Advanced Manufacturing Industry Readiness Training

The Industry Readiness Training (IRT) Program is a short- term intensive non-credit training program developed with industry employers to prepare students for entry to mid-level jobs in the local, diverse advanced manufacturing industry.
Date:
2017
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Institution:
Mount Wachusett Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
manufacturing, technicians, advanced manufacturing, (AMMQC), industry readiness

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
various area manufacturers and the regional advisory board advised the development of this course
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339)
Occupation:
Production Occupations (51-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
about 120 hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Note:
several instructional designers refined this course during multiple cohorts of students
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
MWCC's non-credit Indistry Readiness Training course

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