Program Description
This course is designed to enable the student to build introductory skills in manufacturing and learn to facilitate safe work practices in industrial environments. They will learn how manufacturing transforms materials into products, understand tools and equipment used in a manufacturing facility, learn how to improve productivity through predictive and preventative maintenance, and quality systems and measurements.
Program Outcomes
CCBC Credential: Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
Successful completers will have the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency through four certifications from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council; Safety and Manufacturing Processes, Maintenance Awareness, Quality Practices and Measurement.
Certifying Organization: Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, https://www.msscusa.org
Course costs include fees for MSSC tests to be taken one time.
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Length of Training
4 weeks
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Industry work experience and or technical skills preferred
Prior Learning Assessment
This program has no options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning.
Program Course Sequence
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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VOA 768
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Certified Production Technician- Part 1
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70
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$1,539
T-$798/F-$741
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Course materials included in the cost
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VOA 768
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Certified Production Technician- Part 2
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70
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$1,539
T-$798/F-$741
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Course materials included in the cost
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| Program Series Total: |
140 |
$3,078
T-$1,596/F-$741
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Additional Information
Skills for Success:
Detailed-oriented, dependability, self-control, ability to follow safety rules, ability to follow directions, cooperation, integrity, persistence, manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, electrical and mechanical aptitude, mathematical aptitude, ability to stand for long periods of time and ability to lift 35 pounds.
Career Opportunities:
Industrial maintenance, electrical technician
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Program Contact Information
Program Coordinator: Nancy Kukay | nkukay@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4171 | Catonsville BESS 100K
Administrative Assistant: Denise Bellamy | dbellamy@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4712 | Catonsville BESS 100
Program Delivery
This program is offered in an online format.