This certificate prepares students for job advancement in manufacturing through greater understanding of skills applicable to core manufacturing processes including quality monitoring, teaming and problem-solving, safety, and the basics of Lean manufacturing strategies. This certificate emphasizes project-based learning and builds the skills and perspectives needed for success in both manufacturing and post-secondary technical study.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

Apply ethical leadership and management skills in personal and professional lives
Create professionally written documents with a manufacturing management and leadership focus
Demonstrate how Lean manufacturing systems are used to eliminate non-value adding activities/waste in industry
Utilize basic quality assurance tools to analyze and improve a process
Demonstrate employability skills
Employ safe work practices in the manufacturing environment

Graduation Credits Required: 18

First Semester

COL 120 - STEM College and Career Readiness Credit Hours: 3
MFG 101 - Introduction to Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
MFG 102 - Applied Learning in Manufacturing Credit Hours: 2

Second Semester

IDS 106 - Employment Skills Development Credit Hours: 4
MFG 103 - Principles of Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
MFG 104 - Introduction to Continuous Improvement Credit Hours: 3

Facebook this Page (opens a new window)

Tweet this Page (opens a new window)