of units of measurement and measurement techniques used in the manufacturing industry. Fundamentals of creating technical drawings and various manufacturing skills. Research in careers, history and current events in the manufacturing industry.

Course Outline
2.0
TEC-047
Manufacturing Skills II

TEC-047
Manufacturing Skills II

Continuation of TEC 046. Students continue study of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, mechanical drive systems, automated material handling (robotics), quality control systems, machining, and computer aided drafting.

Course Outline
2.0
TEC-049
Manufacturing Skills III

TEC-049
Manufacturing Skills III

This class is a continuation of TEC047. Heaviest concentration is on electrical theory, motors and controls. Additional time will be spent on Quality Assurance, Fluid Power, and Mechanical Drive Systems.

Course Outline
2.0
TEC-051
Manufacturing Skills IV

TEC-051
Manufacturing Skills IV

This class is a continuation of TEC049. Heaviest concentration is on Programmable Logic Controllers. Additional time will be spent on Fluid Power, Mechanical Drive Systems, and Electrical Motor Controls.

Course Outline
2.0
APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs.

Course Outline
3.0
TEC-090
Education-To-Careers

TEC-090
Education-To-Careers

This course provides students with orientation for transitioning from education to careers including interview techniques, resume writing, job search strategies, personal growth and finance.

Course Outline
3.0
TEC-055
Special Topics in Technology

TEC-055
Special Topics in Technology

Fundamentals, principals, and practices of Industrial Technology. Covers basic through advanced procedures associated with current technology. Advanced work is adjusted to special interest groups. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
1.0

Semester Totals

16.0

Total Program Hours

16.0