Advanced Manufacturing Academy

Join the Advanced Manufacturing Career Academy and earn a Basic Electricity Certificate while you are still in high school. It’s free through EICC. And, the skills you learn are valued by manufacturers throughout our region and can lead to an entry-level position. After high school, keep going. Build on your certificate and earn an Engineering Technology diploma or AAS degree in less than two years. This is a great way to advance your skills and your career.

Earn your Basic Electricity Certificate

During high school

ELE-101 Industrial Safety, 1 credit
ELE-216 DC Circuit Analysis, 3 credits
MAT-705 Industrial Math and Measurement I, 2 credits

ELE-217 AC Circuit Analysis, 3 credits
IND-134 Industrial Print Reading, 2 credits
MAT-706 Industrial Math and Measurement II, 2 credits

Award: Basic Electricity Certificate (13 credits)

Finish your degree after high school at Muscatine Community College

CSC:112 Computer Fundamentals for Technicians I/A, 2 credits
CSC:113 Computer Fundamentals for Technicians I/B, 2 credits
ELE:225 Electrical Motor Control & Power Distribution, 3 credits
ELT:309 Digital Circuits & Systems, 3 credits
ELT:312 Solid State Devices & Systems, 3 credits
PHY:185 Conceptual Physics Fundamentals I, 2 credits

Award: Basic Electronics Certificate (27 credits)

EGT:117 Fluid Power Fundamentals, 2 credits
ELT:123 Programmable Logic Controllers, 3 credits
ENG:107 Composition I: Technical Writing, 3 credits
PHY:186 Conceptual Physics Fundamentals I, 2 credits
Pick one (3 credits)
- ECN:120
- ECN:130
- HUM:105
- HUM:110
- POL:111
- PSY:111
- SOC:110

Award: Engineering Technology Electromechanical Diploma (35 credits)

ELT:125 Advanced PLC, 3 credits
IND:143 Motors and Drives, 3 credits
MFG:505 Lean Manufacturing, 1 credit

Select A Track

Term 6 - Fall, AUTOMATION, credit varies

ATR:105 Industrial Robotics, 3 credits
ATR:106 Motion Control, 3 credits
ELT:177 Microcontrollers, 3 credits
Pick two
- CHM:122 Intro to Gen Chem
- EGT:145 Fluid Power Maintenance
- EGT:137 Fluid Power Control
- IND:136 Process Control I
- IND:137 Process Control II

OR Term 5 - Fall, ELECTROMECHANICAL, credit varies

ATR:106 Motion Control, 3 credits
EGT:145 Fluid Power Maintenance, 4 credits
EGT:137 Fluid Power Control, 4 credits
Pick two
- ATR:105 Industrial Robotics
- CHM:122 Intro to Gen Chem
- ELT:177 Microcontrollers
- IND:136 Process Control I
- IND:137 Process Control II

OR Term 5 - Fall, PROCESS CONTROL, credit varies

CHM:122 Introduction to General Chemistry, 4 credits
IND:136 Process Control I, 3 credits
IND:137 Process Control II, 3 credits
Pick two
- ATR:105 Industrial Robotics
- ATR:106 Motion Control
- EGT:137 Fluid Power Control
- EGT:145 Fluid Power Maintenance
- ELT:177 Microcontrollers

Award: Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree (62 - 64 credits)

Your Career in Manufacturing

Choose from a wide variety of career paths in manufacturing, ranging from production to design. One may be perfect for you. Check them out!

CNC Machining (Computer Numerical Control)
As a machinist or tool and die maker, you’ll operate computerized equipment to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.
Engineering Technology
Your new skills in manufacturing processes and equipment will qualify you for entry-level jobs in shops across the country!
Environmental, Health & Safety
Assist your organization in the management of hazardous materials and wastes to help protect workers and the environment.
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Work as a technician in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry.

Additive Manufacturing
Assist engineers in design and development by preparing detailed drawings using your new skills in computerized-aided design (CAD).
Renewable Energy
Complete electrical wiring, mechanical installation, site analysis and troubleshooting for the electrical production industry, biofuels industry, solar energy systems, and wind.
Welding
New skills in a range of industrial welding techniques – ARC, MIG, TIG, core wire, gas – qualify you for welding jobs everywhere.

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Career Advancement Centers

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Your Degree = Success

Complete your education in two years. Qualify for better jobs. Earn a higher salary. Enjoy a better quality of life. The benefits of an associate's degree are impressive and wide-ranging.

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