APR 107M — Manufacturing Trades Technologies (4 Credits)
Introduces students to advanced concepts, tools, and technologies used in modern manufacturing environments. Participants will build on foundational skills through applied learning in three key areas: Manufacturing Processes, Quality, and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies. Students will gain hands-on experience with blueprint interpretation, precision measurement, and shop machinery. Emphasis is placed on understanding quality principles such as tolerances, quality control (QC), and quality assurance (QA) practices that support accuracy and efficiency in production. The course also explores emerging technologies in manufacturing, including computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), CNC operations, additive manufacturing (3D printing), industrial robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and applications of artificial intelligence in industrial systems. By the end of the course, students will understand how traditional and advanced manufacturing processes integrate to improve productivity, quality, and innovation across the modern manufacturing industry.