The Manufacturing Program provides you with in-depth training of industrial processes to prepare you for the manufacturing industry. The A.A.S. in Manufacturing or the certificates in manufacturing will allow you to enter the workforce as a Manufacturing Technician. The program includes a specialized curriculum in manufacturing technology. Technicians set up, test, and repair manufacturing equipment using a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or computer skills. The program allows the student to achieve seven stackable certificates while progressing through the program. Any of the stackable certificates will allow the graduate to enter the workforce while at the same time completing the remainder of certificates.
The Manufacturing Program teaches to the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) standards. NIMS is a collaboration of the metalworking trade associations. It was created in 1995 to ensure that America’s workforce is competitive in the global metalworking industry. NIMS is the only standard accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This certification program has been developed to focus on 9 duty areas that prepare technicians for the problems that they face today and, in the years, to come. Our interactive curriculum teaches industry knowledge, dynamic problem-solving, a variety of techniques for addressing problems, and industry-relevant procedures.
Arizona Western College teaches the following 8 duty areas which are fully stackable, enabling technicians to start working as they pursue certifications in additional duty areas.
- Maintenance Operations
- Basic Mechanical Systems
- Basic Hydraulic Systems
- Basic Pneumatic Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Electronic Control Systems
- Process Control System
- Maintenance Welding
Programs
AAS in Manufacturing
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog [2]. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning [3] page or schedule an appointment [4] to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 100 | AutoCad 1- Drafting | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Major Requirement |
| MFG 185 | Quality Control and Inspection | 3 | Major Requirement |
| TEC 125 | 10-Hour OSHA Construction Card | 1 | Major Requirement |
| WLD 107 | Basic Shop Tools and Welding for Beginners | 2 | Major Requirement |
|
ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 |
Introduction to Composition or Freshman Composition 1/GE |
3 | GE- Composition |
| MAT 105 | Mathematics for Applied Sceinces or approved higher level math | 3 | GE- Mathematics |
| 18 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 180 | CAD with Solidworks | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 210 | Control Circuits | 4 | Major Requirement |
| MFG 195 | Materials Science and Metallurgy | 3 | Major Requirement |
| WLD 123 | Manufacturing/Welding Technology Survey | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 101 or ENG 107 | Freshman Composition 1/GE | 3 | GE- Composition |
| or | |||
| ENG 102 or ENG 108 | Freshman Compostion 2/GE | 3 | GE- Composition |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | GE- Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| (NOTE: prerequisites to ECT 210 are ECT 105, 110, 115 & 205) | 19 |
Third Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC 101 | CNC Machine Operator | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 230 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 2 | Major Requirement |
| MFG 201 | Machinery/Indust. Valve & Pump, Maintenanace & Repair | 3 | Major Requirement |
| WLD 106 | Techniques in Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 3 | Major Requirement |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE-Additional Courses |
| PHI 105 | Ethics (recommended) | 3 | GE-Humanities |
| 17 |
Fourth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC 201 | Computer Aided Programming for CNC Machines | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 240 | Power Generation Operations, Maintenance, and Repair | 4 | Major Requirement |
| WLD 127 | Welder Certification and Code Application | 6 | Major Requirement |
| TEC 165 | Employee and Occupational Safety | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ENV 101 | Environmental Science/GE (recommended) | 4 | GE-Physical and Biological Science |
| 20 |
Manufacturing Certificate
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog [2]. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning [3] page or schedule an appointment [4] to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 100 | Auto CAD 1 Drafting | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Major Requirement |
| MFG 185 | Quality Control and Inspection | 3 | Major Requirement |
| TEC 125 | 10 Hour OSHA Construction Card | 1 | Major Requirement |
| WLD 107 | Basic Shop Tools and Welding for Beginners | 2 | Major Requirement |
| 12 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 180 | CAD with Solidworks | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 210 | Control Circuits | 4 | Major Requirement |
| MFG 195 | Materials Science and Metallurgy | 3 | Major Requirement |
| WLD 123 | Manufacturing/Welding Technology Survey | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 13 |
Third Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC 101 | CNC Machine Operation | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 230 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 | Major Requirement |
| MFG 201 | Machinery/Indust. Valve & Pump, Maintenanace & Repair | 3 | Major Techniques in Shielded Metal Arc Welding |
| WLD 106 | Techniques in Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 12 |
Fourth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC 201 | Computer Aided Programming for CNC Machines | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 240 | Power Generation Operations, Maintenance, and Repair | 4 | Major Requirement |
| WLD 127 | Welder Certification and Code Application | 6 | Major Requirement |
| TEC 165 | Employee and Occupational Safety | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 16 |
Advanced Manufacturing CAD Certificate
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog [2]. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning [3] page or schedule an appointment [4] to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 100 | Auto CAD Drafting 1 | 3 | Major Requirement |
| CNC 101 | Machine Operator | 2 | Prerequisite for CNC 201 |
| 3 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 180 | CAD with Solidworks | 3 | Major Requirement |
| CNC 201 | Computer Aided Programming for CNC Machines | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 6 |
Basic Manufacturing CAD Certificate
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog [2]. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning [3] page or schedule an appointment [4] to meet with an advisor.
One Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 100 | Auto CAD 1 Drafting | 3 | Major Requirement |
| CNC 101 | CNC Machine Operation | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 6 |
Basic Manufacturing Certificate
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog [2]. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning [3] page or schedule an appointment [4] to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG 185 | Quality Control and Inspection | 3 | Major Requirement |
| MFG 201 | Machinery/Indust. Valve & Pump, Maintenanace & Repair | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 6 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG 195 | Materials Science and Metallurgy | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 3 |
Electrical for Manufacturing Certificate
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog [2]. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning [3] page or schedule an appointment [4] to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 210 | Control Circuits | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 7 |
Second Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 230 | Programmable Logice Controllers | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 3 |
Basic Power Generation Certificate
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog [2]. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning [3] page or schedule an appointment [4] to meet with an advisor.
One Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 240 | Power Generation Operations, Maintenance, and Repair | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 4 |
Welding for Manufacturing Certificate
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog [2]. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning [3] page or schedule an appointment [4] to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete one from: | 3 | Major Requirement | |
| WLD 104 | Techniques in Flux Core Arc Welding | ||
| WLD 105 | Techniques in Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting | ||
| WLD 106 | Techniques in Shielded Metal Arc Welding | ||
| WLD 109 | Techniques in Gas Metal Arc Welding | ||
| 3 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLD 123 | Manufacturing/Welding Technology Survey | 3 | Major Requirement |
| WLD 127 | Welder Certification and Code Application | 6 | Major Requirement |
| 9 |
Career Overview & Job Outlook
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Manufacturing program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations and annual median wages. Some occupations may require additional education or training.
| Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces. |
$32,656 |
| Manufacturing Production Technicians Set up, test, and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment, using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies. |
$55,819 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Operators Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces. |
$48,709 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Operators Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot. |
$34,148 |
| Programmers of Computer and Numerically Controlled Machine Tools Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. |
$56,154 |
| Quality Control Inspector Quality control inspectors examine materials and products for any hazards, defects, or deviations. |
$38,087 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Set up, operate or tend welding, soldering or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder or heat treat metal products, components or assemblies. |
$35,300 |
| Power Generation Technician Salaries Control the amount of power by maintaining the electricity and voltage throughout the plant. |
$41,395 |
Contact Information
Kenia Lopez [12]
Senior Secretary, Construction and Technology Programs
(928) 344-7752 [13]
Pasquale Lamaestra [14]
Director of Construction and Technology Programs
(928) 317-6005 [15]