Advanced Manufacturing Professionals (AMP)

This program provides knowledge and skills in a wide variety of areas: residential and commercial electrical systems, drafting, welding, mechanical system repairs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and steam power.

Industrial facilities on the Eastern Shore are desperately seeking maintenance technicians and are paying some of the highest hourly wages available. Our program will provide students with the skills they need to be competitive in this job market as facilities maintenance, repair, and fabrication technicians. In addition, this information will provide a fundamental background for any student pursuing an engineering degree in college.

CAREER EXPLORATION

Is It the Right Fit for Me?

Today’s manufacturing environment is highly technical and requires specialized skills. Manufacturing is a great fit for people who take pride in creating something tangible, are process-driven, like working with their hands, figuring out how things work, and finding better ways to do things. Attention to detail and safety are very important. Some manufacturing jobs provide the opportunity to travel to install/deliver completed equipment. The work may be physically demanding.

Careers in the Field

Careers in the field include:

Machine Operator
Maintenance Technician
Quality Control Technician
Welder
CNC Programmer or Operator
Line Supervisor
Production Manager
Logistics Manager
Purchasing Agent
Robotics
CADD Designer

These are just a few examples! Discuss additional career paths with your School Counselor or CCTC's Counselor.

Learn More about the Industry

National Association of Manufacturers

Association for Manufacturing Excellence

Association for Manufacturing Technology

IndustryWeek

Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland

Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)

Course Descriptions

CTE Completer Requirements: Complete the sequence of courses below AND the MSSC assessment in Safety

Foundations of Advanced Manufacturing Production I

Course 80806 | 5 periods/week/semester | 1 credit (CTE credit)

This course is designed to introduce students to the foundational concepts and practices of the manufacturing industry including common processes used within the industry. The instruction will prepare students for the safety module assessment as part of the CPT certification. Starting with: Safety, Measurement, Materials, Job Planning, Drafting and Print Reading, Introduction to CADD, Introduction to Industry Electrical Applications, and Workshop Assembly Production.

Foundations of Advanced Manufacturing Production II

Course 80807 | 5 periods/week/semester | 1 credit (CTE credit)

This course is designed for students to apply the skills and knowledge students have gained from the previous foundations level course towards more advanced group projects and on-site skill development both at participating local manufacturers, and at The Caroline Career and Technology Center. Students will understand product and process control in a manufacturing environment, types of inventory and how control of inventory relates to industrial operations. They will learn to apply problem-solving techniques in a production environment including internal/external quality control and customer service. Students will explore and apply deeper industry content including foundations of workshop assembly, product development, design, product – prototyping – engineering. Prerequisites and other notes: Recommended for grades 11 and 12. Students must take Industry Assessments to receive credit for course.

Applications of Advanced Manufacturing I

Course 80808 | 5 periods/week/semester | 1 credit (CTE credit)

This course will prepare students for both the Quality Practices & Measurement and the Manufacturing, Process, and Production certifications. Students will learn blueprint reading and basic measurement; they will use precision measurement tools and perform dimensional gauging. Students will study quality systems, such as ISO 9000 standard and identify methods of process improvement. Students will also be introduced to Statistical Process Control (SPC) along with types and applications of control charts. Students will learn the applications of root cause failure analysis as well as understand the role of managers and quality teams. Students will learn different methods of quality inspection, types of quality audits, when to take preventive and/or corrective action, perform effectiveness checks, and document and report all preventive and corrective steps taken. Prerequisites and other notes: Recommended for grades 11 and 12. Students must take Industry Assessments to receive credit for course.

Applications of Advanced Manufacturing II

Course 80809 | 5 periods/week/semester | 1 credit (CTE credit)

This course will prepare students for the Maintenance Awareness certification. The topics covered in this class include: the overall maintenance process; maintenance of tools and equipment; documentation of maintenance; maintenance-related safety; potential maintenance issues with basic production systems; proper lubrication procedures; bearings and coupling reliability; and belt and chain drive reliability. Prerequisites and other notes: Recommended for grades 11 and 12. Students must take Industry Assessments to receive credit for course.

Computer Aided Drafting & Design - CADD I

Course 871 | 5 periods/week/semester | 1 credit (CTE credit)

This course introduces the student with the tools and techniques used to create technical drawings in the engineering, manufacturing, and construction industries. During this course required drawings will be completed using both hand drafting tools and computer aided drafting and design software. The student will complete basic and intermediate level orthographic and isometric drawing assignments. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of geometric concepts during the drawing process. The student will learn about career opportunities in the area of drafting and design. The student will develop effective workplace readiness and customer relation skills as they relate to computer aided drafting and design careers. A portfolio of completed assignments will be developed.