Advanced Manufacturing
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Advanced Manufacturing
The Advanced Manufacturing student who successfully
completes four years of the program will, at a minimum, be able to acquire an
understanding of machine operation and setup, shop management, CAD and CAM
programing, entrepreneurial skills, OSHA, and related theory. Students from the
program will also be able to take a project through all steps of the
manufacturing process from design through fabrication.
Graduates of our Advanced Manufacturing program will
graduate with the following skills and competencies:
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The ability to demonstrate health and
safety practices specific to Advanced Manufacturing
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The ability to demonstrate skills in
problem solving
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The ability to manage equipment and
machinery
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The ability to review inspection procedures
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The ability to describe material
properties
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The ability to read blueprints/detail
drawings and create sketches
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The ability to plan production process
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The ability to demonstrate general
machining operations
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The ability to operate a power saw
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The ability to demonstrate finishing
operations
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The ability to operate precision grinding
equipment
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The ability to operate precision turning
equipment
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The ability to operate precision milling
equipment
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The ability to demonstrate and apply basic
CAD operations using current industry standard software
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The ability to demonstrate and apply the
Computer Aided Manufacturing(CAM) process using industry standard software
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The ability to operate CNC and
conversational machines
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The ability to demonstrate and apply advanced
multiple axis
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The ability to demonstrate the use of
electrical discharge machining equipment
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The ability to work with processes that
involve heat, spark, or flame
Our graduates are not limited to entry-level positions
in the field of Advanced Manufacturing. Higher level positions are vast and
vary in both the general industry as well as specialty areas within the
industry. Graduates of our Advanced Manufacturing program, who take
post-graduate training and/or industry specialized training, might choose to
specialize in one of the following examples of technical career areas:
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Mechanical engineer (would require the
ability to research, design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal
sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines)
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Industrial designers (would require the
ability to develop the concepts for
manufactured products combining art, business, and engineering while
considering the function, aesthetics, production costs, and usability of
products when developing the new product concepts)
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Aerospace engineer (would require the
ability to design primarily aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles as
well as the ability to create and test prototypes to make sure that they
function according to design)
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Materials engineer (would require the ability
to develop, process, and test materials used to create a wide range of
products, as well as the ability to study the properties and structure of
metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, nanomaterials, and other substances in
order to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and
chemical requirements)
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Research and development engineer (would
require the ability to execute research and tests on product ideas, develop new
products, and perform redesigns along with the ability to develop new
technologies, lead project team members, manage team schedules, and collaborate
with key departments in developing new products)
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Quality assurance engineer (would require
the ability to oversee the overall production and ensure that the product is
cost-efficient and aligns with the company’s standards, government regulations
and market guidelines)
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Supervisor and project manager (would
require the ability to use an analytical approach to problem solving and also
possess a strong understanding of business skills and customer-service skills)
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Machinist and tool die maker (would
require the ability to set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled and
mechanically-controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts,
instruments, and tools.)
·
Mold maker (would require the ability to
create, adjust, inspect, maintain, and repair molds and production equipment
using various machines, such as lathes, milling machines, grinding machines,
and jig borders)
Graduates of our Advanced Manufacturing program have
the opportunity to secure the following industry-recognized certifications:
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Career Safe 10
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MACWIC 1
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MACWIC 2
Following are the qualities and skills that are
necessary for success in the field of Advanced Manufacturing:
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Analytical skills are necessary to
collect, organize, visualize, assimilate data, problem solve, and make informed
decisions.
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Communications skills are necessary to
relay thoughts and opinions in order to successfully interact with the public
and all members of an organization
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Interpersonal skills are necessary to
communicate efficiently with multiple people regarding thoughts, ideas and
feedback
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Dexterity is essential in performing the
many tasks that require steady hands and good eye-hand coordination
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Physical skills are necessary to move equipment
and system components
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Problem solving skills are necessary to
effectively solve a problem in a timely manner
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Project management skills are necessary in
order to multitask, meet deadlines, reach goals, and resolve issues
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Leadership skills are necessary for
advancement
Frameworks
The Advanced Manufacturing Frameworks identify the
competencies that students will have the opportunity to learn in a four-year
time span.
Articulation Agreements
State articulation agreements are a uniform and
consistent way for students in our Advanced Manufacturing program to enroll in
any Massachusetts community college and be awarded credits for work completed
at Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Our Advanced Manufacturing program has
additional local articulation agreements with Springfield Technical Community
College and Keene State College, which recognize credits beyond the standard 3
credit state recognition.
These agreements allow for a seamless continuation of
education for our students.