The Metrology certificate is designed to upgrade or refresh skills for individuals familiar with measuring systems required in Advanced Manufacturing industries. Working with tolerances on the order of millionths of an inch, Quality Control Inspectors require the knowledge to operate highly sophisticated inspection equipment such as optical comparators, profilometers and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) systems. A good mathematical background and understanding of engineering drawings is also required to determine the exact parameters to be inspected and how to process a part during the inspection sequence. The classes included in this certificate will benefit those with the responsibility to inspect manufactured products and would be beneficial to any machine operator or shop manager interested in learning new techniques for inspection. The classes will require students to operate CNC equipment along with all the available inspections tools. A CMM will be the major component of this program.

Requirements

Course List

Courses	Course Title	Credit Hours
Required Course Information
CPT 169	Industrial Computer Applications	3
MTT 120	Machine Tool Print Reading	3
MTT 130	Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances	2
MTT 141	Metals and Heat Treatment	3
MTT 243	Advanced Dimensional Metrology Machinists	3
MTT 270	Operation and Programming of Coordinate Measuring Machines	3
Total Hours		17

Graduation Plan

Fall Start

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall Semester		Hours
CPT 169	Industrial Computer Applications	3
MTT 120	Machine Tool Print Reading	3
MTT 243	Advanced Dimensional Metrology Machinists	3
	Hours	9
Spring Semester
MTT 130	Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances	2
MTT 141	Metals and Heat Treatment	3
MTT 270	Operation and Programming of Coordinate Measuring Machines	3
	Hours	8
	Total Hours	17

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Program Notes

This program is designed for people with some knowledge of inspection/quality/machining.  This knowledge could be from experience from school or the workplace, including familiarity with reading blueprints and using basic measuring tools.

MTT courses are offered during days and evenings. 

This certificate is primarily industry driven and can be completed in special terms.  It is offered by demand at L-CAM. 

Program Purpose Statement

The Manufacturing Production Technician Certificate program provides education, training, and preparation  for career opportunities in entry-level positions in advanced manufacturing facilities.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to correctly use metrology equipment/instruments
2. Apply theoretical knowledge of mathematical, statistical, geometric and CNC skills gained in class to setup correct measuring processes
3. Setup and safely operate all machine tools required for project completion.
4. Apply the appropriate measuring tools for inspection requirements.
5. Use measurement technology in the lab related to on the job requirements.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) technology including fixturing.