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Industry-recognized credential: Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician

Complete in: Three months or less – program components can be taken as individual classes

Industry Recognized Credential

Manufacturing Production Technician Courses

Tool and Die Maker

  • Course ID: SEF-3001AFG
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Do you want to play an integral role in a manufacturing process? Are you looking for a way to become more indispensable to your employer in the manufacturing industry? Tool and die makers are skilled artisans who enter their careers after a combination of education and hands-on training. This online Tool and Die Maker course is the perfect way to get started in your new career as a tool and die maker.

Course Objectives

Production Floor Safety


CNC Controls and Programming


Machining and Grinding Processes


Prepare for a career as a tool and die maker, die maker, tool and die machinist or toolmaker.


Outline of Instruction

Workholding

Math

Inspection

Metal Cutting

Machining

Safety

Materials

Quality and Manufacturing Management

Grinding

Stamping and Fabrication


Contact Hours

160

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, it is recommended that students have an understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. This course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms and using web-based tools.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for machinists.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for SEF-3001AFG-Tool and Die Maker .

Certified Manufacturing Associate

  • Course ID: MFG-3111A1
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
SME's Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) is an industry certification focused on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating an individual's potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles. It was designed for individuals new to manufacturing who may not currently possess enough knowledge or experience for more advanced technical certifications. This might include high school students, dislocated workers and individuals coming from non-manufacturing sectors who wish to pursue a role as an assembler, manufacturing associate, production laborer and other entry-level manufacturing occupations. It is not required that individuals be SME members to pursue the certification.

Covering fundamental topics such as shop math, assembly, maintenance, machining, inspection and more, this industry-driven certification demonstrates that the individual has basic knowledge of manufacturing and may be an ideal candidate for entry-level manufacturing employment.

Course Objectives

Outline of Instruction

Safety

Quality and Lean

Inspection

Fastener

CNC

Robotics

Additive Manufacturing


Contact Hours

110

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Website

https://www.sme.org/training/certifications/assessments/certified-manuf…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

A high school diploma is required, and students must demonstrate math and reading competency at the eighth- to 10th-grade level on an in-person entrance test.

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

Assess your knowledge and experience, preparation materials for the CMfgA certification, review the exam, preparation tips, apply for the exam, schedule the exam, secure an exam proctor, take the exam

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Seyyed Hessam Mir Shah Ghassemi
919-866-5158
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
333877 08/17/26 - 12/14/26 Southern Wake Campus 340.00 24 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for MFG-3111A1-Certified Manufacturing Associate .

Certified Manufacturing Associate

  • Course ID: MFG-3111B8
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
SME's Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) is an industry certification focused on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating an individual's potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles. It was designed for individuals new to manufacturing who may not currently possess enough knowledge or experience for more advanced technical certifications. This might include high school students, dislocated workers or individuals coming from other non-manufacturing sectors who wish to pursue a role as an assembler, manufacturing associate, production laborer or other entry-level manufacturing occupations. It is not required that individuals be SME members to pursue the certification.

Covering fundamental topics such as shop math, assembly, maintenance, machining, inspection and more, this industry-driven certification demonstrates that the individual has basic knowledge of manufacturing and may be an ideal candidate for entry-level manufacturing employment.

Course Objectives

Outline of Instruction

Safety

Quality and Lean

Inspection

Fastener

CNC

Robotics

Additive Manufacturing


Contact Hours

60

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Website

https://www.sme.org/training/certifications/assessments/certified-manuf…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

A high school diploma is required, and students must demonstrate math and reading competency at the eighth- to 10th-grade level on an in-person entrance test.

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Seyyed Hessam Mir Shah Ghassemi
919-866-5158
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for MFG-3111B8-Certified Manufacturing Associate .

Certified Manufacturing Associate

  • Course ID: MFG-3111A8
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
SME's Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) is an industry certification focused on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating an individual's potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles. It was designed for individuals new to manufacturing who may not currently possess enough knowledge or experience for more advanced technical certifications. This might include high school students, dislocated workers and individuals coming from other non-manufacturing sectors who wish to pursue a role as an assembler, manufacturing associate, production laborer or other entry-level manufacturing occupations. It is not required that individuals be SME members to pursue the certification.

Covering fundamental topics such as shop math, assembly, maintenance, machining, inspection and more, this industry-driven certification demonstrates that the individual has basic knowledge of manufacturing and may be an ideal candidate for entry-level manufacturing employment.

Course Objectives

Outline of Instruction

Safety

Quality and Lean

Inspection

Fastener

CNC

Robotics

Additive Manufacturing


Contact Hours

110

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Website

https://www.sme.org/training/certifications/assessments/certified-manuf…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

A high school diploma is required, and students must demonstrate math and reading competency at the eighth- to 10th-grade level on an in-person entrance test.

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Andrea Dethmers
9195325736
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for MFG-3111A8-Certified Manufacturing Associate .

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