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Applied Engineering & Manufacturing

An Applied Engineering and Manufacturing students work with machinery in the program lab.
A male student wearing a black shirt and safety glasses is focused on a tablet heโ€™s holding in his hands. The tablet is the controller for the robotic arm he is standing in front of.
A female student in a green jacket and glasses stands beside a decorative metal rose sculpture she designed and welded, smiling and enjoying her achievement.
Two young men at a desk with computers, collaborating and brainstorming ideas in a casual workspace within the Applied Engineering classroom.
A CTC student engaged in welding a metal piece, surrounded by tools and equipment.

Are you interested in technology and engineering? Assemble your future at CTC!

You will learn the basics of the five areas of engineering technology. The majority of the coursework is hands-on assignments and working in the lab on a variety of machines, including 3D printers and CNC machines.

You'll dream it, design it, and build it!

Experience & Skills You'll Learn

  • Mastercam & Solidworks
  • Print reading
  • 2D and 3D advanced computer modeling
  • Manual & CNC machining
  • Welding & fabrication
  • Controls and automation
  • Robotics
  • PLC & Robot Programming
  • Subtractive & Additive manufacturing techniques
  • Engineering design methods
  • Electrical circuits
  • Engineering/technical math skills
  • Industrial wiring
  • Machine cabinet building

Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn

Students may have the opportunity to earn:

  • OSHA 10 Safety Certificate
  • First Aid/CPR Certificate

Career Opportunities in Applied Engineering & Manufacturing

Entry-level Careers

  • CNC Operator
  • CNC Setup/Technician
  • Drill Press Operator
  • Fabricator
  • Inventory Control Specialist
  • Machinist/Machinist Apprentice
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Materials Handler
  • Quality Assistant
  • Stock Cutter/Handler
  • Tool & Die Repair Technician
  • Tool Maker Apprentice

Technical Careers

  • Automation Technician
  • Calibration Technician
  • CNC Programmer
  • Engineering Technician
  • Field Service Engineer
  • Industrial Machine Mechanic
  • Laser cutter Technician
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Machinist/Welder
  • Plant Maintenance Machinist
  • Robotics Programmer
  • Water Jet Technician

Professional Careers

  • Assembly Supervisor
  • CAM Software Designer/Specialist
  • CNC Manufacturing Engineer
  • CNC Prototype Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Part Design Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Inspector
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Safety Engineer
  • Welding Engineer

Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway

PATHWAYS 11th Grade Regular 11th Grade Advanced 12th Grade Regular 12th Grade Advanced
English Embedded Eng 11 CCP English 1111 Embedded Eng 12 CCP English 1112
Math MMR Algebra 2, Precalculus Math 4 - Technical Mathematics Precalculus, CCP Math
Science Matter & Energy Chemistry Geology N/A
Social Studies

Government, World History

Advanced Government N/A N/A
Elective Student Leadership, Driver's Ed Flying Drones: Principles of Aeronautical Science Strategic Entrepreneurship, Business Foundations/Marketing, Spanish 1-3 Robotics, Career & Leadership Ready
CTE Courses Manufacturing Operations (CTAG), Principles of Adv Manufacturing Industrial Robotics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CTAG)

Students in the this career-tech program will spend half of their day in their program lab and the other half in academics.

CTC offers a variety of courses from in-person to virtual. For full course descriptions visit SCCTC.org/Courses.

This is the recommended course pathway for students in Applied Engineering & Manufacturing.

College Credits & Scholarships

College Credits

There are 3 ways to earn college credits while you attend CTC! 

  1.  College Credit Plus
  2. CTAG 
  3. Articulated Credits

For more information on earning college credits click here.

College Scholarships

$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College to qualified students.

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