Advanced Manufacturing
Department: Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Program Type: Manufacturing
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Overview
If you enjoy working with your hands and transforming raw materials into finished products, Advanced Manufacturing could be the perfect fit for you. Classes take place in a modern machine shop, where you’ll use CNC equipment, digital design software, and precision measurement tools to complete real projects and develop skills that are directly applied in advanced manufacturing. You’ll learn how computer-controlled machines turn metal and other materials into parts for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices, giving you practical skills that prepare you for the workforce.
Why Choose Advanced Manufacturing at ECC
Elgin Community College prepares you for the workforce in just 8–12 months, depending on your program of study. You can start your career by earning a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. Within this degree, you can choose the Advanced Manufacturing specialization or complete a certificate. One option within the Advanced Manufacturing program is the Quality Control Tech certificate, which provides targeted skills to help you succeed in quality control and inspection roles.
If you are already working in CAD/CAM or another manufacturing field, you can earn additional certifications in mold-making, machine tool operations, and toolmaking. These certifications can help you build valuable skills, advance your career, and may even lead to a pay increase at your current company.
In the Advanced Manufacturing program, you’ll do more than learn how machines work. You’ll discover how modern manufacturing systems connect, run automatically, and produce efficiently. With technology constantly evolving, you’ll graduate ready to solve problems, troubleshoot challenges, and keep your skills up to date throughout your career.
Plan of Study and Course Descriptions
Plan of Study and Course Descriptions
Review the ECC catalog for details about the computer-integrated manufacturing plan of study and course descriptions.
Associate of Applied Science
Basic Vocational Certificates
Vocational Certificates
Your Path to a Bachelor’s Degree
Thinking about a bachelor’s degree? Whether you plan to enter the workforce right away or continue your education, your academic advisor will help you design a study plan tailored to your goals.
Our transfer partnerships make it easy to get ahead. You can transfer your AAS from ECC to a BS in Technology with an Emphasis in Applied Manufacturing Technology at Northern Illinois University.
Meet with your academic advisor to learn which classes to take in the Advanced Manufacturing program and discover how your associate degree can seamlessly transfer to a four-year school.