Manufacturing Skills Certificate Program

Manufacturing Skills Certificate - This one-semester program combines online and classroom instruction to demonstrate and raise the level of performance to help students fi nd higher-wage jobs. Successful completion of the program courses will lead to a Certified Production Technician designation by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council.
file Employment Strategies - This course is designed to prepare the student in beginning their job search. It will give them the tools that they need to utilize and to find information in today’s competitive job market. (40 MB)
file Applied Technical Math - The purpose of this course is to develop skills in basic math areas, such as measurement in standard and metric units, conversions, scientific and engineering notation, ratio and proportion, decimals, fractions, percents, formulas, equations, basic geometry, Pythagorean Theory, right triangle trigonometry and introductory statistical process control. Placement testing, ACT, SAT, Compass or successful completion of DS 048 (4 MB)
file Principles of Safety - This course provides students the basic knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and the skills required to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. Students will develop an understanding of safety concerns, issues, and compliance in a work environment. The course also provides an introduction to manufacturing, customer communication skills, high performance production teams and work-readiness skills. This course meets the safety pre-requisite as part of the Wind program. A Manufacturing Skills Standards Council certificate will be provided pending a successful final assessment of this course. The industry-recognized MSSC-Certified Production Technician certification requires successful completion of all four modules and the final assessment. (lab fee) (59 MB)
file Principles of Maintenance Awareness - This on-line course provides insights into the basics of good maintenance practices for manufacturing. Students will also develop an understanding of electrical, mechanical and fluid power systems. This course is not a maintenance training course, but rather targets production workers who want to excel in a high-performance manufacturing setting. A Manufacturing Skills Standards Council certificate will be provided pending a successful final assessment of this course. The industry-recognized MSSC-Certified Production Technician certification requires successful completion of all four modules and the final assessment. (lab fee) (7 MB)
file Principles of Quality Practices - This course provides knowledge and skills related to effective quality systems used in today’s manufacturing industry. Students will develop an understanding of quality philosophy, practices, and methods as well as quality audits, tools, and blueprint reading. Manufacturing Skills Standards Council certificate will be provided pending a successful final assessment of this course. The industry-recognized MSSC-Certified Production Technician certification requires successful completion of all four modules and the final assessment. (lab fee) (8 MB)
file Principles of Manufacturing Processes and Production - This course provides students a broad understanding of manufacturing sub-industries and their related products, processes, challenges and best practices. Students will develop an understanding of common production principles, processes and practices, as well inventory management, packaging, and distribution. A Manufacturing Skills Standards Council certificate will be provided pending a successful final assessment of this course. The industry-recognized MSSC-Certified Production Technician certification requires successful completion of all four modules and the final assessment. (lab fee) (7 MB)

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Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Workshop and Training Material
Other Material Types:
Assessment Tool, Assignment, Collection, Drill and Practice, Hybrid/Blended Course, Online Course, Online Course Module, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Reference Material, Tutorial, Workshop and Training Material
Institution:
North Central Missouri College
Project Name:
MOManufacturingWINS
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
Manufacturing, Applied Technical Math, Safety, Maintenance Awareness, Quality Practices, Manufacturing Process and Production, Employment Strategies

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Donaldson Company., Inc., Modine Manufacturing Co., Sonoco Plastics
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Machinery Manufacturing (333)
Occupation:
Production Occupations (51-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Precision Production (48)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 Weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Quality Matters
  • Industry Standard Quality Rubric; Custom Quality Rubric
  • Custom Quality Rubric
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Manufacturing Skills

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