Production Technologist (8 credit)
Certificate - 8 credits
Offered: On-Campus
Overview
The production technologist certificate aligns with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council’s (MSSC) assessment and certification. Once you have completed these courses you will have the skills and knowledge to pass the credentialing exam.
Career Information
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Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!
Is Manufacturing right for you?
Manufacturing workers work with products and equipment. You might design a new product, decide how the product will be made, or make the product. You might work on cars, computers, appliances, airplanes, or electronic devices.
Plan Your Education
The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.
Program GuideView approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.
Tuition and FeesThis program may be completed in 8 credits if prerequisites are complete.
Skills & Knowledge
- Proficient in preventative maintenance and routine repair
- Explain continuous improvement
- Describe proper safe use of equipment
- Discuss production process
Related Degrees
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- Automated Machining (CNC) Certificate - 16 credits
- CNC Programmer – Machine Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - 71 credits
- CNC Programmer – Machine Technology Diploma - 64 credits
- Engineering Technology Associate of Science (AS) - 60 credits
- Machine Production Technologist Diploma - 34 credits
- Manual Machinist Certificate - 30 credits
- Production Technologies (16 credit) Certificate - 16 credits
- Rapid Prototyping and Design Certificate - 14 credits