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MANUFACTURING SYSTEMSDEGREE MODEL
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Bridge to Career Certificate
TECHNICAL CORE
Bridge to Employment
Certificate
Machining
Automation
Welding
Leadership
TECHNICALTRACK
ORGANIZATIONALTRACK
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Bridge to Career
TECHNICAL CORE
Bridge to Employment
Machining
Automation
Welding
Leadership
Potential Points of Entry
+ 12 welding credits
Incumbent worker with experience
Incumbent welder
Incumbent worker with experience (on management
track)
TAA or TAA-like (displaced worker, unemployed, underemployed)
Incumbent worker
High school graduate or GED
TAA or TAA-like
High school graduate or GED
M-SAMC MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS DEGREE MODEL: ENTRY POINTS
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Bridge to Career
TECHNICAL CORE
Bridge to Employment
Machining
Automation
Welding
Leadership
Potential Points of CompletionAcademic Pathway
+ 12 welding credits
AAS Mfg. Systems Machining Specialty
AAS Mfg. Systems Welding Specialty
AAS Mfg. Systems Automation Specialty
AAS Welding
AAS Mfg. Systems Leadership Specialty
Bridge to Career Certificate
Bridge to Employment Certificate
Manufacturing Systems Level 2 Certificate
Machining Certificate
Electrical (Automation) Certificate
Advanced Welding Certificate
Basic Welding Certificate
Manufacturing Systems Level 1 Certificate
M-SAMC MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS DEGREE MODEL: COMPLETION POINTS
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Bridge to Career
TECHNICAL CORE
Bridge to Employment
Machining
Automation
Welding
Leadership
Potential Points of CompletionIndustry Recognized Credentials
+ 12 welding credits
NIMS
AWS Certification - Basic
International Society of Automation CST Associate
AWS Certification - Advanced
Six Sigma Green Belt
MSI Manufacturing Technician Level 1
MSSC Certified Production Technician
NIMS
National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
M-SAMC MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS DEGREE MODEL: CREDENTIALS
FMA Certified Precision Sheet Metal Operator – Level I
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Lean Bronze Certification
Lean Silver Certification
PMMI Mechatronics Certification Exams
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Companies and students choose which academic pathways suit their needs
Model allows for students’ and employers’ needs to change Changing career / personal situations may require students to leave before an AAS degree is complete
Several entry and exit points students can complete credentials along the way to an AAS degree
Mobility between specializations up until final year will not delay degree completion
Learners can move laterally or vertically in their careers Vertical mobility specialization stays the same, level of education increases
Lateral mobility level of education stays the same, just changing (or adding) specialization (s)
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Embedded or Stand Alone certificates add an extra degree of flexibility Employers can send employees to learn only what they need on the job using stand alone certificates
Employers are able to retrain and adapt their current workforce to meet changing production needs
Accommodates current students’ or potential students’ changing life situations or careers
Certificates carry credit, motivating students to pursue higher levels of education (AAS degree)
Possibility for lateral or upward mobility encourages lifelong and adaptive learning
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All degree model content is subject to change based on National trends as manufacturing clusters develop around emerging technology (e.g. additive
manufacturing: 3D Printing)
State and regional requirements for academic programs
Local industrial environment (sectors, types of manufacturing processes, in-demand occupations)
Local industry partner feedback
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Bridge to Career Certificate17 – 19 Credits
TECHNICAL CORE31 - 33 Credits
M-SAMC MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS DEGREE MODEL: CREDIT RECOMMENDATION
SPECIALIZATION12 - 18 Credits
GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSES15 Credits
AAS DEGREE60 - 64 Credits
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Bridge to Employment (BTE) Content
Topic Recommended Credits
MSSC Safety 0 – 1
MSSC Quality Concepts & Measurement 0 – 1
MSSC Manufacturing Processes & Production 0 – 1
MSSC Maintenance and Awareness 0 – 1
NCRC Applied Math 0 – 1
NCRC Reading for Information 0 – 1
NCRC Locating Information 0 – 1
Digital Literacy – Applications 0 – 3
TOTAL 0 – 10
M-SAMC BRIDGE TO EMPLOYMENT MODEL: OVERVIEW
Bridge to Employment
Certificate
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USA manufacturing employers are experiencing a lack of entry-level talent, with the knowledge and skills needed to perform on the job
Purpose Up-skill individuals who are chronically unemployed, so that they may re-enter the workforce
Provide underemployed a “new lease on life”
Provide a “springboard” for individuals looking to begin an academic or career pathway
Prepare individuals to enter the workforce, or enter into a college program
BTE can be a stand-alone certificate or can initiate an academic pathway Upon completion, students will have the skills to find an entry level position (esp. in manufacturing)
Basic skills in math / reading allow students to pursue more education, likely BTC next (see below)
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Inclusion of two national credentials (MSSC CPT, NCRC) at participating colleges Enhance students’ immediate employability Provide third-party validation of curriculum
Accelerated completion of credential to fill student and employer needs
BTE Content Content is rooted in MSSC and NCRC certifications
Colleges that don’t utilize MSSC or NCRC certifications can deliver BTE using the certificates as content guideline
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Bridge to Career (BTC) ContentTopic Recommended Credits
Safety (OSHA 30) 2
Technical Math 0 (incl. in gen. ed.)
