Smart Manufacturing Certificate

Overview

The Smart Manufacturing Technology Certificate will provide students with key skills related to manufacturing based instrumentation and process control. Students will learn to install, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain automated systems. These systems will make use of networks of advanced sensors, controllers and data analytics as would be present in a typical manufacturing facility. This certificate will also prepare students to sit for additional (optional) industry recognized certifications such as those available through SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance). 

 

Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze direct current (DC) electric circuits.
• Troubleshoot direct current (DC) electric circuits.
• Select the appropriate electrical instrument such as the digital multimeter, oscilloscope and/or function generator for testing purposes.
• Use various electrical instruments such as the digital multimeter, oscilloscope and/or function generator for testing purposes.
• Operate process control systems (incorporating sensors and controllers) such as level, flow, pressure, and temperature.
• Maintain process control systems (incorporating sensors and controllers) such as level, flow, pressure, and temperature.
• Troubleshoot process control systems (incorporating sensors and controllers) such as level, flow, pressure, and temperature.
• Program using Python in order to apply this language to engineering and cybersecurity applications.
• Select components such as chain and belt drives, gears, bearings, couplings, brakes, and/or clutches for mechanical drive systems.
• Work both independently and as an integral part of a technical team.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, classmates and industry representatives.
• Demonstrate adherence to safety when working in a manufacturing environment.

Application Requirements

1. MTC Application for Admission and non-refundable application fee.
2. Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
3. Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (ACCUPLACER) and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any college foundation courses recommended by placement assessment results are also required.
4. Multiple measures guidelines will be used to place students into math, reading and writing courses.

Career Opportunities

• Instrumentation and/or Process Control Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• PLC Programmer/Technician

Curriculum

First Semester

GET1000	Intro to Engineering	2
EET1000	Introduction to Electricity	2
EET2010	Intro to Programmable Controllers	2
TMT1110	Applied Technical Math	3
CIT1100	Intro to Programming Concepts w/Python	3
OIS1240	Computer Applications	3
FYE1000	Academic and Career Success	1

Second Semester

EET2510	Automated Process Control	3
EET1500	Circuit Analysis I	3
SMT1200	Instrumentation and Control	2
EET2060	Advanced Programmable Controllers	3
ENG1000	English Composition I	3
MET1500	Mechanical Drives	3