Additive Manufacturing Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/27/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/3/2025

Program Description

This 16 credit-hour certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to gain entry-level employment in the additive manufacturing industry. This certificate focuses on print reading, computer drafting and 3D modeling, and an introduction to the fundamentals of additive manufacturing. Students will design and print parts using 3D modeling software and 3D printers. Coursework includes Engineering Graphics I (CAD), Introduction to Manufacturing and Safety, Print Reading for Industry, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and Additive Manufacturing. https://www.harpercollege.edu/academics/manufacturing/manufacturing-technology/additive-manufacturing-certificate.php

Established in 2022

CIP: 48-0501 Machine Tool Technology/Machinist.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

24 Weeks ( 214.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,136.00
Books$688.00
Fees$857.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$150.00
Total Cost$3,831.00

Financial Aid

  • All financial aid depends on individual client eligibility

Application Procedure

WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be shipped if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - 12th grade level
  • Language - Instruction is in English
  • Other - WIOA students must have initial and ongoing academic advising

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Additive Manufacturing Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/27/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/3/2025

Program Description

This 16 credit-hour certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to gain entry-level employment in the additive manufacturing industry. This certificate focuses on print reading, computer drafting and 3D modeling, and an introduction to the fundamentals of additive manufacturing. Students will design and print parts using 3D modeling software and 3D printers. Coursework includes Engineering Graphics I (CAD), Introduction to Manufacturing and Safety, Print Reading for Industry, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and Additive Manufacturing. https://www.harpercollege.edu/academics/manufacturing/manufacturing-technology/additive-manufacturing-certificate.php

Established in 2022

CIP: 48-0501 Machine Tool Technology/Machinist.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

24 Weeks ( 214.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,136.00
Books$688.00
Fees$857.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$150.00
Total Cost$3,831.00

Financial Aid

  • All financial aid depends on individual client eligibility

Application Procedure

WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be shipped if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - 12th grade level
  • Language - Instruction is in English
  • Other - WIOA students must have initial and ongoing academic advising

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction