The North Carolina Manufacturing Certification Program is a competency-based training program. The Level I course will introduce students to the basic concepts of manufacturing, including a focus on safety, measurements, math, teamwork, communications and problem solving. In addition, students have the opportunity to learn about manufacturing economics and/or develop skills in blueprint reading, statistical process control or computer use. To successfully complete the Fundamentals program and earn the Level I Registration, a student must complete all four core modules and two of the four electives with an 80% assessment score or higher.
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