124 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $60,850 · projected growth +2.4%. See full occupation profile →
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Apprenticeship Technology-Sheet Metal Worker
Ivy Tech Community College
Associate's Degree
A.S. in Apprenticeship Technology, ABC - Sheet Metal
Vincennes University
Certification
Advanced Industrial Communications 4.0
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Implement OPC-UA communicationConfigure network componentsApply routing principlesDesign and manage firewallsEstablish and manage VLANsConduct Factory Acceptance Testing
Certification
Advanced Industry 4.0
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 evolutionImplement and integrate cyber-physical systemsApply lean manufacturing methodsDesign and manage network topologiesPerform safety and risk managementUtilize production planning and MES
Certification
Advanced PLC Technology
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Program complex PLC systemsDesign industrial networksManage distributed PLC systemsProgram advanced PLC functionsWrite and optimize PLC programsDevelop advanced HMI applications
Certification
Advanced Product ID
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Determine optimal product ID devicesKnowledge of product ID elementsSet and optimize inspection goalsMinimize inspection timeIdentify features or defectsConfigure RFID frequencies
Certification
Advanced Robotics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of robotics evolutionImplement cyber-physical systemsApply lean manufacturing techniquesDesign and analyze network topologiesIdentify and mitigate robotic hazardsPlan and implement robotic production
Certification
Advanced Smart Maintenance
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of maintenance conceptsImplement smart maintenanceSelect appropriate maintenance strategiesOperate and troubleshoot equipmentPerform predictive maintenanceTrack and optimize OEE
Certification
Applied Fluid Power
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Commission pneumatic systemsTroubleshoot and diagnose electro-pneumatic faultsInterpret GRAFCET control standardsIntegrate pneumatic componentsDesign vacuum systemsDesign and analyze pneumatic circuits
Certificate
Applied General Metallurgy
ASM International
$9,250 cost
Describe how metals behave and why, including why and how they can be formedRecognize how metals can be strengthened by alloying, cold-working, and heat treatmentIdentify how metals can be shaped by casting, forging, forming, machining, or welding, and how these processes can alter propertiesRecognize why metals and alloys are not behaving as expected and how they can be made to behave as neededIdentify what metal or alloy to use for specific combinations of properties
Certification
Applied Industrial Motor Controls
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply industrial electrical safetyKnowledge of component operation and functionConstruct motor circuitsTroubleshoot and diagnose motor controlsInterpret control schematicsApply motor protection and efficiency strategies
Certification
Applied Industry 4.0
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Integrate and configure MESIntegrate HMI systemsApply data communication and web servicesKnowledge of data securityApply 3D modelingOptimize smart factory systems
Certification
Applied Mechanical Systems
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Install mechanical drivesIdentify mechanical componentsAlign shafts and couplingsAnalyze and adjust ball screwsLubricate and maintain mechanical systemsApply coupling types
Certification
Applied PLC Technology II: Allen Bradley/Siemens
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Program ladder logicManage PLC programsApply core PLC functionalityModify PLC programsProgram HMI interfacesKnowledge of networking fundamentals
Certification
Applied Principles of Smart Sensors
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Classify and select sensorsImplement smart communication protocolsAnalyze sensor signals and dataConfigure and test sensor networksIntegrate sensor data into control systemsApply data logging and cloud connectivity
Certification
Applied Product ID Fundamentals
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
Applied Robotics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of industrial robotics fundamentalsImplement safety protocols and hazard managementClassify robot componentsOperate and control robots and cobotsDevelop and troubleshoot robot programsInterface robots with work cells and I/O
Short-Term Certificate
Apprenticeship Sheet Metal Worker
Emily Griffith Technical College
Associate's Degree
Associate In Applied Science - Sheet Metal Technology
Bates Technical College
Associate's Degree
Associate in Applied Arts & Sciences - CNC Precision Metal Fab
Shoreline Community College
Certification
Basic Coatings Inspector Certification (CIP Level 1)
Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Dry Film Thickness (DFT) MeasurementCoating Application BasicsSurface PreparationDecision-MakingWet/Dry Abrasive BlastingInspection
Certification
Bionics 4 Education
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of bionics and bioinspirationAnalyze functional and structural biologyApply hands-on technical conceptsIntegrate sensors and actuatorsKnowledge of light and color in natural and engineered systemsApply engineering design and material properties
Apprenticeship
Boeing Commercial Airplanes: Sheet Metal Worker
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingDesign
Apprenticeship
Boeing Defense (Wichita): Sheet Metal Worker
Boeing Defense (Wichita)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingDesign
Certification
Bridge Coatings Inspector (BCI) Level 1 Certification
Association for Materials Protection and Performance
InspectionQuality ControlProject SpecificationsHold / Check PointsBridge ElementsSafety Hazards
Certification
Bridge Coatings Inspector (BCI) Level 2 Certification
Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Certificate
Certificate - CNC Precision Metal Fab I
Shoreline Community College
Certificate
Certificate of Competency - Sheet Metal Residential Install
Bates Technical College
Certificate
Certificate of Competency - Sheet Metal Technician
Bates Technical College
Certificate
Certificate of Training - Sheet Metal Production Support
Bates Technical College
Certification
Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Fundamentals (Capstone Exam)
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Implement safe operation and maintenance of machinesTroubleshoot electromechanical systemsPerform routine maintenanceRead and interpret schematics and blueprintsOperate and maintain fluid power systemsWork in a team environment
Certification
Certified Industry 4.0 Technician - Applied (Capstone Exam)
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Set up and commission electro-pneumatic systemsTroubleshoot complex systemsCalculate compressed air costsIdentify system inefficienciesImplement and maintain vacuum systemsUtilize CoDeSys for programming
