18 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $38,220. See full occupation profile →
Course
CTE Lab in Manufacturing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Manufacturing clusterConduct investigative research on a selected topic related to manufacturing using approved research methodology; interprDemonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in manufacturingApply enhanced leadership and professional skills needed in a career in manufacturing
Course
Career Pathway Project in Manufacturing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderCreate a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, creates a processConduct independent research related to the selected manufacturing projectWrite a detailed report on the chosen career pathway project, following established conventions for format, grammar
Course
Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures for maintaining and using CAD-CAM equipmentProgram software to perform CAD-CAM applicationsDemonstrate file management techniques with the CAM program, including creating a folderUse trigonometric ratios sine, cosine, tangent, and their inverses to solve various angles, lengthsCreate a two-dimensional design and a two-dimensional numeric control operation tool path for a mill or a latheConstruct a part to a specified tolerance range with CAD-CAM applications
Course
Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures related to precision machiningApply trigonometry and geometry to solve various computer-aided designDemonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and programming skills to create toolpaths for CNC machinesDemonstrate file management skills within a CAD-CAM program for documentation of designDemonstrate CNC mill procedures utilizing CAD-CAM software to design and manufacture prototypes and finished productsDemonstrate ability to select tooling, set up a CNC lathe, load and verify a program, and run a part
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Forklift
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic forklift operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelExecute forklift operations including lifting transporting and placing materials
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Loader
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic loader operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the loaderIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support loader operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute loader operations including loading stockpiling and material handling
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Motor Grader
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic motor grader operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the motor graderIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support grading operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute motor grader operations including grading spreading and finishing material
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Off-Road Dump Truck
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic off-road dump truck operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the off-road dump truckIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support hauling operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute off-road dump truck operations including loading hauling and dumping material
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Scraper
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic scraper operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the scraperIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support scraper operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute scraper operations including cutting loading hauling and spreading material
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Skid Steer
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic skid steer operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades using the skid steerPerform excavation math calculations to support site operations and volume estimationExecute skid steer operations including loading digging grading and material handling
Course
Introduction to Manufacturing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderApply safety rules, regulations, and procedures related to manufacturingIdentify types of manufacturing materials, including metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and compositesAssess properties of manufacturing materials, including physical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, academicDifferentiate among thermal, mechanical, and chemical changes in manufacturing materialsDemonstrate casting and molding processes, including mold preparation and pouring or forcing liquids
Course
Manufacturing II: Quality
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Perform and document calibration of gauges and other data collection equipment to verify accuracySummarize calibration standards and requirements for equipment inspectionCompare and contrast quality control methods, including statistical process control (SPC)Describe the documentation process and requirements used to produce verifiable evidence of product qualityComplete statistically-based internal quality audit proceduresExplain concepts and uses of lean manufacturing, citing real-world examples
Course
Manufacturing III: Production
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe basic casting, molding, and stamping processesExplain how lasers are used in production equipmentPerform, monitor, and document the manufacturing process to make the productDocument product and process compliance with customer requirementsPrepare a final product for shipping or distributionExplain procedures for machinery setup, operation, and testing
Course
Manufacturing IV: Maintenance
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Monitor indicators and adjust equipment to ensure correct operationsCreate a schedule of facility cleaning, organizing, and repairs to maintain a production schedulePlan for and conduct regular inspections of machinery and equipmentPerform preventive maintenance and routine repair on manufacturing equipmentIdentify potential maintenance issues with basic pneumatics, fluid power, mechanic transmissions, belt drivesExplain the cost of downtime to a manufacturing facility in terms of time and financial loss
Certification
Signalperson
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
Demonstrate standard crane hand signals for mobile and tower cranes during lifting operationsMaintain visibility with the operator to ensure clear signaling and safe load movementProvide clear and consistent hand signals to guide load handling effectivelySustain signaling actions while commands are being delivered to avoid miscommunicationCorrect operator actions when signals are not followed properly to maintain safe operationsUse communication equipment correctly by understanding its proper application and limitations
Certificate
Smart Work Ethic
AMIK, Inc.
AL
Certification
Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics
NRF (National Retail Federation) Foundation
$55 cost
Knowledge of flow of goods in supply chainKnowledge of supply chain facility operationsKnowledge of reverse logistics processesCalculate key performance metrics in supply chainApply safety measures in supply chain environments
Certificate
We Build It Better
Alabama Aviation Education Center, Inc.
AL