Manufacturing and Industrial Technology - AS Degree

The Associates of Science Degree in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology prepares the student with engineering principles and technical skills for the manufacture of products and related industrial processes rooted in standards defined by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).  The curriculum of this program is aligned with the SME Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) list of core competencies. Subjects of study include shaping, forming operations, materials handling, instrumentation, and controls. The program covers concepts related to quality control, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and the use of industrial robotics. Optimization theory ,industrial and manufacturing planning, and related management skills are also included in this program.  The program supports the knowledge base for SME CMfgT certification and foundational skills for those planning to pursue a transfer to a four-year degree pathway related to manufacturing/industrial processes and eventual SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) certification goals through further study. Individual courses aligned with the NIMS certification for specific processes is also included in this degree program.

·        Understand engineering principles for the manufacture of products and related industrial processes

·        Apply design thinking to product concepts in CAD software

·        Demonstrate technical skills for the manufacture of products

·        Apply quality control concepts

·        Design and create using Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technology

·        Determine the role of industrial robotics for a given manufacturing process

·        Evaluate manufacturing process plans and apply optimization theory

·        Develop plans for Industrial and manufacturing processes

Based on the COE LMI report the current capacity of the similar programs in the region are inadequate to meet the demand of the projections of 236 job openings per year over the next five years. Several courses cross over the different certificate emphasis, and the programs are complementary to both the existing engineering and modern making programs, which can benefit the enrollment of both programs. A well-rounded understanding of manufacturing processes is critical for the success of both competent engineering and industrial design thinking. We anticipate the number of students who would earn these degrees and certificates to be between 15-30 annually when compared to similar programs. 

The program supports the knowledge base for SME CMfgT certification and foundational skills for those planning to pursue a transfer to a four-year degree pathway related to manufacturing/industrial processes and eventual SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) certification goals through further study. Individual courses aligned with the NIMS certification for specific processes is also included in this degree program.

There are four stackable certificates for this degree. All five CTE programs are being developed in response to the future workforce needs of the region. The following information was obtained to support the development of the new programs, including reports from the NFNRC Center of Excellence (COE). LMI reports and regional needs were conducted by the Center of Excellence and consultation from Sacramento Valley Manufacturing Initiative (SVMI) for job titles supported by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and the National Institute of Metalworking Standards (NIMS) industry certification standards. 

Example job titles include:

·        Industrial Engineering Technician

·        Manufacturing Engineering Technician

·        Manufacturing Engineer

·        Industrial Engineer

The Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies AS degree is comprised of 41 core courses and a selection of six units minimum of electives. There are four stackable certificates of achievement to this AS degree: CAD/CAM Programming, Quality Technician, Production Planning, and Manufacturing and Industrial Technology. Selection of electives will likely be driven by the student's educational goal. 

It is important to note that some courses will be completed at sister Los Rios colleges or local colleges. This includes welding and other courses that demand an infrastructure that is not reasonable to duplicate. Additionally, the basic survey course--Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technology--for the certificates and degree will be held at a local HS, strategically leveraging resources