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Advanced Manufacturing and Packaging Technology Certificate

 

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Purpose

The program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions and/or advance in companies employing advanced manufacturing technologies. Job responsibilities may involve fabricating, installing, upgrading, operating, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or selling advanced manufacturing systems. Examples of job titles for graduates may include maintenance technician, automated machine technician, process technician, packaging systems operator, manufacturing control specialist, automation equipment installer and field service technician.

 

Admission Information

Students whose placement test scores indicate the need to increase their level of proficiency in reading, writing and/or mathematics will be required to take appropriate developmental courses. Enrolling in developmental courses may increase the length of time necessary for completing the chosen course(s) or program of study, but will enhance the student's preparation for college-level coursework and increase the chances for successful attainment of academic, occupational and personal goals.

 

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements to the College, applicants should be prepared for placement in College English and in mathematics at the Algebra 2 level or above.

 

Program Requirements

Students must complete the required courses in the curriculum and achieve a 2.0 minimum grade point average to be awarded the Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing and Packaging Technology.

 

Course Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
ELE 147 Electrical Power and Control Systems
3
ELE 239 Programmable Controllers
3
ENG 111 College Composition I
3
ETR 113 DC and AC Fundamentals I
4
ETR 286 Principles and Applications of Robotics
3
IND 106 Industrial Engineering Technology
3
IND 108 Technical Computer Applications
3
IND 113 Materials and Processes in Mfg. I
2
IND 181 World Class Manufacturing
3
IND 193 Topics in Packaging Systems Technology
2
IND 250 Introduction to Basic Computer Integrated Manufacturing
3
MEC 161 Basic Fluid Mechanics-Hydr./Pneu.
4
MTH 115 Technical Mathematics I
3
SDV 100 College Success Skills
1
Total
40

 

Contact Information

For more information about training programs in Advanced Manufacturing and Packaging Technology, contact Earl Ray Dodrill, Coordinator for Continuing Education and Workforce Services at 540-863-2902 or email edodrill@dslcc.edu

 
 

It is the policy of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College to promote equal opportunity in educational programs and activities, admissions and employment, without regard to race, creed, gender, national origin, disability or any other non-merit factor. For concerns or information requests pertaining to students, contact the Director of Student Services and Research (540/863-2830). For matters related to employment, contact the Human Resources Officer (540/863-2808).