Manufacturing and Industrial Principles

Manufacturing and Industrial Principles prepares students for careers in advanced manufacturing through hands-on training in machining, robotics, industrial wiring, fabrication, and maintenance. Students develop practical skills using industry-standard equipment and can be workforce-ready in as little as two semesters.

Why Consider Manufacturing and Industrial Principles?

  • You enjoy hands-on learning and working with equipment or technology.
  • Careers in this field are in demand across a variety of industries.
  • Graduates may pursue a variety of career paths and advancement opportunities within the industry.
  • The program can lead to strong earning potential and long-term career stability.
  • Skills learned in this program are transferable and valued nationwide

Why Learn at Թ?

  • Gain hands-on training using industry-standard equipment, tools, and technology.
  • Learn from experienced faculty with professional industry backgrounds.
  • Coursework is designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce.
  • Students develop practical, real-world skills through applied learning opportunities.
  • With frequent start dates, begin when it’s convenient for you.
  • In just two semesters, you can be workforce-ready.

What It Takes?

  • Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
  • An interest in how things work
  • Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
  • Interest in operating advanced machines
  • Ability to follow job orders, drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Career Area
Manufacturing
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
30-462-8
Availability
CBE
  • Technical Diploma
  • 2 Terms
  • 19 Credits
  • Hands-On, Applied Learning
  • Multiple start dates each year
  • Partially Financial Aid Eligible

Career Outlook

Manufacturing and Industrial Principles

Median Income: $57,002.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment while helping ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

Fabricate, assemble, and inspect metal or manufactured components using hand tools, machinery, blueprints, and precision measuring equipment.

Support manufacturing operations by coordinating materials, maintaining production flow, performing quality checks, and assisting production teams.

Move, organize, receive, store, and distribute raw materials and finished products throughout a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain manufacturing machinery to produce high-quality products while following safety and production requirements.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Թ District.

ADMISSION AND FIRST SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS

  • Complete Get Started at Թ appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

* and test scores (optional, highly recommended): College transcripts, along with high school transcripts and test scores from within the last five years, used for course registration. Official transcripts needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $3057.50
  • Book Cost: $1130.00
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $4187.50

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching & Support  

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Faculty Bios

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David Saunders

I worked in the field of welding and fabrication for 35+ years and having the opportunity to pass my knowledge down to others is so rewarding. Teaching is one way to give back to an industry that has given me many opportunities.

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Brian Strebe

I worked in the field of welding and fabrication for many years. I enjoy sharing with others my knowledge and teaching them a new skill set that will get them started in a very rewarding career.

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Jeremy Dekker

As a welding educator, I am excited to share my experiences with today's future Welders and Fabricators and watch them grow in this profession! 

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Mitchell Schmidt

Being a welding instructor involves more than the classroom and textbook teaching. Throughout mentoring and coaching, I strive to create a high skill level for all students so that they are successful in the welding industry.

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Mark Lorier

I enjoy sharing what I have learned in this trade and helping to teach and inspire students in the future of manufacturing.

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Mark Sieben

Being an educator allows me to be able to pass on the knowledge and skills that I have aquired over my years in industry to the next generation of workers.  I am able to present this information to students in a way that makes what they are learning relevant to their career.  

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Ben Adams

Life is a journey - not a destination.

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Brenden Olds

Building a knowledge base in electro-mechanical technology is to build a knowledge base in the very infrastructure that facilitates our modern way of life. 

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Richard Pfister

Being a Tool and Die/Machinist Instructor is much more than teaching how to run a machine -- it is about teaching innovation and watching students' knowledge about the Industry grow. 

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