Industry-recognized credential: Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician
Complete in: Three months or less – program components can be taken as individual classes

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.
Workholding
Math
Inspection
Metal Cutting
Machining
Safety
Materials
Quality and Manufacturing Management
Grinding
Stamping and Fabrication
160
No
None
None
No
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.
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.
N/A
80% attendance
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This course is intended for machinists.
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N/A
Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech’s Notify Me service
for SEF-3001AFG-Tool and Die Maker
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Safety
Quality and Lean
Inspection
Fastener
CNC
Robotics
Additive Manufacturing
110
No
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
https://www.sme.org/training/certifications/assessments/certified-manuf…
No
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.
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100% attendance
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
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Seyyed Hessam Mir Shah Ghassemi
919-866-5158
[email protected]
| 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 .
Safety
Quality and Lean
Inspection
Fastener
CNC
Robotics
Additive Manufacturing
60
Yes
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
https://www.sme.org/training/certifications/assessments/certified-manuf…
No
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.
N/A
N/A
100% attendance
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seyyed Hessam Mir Shah Ghassemi
919-866-5158
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech’s Notify Me service
for MFG-3111B8-Certified Manufacturing Associate
.
Safety
Quality and Lean
Inspection
Fastener
CNC
Robotics
Additive Manufacturing
110
No
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
https://www.sme.org/training/certifications/assessments/certified-manuf…
No
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.
N/A
N/A
100% attendance
N/A
N/A
N/A
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech’s Notify Me service
for MFG-3111A8-Certified Manufacturing Associate
.