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Advanced Manufacturing Technology Certificate (MNC)

Type: Career, Certificate (C1)

Special Admissions

Division: STEM and Business


The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Certificate Program provides an introduction to the manufacturing industry, and prepares students with the knowledge and skills for entry-level employment. Program electives enable students to focus on technical courses that may align with individual educational and career goals in manufacturing. The program also provides the flexibility for students to earn experiential learning credit through cooperative education and internships, on the job training opportunities, and prior work experiences.  This certificate program targets students with prior work or learning experiences (through hands-on applications at a vocational/technical high school or related employment) in a manufacturing/machining environment.

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

 

First Year

Fall

EGT101Introduction to Robotics and Automation Systems

3

CAD105Computer Aided Design: AutoCAD

3

EGT103Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

3

EGT105Quality, Inspection, and Precision Measurement

3

MET103Introduction to Manufacturing

3

OR

EGS102Introduction to Engineering

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

CMP101Composition 1

3

MAT143-XXX
Mathematics Elective at MAT143 level or higher

3

CAD106Computer Aided Design: 3D AutoCAD and Revit

3

OR

CAD107Computer Aided Design: SolidWorks

3

CAD201Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing: Solidworks CAM and Fusion360 CAM

3

OR

CAD203Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

3

Total Credit Hours:12

 

Program Notes

Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.

See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 27

 

Program Student Learner Outcomes

  • Demonstrate professionalism including punctuality, work habits, using correct terminologies, following safety regulations and effective communications skills.
  • Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
  • Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
  • Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
  • Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems as needed.

 

Occupational Skills

  • Monitor operations by watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Troubleshoot and determining causes of operating errors and how to fix them
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.