Tooling and Manufacturing Technology Certificate

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Academic Program Code: 920

Students in Tooling and Manufacturing Technology will learn both the soft skills and technical skills needed to be a successful technician. Soft skills include teamwork, problem solving, quality principles and communication skills. Technical skills (based on National Skill Standards) include manufacturing principles, metallurgy, welding, quality assurance, machine shop, CNC programming, and technical mathematics. Graduates of this certificate program are prepared to become certified skilled tradespeople. These positions often pave the way for careers in manufacturing, tool and die, mold making, and precision machining. This program offers the following features: Challenge exams are available for most courses. Advanced-standing credits are available for many high school students. Work experience can be gained through co-op classes. Enrollment may be part-time or full-time, days or nights.

Program Courses

EG 110 - Industrial Graphics with CAD Credit Hours: 3
OR
DR 150 - Introduction to SolidWorks Credit Hours: 3
OR
DR 258 - Introduction to Pro Engineer/Creo Credit Hours: 3
MN 100 - Manufacturing Principles Credit Hours: 2
OR
QSC 252 - Geometric Tolerancing Credit Hours: 2
MN 114 - Machine Trades Blueprint Reading Credit Hours: 2
MN 116 - Basic Welding Credit Hours: 2
MN 119 - Introductory Machine Operations Credit Hours: 5
MN 234 - Metallurgy Credit Hours: 3
MN 235 - Basic Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Programming Credit Hours: 3
Select two (2) of the following courses.
TE 103 - Intermediate Technical Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
OR
MTH 112 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 4
TE 104 - Advanced Technical Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
OR
MTH 128 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

27 (minimum)

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II courses.

Priority I

Program Software Course (EG 110 OR DR 150 OR DR 258 )

Program Quality Course (MN 100 OR QSC 252 )

Program Mathematics Course

MN 119 - Introductory Machine Operations

Priority II

Program Mathematics Course

MN 114 - Machine Trades Blueprint Reading

MN 116 - Basic Welding

MN 234 - Metallurgy

MN 235 - Basic Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Programming

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.

What’s Next?

This Tooling and Manufacturing Technology Certificate is a step in your tooling and manufacturing career.

Did you know that these courses fit into a more advanced GRCC program that allows you keep increasing your skills in this area?

Check out this program to see where you can go next!

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