Advanced Manufacturing

Focus on the technologies vital to today’s industrial workplace with the advanced manufacturing program. Become a technically skilled manufacturing employee with curriculum focusing on industry 4.0 technology, including robotics, automation, and the Industry Internet of Things (IIOT), which brings together information technology and operational technology.

Earn marketable credentials.
This degree may also be a bridge to the Bachelor of Science in Energy Systems Management.

Associate Degree
Industrial Systems
Production TEchnician
Earnings & Outlook

Associate in Applied Science

The Advanced Manufacturing – Associate in Applied Science degree prepares students for careers in the manufacturing field. Students that enter this field can expect employment in the areas and job titles such as: welding, mechanical design, production management, process management, project management, system technicians, machinery repair, maintenance technicians, and machine tool

Note: This program includes a ground-based component, such as an internship or clinical experience. Your student success navigator can help you better understand the requirements.

Sample Courses

This course demonstrates methods of maintaining a safe work environment. It introduces students to the best safety practices as well as communication and team building skills. Students will have the opportunity to take an MSSC certification exam as well as earn their OSHA 10 card.

This course will focus on production processes and machining, emphasizing planning, tooling, and materials. Students will learn the basics of safely operating machines and producing precision parts. Students may sit for the Certified Production Technician exam for Processes and Production at the end of the course.

This course covers motion controls as used in real world situations, including PLC, robotics, servos, sensing devices, actuators and controls.

Associate Degree Details

cost

Jackson County

If you reside in Jackson county, Michigan.

$19,770

In Michigan

If you reside in the state of Michigan.

$21,495

Out of Michigan

If you reside outside the state of Michigan.

$26,370

Estimated program costs include tuition, fees and digital textbooks based on 2022-2023 tuition rates. Please note that these costs are only estimates and an individualized financial plan will be created when a student meets with their Student Success Navigator.

Industrial Systems – Certificate

The Industrial Systems Certificate builds on the Certified Production Technician certificate by focusing on the processes that drive modern industrial facilities. Classes focus on robotics, automation, and the Industrial Internet of Things. Students will learn how to program robots and machines and build industrial communication networks that gather and manage data. Additionally, students will earn credentials certified by FANUC Robotics, Rockwell Automation, and the Smart Automation Certification Alliance.

Note: This program includes a ground-based component, such as an internship or clinical experience. Your student success navigator can help you better understand the requirements.

Sample Courses

This course covers the applications in which the phases of computer graphics are involved. A general introduction to drafting application will be presented. Recommended: Microsoft Windows and blueprint
reading experience.

This course introduces topics that include advanced PLC programming, troubleshooting and data communications.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of robotic programming and operations. They will learn how to safely program and troubleshoot an industrial robot using a teach pendant.

Industrial Systems Certificate Details

cost

Jackson County

If you reside in Jackson county, Michigan.

$8,392

In Michigan

If you reside in the state of Michigan.

$9,128

Out of Michigan

If you reside outside the state of Michigan.

$11,208

Production Technician – Certificate

Focus on automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies with the production technician certificate. Students will learn to program robots and programmable logic controllers, as well as how to build industrial networks using Ethernet and other communications protocols.

Note: This program includes a ground-based component, such as an internship or clinical experience. Your student success navigator can help you better understand the requirements.

Sample Courses

This course will provide students with in depth knowledge of how to read blueprints and technical drawings, and use gauges to obtain precise measurements. Topics covered include print reading, measurement, tolerancing, and quality. Students may sit for Certified Production Technician exam in Production Quality at the end of the course.

This course will cover the principles of basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits. Students will learn how to identify components of electrical and fluid circuits, how to analyze circuits, and how to troubleshoot industrial systems. At the end of the course they will be able to take the Certified Production Technician Maintenance Awareness exam.

This course introduces students to basic modelling, assembly, and drawing creation in SolidWorks.

Production Technician Certificate Details

cost

Jackson County

If you reside in Jackson county, Michigan.

$4,758

In Michigan

If you reside in the state of Michigan.

$5,172

Out of Michigan

If you reside outside the state of Michigan.

$6,342

Earnings

Machinery maintenance workers, median wages $59,380 per year.

Machinists, $47,730 per year.

Welders, $47,010 per year.

Outlook

Welders will see about 8 percent growth in coming years.

Employment of machinery maintenance workers projected to grow 19 percent in coming years.

Employment of machinists is projects to grow 7 percent in coming years.

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