Manufacturing Fundamentals

Summary

Award Description This certificate prepares students with necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to continue on with the coursework and projects in MFET program.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Manufacturing Fundamentals 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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