Associate Degrees
Advanced Manufacturing Technology – A.A.S.
Career Studies Certificates (CSC)
Applied Manufacturing Technician
Careers
High tech manufacturing jobs are in demand and pay well. Our advanced manufacturing program can prepare you for a career as a control, instrumentation, process automation, electromechanical, or industrial technician or as a manufacturing technologist. You can also specialize in bio-technology, engineering, operational excellence or mechatronics technologies.
Catalog Descriptions
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Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Additional Information: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Potential Additional Funding Information
This degree is designed to develop multi-skilled technicians and operators with talents in the complete manufacturing process and emerging technologies of advanced process automation, digital design/manufacturing and continual process improvement, as well as the capability for higher level problem-solving, innovation, and leadership. Graduates will have the capacity and adaptability to perform on a team of researchers, engineers, technicians and trades craftsmen in the advanced manufacturing environment, developing new technology applications and improved operations.
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Specialization: Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Additional Information: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
Potential Additional Funding Information
This specialization combines operational/mechanical technology with advanced troubleshooting and process improvement skills. The curriculum includes basic mechanical and electrical, trouble shooting, materials, process and productivity improvement and prepares the student for manufacturing positions such as an engineering technician, reliability technician, maintenance planner or process control technician. Terminal or potential transferrable degree.
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Specialization: Mechatronics
Additional Information: Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Additional Potential Funding Information
The Mechatronics specialization is a blend of mechanical systems, instrumentation, electronics, robotics, automation, computers, and control systems integrated to address needs of highly automated manufacturing processes. Mechatronics Technicians use systems approach analysis and troubleshooting skills to install, maintain, and repair advanced automated equipment found in manufacturing operations. Jobs as Technicians include: Engineering, Mechanical Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Instruments and Controls, Operations, Field Service, Production Line. BRCC’s mechatronics courses are included in certain Virginia Registered Apprenticeship programs.