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Production Associate Technology I

Certificate

 

Program Start Date: Fall term

Minimum Program Length: Minimum 1 term day

   Curriculum 

Program Description

This program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in automotive-related and other advanced manufacturing companies.

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This program falls under Gainful Employment Disclosure regulations, a rule by the U.S. Education Department. Each program that falls under these regulations is required to report:
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  • Costs – tuition/fees and books/supplies
  • On-time graduation (completion) rate for program.
  • Job placement rate for students completing program
  • Median loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED (identified separately as Title IV loan debt and private educational loan debt)
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Practical Experience

The certificate provides students with knowledge of manufacturing production processes, equipment, design, and operation. Students spend hands-on time working with applications, tools and equipment used in the manufacturing environment.

Professional Opportunities

Production associate, equipment/ machine operator, assembler/fabricator

Unique Aspects
This program participates in the BMW Scholars Program. This program allows eligible students to attend class full-time at local community colleges while working part-time at BMW in order to further their education requirements, gain the necessary hands on experience, and to become viable candidates for full-time positions at BMW. Degrees currently being considered are Production Associate, Machine Tool, Mechatronics, Maintenance, Robotics (Automated Manufacturing Technology), and Automotive. Find out more information about applying to BMW Scholars.   
 

Students may earn MSSC (Manufacturing Skills Standards Council) nationally recognized certification through this program. Students with existing MSSC Certifications may receive advanced standing in the program. Students may utilize the Production Associate certificate and degree programs as a career ladder program to gain additional credentials in more specific, degree programs such as Automated Manufacturing, Industrial Electronics, Industrial Repair, Machine Tool, Mechatronics or Production Associate Technology

EEDA Career Cluster

Manufacturing; Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; Architectural & Construction; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Course Requirements
 A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)

MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics (3)

B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)

AMT 106 Manufacturing Workplace Skills (3)
AMT 110 Survey of Manufacturing Processes (3)
EEM 107 Industrial Computer Techniques (2)
IMT 112 Hand Tools Operations (3)
IMT 171 MSSC Certification 1 (1)
IMT 172 MSSC Certification 1I (1)
IMT 173 MSSC Certification 1II (1)
IMT 174 MSSC Certification 1V (1)

Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 18