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Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Level III

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Total Units: 14

Term 1

14 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	MFG 30: ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Software for Manufacturing	3.00
Prerequisite(s): MFG 20, MFG 22, MFG 24, MFG 26 Corequisite(s): MFG 32, MFG 34, MFG 36 Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This course is designed to introduce the principals and practices of ERP (enterprise resource planning) software as it relates to advanced manufacturing. Emphasis will be placed on developing introductory skills to ERP software in the areas of information, production, planning development, manufacturing, customers, and quality control. Students will begin to learn the flow of products through the facility and be able to recognize ways to increase efficiencies. These areas of instruction will be reinforced by hands-on application in several performance lab exercises.
	MFG 32: Introduction to Robotic Welding	4.00
Prerequisite(s): MFG 20, MFG 22, MFG 24, MFG 26 Corequisite(s): MFG 30, MFG 34, MFG 36 Unit(s): 4.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 42.50 hours Lecture / 76.50 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 85.00 Total Course Hours: 204.00 This course is designed to provide an introduction to production welding using a robotic welding process as it relates to advanced manufacturing. Emphasis will be placed on developing safety skills, measuring skills, trade math, communication skills, focus on pulse spray transfer process, filler metals, shielding gases, materials, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, drawings, work orders, quality assurance, jigs, and fixtures. These areas of instruction will be reinforced by hands-on application in several performance lab exercises.
	MFG 34: 3D Modeling to Production	3.00
Prerequisite(s): MFG 20, MFG 22, MFG 24, MFG 26 Corequisite(s): MFG 30, MFG 32, MFG 36 Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This course is designed to develop skills around the cycle of advanced manufacturing from 3D modeling to production. Emphasis will be placed on developing basic safety skills, trade math, and the industry terminology, history, and future. These areas of instruction will be reinforced by hands-on application in several performance lab exercises.
	MFG 36: Internship with Local Trade Company	4.00
Prerequisite(s): MFG 20, MFG 22, MFG 24, MFG 26 Corequisite(s): MFG 30, MFG 32, MFG 34 Unit(s): 4.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 102.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 204.00 This course is designed to develop students skills by simulations and field internship experiences required to meet industry standards and ISO 9000 (International Organization for Standardization), learn manufacturing standards and Cal OSHA standards and practices. Emphasis will be placed on developing safety skills, troubleshooting skills, production, shop flow, and equipment operations and capabilities. These areas of instruction will be reinforced by hands-on application in several performance lab exercises.

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Term 1 Prerequisites: MFG 20, MFG 22, MFG 24, MFG 26