Washtenaw Community College

School of Advanced Manufacturing Systems

Whether your interest is in robotics, manufacturing or automation, the programs in the School of Advanced Manufacturing Systems will fit your needs. Maintain and troubleshoot the machines that make commercial goods by specializing in one or more aspects of the machining industry. Develop entry level or advanced skills in electronics, automation, industrial computing, fluid power, numerical controls or welding. Advanced specialization is also available in some of these areas. Washtenaw Community College offers programs at several levels for students who want to begin new careers, or advance in their existing careers. The first level is the certificate, which can vary from nine to thirty-six credits, depending on the field. Certificates generally prepare students for entry-level jobs. After completing a certificate, students can progress to the next level, the advanced certificate. The credit hours required for these programs also vary. This type of certificate provides a more specialized level of skill development, and often allows students to upgrade their positions at their places of employment. The next level, an Associate in Applied Science, is available for some programs. For some career fields, it is possible to earn a certificate, advanced certificate, and an Associate in Applied Science degree in the same field. In these cases, the credit hours from the certificate and advanced certificate can be applied to the credit hours needed for the Associate in Applied Science degree. Alternatively, students can earn an AAS in Occupational Studies by completing a certificate, advanced certificate and General Education requirements.

Automation

Are you looking for a career as a hydraulic technician, in robotics or an introduction to manufacturing engineering? Consider the field of Automation.

1. Automation Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree (APATEC)
2. Automation Technology Certificate (CTAMTC)
3. Fluid Power Certificate (CTFPOW)

Electronics

Specialize in industrial electricity/electronics or computerized systems and programmable logic controllers. The field of Electronics is open to you.

1. Industrial Electronics Technology Certificate (CFIET)
2. Industrial Electronics Technology II Advanced Certificate (CVIET2)

Machine Tool

Learn about machining operations through the production of parts using WCC's extensive machine tool laboratory.

1. Machine Tool Technology Certificate (CTMTTC)

Manufacturing

Develop skills needed to be a numerical control operator or utilize your imagination in the field of manufacturing. Innovation and lean manufacturing are important skills in the field of manufacturing.

1. Advanced Manufacturing Certificate (CTAMFG)
2. Numerical Control Programming Certificate (CTNCPC)

For detailed degree or certificate information, click a title in the chart. Certificates Advanced Manufac- turing Certificate (CTAMFG) 26 Credits Automation Technology Certificate (CTAMTC) 15 Credits Fluid Power Certificate (CTFPOW) 24 Credits Machine Tool Technology Certificate (CTMTTC) 25 Credits Numerical Control Program- ming Certificate (CTNCPC) 26 Credits Industrial Electronics Technology Certificate (CFIET) 16 Credits Advanced Certificate Major Area Requirements 22 Credits Industrial Electronics Technology Advanced Certificate (CVIET2) 12 Credits Associate Degree Automation Technology Associate in Applied Science (APATEC) General Education 18-21 Credits 64 Total Credits