Course Description:

Step into the future of industry with this immersive, outcome-based pre-apprenticeship. Over six focused weeks, you’ll explore the systems, tools, and technologies driving modern manufacturing from automation and robotics to precision machining and electrical control systems.

Whether you’re preparing to enter an apprenticeship, upskilling for a new role, or seeking to understand the fundamentals of advanced manufacturing, this course will give you the confidence, technical foundation, and professional readiness to thrive in today’s high-demand industrial environment.

Associated O*NET Codes (Apprenticeship Pathways):

  • 17-3024.00 (Mechatronics Technicians)
  • 17-3023.00 (Electro-Mechanical Technicians)
  • 51-9161.00 (CNC Machine Tool Operators)
  • 49-9041.00 (Industrial Machinery Mechanics)
  • 49-9071.00 (Maintenance Technicians)
  • 51-9199.07 (Manufacturing Production Technicians)
  • 17-3024.01 (Robotics Technicians)
A technician in a blue uniform adjusts components on a robotic machine in a high-tech manufacturing plant

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course you’ll be able to:

  • Understand the Manufacturing Landscape
  • Explore key sectors of modern manufacturing—including robotics, automation, and precision machining—and identify potential career pathways in mechatronics, production, or maintenance.
  • Master Industry Safety & Professional Standards
  • Gain OSHA-based safety training specific to manufacturing environments, and develop the professional habits employers prioritize: reliability, teamwork, and communication.
  • Develop Technical Competencies
  • Learn how to read blueprints, measure accurately, and apply basic mechanical and electrical principles. Gain exposure to sensors, PLCs, and automated systems through virtual or simulated lab activities.
  • Build Project & Process Skills
  • Understand production workflows, troubleshooting principles, and basic maintenance planning. Learn how efficiency, documentation, and continuous improvement shape high-performing facilities.

Interactive Features

  • Scenario-Based Quizzes + Knowledge Checks
  • Downloadable Checklists & Technical Reference Sheets
  • Weekly Instructor Feedback
  • Portfolio Builder
  • Certificate of Completion

Course Length

  • 6-week course
  • Hybrid Format: 30-minute video conference once per week
  • Structure: 1–2 lessons and required activities per week

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics
Industry – Overview of Manufacturing Systems, Automation Trends, and Career Pathways
1 Topic
Apply and Reflect – Overview of Manufacturing Systems, Automation Trends, and Career Pathways
Industry – Aptitude & Interest Alignment Through Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems-Thinking Assessments
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Apply and Reflect – Aptitude Testing for Careers in Mechatronics
Week 1 Checkpoint – Advanced Manufacturing & Aptitude
Week 2: Workplace Safety & Professional Culture
Industry – OSHA-Compliant Safety, PPE, and Industrial Hazard Awareness
1 Topic
Apply and Reflect – OSHA 10- General Industry
Industry – General workplace professionalism, team communication.
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Apply and Reflect – General Workplace Professionalism and Team Communication
Week 2 Checkpoint – Industry Workplace Essentials
Week 3: Core Technical Foundations
Industry -Tools & Equipment of Mechatronics
1 Topic
Apply and Reflect – Tools & Equipment of Mechatronics
Industry – Technical Math & Measurement
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Apply and Reflect – Foundational Math and Measurement Skills in Industry
Week 3 Checkpoint – Industry Technical Skills
Week 4: Systems Thinking & Automation Awareness
Industry – Reading Schematics, Diagrams, & Process Flows
1 Topic
Apply and Reflect – General principles of blueprint interpretation, diagrams, and schematics.
Industry -Introduction to Automation & Project Skills
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Apply and Reflect – Introduction to Automation & Project Skills
Week 4 Checkpoint – Introduction to Automation
Week 5: Employability & Career Transition
Industry – Resume Building for Advanced Manufacturing
1 Topic
Apply and Reflect – Resume building and job application strategies
Industry – Mock Interview & Industry Expectations
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Apply and Reflect – Mock interviews tailored to career goals, understanding employer needs.
Week 5 Checkpoint – Employability & Career Transition
Week 6: Portfolio & Career Launch
Industry – Skills Documentation & Portfolio Assembly
1 Topic
Apply and Reflect – Compiling a professional portfolio showcasing cross-trade competencies.
Career roadmap development, immediate career launch steps.
1 Topic
Apply and Reflect – Career roadmap development, immediate career launch steps.
Final Quiz
Week 6 Mechatronics Final – Capstone Comprehensive Quiz

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