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Creo Parametric Operator (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Creo Parametric Operator Certificate is designed for people with a solid background in mechanical design and/or machining. The coursework is project based and emphasis will be placed on creating solid models, assemblies, and detail drawings.

Prerequisite: Graduation from or concurrent enrollment in a 2-year Engineering CAD or machining program or a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.

Award Outcomes

Capture design intent

Create solid models

Generate drawings from solid models and assemblies

Apply tolerances to drawings

Utilize Creo Parametric software interface

Career Opportunities

Most Creo Parametric Operators work in the design or engineering departments of manufacturing facilities creating or changing parametric solid models, assemblies, and detail drawings according to an engineer`s specifications; however, career opportunities are not limited to engineering office jobs. Employers prefer students with machining and/or mechanical design experience.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 14 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGC1021Working Drawings

3

ENGC2075Engineering Design Project

3

ENGC2100Basic Creo Parametric

4

ENGC2110Advanced Creo Parametric

4

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 3 Credits

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGC1011Engineering Drawing

3

ENGC1041Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

3

ENGC1050Additive Manufacturing

3

ENGC1060Design for Additive Manufacturing

3

ENGC1070Additive Manufacturing Finishing Techniques

3

ENGC1100AutoCAD

4

ENGC1160Inventor

4

ENGC1201Industrial CAD Project

3

ENGC1250SOLIDWORKS I

4

ENGC1255SOLIDWORKS II

4

ENGC1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

ENGC2001Mechanical Design

3

MACH2410CAD/CAM

3

METS1000Computers in Manufacturing

3

METS1020Industrial Manufacturing Processes

3

Total Advanced Technical Certificate Credits 17

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGC2100Basic Creo Parametric

4

Technical Studies Electives

3

Total Credits  7

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGC1021Working Drawings

3

ENGC2075Engineering Design Project

3

ENGC2110Advanced Creo Parametric

4

Total Credits  10

Technical Studies Electives

Recommended: 

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGC1011Engineering Drawing

3

ENGC1041Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

3

ENGC1050Additive Manufacturing

3

ENGC1060Design for Additive Manufacturing

3

ENGC1070Additive Manufacturing Finishing Techniques

3

ENGC1100AutoCAD

4

ENGC1160Inventor

4

ENGC1201Industrial CAD Project

3

ENGC1250SOLIDWORKS I

4

ENGC1255SOLIDWORKS II

4

ENGC1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

ENGC2001Mechanical Design

3

MACH2410CAD/CAM

3

METS1000Computers in Manufacturing

3

METS1020Industrial Manufacturing Processes

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

Graduation (17 Credits)

Prerequisite: Graduation from or concurrent enrollment in a 2 year Engineering CAD or machining program or a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

3/10/2023 : BP 4110 / EP 4111