Certification
Fall Protection Authorized Person Comprehensive
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of fall protection principlesKnowledge of fall protection systemsApply fall protection PPEPerform pre-use equipment inspectionDon harnessesSelect fall protection systems
Certificate
Ferrous Metallurgy
ASM International
$9,250 cost
Identify the mechanical and physical properties of the different types and grades of stainless steelSelect the best alloy for a specific applicationTroubleshoot problems due to corrosion failuresDetermine the best processes to use in the manufacture of stainless steel components
Certification
Fundamentals of Electricity - AC/DC
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of AC electricityApply safe electrical operational practicesConstruct AC circuitsTest AC circuitsTroubleshoot AC circuitsMeasure operating voltages and currents
Certification
Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Pneumatics/Hydraulics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply safety practices for pneumatic systemsApply design principles for pneumatic systemsKnowledge of Pascal and Boyle's LawsKnowledge of single-acting and double-acting cylindersCalculate basic pneumatic parametersApply direct and indirect actuation
Certification
Fundamentals of Industrial Wiring Systems with Greenlee
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of electrical enclosures and conduitsKnowledge of power distributionKnowledge of motor control systemsApply electrical safety and installation standardsIdentify electrical conduit typesKnowledge of panelboards and circuit breakers
Certification
Fundamentals of Industry 4.0
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of industrial history and frameworksKnowledge of Industry 4.0 terminology and technologyKnowledge of smart manufacturing systemsMap the automation pyramidApply data, connectivity, and decision makingApply collaborative robotics and augmented intelligence
Certification
Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Install mechanical drive componentsOperate mechanical systemsMaintain mechanical systemsTroubleshoot mechanical drive componentsKnowledge of gears, drives, bearings, and pulleys
Certification
Fundamentals of PLCs - Allen Bradley/Siemens
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of PLC programming environmentsKnowledge of PLC programming languagesOperate Allen Bradley industrial control equipmentOperate PLC-controlled systemsApply PLC fundamentals to real-world applications
Certification
Fundamentals of Robotics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of robot typesProgram robotsTeach robot positionsOperate robots safelyMaintain robotsApply robotics to industrial productivity
Certification
Fundamentals of Sensor Technology
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of industrial sensorsSelect appropriate sensorsConnect sensors properlyConfigure sensor settingsPerform functional checks on sensorsApply sensors in automated systems
Certification
Idea Builder 3D Printing
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Set up 3D printersOperate 3D printersTroubleshoot 3D printersUse essential design softwareApply digital ideation to physical buildingApply project-based learning
Certification
Intermediate Measuring Instruments (IMI)
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply primary standardsUse dimensional measuring instrumentsUse electronic measuring instrumentsPerform support and layout measurement
Certification
Introduction to Aerodynamics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply basic aerodynamic principlesDesign and analyze airfoilsApply streamlining and drag reductionOperate and analyze wind tunnel experimentsKnowledge of aircraft control and stabilityTroubleshoot and optimize aerodynamic systems
Certification
Introduction to Alternative Energy
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply fundamentals of energyMeasure and calculate energy useDesign and optimize solar energy systemsOperate and analyze wind energy systemsImplement and troubleshoot hydro and tidal systemsOptimize energy conservation
Certification
Introduction to CAD
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Explain the role of CAD in industryCreate accurate 2D sketchesDevelop 3D modelsDesign and assemble componentsGenerate 2D technical drawingsPrepare models for 3D printing
Certification
Introduction to Environmental Water
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
Introduction to Exploring Electricity
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply electrical safety and best practicesMeasure and test electrical circuitsDesign and wire circuitsApply Ohm's Law and power calculationsRecognize electrical diagrams and symbolsApply project-based engineering design
Certification
Introduction to Exploring Electronics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of basic electronic principlesIdentify and use electronic componentsAssemble and debug circuitsApply measurement tools proficientlyApply logical and computational thinkingKnowledge of industry applications
Certification
Introduction to Mechanisms
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Identify and explain mechanical componentsCalculate mechanical advantageAnalyze and design gear trainsPerform kinematic analysisDesign and optimize linkagesTroubleshoot mechanical failures
Certification
Introduction to Mechatronics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Identify components of automated systemsExplain and demonstrate pneumatics, electrical and mechanical componentsDefine mechatronics terminologyUtilize software tools to design and control automated systemsIdentify elements of programmable logic controllersAnalyze logic circuits and develop sequence programs
Certification
Introduction to Process Engineering
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Define process engineering and its applicationsExplore careers in semiconductor and advanced manufacturingIdentify common engineering materialsKnowledge of atomic structure and material propertiesDescribe states of matter and energy behaviorExplain principles of heat transfer and phase changes
Certificate
Introductory Welding Technologies
Yuba College
Associate's Degree
Ironworkers Apprenticeship
American River College
Long Certificate
Ironworkers Apprenticeship
American River College
Certificate
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Level I
American River College
Certificate
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Level II
American River College
Certificate
Ironworkers Apprenticeship Level III
American River College
Certification
Mechanical and Electronic Torque
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply hand tool safetyApply electrical tool safetyKnowledge of principles of fastenersKnowledge of mechanical torque theoryKnowledge of electronic torque theoryOperate torque tools