Manufacturing

Overview

Learning Outcomes for Manufacturing, AAS

Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate:

• the ability to plan, work, and accomplish a task utilizing the help of their peers.

• proper and safe use of hand tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• skills in utilizing proper tools, materials & machines for manufacturing.

• proper selection and use of hand tools.

• proper selection and use of semi-precision and precision measurement tools.

• proper processes when welding/cutting/founding metals.

• proper selection and use of CNC or manual machine tools.

• understanding of the development process by effective use of resources to convert materials into industrial and consumable goods.

• ability to design something based upon a perceived need.

• ability to create and test a design to see if it fills the need of the original design idea.

• ability to use a developed design and create manufacturing processes that will produce enough of the design to fill the needs of the market.

• the ability to use graphic communication resources to convey technical information.

• the ability to use precision measuring tools, (i.e. caliper, rule, micrometer, dial indicator, vernier scale tools) to aid in drafting geometric figures.

• proficiency in creating 2D CAD drawings and prints.

• proficiency in creating 3D CAD Drawings as well as 3D printed models.

Associates of Applied Science in Manufacturing