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Production Technologies Occupational Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Production Technologies certificate will expose students to the training, education, and skills to build basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and plant operations, generally for entry-level positions. Students can use the knowledge gained in this certificate to build upon a manufacturing career path leading to higher-level careers in Mechatronics/Automation.  Students will receive introductory training in industry practices for safety, manufacturing processes, maintenance, and quality control including lean principles, Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Award Outcomes

Apply appropriate safety procedures

Analyze manufacturing processes and procedures

Analyze quality systems and components

Demonstrate maintenance procedures

Career Opportunities

According to Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development, manufacturers are projected to have over 2,900 jobs available in automation, industrial machine repair, machining, and welding over the next 10 years.  These careers pay above the statewide median wage.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 10 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CMAE1514Safety and Employability

2

CMAE1518Manufacturing Processes and Production

2

CMAE1522Quality Practices and Measurement

2

CMAE1526Maintenance Awareness

2

CMAE1535Manufacturing Associate

2

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 10

Semester Sequence

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