Effective Date
05/26/2025
Engineering Technology/Fabrication Certificate
Total Program Credits: 24-26
The Engineering Technology/Fabrication Certificate 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.
Stackable Degree:
Engineering Technology/Mechanical Design, Associate in Applied Science
Stackable Certificate:
Engineering Technology/Design Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Engineering Technology/Fabrication Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- Utilize safety practices in the lab.
- Measure in the inches and metric systems.
- Document steps to fabricate a product.
- Demonstrate use of basic math skills to fabricate a product.
(Reviewed Fall 2024)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
Please know that this program map is for reference only. You will want to communicate with the department chair (noted at the bottom of this curriculum map) to determine what courses is offered when, days or evenings, and cycle (days in Fall vs. Spring only, etc.).
Note: These courses are best to be taken first. They do not need to be taken all together, in one semester, or in the order you see them on this list. They can be taken at your pace. This is only a suggested grouping of courses to take in one semester. Please consult with the Engineering Technology Department for course availability and optimal scheduling by term based on your course scheduling needs.
| ENT 100 Introduction to Manufacturing | Core Course | 4 |
| ENT 110 ◊ Engineering Design Graphics/CAD | Core Course | 4 |
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| ENT 117 ◊ Computer Numeric Controls I | Core Course | 4 |
| OR | | |
| ENT 252 ◊ # Introduction to Mechanical AutoCAD | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 11-12 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
NOTE: These courses are best taken after what is suggested to be taken in prior semester. They do not need to be taken all together, in one semester, or in the order you see them on this list. They can be taken at your pace. This is only a suggested grouping of courses to take in one semester. Please consult with the Engineering Technology Department for course availability and optimal scheduling by term based on your course scheduling needs.
| ENT 111 ◊ Metrology with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | Core Course | 3 |
| ENT 116 ◊ Fabrication Processes | Core Course | 4 |
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| ENT 118 ◊ # Computer Numeric Controls II | Core Course | 4 |
| OR | | |
| ENT 211 # CNC Plasma Fundamentals | Core Course | 3 |
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| ENT 144 ◊ # Sheet Metal Fabrication | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| ENT 232 ◊ # Descriptive Geometry | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 13-14 |
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: Andrea Blaylock, Ext. 3507; andreablaylock@triton.edu
KEY
(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) |
Last Updated
8/13/2025 4:30:06 PM