Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing
Program Overview
Offered in Neosho, as well as the Joplin ATTC, the Advanced Manufacturing program leads to high-demand, high-wage careers. Manufacturing Maintenance Technicians make electrical and mechanical repairs to automated equipment in most industries. Today’s manufacturers want a well-rounded skillset that includes basic machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, computers, and good communication skills.
Numerous highly-paid job openings are available both locally and nationally for well-trained technicians.
Our Advanced Manufacturing program is offered as an AAS in Manufacturing Maintenance or Automation & Robotics with numerous short-term certificate programs also available. Courses are available in Neosho and Joplin.
Explore our Program Options
Certificate: Programmable Logic Controller Technician
16 credit hours, can be completed in one semester
AMT 102 – Introduction to Industrial Electricity
AMT 104 – Electrical Motor Controls
AMT 111 – Introduction to Industrial Safety
AMT 142 – Manufacturing Mechanics
AMT 204 – Programmable Controllers I
AMT 206 – Programmable Controllers II
Certificate: Automation/Robotics Technician
27 credit hours, can be completed in two semesters
Orientation (2 hours)
COLL 105 – Technical Career Development I
COLL 106 – Technical Career Development II
Mathematics (3 hours)
MATH 104 – Technical Mathematics
Major Courses (22 hours)
AMT 102 – Introduction to Industrial Electricity
AMT 104 – Electrical Motor Controls
AMT 132 – Industrial Hydraulics
AMT 182 – Intro to Automated Robotics
AMT 204 – Programmable Controllers I
AMT 206 – Programmable Controllers II
AMT 284 – Automated Robotic Programming
Certificate: Industrial Maintenance Technician
27 credit hours, can be completed in two semesters
Orientation (2 hours)
COLL 105 – Technical Career Development I
COLL 106 – Technical Career Development II
Major Courses (10 hours)
AMT 102 – Introduction to Industrial Electricity
AMT 104 – Electrical Motor Controls
AMT 111 – Introduction to Industrial Safety
AMT 204 – Programmable Controllers I
Support Courses (9 hours)
BSAD 115 – Computer Concepts
DRFT 101 – Intro to Engineering Drawing
WELD 113 – Intro to Welding
Approved Electives: choose two
AMT 122 – Basic Machining
AMT 132 – Industrial Hydraulics
AMT 142 – Manufacturing Mechanics
AMT 206 – Programmable Controllers II
CONS 131 – Plumbing
CONS 155 – Basic HVAC
AAS Degree: Automation/Robotics Option
63 credit hours
Orientation (2 hours)
COLL 105 – Technical Career Development I
COLL 106 – Technical Career Development II
Communications (9 hours)
ENGL 101 – English Composition
ENGL 102 – Advanced English Composition
COMM 104 – Fundamentals of Speech
Mathematics (3 hours)
MATH 104 – Technical Mathematics
Civics (3 hours)
HIST 106 – US History I
Advanced Manufacturing Core (19 hours)
AMT 102 – Introduction to Industrial Electricity
AMT 104 – Electrical Motor Controls
AMT 111 – Introduction to Industrial Safety
AMT 132 – Industrial Hydraulics
AMT 142 – Manufacturing Mechanics
AMT 204 – Programmable Controllers I
AMT 290 – Manufacturing Internship
Automation/Robotics Courses (18 hours)
AMT 162 – Industrial Process Control
AMT 182 – Intro to Automated Robotics
AMT 206 – Programmable Controllers II
AMT 284 – Automated Robotic Programming
CNS 113 – Intro to Networks
Support Courses (9 hours)
BSAD 115 – Computer Concepts
DRFT 101 – Intro to Engineering Drawing
WELD 113 – Intro to Welding
AAS Degree: Manufacturing Maintenance Option
60 credit hours
Orientation (2 hours)
COLL 105 – Technical Career Development I
COLL 106 – Technical Career Development II
Communications (9 hours)
ENGL 101 – English Composition
ENGL 102 – Advanced English Composition
COMM 104 – Fundamentals of Speech
Mathematics (3 hours)
MATH 104 – Technical Mathematics
Civics (3 hours)
HIST 106 – US History I
Advanced Manufacturing Core (19 hours)
AMT 102 – Introduction to Industrial Electricity
AMT 104 – Electrical Motor Controls
AMT 111 – Introduction to Industrial Safety
AMT 132 – Industrial Hydraulics
AMT 142 – Manufacturing Mechanics
AMT 204 – Programmable Controllers I
AMT 290 – Manufacturing Internship
Support Courses (9 hours)
BSAD 115 – Computer Concepts
DRFT 101 – Intro to Engineering Drawing
WELD 113 – Intro to Welding
Manufacturing Maintenance Courses (9 hours)
AMT 122 – Basic Machining
CONS 131 – Plumbing
CONS 155 – Basic HVAC
Specialty Electives: choose two
AMT 162 – Industrial Process Control
AMT 206 – Programmable Controllers II
CNS 101 – Intro to Electronics
CNS 113 – Intro to Networks
PLTW College Partner
Crowder College recognizes the skills that students acquire in PLTW courses. Through Project Lead the Way, students develop technical knowledge as well as problem-solving, process-thinking, communication and professional skills.
Crowder College awards credit for courses taught by PLTW certified high school teachers for the following PLTW courses:
PLTW Course Title(s) | CC Course | CC Course Title | Credit Hours |
Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering | ENGT 110 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering | ENGT 115 | CADD I | 3 |
To be eligible to earn college credit:
- High School teacher must be PLTW certified
- Student must pass the course with a B or better (80 percent or above)
- Course grades must be on an official high school transcript
- Student must score a minimum of 6 on the end of course PLTW Exam
- Exam grade must be documented by the High School or PLTW instructor
- Students must complete the Crowder College Application for Alternative Learning: Experiential Credit Form, provide official high school transcripts
- Crowder College courses will be transcripted at the completion of the student’s first semester at Crowder.
For questions, please contact Melissa Smith, Director at MelissaSmith@crowder.edu or 417.680.3202.
Competitive Advantages
Short-Term Certificates
and Degree options
Low Tuition
Work-Based
Learning
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