Integrated Systems 2
Introduction to Lean, Quality, Teamwork 3 (1 cr. each)
Digital Literacy – Applications 3
You choose 4-6 credits* (based on state credit requirements) from:
Blueprint Reading 3
Introduction to Electricity 3
Fluid Power 6
Mechanical Power Transmissions 5
Materials & Processes 4
College Success 0
TOTAL 17 – 19
Bridge to Career Certificate
M-SAMC BRIDGE TO CAREER MODEL: OVERVIEW
* Selecting 4 - 8 credits that also appear in the Technical Core will allow for students to more easily transition into an associates' degree pathway
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Purpose Enhance skill set of incumbent employees for internal promotions
Prepare students (new or returning) for college-level work
Move students from jobs into career pathways
Empower workers to confidently and quickly make decisions on the plant floor
BTC can be a stand-alone certificate or part of a degree pathway 4-6 open credits can be chosen from those in the degree pathway, accelerating completion of a degree
Open credits allow customization of the certificate to regional need
Use Prior Learning Assessment tools to award appropriate credits using exams or skill set verification
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Level the playing field for Incumbent workers in manufacturing that may be able to earn credit for prior learning of BTC content
Individuals looking to enter the manufacturing field and re-enter an educational/career pathway
Industry needs to invest in human resources to ensure a positive and efficient work environment
BTC Content Contains a balance of “hard skills and soft skills” (all inclusive: Success Skills)
Companies do well in “hard” skills training, but are also looking for employees with a commitment to quality, timeliness, communication, and civility
Individual effort leads to Team Success and Companies’ ability to compete globally
Contains the skills necessary for employees to be successful in a modern manufacturing environment
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Bridge to Career Certificate
TECHNICAL CORE
M-SAMC DEGREE MODEL: TECH CORE OVERVIEW
Technical Core ContentTopic Recommended Credits
Safety (OSHA 30) 2
Tech Math 0 (incl. in gen. ed.)
Digital Lit 3
Blueprint 3
Intro to Electricity 3
Fluid Power 6
Mechanical Power Transmissions 5
Materials and Processes 4
College Success 0 (incl. in gen. ed.)
Lean, Quality, Teamwork Intro 3
Integrated Systems 2
TOTAL 31
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Purpose To provide a solid core of knowledge base and skill set for all students pursuing work in the
manufacturing field
Skill set that is broadly applicable to the majority of manufacturing career pathways and sectors
Provide required skill set for students to obtain entry- to mid-level jobs in manufacturing
Tech Core can be a stand-alone certificate or part of a degree pathway Recommended that completion of the Tech Core result with a Manufacturing Systems certificate
BTC and Tech Core can and should overlap completely based on course selection
Important for advisors to be knowledgeable about BTC and Tech Core to properly advise students
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M-SAMC DEGREE MODEL: MACHINING SPECIALIZATION OVERVIEW
Machining Specialization ContentTopic Recommended Credits
Basic Machining Practices 6
Subtractive Manufacturing 12
OR
Tool and Die 12
OR
Advanced CAD 12
OR
Additive Manufacturing 12
TOTAL 18
Machining
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M-SAMC DEGREE MODEL: AUTOMATION SPECIALIZATION OVERVIEW
Automation Specialization ContentTopic Recommended Credits
Motor Controls / Relay Logic 4
PLC5 4
Robots 4
Networking 2
Systems 3
TOTAL 18
Automation
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M-SAMC DEGREE MODEL: AUTOMATION SPECIALIZATION OVERVIEW
Welding Specialization ContentTopic Recommended Credits
Weld Joint Design & Preparation 3
Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4
Gas Metal Arc Welding 2
Weld Metallurgy 3
Pipe Welding 3
TOTAL 18
Welding
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M-SAMC DEGREE MODEL: AUTOMATION SPECIALIZATION OVERVIEW
Leadership Specialization ContentTopic Recommended Credits
Organizational Structure & Development 3
Logistics I (Supply Chain) 3
Finance 3
Lean, Quality, and Leadership I 3
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving 3
Lean, Quality, and Leadership II 4
OR
Logistics II 4
OR
Human Resource Development 4
OR
Customer Service 4
TOTAL 19
Leadership
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Driven by evolving technologies for production in modern manufacturing systems
Provides specialized education and training for agile adjustment to industry needs
Allows industry & education to form concurrent develop strategies at point of awareness
Adding, modifying, or removing specializations keeps degree programs industry aligned
Provides educated workforce for integrated, highly specialized manufacturing systems
Facilitates turnaround for incumbent retraining as production systems change
Provides learner with flexible choice based on a solid common technical core
Lowers punitive effect of credits & time lost if student changes their specialization
Reduces resource impact for returning student and educational institution
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