Program Description
The Certified Manufacturing Specialist program provides students
with knowledge about the manufacturing industry thereby producing
skilled employees for these types of businesses. Skills taught
have been derived from typical business requirements for existing
manufacturing employees and those entering the workforce.
Length of Program
The Certified Manufacturing Specialist program is often scheduled
to provide a workforce for new or expanding industry. Therefore
the length and dates of the program are established by the
office of economic development.
Entrance Date
See Admissions Office
Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam
Age
16 years of age or older
Education
High School Diploma or GED is not required.
Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course.
A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Salary Range
Salary varies widely since many students take CMS to enhance
skills on their current occupation.
Job Market
The job opportunities for individuals with experience and
skills in the manufacturing industry are good.
Personal Traits Required
A student must possess hands-on mechanical ability, enjoy
teamwork environment, enjoy problem solving, enjoy working
with people, and be able to manage time and stress.
Curriculum
| Course |
|
Title |
|
Credit
Hours |
| |
|
|
|
|
| AMF 152 |
|
Manufacturing Organization Principles |
|
2 |
| AMF 154 |
|
Manufacturing Workplace Skills |
|
3 |
| AMF 156 |
|
Manufacturing Production Requirements |
|
1 |
| AMF 158 |
|
Automated Manufacturing Skills |
|
4 |
| AMF 160 |
|
Representative Manufacturing Skills |
|
6 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Total Hours Required |
|
16 |
|
