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CNC Machinist Operator/Programmer
Graduates from the CNC Machinist Operator/Programmer program are prepared for entry level employment in the manufacture of fabricated metal products, machinery, transportation equipment, and plastic products.
Aviation Airframe Mechanics
The Career Certificate in Aviation Airframe Mechanics prepares students with the skills necessary to inspect, service, repair, and overhaul various airframe systems and components, including aircraft structures, hydraulics, electrical and electronics, flight controls, landing gear, brakes, aircraft instruments, and cabin environmental systems.
Aviation Powerplant Mechanics
The Career Certificate in Aviation Powerplant Mechanics prepares students with the skills necessary to inspect, service, repair, and overhaul various powerplant systems and components, including reciprocating and turbine engines, electrical and electronics, precision measurement, propeller service, and fuel system diagnosis.
Diesel Maintenance Technician
The Career Certificate in Diesel Maintenance Technician prepares students for entry-level jobs in the diesel service industry. The program emphasizes both hands-on training and theory that will give the student a full understanding of employability skills, safety, and organization.
Laser and Photonics Technician
The College Credit Certificate in Laser and Photonics Technician provides the student with the practical skills necessary for employment in the manufacturing career cluster. This certificate program also provides supplemental training to individuals currently employed in the field.
Basic Electronics Technician
The College Credit Certificate in Basic Electronics Technician provides the student with the practical skills necessary for employment in the manufacturing career cluster. This certificate program also provides supplemental training to individuals currently employed in the field.
Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Motors for Manufacturing
The College Credit Certificate in Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Motors for Manufacturing provides the student with the practical skills but is not limited to maintenance techniques, computer-aided drafting/design skills, technical communications, maintenance and operation of various industrial components, quality control and testing, material handling protocols, and proper usage of tools and instrumentation.
Mechatronics
The College Credit Certificate in Mechatronics provides the student with the practical skills but is not limited to instruction in maintenance techniques, computer aided drafting/design skills, technical communications, maintenance and operation of various industrial components, quality control and testing, material handling protocols, and proper usage of tools and instrumentation.
Lean Manufacturing
The College Credit Certificate in Lean Manufacturing provides the student with the practical skills but is not limited to maintenance techniques, computer aided drafting/design skills, technical communications, maintenance and operation of various industrial components, quality control and testing, material handling protocols, and proper usage of tools and instrumentation.
Sustainable Design
The College Credit Certificate in Sustainable Design provides the student with the practical skills for employment as CAD draftspersons, residential and small commercial designers, plan examiners, and to help prepare students to become residential and building contractors.
Commercial Vehicle Driving
The Career Certificate in Commercial Vehicle Driving prepares students for licensure and employment into the trucking industry. This 320 clock hour program uses a combination of theoretical, simulation, and hands-on instruction. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.
Robotics and Simulation Technician
Upon completion of this technical program, the student will be able to install, maintain and troubleshoot general robot systems and simulations. The content also includes Program Logic Controller (PLC) programming and basic electronics competencies as identified by the electronics industry.
Manufacturing Automation Specialist
The Manufacturing Automation Specialist Certificate reflects the skillset required for graduates to contribute to maintenance and operation of automated manufacturing system. The program covers basic electronics, electric motors and the control of electric motors to include variable speed AC drives, as well as, how to troubleshoot basic electric motor circuits.
Engineering Technology Support Specialist
A sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency
Advanced Welding Technology
This post-secondary adult vocational program prepares students for entry as a class B level welder. Students applying for this program are expected to have completed an Applied Welding Technology course, or have significant experience in the welding field. The program uses a combination of theoretical, simulation and hands on instruction.
Electronics Technician
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to DC circuits, AC circuits, solid-state devices, analog circuits, and digital circuits. Integrated into this content will be safe and efficient work practices, use of circuit diagrams and schematics, soldering, and laboratory practices. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the skills required to enter a variety of fields within the Electronics industry.
