Students in Francis Tuttle’s Advanced Manufacturing Program develop integrated skills in the fields of machining, welding, instrumentation and automation, electrical, electronics, fluid power, mechanical systems, and programmable logic control. These skills have traditionally been developed in separate, stand-alone training programs; however, modern manufacturing processes have created a demand for multi-skilled workers who have strong abilities in more than one field.

Licensures/Certifications

  • NC3
  • Siemen's Automation
  • Starrett
  • OSHA 10 - General Industry

*One certification paid by Francis Tuttle. Additional, optional certifications are available at student expense.

At A Glance

Open To

High School Juniors and Seniors, and Adults

Campus

Portland, Reno

Total Hours Required

960

Length

  • Full-time: 1 school year
  • Part-time: 2 school years

A typical school year includes 9 months of instruction. Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance.

Times

Two Sessions, 7:55 am - 11:00 am and 12:30 pm - 3:35 pm Monday - Friday

High school students and part-time adults enroll in either the AM or PM session. Full-time adult students enroll in both sessions.

Courses

  • Industrial Mechanics 150 hours
  • Industrial Electricity 90 hours
  • Electromechanical Devices 150 hours
  • Fluid Power 90 hours
  • Programmable Logic Control Programming 150 hours
  • Programmable Logic Controller Interfacing 155 hours
  • Programmable Applications 175 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for High School Students

Certifications are given at no charge to the student.

Licensures/Certifications

  • NC3
  • Siemen's Automation
  • Starrett
  • OSHA 10 - General Industry

Textbooks, Supplies and Certifications

  • Casio Scientific Calculator (optional) - $26.00
  • Digital Multimeter (optional) - $56.00

Total Estimated Cost

High School Students - up to $82.00

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Employment & Outcomes

Salary Range

$19.00-$40.00 (average = $24.50)

per hour

Pass Rate

87%

Pass Rate

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Assembly Plants, Breweries, Calibration Companies, Chemical Plants, Energy production facilities, Food Processing Plants, Petroleum Plants, Precision Instrument Companies, Utility Companies

Mechatronics major/Advanced Manufacturing