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Welcome to our manufacturing technology program. We offer a degree in manufacturing technology as well as two certificates. Let us prepare you for a rewarding career in manufacturing technology. Explore our site to discover how we can help you achieve your goals.

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Associate in Applied Science Degree

Manufacturing Technology

The Manufacturing Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for supervisory or technical positions in manufacturing. Curriculum requirements are broad-based to enable graduates to obtain employment in a wide variety of manufacturing areas, such as quality control, production and inventory control, manufacturing processes and computer-aided manufacturing. The technician will develop a fundamental knowledge of materials, manufacturing process, quality processes, and computer, electrical, mechanical and machine control systems related to manufacturing disciplines.
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Courses
Total = 65 Hours
Fall Semester
IST 1291 - Basic Electronics for Technicians 5 Cr. Hrs.
IST 2230 - Introduction to PLCs 4 Cr. Hrs.
MFG 1207 - Safety 3 Cr. Hrs.
MFG 1210 - Quality Practices & Measurements 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 15 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I 3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1201 - Technical Mathematics 3 Cr. Hrs.
FLPR 1262 - Fluid Power Fundamentals 5 Cr. Hrs.
MFG 1208 - Manufacturing Processes & Production 3 Cr. Hrs.
MFG 1209 - Maintenance Awareness 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 17 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester
CSCI 1101 - Introduction to Computers 3 Cr. Hrs.
IST 2231 - Advanced PLCs 3 Cr. Hrs.
MACH 1201 - Machine Technology I 4 Cr. Hrs.
MFG 1230 - Blueprint Reading 3 Cr. Hrs.
WELD 1270 - Introduction to Welding Processes 4 Cr. Hrs.
Total 17 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking 3 Cr. Hrs.
MACH 1202 - Machine Technology II 4 Cr. Hrs.
IST 1250 - Electric Motors & Control Circuits 6 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 2106 - Human Relations 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 16 Cr. Hrs.
Costs & How To Pay

Costs for this program

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

  • Fall: July 15
  • Spring: December 15
  • Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to complete tasks in the manufacturing of plastics, fiberglass, rubber and steel products.

2. Complete the four critical production functions common to all sectors of manufacturing with MSSC credentialing.

3. Develop a fundamental knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality processes in the manufacturing field.

4. Develop a fundamental knowledge of computers, electrical, mechanical and machine control systems in the manufacturing field.

5. Demonstrate appropriate safety measures to identify occupational hazards.

6. Perform the mathematical functions of addition, subtraction, fractions, decimal and angular measurements.
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Manufacturing Technology

The Manufacturing Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for supervisory or technical positions in manufacturing. Curriculum requirements are broad-based to enable graduates to obtain employment in a wide variety of manufacturing areas, such as quality control, production and inventory control, manufacturing processes and computer-aided manufacturing. The technician will develop a fundamental knowledge of materials, manufacturing process, quality processes and computer, electrical, mechanical and machine control systems related to manufacturing disciplines.

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Costs for this program

Tuition & Fees at RLC

 

Total = 32 Hours
Fall Semester
MACH 1201 - Machine Technology I 4 Cr. Hrs.
MFG 1207 - Safety 3 Cr. Hrs.
MFG 1210 - Quality Practices & Measurement 3 Cr. Hrs.
MFG 1230 - Blueprint Reading 3 Cr. Hrs.
WELD 1270 - Introduction to Welding Processes 4 Cr. Hrs.
Total 17 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
BUSI 1202 - Employability Skills 1 Cr. Hrs.
IST 2230 - Introduction to PLCs 4 Cr. Hrs.
MACH 1202 - Machine Technology II 4 Cr. Hrs.
MFG 1208 - Manufacturing Processes & Production 3 Cr. Hrs.
MFG 1209 - Maintenance Awareness 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 15 Cr. Hrs.
Manufacturing

Career Connection

Manufacturing Career Cluster

Featuring:

Scott Kieger, General Manager. Jason Meilott and Riley Wayne Brannan, Welders & Machinists, Lay’s Mining Service, Inc., Mt. Vernon, IL

Allison Allgaier, President, Phoenix Modular Elevator, Mt. Vernon, IL

Brandon Schulte, owner and Stephan Barton, Final Assembly, Schulte Industries Inc., Mt. Vernon, IL

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Transfer Information

Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond. 

Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.   

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Transfer Guides

We have guides that document a pathway between your degree at RLC and many universities.

Murray State University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
University of Southern Indiana
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Central Methodist University
McKendree University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Eastern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
University of Illinois
Accreditation

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Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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Email: AppliedScience@rlc.edu

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