Plumbing
This program prepares students for employment or advanced training in a variety of pipe occupations by focusing on broad, transferable skills, and stressing the understanding of all aspects of the plumbing industry. Topics include pipe fitting, plumbing tools, types of valves, DWV (drains, waste, and venting), and potable water treatment leading to entry-level positions within the plumbing industry. Plumbers install, maintain, and repair many different types of pipe systems in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
Mechanical Designer & Programmer
The Mechanical Designer / Programmer Certificate reflects the culmination of those learned skills and proficiencies that allow a student become proficient in 3D mechanical design with the use of Solidworks and Inventor. Students have the opportunity to acquire certifications in MasterCam 2D & 3D toolpath processes and programming. At completion students should be prepared to take the Solidworks certificate exam. Students will process their designs on various Haas machining centers.
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
This program prepares students for entry-level employment in the HVAC industry. HVAC is an acronym that stands for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. The HVAC industry is made up of skilled professionals, known as HVAC technicians, who install and maintain HVAC systems found in residences, commercial buildings, office buildings, schools, hospitals, and retail establishments. Air quality, temperature control, humidity regulation, refrigeration, heating, and other aspects of climate control are all handled by the HVAC systems.
Electricity
This program offers entry-level electrical skills required by the construction industry. Electricians install electrical systems in structures; they install wiring and other electrical components, such as circuit breaker panels, switches, and light fixtures, and they follow blueprints, the National Electrical Code® and state and local codes. Completers of this program earn a Florida Vocational Certificate in Electricity. The program is also nationally certified by The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
CNC Composite Fabricator / Programmer
Offers training in Composite Fabrication, CNC Tool path Operations, Programming and Mastercam Design. The training also offers a solid foundation CNC Router setup and operations. Master Cam Router and ART is the primary programs used generate 2D & 3D projects on the Camtech CNC router. The goal of this certificate is to offer entry level skills in the CNC Composite fabrication industry. Students may choose to Co-op to gain working experiences while in school. The four courses that comprise this Certificate are all applicable to the Engineering Technology A.S., Specialization: Mechanical Design & Fabrication.
CNC Machinist / Fabricator
The CNC Machinist/Fabricator Certificate reflects the culmination of those learned skills and proficiencies that allow a student to set-up, operate and program CNC machining and turning centers. Pensacola State College is a Haas Educational Training Center (HTEC). Students will acquire specialized training on the Haas VF-2, TM-2 Mill and the Haas ST-10, TL-1 Lathe. Metal Fabrication training includes operations and processes in CNC plasma cutting, aircraft solid riveting and sheet metal processes, metalworking equipment operations and production Welding processes to include MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW) and Oxyacetylene (OAW).
Carpentry
The Vocational Certificate in Carpentry prepares students for a career in carpentry as a residential or small commercial carpenter, remodeler, trade foreman, project superintendent, or residential contractor.
Welding Technology
This post-secondary adult vocational program prepares students for entry level work in the welding field in both the manufacturing and construction sectors. The program uses a combination of theoretical, simulation and hands on instruction. Strong emphasis is placed on safety as well as specific welding techniques and skills in an effort for students to obtain industry certifications. Students successfully progressing through the program are prepared to take National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) welding certification exams as well as test to become certified through the American Welding Society.
Mechanical Design And Fabrication
The Mechanical Design & Fabrication specialization prepares students for careers in CNC machining, mechanical design, and metal fabrication. The program offers unique technical skills and opportunities for employment in local and regional industries. The coursework provides the basis for employment in a variety of manufacturing areas some of which include Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computerized Machining (CNC), Production Welding; and Metal and Composite Fabrication.
Advanced Manufacturing
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing career cluster.
Electronics Engineering Technology
The Electronics Engineering Technology Program provides students with the fundamentals of electronics that will prepare them as technicians in a variety of fields including computer technology, networking, instrumentation, and biomedical. Selected specialty courses are available to provide detailed instruction in these technical areas. The content includes but is not limited to DC circuits, AC circuits, solid-state devices, analog circuits, digital fundamentals and circuits. Integrated into this content will be communications skills, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, use of circuit diagrams and schematics, and soldering.
Architectural Design & Construction Technology
The Architectural Design and Construction Technology program with emphasis in AEC (ARCH-AS) provides students with practical, hands-on training while exploring broad issues such as planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, safety and environmental issues within the architectural and construction industry. Attaining these skills qualifies the student to work for companies such as engineering firms, contractors or architects offices, building construction administration, facilities planning and management, or self-employment in the construction industry. The program emphasizes skills such as architectural drafting using AutoCAD, cost estimating, material selecting, specification writing, and building information management (BIM).