Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing is a critical sector of Tennessee’s economy. Compared to the national rate of 5.2 percent, job creation in Tennessee is soaring in manufacturing fields, accounting for $30.2 billion in manufactured goods exported every year and a nine percent overall increase over the last four years. After several consecutive years of strong job gains, the demand for skilled workers shows no sign of slowing.
Additional Information
The Advanced Manufacturing cluster contains four programs of study. The Industrial Maintenance Technology program of study is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to effectively perform basic industrial maintenance procedures in an advanced manufacturing facility. This program of study is designed for students that are interested in becoming a general maintenance and repair worker, industrial machinery mechanic, master mechanic, electromechanical technician, mechanical engineer, or electromechanical engineer. The Machining Technology program of study is designed for students interested in becoming a computer-controlled machine tool operator, a CNC machining tool programmer, or a machinist. The Mechatronics program of study is designed for students interested in becoming a mechatronics technician, electrical technician, mechanical engineering technician, robotics technician, or mechatronics engineer. Course content focuses on the components of manufacturing systems, collection and analysis of quality data, electronics, mechanics, fluid power systems, computers and control systems, and technical documentation and troubleshooting. The Welding program of study is designed to prepare and certify students as entry-level welders.
Programs of Study
- Level 1: Principles of Manufacturing
- Level 2: Principles of Machining I
- Level 3: Principles of Machining II
- Level 4: Manufacturing Practicum
- Level 1: Principles of Manufacturing
- Level 2: Introduction to Industrial Maintenance
- Level 3: Advanced Industrial Maintenance
- Level 4: Manufacturing Practicum
- Level 1: Principles of Manufacturing
- Level 2: Digital Electronics Robotics & Automated Systems
- Level 3: Mechatronics I1
- Level 4: Mechatronics II2 or Manufacturing Practicum
1 Local dual credit and/or dual enrollment opportunities exist for this course.
2 May be taught for 1 or 2 credits.
- Level 1: Principles of Manufacturing
- Level 2: Welding I
- Level 3: Welding II
- Level 4: Manufacturing Practicum
Resources
- Advanced Manufacturing Program of Study Justifications
- ACT Resources for Advanced Manufacturing, IT, & STEM
- Advanced Manufacturing Equipment List
- Advanced Manufacturing Standards Resource List
- Program of Study Marketing Materials
- Industry Credentials can be found at this link.