Engineering Technology/Fabrication Certificate

Pathway:

Fabrication

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

ENT.FAB.CERT (C448S)

Total Program Credits: 24-26

The Engineering Technology/Fabrication curriculum provides the student with field experience to advance their knowledge of modern elements of fabrication, from an introduction to manufacturing with shop safety and manual machining operations through the use of CAD/CAM software interfacing with automated CNC equipment. Also included in the certificate is a course on the basics of machine elements, needed in the repair and maintenance of the high-end equipment of today’s automated manufacturing facilities.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Engineering Technology/Fabrication Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

1. Utilize safety practices in the lab.
2. Measure in the inches and metric systems.
3. Identify elements on a blueprint.
4. Document steps to fabricate a product.
5. Identify different types of fabrication processes.
6. Demonstrate use of basic math skills to fabricate a product.
7. Set for taking the national Certified Production Technician (MSSC-CPT) exam.

(Reviewed Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
ENT 100 Introduction to Manufacturing	Core Course	4
ENT 116 ◊ Fabrication Processes	Core Course	4
ENT 117 ◊ Computer Numeric Controls I	Core Course	4
	Total Semester Credits:	12
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
ENT 110 ◊ Engineering Design Graphics/CAD	Core Course	4
ENT 111 ◊ Metrology with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing	Core Course	3
ENT 118 ◊ # Computer Numeric Controls II	Core Course	4
OR
ENT 290 ◊ # Cooperative Work Experience	Core Course	2
ENT 144 ◊ # Sheet Metal Fabrication	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	12-14
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option). Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See ENT course descriptions.

Chairperson: Antigone Sharris, Ext. 3622; email: [e-mail]; Cell Phone: [phone]

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)