Strengthening Community Colleges Grant Programs
Contact Info:
Audrey Lehman – Project Manager
alehman@northweststate.edu
419.267.1355
Program Overview
The Computer Aided Manufacturing (19 credit hours) and the Industrial Automation certificate (20 credit hours) are short-term certificate programs for local and in- demand jobs. Learn at your own pace with flexible scheduling, a variety of open lab opportunities, and accelerated, one-credit hour, stackable courses available via a hybrid model. Gain industry-recognized credentials like FANUC, NIMS, and OSHA through your coursework along the way. To start, Apply Now or reach out to Audrey Lehman at NSCC.
When and Where
Begin your training at five different points throughout the year and start classes here at NSCC – Fall 8A, Fall 8B, Spring 8A, Spring 8B, and Summer semesters.
Why
Obtain a short-term certificate in CAM or Industrial Automation that can lead to a great, local career – even while you work. These programs include flexible learning that can lead to an in-demand job. Get the knowledge online and practice the skills on-site with 24/7 access to virtual education, labs, and simulations. Balance life & demands and advance your career by choosing one of these flexible learning programs supported by local employers.
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Included Certificate Programs
Automation Short-Term Certificate
The Automation Short-Term Certificate program will give
students a strong fundamental background in electrical basics and the usage of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to control automated industrial processes.
CAM Short-Term Certificate
The CAM certificate provides students with strong foundation in the reading and creating of blue prints for manufacturing.
OER Documents
INT107 Print Reading & Sketching A
INT108 Print Reading & Sketching B
INT109 Print Reading & Sketching C
INT110 Safety Equipment & Procedures
INT111 Hazardous Materials & First Aid
INT112 Principles of Machining A
INT113 Principles of Machining B
INT114 Principles of Machining C
PLC120 Industrial Electricity 1A
PLC121 Industrial Electricity 1B
PLC122 Industrial Electricity 1C
PLC123 Industrial Electricity 2A
PLC124 Industrial Electricity 2B
PLC125 Industrial Electricity 2C
PLC126 Programmable Logic Controllers 1A (PLC)
PLC127 Programmable Logic Controllers 1B (PLC)
PLC128 Programmable Logic Controllers 1C (PLC)
PLC129 Programmable Logic Controllers 2A
PLC130 Programmable Logic Controllers 2B (PLC)
PLC131 Programmable Logic Controllers 2C (PLC)
PLC132 Programmable Logic Controllers 3A (PLC)
PLC133 Programmable Logic Controllers 3B (PLC)
PLC134 Programmable Logic Controllers 3C (PLC)
PLC135 Servo-Robotics A
PLC136 Servo-Robotics B
Course Breakdown
Plasma Screen Template
Flyer
CAM ST Certificate
Automation ST Certificate