Manufacturing Technology

Statewide Program of Study

The Manufacturing Technology program of study focuses on the development and use of automatic and computer controlled machines, tools, and robots that perform work on metal or plastic.

CTE learners will learn how to set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.

Students will also learn how to modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain individual machines, and how to use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment.

Informational One Pager

This Program of Study is in our

Manufacturing Career Cluster

This cluster focuses on planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engineering.

Pathway Courses

Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.

Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.

Level 1

Principles of Manufacturing

Level 2

Diversified Manufacturing I

Level 3

Precision Metal Manufacturing I*

Level 4

Practicum in Manufacturing*

Expanded Learning Opportunities

Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.

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Exploration Activities

  • Participate and compete

    in SkillsUSA

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Work-Based Learning Activities

  • Work in a local business

    or industry

    apprenticeship

  • Join the American

    Welding Society

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Industry-Based Certifications

  • NCCER Core - Level 2

Postsecondary Opportunities

Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.

Aligned Occupations

Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.

Mechanical Engineering Technicians

$57,117
Median Wage

453
Annual Openings

9%
Growth

CNC Machine Operators

$39,250
Median Wage

1,319
Annual Openings

12%
Growth

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

$60,757
Median Wage

114
Annual Openings

9%
Growth

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians

$60,382
Median Wage

1,439
Annual Openings

9%
Growth

Industrial Engineering Technicians

$61,672
Median Wage

326
Annual Openings

9%
Growth