Manufacturing Engineering Technology Assistant I Certificate (MK71)
Manufacturing engineering technology graduates assist engineers to design, develop, test, and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines. They may make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, make calculations and estimates, troubleshoot and repair systems and report their findings. Manufacturing engineers also estimate labor costs, equipment life, and plant space. Some test and inspect machines and equipment or work with engineers to eliminate production problems. They may assist in testing products. They may assist industrial engineers in creating systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.
Employment Opportunities
Manufacturing engineering technology graduates assist engineers to design, develop, test, and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines. They may make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, make calculations and estimates, troubleshoot and repair systems and report their findings. Manufacturing engineers also estimate labor costs, equipment life, and plant space. Some test and inspect machines and equipment or work with engineers to eliminate production problems. They may assist in testing products. They may assist industrial engineers in creating systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Curriculum
This certificate will require 5 classes for a total of 13 credit hours.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (13 credit hours)
Program Costs
Tuition/Fees: $2,053
Books/Supplies: $350
Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)