Fabrication Manufacturing

Summary

The Certificate of Achievement in Fabrication Manufacturing prepares the student for entry-level technician positions in the manufacturing or industrial technology fields with particular focus on fabrication. Emphasis is placed on students learning and being able to use design tools and test equipment used in industry for product development and manufacturing.

Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Achievement in Fabrication Manufacturing are prepared to:

• Utilize and operate various test equipment, and use measurement results to support product development;
• Demonstrate the knowledge of design tools used in industry for product development;
• Identify and apply quality control tools used in manufacturing industries;
• Explain and apply the fundamentals of manufacturing applications and theory; and
• Describe different types of materials, process flows, equipment and techniques used to manufacture products.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Fabrication Manufacturing Program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering Technology at the 2-year college level. MFET Option 1: Electronics Manufacturing
2. Utilize, operate and measure the results of various test equipment to support product development.
3. Demonstrate the knowledge of design tools used in electronics industry for product development.
4. Identify and apply quality control tools used in electronics manufacturing industry.
5. Explain and apply the fundamentals of electronics applications and theory.
6. Describe different types of materials, process flows, equipment and techniques used to manufacture electronics products. MFET Option 2: Fabrication Manufacturing
7. Identify and utilize CAD/CAM applications in various manufacturing processes, e.g. MasterCAM.
8. Explain product design to optimize manufacturing efficiency.
9. Identify and apply quality control tools and instruments used in a manufacturing environment.
10. Demonstrate proficiency in programming and operation of NC/CNC equipment.
11. Describe different types of materials, process flows, equipment and techniques used in manufacturing.

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