Dual Enrollment Manufacturing Production Assistant - MMP1 Technical Certificate of Credit

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Diploma Level Reading and Writing Scores OR READ 0090 and/or ENGL 0090 w/ a “C” or better Co-requisite(s): None Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-Requisites: Program Admission Co-Requisite: None This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills associated with quality and productivity in the manufacturing environment. Topics include world class manufacturing, statistical process control, and problem solving.

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None This course introduces industrial manufacturing processes that employ processes for material shaping, joining, machining and assembly to the student. Topics include: casting, shaping and molding of metals, ceramics and polymers; particulate processing of metals and ceramics, metal forming, machining, sheet metal working, joining and assembling, surface treatment, and manufacturing design considerations. Emphasis is provided on raw materials, quality, and costs of finished products. The course includes lab exercises that demonstrate the applications of the topics covered in actual manufacturing processes.

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 3 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None Applies advanced instrumentation in conjunction with principles of mechanical physics, vibration and particulate analysis, thermography, and advanced reliability concepts relative to precision/predictive maintenance of industrial equipment.

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 3 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None This course introduces statistical quality control and quality assurance techniques in manufacturing processes. Topics include: fundamentals of Six Sigma methodology, creating customer focus, statistical control techniques, control charts, process capability, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), teams and teamwork, leadership and strategic planning, optimization and reliability studies, lean manufacturing, and inspection tools and practices. The course is an effective training aid for those preparing to take the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) examination. Students will perform lab exercises applying quality concepts, tools and techniques to realistic industry examples.