Mechanical

Program Overview

The Mechanical Certificate prepares students for technical jobs in the manufacturing industry. Today's manufacturing companies look to automated equipment to increase quality and productivity. This certificate provides an overview of the mechanical systems used in the manufacturing industry. Mechanical power transmission, machining basics, metal fabrication, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems will be introduced. The Mechanical Certificate is designed to assist local manufacturing companies with their training needs as well as any students interested in acquiring mechanical skills. Courses in this program emphasize hands-on training on industrial automated equipment.

Courses with a MECH prefix in the Automation Certificate offer scheduling flexibility where students work at their own pace; allowing motivated individuals or those with prior knowledge to complete courses in a shorter time. MECH courses meet within an open or flex lab setting. Students working on an Automation Certificate are responsible for managing their own learning.

The Mechatronics Flex Labs have extended hours for students to practice and develop hands-on skills. Faculty in the Mechatronics Program are available during Flex Lab times to assist learners with questions, supervise hands-on labs, and to administer skills assessments.

Students receive credit for a course by demonstrated mastery of learner outcomes in a final skills assessment. Student who have not met assessment criteria are given feedback and continue to practice skills. Students can re-take the final skills assessment up to three times.

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