Manufacturing Technology Production Associate - Beginner Undergraduate Microcredential (MTPA-MICROUG)

CIP Code: 150000

Program Description

The Manufacturing Technology Production Associate - Beginner Undergraduate Microcredential program equips students with foundational skills in industrial safety and manufacturing processes. Through courses in general industry safety and introductory manufacturing concepts, students will develop essential knowledge in workplace safety, blueprint reading, precision measurement, and lean manufacturing principles, preparing them for entry-level roles in manufacturing environments.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in the Manufacturing Technology Production Associate - Beginner Undergraduate Microcredential program will learn to:

1. Identify and apply essential safety practices and protocols in industrial environments.
2. Interpret basic blueprints and utilize precision measurement tools.
3. Understand and apply fundamental manufacturing processes and concepts, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
4. Implement basic continuous improvement techniques using lean manufacturing principles.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the Manufacturing Technology Production Associate - Beginner Undergraduate Microcredential program can:

1. Demonstrate the ability to maintain a safe and compliant work environment in manufacturing settings.
2. Accurately interpret and apply information from basic blueprints and measurement tools in production tasks.
3. Execute fundamental manufacturing tasks with an understanding of process efficiency and quality control.
4. Apply lean principles to identify opportunities for process improvement in a manufacturing setting.

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