Optical Fabrication Essentials
- Microcredential
- Department of Engineering Technologies
Accelerate Your Optics Career with Our Cutting-Edge Microcredential Program
Jump-start your career in the Optics Manufacturing industry with our comprehensive credential program. Designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills, this credential ensures that you'll be effective from day one in your new job. The courses included in this program are part of the Related Technical Instruction for registered Precision Optics Manufacturing Technician apprentices.
Even if you decide not to pursue a Certificate or an AAS degree, this stackable credential stands on its own. By completing OPT 213 and OPT 235 for the Certificate program, or OPT 245 for the Associate Degree program, you'll be on your way to achieving success in the industry.
Upon earning this credential, you can expect to be hired at an above entry-level starting wage. Not only that, but you'll also have the opportunity to advance more rapidly in the workplace. Registered apprentices who fulfill their on-the-job learning requirements and complete the related technical instruction will be awarded journeymen status certification. This prestigious certification is granted by either the State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) or the US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (USDOL/OA).
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to kick-start your career in Optics Manufacturing. Enroll in our credential program today and pave the way for a successful future in the industry.
Optical Fabrication Essentials
Microcredential
Department: Engineering Technologies
School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies
This credential will provide a jump start for an individual wanting to enter into the Optics Manufacturing industry by providing the knowledge and skills required to be effective on the first day of employment. The courses required for this credential are part of the Related Technical Instruction for registered Precision Optics Manufacturing Technician apprentices. It provides a stackable credential even if the apprentice does not complete the Certificate or AAS degree. OPT 213 and OPT 235 are required in the Certificate and OPT 245 in the Associate Degree Programs.
Students who earn this credential are expected to be hired at an above entry-level starting wage and advance more quickly in the workplace. Registered apprentices who complete their required on-the-job learning and related technical instruction will earn journeymen status certification from either the State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) or the US Depart of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (USDOL/OA).
OPT 213 - Optical Fabrication and Metrology (4)
OPT 235 - Advanced Optical Fabrication and Metrology (4)
Prerequisite: OPT 213 or permission of department
OPT 245 - Optical Systems (4)
Prerequisite: OPT 235 or permission of department