Advanced Manufacturing and Automation A.A.S.
Advanced Manufacturing and Automation
Associate in Applied Science
Weirton Campus
In the Advanced Manufacturing and Automation A.A.S. program, students develop practical, hands-on skills focused on the operation, programming, and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies being used in manufacturing today.
The curriculum integrates manufacturing processes and technologies used in contemporary production facilities. Students receive instruction in industrial robotics, PLC-based automation (Programmable Logic Controllers), CNC machining and programming (Computer Numerical Control), process control, quality control, metrology, and smart manufacturing systems. Coursework is designed to develop an understanding of how automated equipment, production processes, and manufacturing technologies operate as integrated systems.
All technical courses include a required hands-on laboratory component that allows students to apply theory to real-world manufacturing systems. Students develop practical skills in programming, monitoring, and improving automated production processes while adhering to established safety, quality, and industry standards. Instruction also emphasizes documentation, data collection, process monitoring, teamwork, and continuous improvement practices.
The total cost of the Advanced Manufacturing and Automation program is $1,514,513, fully funded (100%) by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.
