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NOTE: The modern manufacturing company employs workers who are knowledgeable about workplace safety, can work effectively in a manufacturing team environment, able to operate standard industrial tools and equipment, skilled users of computer technology, can read and interpret industrial blueprints, work safely with power sources, and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. At SVC the Manufacturing Foundations certificate provides the basic skills needed for many entry level manufacturing jobs by introducing students to key workplace skill areas often found in advanced manufacturing related industries. This unique certificate program is actually a cluster of program areas designed to provide students with entry level manufacturing skills and/or a foundation to pursue other certificates and two year degrees in manufacturing or trade related specialty areas. The program is structured so students can choose to complete individual microcertificates (14 to 18 credits each) or take a full series of courses to complete the Manufacturing Foundations Certificate. To earn a Manufacturing Foundations certificate, students would complete the Manufacturing Core (14 credits), plus two additional “trade specialty” microcertificate program options listed below. See the catalog for a complete explanation and list of these microcertificates.

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NOTE: This mico-certificate provides graduates with the basic skills needed to find entry-level employment at a company using high-end automation equipment. This equipment ranges from devices controlled by programmable logic controllers (industrial computers) to robotic devices. Students learn core electronics skills, characteristics and operation of various types of electric motors, pneumatics & embedded controllers. Students must maintain a 2.0 or better GPA in all required courses.

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NOTE: This micro-certificate is designed to provide training for individuals seeking entry-level employment as drafting technicians for architects, construction companies, contractors, utilities and engineering firms. Students will learn the basic knowledge in orthographic concepts, manual-drafting skills, and computer-aided drafting skills needed to be competitive entry-level technician applicants in trades and construction-related occupations or pursue further education/training in the field of Drafting, Engineering or Technical Design. Before entering this program, students are advised to complete MATH 097 or WMATH 100. Keyboarding and computer literacy skills are also recommended. Students must maintain a 2.0 or above GPA in all required courses.

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NOTE: This micro certificate provides students with an overview of composites and their application across a spectrum of industries. Instruction covers materials commonly used in composite manufacturing processes such as hand lay-up, filament winding, compression molding, resin-transfer molding, and pultrusion. Introduction to fiberglass reinforced plastics with emphasis on chemical safety applicable to poly and vinyl-ester resins, solvents, and epoxies. Students will receive hands-on training in use of molds, gel coats, release agents, resins, cosmetic color matching, and reinforcing materials in hand layup and structural repair. Industry-appropriate shop safety standards and correct use of Personal Protection Equipment is also covered. Students must maintain a 2.0 or better GPA in all required courses.

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NOTE: This micro certificate is designed to familiarize students with the SVC Welding program and to provide an introduction to the three main manual and semiautomatic welding processes used in industry today. Students will learn the basic theory of operation and safety requirements for each of the covered processes and be introduced to hands-on welding techniques in the shop setting. Students must maintain a 2.0 or better GPA in all required courses.

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NOTE: This micro certificate introduces students to Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machine operations. Students will learn industrial safety practices, basic blueprint reading, oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting principles, and G & M code requirements for generating tool paths on CNC equipment. The micro-certificate will familiarize students with metal cutting techniques, and the CNC equipment commonly used in industry. WMATH 100 is a prerequisite for this program certificate. Students must maintain a 2.0 or better GPA in all required courses. This certificate is offered through the welding program.