Maker Technology

This program is an overview of basic design of manufacturing skills and concepts. Students will learn basic 2D and 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) skills and how to output those designs using common Maker Space machines and tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) machines. The program also provides a basic overview of manufacturing systems such as motors, wiring and controllers, and the related career opportunities available to individuals with these skills.

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This is a "Stackable Certificate" that can be used to launch students into related programs such as Mechatronics, Drafting and Design, Computer Science, Graphic arts and related CTE fields. This program has a significant amount of hands-on projects and learning. Students who complete the program will have a good understanding of how to carry a project through from CAD (Computer Aided Design) to build. Students will also be exposed to a wide range of beginning skills that they can then build on as they progress to more advanced degree programs. The skills provided are building blocks to those that are in demand based on skills outlined in the Strong Workforce Program by the state of California. For example, students will be introduced to a CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) machine in the maker space. This is a "beginner" CNC machine that is more simple to run than an industrial CNC machine. This means students will have an opportunity to experiment with designs of their own with simple 3D CAD files. By allowing students to feel comfortable and knowledgeable at this level they may advance to industrial CNC machines that will be a part of the SCC Mechatronics program. The same holds true for other Maker Space equipment including 3D printing, Drafting and Design, Laser cutting, electronics, computer programing and Graphic Arts.

Degree Requirements: Required Courses: Credit Hours: (15.5 - 17 Required) DRFT045 Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) 4 OR DRFT145 and AutoCAD Basics 1 AND DRFT079 Blueprint Reading 3 DRFT151 3D Modeling with Fusion 360 1.5 OR DRFT058 Solid Modeling with Solidworks 3 IT101 Introduction to Mechatronics 3 IT174 Making Things 4 - Basic Electronics 1 IT173 Making Things 3 - Tool Use and Safety 1 IT172 Making Things 2 - 2D Technology 1 IT171 Making Things 1 - 3D Technology 1 IT175 Maker Space Technology Lab 3 Total: 15.50 - 17.00

Solano College CTE faculty and staff have been working closely with area stakeholders such as employers, k-12 staff, and local labor union leaders. All are excited about this program and believe it will generate more students who are interested in technical education.

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