Manufacturing Technology

The Manufacturing Technology Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is an 8-week program of three courses designed to prepare graduates for certification as a Manufacturing Technician, MT1. This certification of the Manufacturing Skills Institute is endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturers and recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as an industry recognized credential. The certification has three sections, Math and Measurement; Spatial Reasoning and Manufacturing Technology; and, Quality and Business Acumen. The program combines faculty-led classroom instruction and an Online Learning LabTM. The Manufacturing Technology CSC also prepares students to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) often utilized by industry as a screening tool for job applicants. The Manufacturing Technology CSC is recommended for exiting military and veterans who are seeking a career in advanced manufacturing and is one option in the Advanced Integrated Manufacturing program at Thomas Nelson.
Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Thomas Nelson Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
Automation, Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Basic Manufacturing Skills, Production Process, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Lean

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA), Liebherr
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Chemical Manufacturing -- Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Helpers -- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (49-9098)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
Eight Weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Date Quality Peer Review Rating Submitted:
2018-09
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Industry Standard Quality Rubric; Custom Quality Rubric
  • Custom Quality Rubric

Accessibility

Accessibility Statement:
https://tncc.edu/services/disabilities
Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text
  • Structural Markup - Lists
  • Table Markup
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
  • Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
  • Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text
  • Interactive - Keyboard

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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