North Florida Community College
Certificate in Automation & Production Technology

Madison, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Certificate

DURATION

600 hours

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Automation and Production Technology certificate at North Florida College gives hands-on training in advanced manufacturing and automation. Students use FANUC robotics, Stratasys 3D printing, SolidWorks CAD and CNC programming, plus OSHA lockout/tagout safety. The 600-hour programme includes courses for Production Worker, Assembler, Process Assistant and Automation and Production Technician and offers the MSSC Certified Production Technician credential. Annual tuition: Florida resident $3,084; non-Florida resident $12,018.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as Production Worker, Assembler, Process Assistant, Automation and Production Technician, CNC operator, robotics or 3D technician or quality control technician, using automation, CAD, CNC, precision measurement and PLCs.

Automation & Production Technology

The Automation and Production Technology program offers training and industry-recognized credentials for employment in the manufacturing industry. Students learn the latest in advanced manufacturing equipment and technology through hands-on practical experience.

Specialized Training

FANUC ® robotic systems technology
Stratasys® 3D printing systems
CAD using SolidWorks® software
Hydraulic systems
Electronics
Pneumatic Systems
Quality Control
CNC Programming
CNC Machining
Precision Measuring
Blue Prints

Certification

Students have the opportunity to earn the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician industry credential.

Program Courses (600-Hour Program)

Production Worker
Assembler
Process Assistant
Automation and Production Technician

The program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills focused on workplace safety including lockout/tag out procedures, OSHA regulations, quality control, employability skills, and will stress the understanding and demonstration of tools, machines, and instruments.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: Students who earn the Certified Production Technician credential may choose to articulate 15 credit hours into an AS in Engineering Technology degree, 9 credits into an AS in Manufacturing Technology, or 6 credits into an AS in Electronics Technology.

National Science Foundation Awards NFCC $187,267 Grant to Build Manufacturing Certification Dual Enrollment Program for Community

NFCC has received a three-year, $187,267 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop an advanced manufacturing dual enrollment program in Madison County. The project will open new career pathways for local high schools and is designed to lead students successfully from high school to NFCC, and then to either higher education or employment in the advanced manufacturing sector.

The XCEL-IT grant program is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant program. The program is being offered through NFCC as part of a consortium of seven colleges in the state of Florida.