The curriculum addresses emerging Additive Manufacturing (AM) practices commonly known as 3-D printing which has become more prevalent in local industry. Additive manufacturing practices compliment digital modeling and traditional machining/manufacturing capabilities. This certificate helps students obtain a specialization in this revolutionary manufacturing process by providing skills necessary in basic traditional manufacturing and advanced digital modeling to work in tandem with AM training to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. Students that complete the certificate will have had the opportunities to earn industrial recognized certificates such as the SolidWorks CSWA, CSWA-AM, and CSWP.
High school graduate reading and writing skills are expected, as development of technical reports, use of technical manuals and interpretation of codes are required in these courses. Math skills should include practical knowledge of algebra, basic trigonometry, and geometry.
Credits earned may be applied toward the Mechanical Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) degree.
Courses in each level (Foundation, Core, and Advanced Track) must be completed prior to advancing to the next level. Where more than one course is offered within a level, courses may be taken in any sequence, keeping in line with course prerequisite requirements.
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